Page 2 - Centre Block Restoration And Modernization Project

By Tina Costanza “Respecting the past and looking towards the

future conservation and modernization involves a
or many Canadians, one image that comes critical balance between making sure this meets

to mind when they think of Canada is the functional needs of a working parliament

Fthe Centre Block and its Peace Tower on and also remains an open and accessible place
Parliament Hill in Ottawa. for all Canadians in what is essentially Canada’s

town square,” said Rob Wright, assistant deputy
The team behind its restoration and modernization minister at Public Services and Procurement

— the largest and most complex heritage Canada (PSPC), responsible for the restoration and

rehabilitation project ever seen in Canada — has modernization of Canada’s parliament buildings.
been balancing respect for the Centre Block’s

iconic status with the work they’re undertaking to The project is being completed under a
meet the needs of a Parliament in the 21st century construction management contract as a joint

and beyond. venture between PCL and EllisDon.

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