Frequently Asked Questions
QUESTIONS:
What is the history of the site on which the Tett Centre sits?
What are the special elements in the project?
Who will be the tenants in the new Tett Centre?
Who can I contact for more information?
ANSWERS:
What is the history of the site on which the Tett Centre sits?
A:
The J.K. Tett Building was built in the mid 19th century as a brewery and was altered substantially in 1920 to serve as a military hospital. When the City of Kingston acquired the site in the 1970s it was converted to accommodate low cost rental space for not for profit groups.
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A: The schedule is as follows:
- Interior demolition will start the week of September 25 and go the end of January, 2012
- Site Plan Approval is targeted to be achieved by March, 2012
- Design Development is targeted for completion by March, 2012
- Requests For Proposals will be issued in May, 2012
- Contracts will be awarded in June, 2012
- Construction will take place from June, 2012 to June, 2013
- Occupancy: Late summer 2013
[SEE PROJECT BACKGROUND FOR A CHRONOLOGY OF REPORTS TO COUNCIL]
A: Building and site evaluations were completed to determine costs related to the renovations including:
- Structural work necessary in accordance with the Building Code
- Accessibility upgrades for the renovated building which now has only limited access on the first floor
- An assessment of LEED for certification of the renovations
- Stonework and external envelope assessment for the rehabilitation of the heritage features
- Mechanical, electrical and fire protection to bring the building to code compliance after the renovation
- Evaluation of designated materials that will require removal or other treatment during renovations
- Site survey (legal; and topographic)
- Stage 2 Archaeology Work
- Heritage Impact Statement
What are the special elements in the project?
A:
The new building will include meeting space, parking, accessible features and a interesting treatment what was once the brewery's malt tower.
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Who will be the tenants in the new Tett Centre?
A: The Tett Centre tenants will be:
- Kingston Handloom Weavers and Spinners
- Kingston Lapidary and Mineral Club
- Kingston Potters' Guild
- Kingston School of Dance
- Modern Fuel Artist Run Centre
- Theatre Kingston
- Joe's MILL (Musical Instrument Lending Library)
- The Macdonald Festival
[SEE MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE J.K. TETT CENTRE TENANTS]
Who can I contact for more information?
A: If you have questions about the Tett Centre for Creativity and Learning please contact Brian McCurdy, Cultural Director for the City of Kingston, at bmccurdy@cityofkingston.ca.
