Construction has begun on the architecturally significant KESKUS International Estonian Centre in downtown Toronto. KESKUS will be a dynamic hub showcasing our rich heritage and promoting Estonian innovation. It will be a vibrant gathering place for Estonians of all generations and backgrounds to connect, celebrate, and share our culture and achievements with each other and the world. Doors will open in 2023.
Here's what happened last week with a look ahead: The general contractor mobilized to the site last week in preparation for subcontractors to arrive. The site will be made safe by electrical and mechanical contractors in the week ahead, before selective site demolition can begin. Demolition will involve both manual and machine work that will clear the KESKUS site of unwanted structural components currently in the way of the upcoming deep foundation effort. This demolition will continue over the next five weeks, and while that goes on, mobilisation for the shoring, caisson and micropile work will also get underway.
Let the show begin!
Please mark March 24th at 7pm in your calendar for a community engagement session, and follow the KESKUS journey as it moves through construction, by signing up for the KESKUS monthly newsletter on the keskus.ca homepage.
KESKUS valued donors make a critical difference!
Are you interested in helping build this spectacular new home for the global Estonian community? Please join our growing list of capital campaign donors! The International Estonian Centre’s donor categories are Kalevipoja Laud for gifts over $100,000 (including naming rights for specific areas), Viru Vanemad for gifts over $10,000, and Kungla Rahvas for gifts up to $10,000. Stay tuned for the launch of the Kungla Rahvas campaign in 2021.
To make a donation, please contact Urve Tamberg at donations@estoniancentre.ca.
Donations may be made as a family gift, or in honour of an individual or family. All Canadian and U.S. donations will be issued a tax receipt.
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