The renovation work on Province House in Charlottetown, begun in 2014, is expected to be completed by late fall, says Parks Canada. Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle contentThe renovation work on Province House in Charlottetown is expected to be completed by late fall, says Parks Canada.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe $91.8-million restoration project that began in 2014 included exterior and interior masonry work, heritage windows, and roof, with sailcloth and scaffolding.Article contentArticle content A construction worker installs light fixtures at Province House in Charlottetown. Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle contentThe building was initially expected to be completed by the end of 2023. But at the time, it was extended until 2025, with additional funding being invested in the project.Article contentArticle content“Parks Canada is striving to finish the construction of the building at the earliest opportunity. With a project this complex, it’s difficult to provide an exact date,’ Parks Canada told The Guardian in an email statement.Article contentCommittee meetings that have been held at the George Coles building have been moved to the J. Angus MacLean building.Article content A construction worker uses a hand plane to smooth the handrail of a balustrade inside the soon-to-reopen legislative chamber in Province House. Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle contentArticle content Work is still underway in the legislative chamber inside the Province House. Parks Canada says it is looking at a project completion date later this fall. Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle contentThe clerk’s office at the legislative assembly told The Guardian via email that the transition of the committee room to the J. Angus MacLean building is due to the anticipated move to Province House.Article content“The timing for this move is still uncertain, but we are monitoring the progress of this complex project with weekly site visits and regular updates from Parks Canada.”Article content A construction worker vacuums the basement floor of Province House. Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle contentArticle content The Province House in Charlottetown has a new heating and cooling system installed during its renovation Photo by Vivian Ulinwa /The GuardianArticle contentArticle contentWhen The Guardian toured the Province House on Sept. 24, there were trailers parked outside, along with construction workers and equipment around the site.Article contentInside, crews were completing wood finishing and installing light fixtures, while some areas of the building had already received a fresh coat of paint.Article contentArticle contentStay informed: Don’t miss the news you need to know. Sign up for our newsletter today.Article contentArticle contentVivian Ulinwa is a reporter for The Guardian in Prince Edward Island. She can be reached at vulinwa@postmedia.com and followed on X @vivian_ulinwa.Article content
IN PHOTOS: Province House restoration in Charlottetown nearing completion
