By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has approved a bid for some remedial work to be done on the roof of the Espanola Regional Recreation Complex.
Community & Recreation Manager, Bailey Bouwmeester, told council Tuesday night that the 26-year-old building is entering a stage where major building components require increased monitoring, maintenance, and long-term capital planning.
He explains the main portions of the complex are protected by a conventional commercial tar-and-gravel roof system, commonly referred to as a built-up roof, which is approaching the end of life.
He says over the past several years, staff has identified a number of localized areas of concern including minor leaks and areas showing signs of age-related deterioration.
Based on the recommendations contained within the Garland Canada Inc. report, he says they recommended council accept a bid of $44, 700 from Douro Roofing to do remedial work. Council agreed and the work is expected to be carried out over the summer.
Bouwmeester adds completing the work will protect the facility, address known deficiencies, and extend the service life of the existing roofing system while allowing time for the municipality to plan and budget for an eventual full roof replacement.
Photo by Rosalind Russell
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