Winnipeg Construction X - Page 30

cheswick · #**581** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 2:59 PM**

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Originally Posted by 1ajs

wait how many years behind is it now?

When it first started it was to open in 2016. Pushed to fall of 2018 at one point. Officially opening Dec 1 2019.

bomberjet · #**582** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 3:01 PM**

I think we talked about it before. There have been 2 fires, at least 1 was arson. They street caved in during construction due to improperly installed shoring. Then there were major electrical issues, that the contractor fixed at their own expense. That's what I know off the top of my head and we probably don't hear the normal issues that happen.

Been a tough slog. Apparently it's still on budget as insurance as insurance has covered the overages.

cllew · #**583** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 9:25 PM**

Didn't one of the electrical contractors go bankrupt during the construction phase and have to be replaced?

lilwayne · #**584** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 9:31 PM**

Thats what new port will look when done went ppl posting that ugly reendering

https://images.app.goo.gl/aNmUNV1kGERNQGqR6

Wolf13 · #**585** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 9:38 PM**

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Originally Posted by Biff

I love Corten Steel.....just so all of you know.

You would.

Wpg_Guy · #**586** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 9:40 PM**

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Originally Posted by lilwayne

Thats what new port will look when done went ppl posting that ugly reendering

https://images.app.goo.gl/aNmUNV1kGERNQGqR6

I dont think it will look quit like that, seems as though it's been toned down from that initial rendering, in particular the incorporation of the book store.

lilwayne · #**587** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 10:17 PM**

Now that its all but a formaility that alberta aconomy will collapse in the next decade will we see manitiba population boom.. we have a thriving film industry not to mention transporation hub growing research tech industry i see calgary and edmonton being future detroits when oil industry collapses...

lilwayne · #**588** Posted **Aug 15, 2019, 10:18 PM**

The future is electric solar energy sources reliance on oil will continue to go down the more we advance technologically..

Wpg_Guy · #**589** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 1:16 AM**

https://twitter.com/TDSLaw/status/11...514661377?s=20

Wpg_Guy · #**590** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 6:16 AM**

Transcona Library
Location: 1 Transcona Blvd, Winnipeg, MB
Developer: City of Winnipeg
Architects: Cibinel Architecture
Contractor: Boretta Construction
Size: 13,500 sqft
Cost: $6.5M
Status: Completed March 2019
Description: new Transcona Library centrally located hub for the community of Transcona featuring an outdoor reading garden, collection space for 40,000+ items, energy efficient mechanical systems, LED lighting, planting of domestic vegetation, low volatile organic compound materials and energy efficient glazing for an abundance of natural light throughout the building.

esquire · #**591** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 12:52 PM**

It's so nice to see that the City has seriously upped its game when it comes to library architecture. It would be nice to see a slightly more urbanized design (i.e. put it in a proper storefront strip instead of off on its own like a mini-Costco location), but this is still a vast improvement.

Library design declined through the 80s and 90s with the nadir being this turd of a building on Keewatin, complete with drive thru window... fortunately things have gotten a lot better since then.

ywgwalk · #**592** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 2:57 PM**

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Originally Posted by esquire

It's so nice to see that the City has seriously upped its game when it comes to library architecture. It would be nice to see a slightly more urbanized design (i.e. put it in a proper storefront strip instead of off on its own like a mini-Costco location), but this is still a vast improvement.

Library design declined through the 80s and 90s with the nadir being this turd of a building on Keewatin, complete with drive thru window... fortunately things have gotten a lot better since then.

Where do you rank Henderson Library?

esquire · #**593** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 3:12 PM**

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Originally Posted by ywgwalk

Where do you rank Henderson Library?

It clearly sucks but at least the City is just a renter there... the design was not their responsibility.

Speaking of, I wonder if there are any plans to get the branch out of that strip?

bomberjet · #**594** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 3:16 PM**

Potential/planning to move the Munroe library to the new Valley Gardens CC if that goes ahead. Get it out of the strip mall.

rrskylar · #**595** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 3:21 PM**

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Originally Posted by bomberjet

Potential/planning to move the Munroe library to the new Valley Gardens CC if that goes ahead. Get it out of the strip mall.

Not to sound too crass but are libraries still a thing, I only frequent mine before holidays to pick up a few books, overall use must be way down in the digital age?!?

Winnipegger · #**596** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 3:35 PM**

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Not to sound too crass but are libraries still a thing, I only frequent mine before holidays to pick up a few books, overall use must be way down in the digital age?!?

This is a legitimate view but libraries have evolved somewhat to become more than just a place to take out a book. In addition to digital services libraries provide that can be accessed from home/your phone, libraries also act as a community space for the city and other organizations to offer various community programs along with it being a general meeting and study space.

But you are right, traditional library usage in the sense of taking out books is likely on the decline compared to say, 20 years ago.

Moving forward, in the absence of a dramatic change to the City's overall financial situation, golf and libraries will probably be one of the first services they get out of within the next decade or two.

bomberjet · #**597** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 3:46 PM**

Libraries support people who do not have the means to buy computers, books, etc on their own. They also support people with disabilities and are a community gathering place. I'm sure some locations could be consolidated for efficiency purposes. But you also don't want them so sparse so said people do not have access. Valid argument though.

it also teaches kids, people, whomever that not everything I about computers.

esquire · #**598** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 4:14 PM**

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Originally Posted by Winnipegger

Moving forward, in the absence of a dramatic change to the City's overall financial situation, golf and libraries will probably be one of the first services they get out of within the next decade or two.

Basically since Unicity, Winnipeg has been moving toward a reduction in the number of libraries such that there are fewer but bigger and better equipped libraries. I would not expect them to ever disappear altogether but I can see the day coming where it's maybe just ten or so locations as opposed to the current 20.

Golf is a bit of a different story, unlike with libraries, there are courses coming out the wazoo around Winnipeg... there is no particular need for the City to be involved in offering this option. Plus there is value in the land given that it could be developed.

cheswick · #**599** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 5:16 PM**

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Originally Posted by rrskylar

Not to sound too crass but are libraries still a thing, I only frequent mine before holidays to pick up a few books, overall use must be way down in the digital age?!?

I occasionally go the sir William Stephenson library to get books with my daughters. Usually weekends but it's always busy with people. Mostly seem to be using the computers or studying at the desks. But as others have mentioned, there are apps you can use on your ipad that allow you to digitally borrow books from the library without having to set foot in one.

1ajs · #**600** Posted **Aug 16, 2019, 5:50 PM**

some lybraries around the world have built synth labs into them along with 3d printers and such