The Province House building is an existing three story structural load bearing stone structure that is more than 150 years old and is located downtown Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Province House is a classified heritage building. Original Construction took place between 1843-1846 before opening January of 1847, the Province House Building had an significant role in helping Prince Edward Island host the Charlottetown Conference which in turn resulted in Canadian Confederation. Since that time, the Province House Building has undergone a restoration of the structure from 1979-1983; however, the majority of the base building envelope, vertical transportation systems and mechanical/electrical infrastructures are significantly outdated and require either significant upgrades or full replacement. Given the age and condition of the building, the Province House building requires extensive upgrades to ensure its recapitalization as a Major Crown asset. The building will receive an extensive masonry restoration, repaired foundations, slab on grade, and new slate & copper roof.
An overview of the scope of the Masonry Restoration work is as follows. Note that this is not an exhaustive list and the full scope of work will be determined and communicated to the prequalified proponents during the tender stage.
· Consolidation of building foundations from both the inside and outside of the wall.
· Consolidation of the primary building walls on the north and south including which includes the core and rebuilding of removed stone, replacing with new stone as required.
· Minor consolidation at the east and west walls of the building.
· Replacement of wood nailers with brick.
· Select replacement of wood lintels including shoring and stone dismantling.
· Wall stitching between the interior and exterior stones using conventional stainless-steel anchors.
· Connection of interior wall to the exterior walls as well as the connection of the floor diaphragm to exterior walls using grouted anchors.
· Complete dismantle and reconstruction of upper portion of wall including cornice stones.
· Consolidation and repair of interior masonry walls including vaulted ceilings in the basement level.
