Construction Notice: Olde Gaol (Kawartha Lakes Museum) Restoration

Kawartha Lakes – The Olde Gaol Building that hosts the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives, will be undergoing significant repairs over the next several months. The repairs are to restore the building envelope of this iconic heritage building.

Project Scope:

• Masonry repairs and repointing of mortar
• Replacing four windows with like for like heritage windows
• Refinishing of existing wood door facing Victoria Street
• Wood soffit repairs
• Partial roofing replacement
• Removal of existing wood ramp and replacing with Accessible Compliant concrete ramp

Project Timing:

Estimated Start: May 2025

Estimated End: May 2026

Impact to the Public:

During this time temporary entrances to the Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives may be used as the work takes place in different areas around the building. The Kawartha Lakes Museum and Archives will remain operational throughout the duration of work. 

Benefits to the Public:

The City of Kawartha Lakes has taken on this project to restore this historically significant building. Keeping it functional for occupants and visitors for many more years to come.

Thank you for your patience while the work gets underway.

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