Phase One Progress
Phase One
Structural Work
Our Goal: $110,000
Our ability to complete the Knaut-Rhuland House Conservation Plan and start the Phase I -Structural Work has been made possible because of our generous donors. Please thank our donors who helped make this happen.
The Lunenburg Heritage Society is pleased to announce that we have received the following grants as part of our Phase One campaign:
Parks Canada National Cost-Sharing Program for Heritage Places $55,116.50
Nova Scotia Heritage Development Fund (Built Heritage) – $10,000
More about Phase One Work
Foundation: $61,000 – Shore southern foundation; Rebuild west section of southern wall.
What’s involved?
Design: Design specifications have been completed and accepted by Parks Canada. The foundation work will begin in early 2023.
Archaeological: The Archaeological Resource Impact Assessment (ARIA) draft has been received. A new permit from NS Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage application will be made in early January to allow for site excavation.
Floor & Wall Structure: $21,000 – Repair basement stair stringer; Reframe current and former stair openings.
What’s involved?
Design: Design specifications have been completed and accepted by Parks Canada. This work will start after the Foundation work is completed.
Roof: $28,000 – Reframe structure around the western chimney.
What’s involved?
Design: Design specifications have been completed and accepted by Parks Canada. This work will start after the Foundation work is completed.
Our Fundraising Progress to Date
Phase One: $88,910 funds for our 2022 Structural Work.
Conservation Plan Phase: $20,000 raised to develop a Conservation Plan.
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The Lunenburg Heritage Society gratefully acknowledges the financial support of the Government of Canada.
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The Lunenburg Heritage Society recognizes the support of the Province of Nova Scotia. We are pleased to work in partnership with the Department of Communities, Culture and Heritage to develop and promote our cultural resources for all Nova Scotians.