Working Group on the LTVP and the Centre Block Rehabilitation
Meeting 3 - Wednesday, October 28, 2020 (43rd Parliament)
Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
A meeting of the Working Group on the LTVP and the Centre Block Rehabilitation was held in camera on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, at 4:12 p.m., in Room 035-B, West Block.
PARLIAMENT WELCOME CENTRE ENTRANCE – INDEPENDENT DESIGN REVIEW PANEL ENGAGEMENT
Michel Patrice, Deputy Clerk, Administration, and Rob Wright, Assistant Deputy Minister, Science and Parliamentary Infrastructure Branch, Public Services and Procurement Canada, presented the plan for engagement with the Independent Design Review Panel regarding the entrance to the Parliament Welcome Centre and answered questions.
CENTRE BLOCK LOBBIES
Susan Kulba, Director General and Chief Architect, Real Property, presented the design plans for the Centre Block lobbies and answered questions.
It was agreed, – That, in relation to the lobbies, the working group recommend a design that includes additional support space located on the ground floor and the adjacent courtyard, with dedicated vertical circulation.
CENTRE BLOCK GALLERIES
Susan Kulba, Director General and Chief Architect, Real Property, presented the design plans for the Centre Block galleries and answered questions.
It was agreed, – That, in relation to the galleries, the working group recommend a design that complies with National Building Code requirements for accessibility, recognizing that there will be a significant reduction of available seating; and, that the architects be instructed to consider solutions to accommodate more visitors.
Clerk of the Working Group