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2017 Building Committee Annual Report:

This year started with some unanswered questions about our building project. We were in the midst of speaking with our neighbors (Fort Whyte and Lafarge) about ongoing drainage concerns. We were also diligently working with Thomas Design Builders to re-design the building to be more cost effective without compromising the day to day function.

We had our work cut out for us and needed many prayers and God’s guidance as we worked to find solutions that fit our budget and God’s plan for His church. As you now know, we’ve had a busy year and the Lord has allowed us to accomplish many things.

By April we realized that our neighbors were not able to help solve our drainage concerns. We started to look at the secondary option which is the one we decided on. In June this option developed into a plan to design a series of lakes that would collect all of our surface water, while allowing an overflow to the west into the McGillivray ditch. This was enough to satisfy the city drainage requirements and would also allow us to take care of our own drainage without involving our neighbors.  We were also working on the building design at the same time and made the appropriate changes that enabled the entire project to come in on budget.

It was very clear to all concerned that the Lord was guiding us through this entire process and He would provide the answers needed at the right time. In August we were thrilled to inform the board and pastoral staff that we would be able to do a sod turning ceremony at the annual service on the McGillivray property in September. This was a huge answer to prayer as only months before we were still searching for answers.

We started site work the first week of October and work has been progressing well. Thomas design has completed the following to date:

     o Tree clearing and new pathways through the trees. (an added feature using existing mulch)

     o The design of a future toboggan hill (another added feature – this also saved mud hauling fees).

     o Digging out of the east lake.

     o Graveled West approach through the trees and up to the building site.

     o North and west parking areas are also graveled and being used for construction staging.

     o Concrete piles are in and perimeter grade beams are now being completed.

This spring 2018 we will see the building start to take shape as the steel structure and exterior walls go up. By summer through to the end of the year they will be working on the inside and finishing touches. With the Lord’s help we will be moved into our new building by January of 2019.

Thank you for your continued prayers and support. It has been greatly appreciated.

Chris Karam

Building Committee