On Friday, February 6, we gathered at The FORGE site to mark a long-awaited milestone: the official start of construction!
Surrounded by project partners, supporters, and community champions, the energy on site was unmistakable. What was once a vision – transforming this building into a place of recovery, connection, and hope – is now becoming reality.
We are proud to share that Durwest Construction is leading the renovation, bringing their expertise, care, and commitment to a project that means so much to our community. Their leadership, alongside the contributions of many skilled partners, is helping turn this location into a safe, welcoming environment that will support mental health, recovery, and wellness for tradespeople.
This milestone is about more than construction. It’s about collaboration. It’s about showing what’s possible when industry, community, and purpose come together. And it’s about taking a tangible step toward opening doors for people seeking support – without judgment and without barriers.
We are incredibly grateful to our growing crew of supporters who are helping bring this project to life. Thank you to these amazing organizations who have stepped for to contribute their time, expertise, and resources:
- General Contractor:Durwest Construction Management
- Demolition:NAN Site Servicing Ltd.
- Civil:Allterra Construction Ltd.
- Framing:Ron Anderson & Sons
- Roofing:Parker Johnston Industries
- Demo Waste Hauling & Disposal:DL Bins
We’ll be sharing updates as construction continues, because every beam, wall, and shared effort brings us closer to opening a space built by community, for community.
