"Our design team has been working very hard over the summer to deliver innovative, energy efficient world class signature building designs that meet Manitoba Hydro’s needs today and in the future," stated Bob Brennan, Manitoba Hydro President and CEO. "This work has resulted in three exciting preliminary design concepts that we are presenting today for public review and comment. We are looking to stimulate feedback that will be useful as we move forward to refine and finalize the ultimate design later this year."
Manitoba Hydro’s new head office building in downtown Winnipeg will be a state-of-the art energy efficient, cost-effective structure that embodies and demonstrates Manitoba Hydro’s commitment to sustainable development. While meeting the business needs of Manitoba Hydro, the office building will have a positive impact on the sustainable future of Winnipeg’s downtown and be a source of pride for Manitobans.
The three building design concepts announced today and designed by KPMB are available for review and comment at Manitoba Hydro’s website www.hydro.mb.ca and will be displayed at a Public Open House at Portage Place on Thursday October 28 from 4 PM to 9 PM.
Building cost estimates will not be available until the design is finalized but are projected to be comparable to similar class facilities. With the new head office, the Corporation expects to realize significant savings from reductions in lease costs, the building’s world class energy efficiency, and productivity improvements and synergies from consolidating employees from diverse locations into an improved working environment.
The new downtown head office building will be constructed on a site that encompasses a city block on the south side of Portage Avenue between Edmonton and Carlton Streets extending south to Graham Avenue. Removal of buildings on the site for material re-use and recycling will occur later this fall and continue through the early winter. Construction will commence later this winter, with commissioning and occupancy scheduled for 2007.
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