Demolition of the Kahnawà:ke Library building: approved

The MCK has approved the demolition of the Skawenni:io Tsi Iewennahnotáhkhwa Kahnawà:ke Library building at this past Monday’s Council Meeting. In July, there were visual indications that the building was once again shifting. After further inspection, staff that were working on-site were instructed to immediately vacate the building, which has since been closed to the public. What has been confirmed is that the building is sinking, with areas of the exterior foundation and some interior column footings having shifted as much as one (1) inch compared to elevations recorded in the Spring of this year. The original portion of the building was built in the early 1900’s with at least two additions that were made to the structure that are believed to have been more recently constructed without the services of a licensed Architect or an Engineer.