Hall Restoration Project

Funding Update, April 2024

We are happy to be able to share with you the final rendering of the construction drawings created by Nelson Rocha and his team of Studio 9 Architecture in Nelson, BC. 

We have secured over $1.8 million to date from sources who must remain confidential at this time. We need approximately $300,000 more to meet our agreement to raise 35% of the project cost. We continue to fundraise and to work diligently to be excellent stewards of the community assets we maintain. 

Our mission is to provide safe and welcoming gathering spaces for community connection and recreation to the residents and visitors of the East Shore of Kootenay Lake.

The Crawford Bay Community Hall, Community Park and Kootenay Bay Boat Launch are available and await your smiling faces. Happy Spring!

Recent photos and architectural rendering of the updated Crawford Bay Hall

This important project will completely restore & rejuvenate the 85 year old Crawford Bay Community Hall. 

The goal is to transform the building into an energy efficient, low maintenance, aesthetically pleasing, acoustically ambient venue, which will be safe, structurally sound and meet current building codes for barrier free access and fire & occupant safety.

PROJECT WORKS to substantially renovate, preserve and increase the energy efficiency of this 4000 square foot community hall which has confirmed Heritage value:

1. Construction of a complete perimeter foundation, fortification of the floor superstructure,  installation of vapour barrier and insulation covering the entire foundation perimeter, excavation as required for this foundation work.

2. Replacement of the roof structure and roof membrane. The addition of new and increased depth of roof insulation and sealing vapour barrier.

3. Removal of old, deteriorating, wood exterior cladding, placement of new insulation, appropriate wall sheathing, air sealing vapour barrier and installation of new fire resistant exterior cladding.

4. Replacement of all exterior windows and doors with energy efficient units.

5. The installation of an air source heat pump, heat recovery ventilation and reduced power energy efficient lighting.

6. The construction of a 700 square foot entry addition complete with barrier free access which will meet the highest possible accessibility standard(s).

7. Mechanical work, interior retrofits - which include washroom upgrades, the addition of a universal washroom, acoustics and stage upgrades, complete electrical improvements, drywall work, new kitchen and new sewerage system.

8. This restoration will preserve the stories and histories of all the families who have enjoyed the hall for almost 9 decades.  The building is almost like the living room of the community and a glimpse within its walls leads to many discoveries about community life experienced and celebrated here.