Ambitious Centre Block Renovation Project Nearly Ready to Enter the Rebuilding Phase

Ambitious Centre Block Renovation Project Nearly Ready to Enter the Rebuilding Phase
Construction work on the House of Commons on Nov. 14, 2024. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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OTTAWA—The major restoration of Parliament’s Centre Block is nearly ready to enter the rebuilding phase after six years of demolition, primary excavation and abatement.

The renovation is estimated to cost between $4.5 billion and $5 billion. Siavash Mohajer, senior construction director with Public Service and Procurement Canada, said that despite inflation the budget estimate remains on track, but rising costs have applied pressure to the project.