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Construction update October 2024

Update / Teade # 226


An action-packed month on the KESKUS site!



The mega-pour with 37 concrete trucks lining up like clockwork over the course of 9 hours, took place on September 16th 2024.  At all times, three ready-mix trucks were backed onto the KESKUS site as one unloaded, a second cleaned up and a third was in prep to unload. Nearly half of the floor plate was poured in that one day, almost 300m of concrete. /// Megavalamine 37 betooniautoga, mis 9 tunni jooksul rivistusid nagu kellavärk, toimus 16. septembril 2024. Järjest tagurdati KESKUSe objektile ning kolm seguautot olid pidevalt platsis, seni kui üht pumbati tühjas, teist ​​pesti puhtaks ja kolmandat seati valmis. Põrandaplaadist valati sel ühel päeval ligi poole, peaaegu 300m betooni.


Comparison of July 24 (top) to August 3o (middle) to September 30 2024 (bottom)


The project ‘got the band back together’ inviting those individuals who were formative in getting this vision through the due diligence phase, to witness the pour, and write a message into the concrete.  /// Projekt tõi kokku asutajad kes KESKUSe ideele läbiviidavuse vundamendi lõid, et suurvalamist tunnistada ja märga betooni sõnumi kirjutada..


1 Mihkel Liik 2 David Kalm 3 Rob Deutschmann 4 Maris-Ann Vanaselja 5 Alissa North 6 Raivo Remmel 7 Ellen Valter 8 Mihkel Holmberg 9 Urve Tamberg 10 Jaan Meri 11 Peeter Einola 12 Lea Kõiv 13 Veiko Parming 14 Reet Oolup 15 Tiiu Remmel 16 Tiit Romet 17 Tom Koger


The poured concrete cured to the required hardness more quickly than anticipated and the forms started to be removed by the end of the month (you can see the forms being tossed out of the TTC access hatches in the video!). /// Valatud betoon tahenes oodatust kiiremini vajaliku kõvaduseni ja kuu lõpuks hakati vorme eemaldama (puidutükkide TTC juurdepääsuluukidest pinnale viskamist näha videost!).


cement trucks at construction site
38 readymix trucks lined up all day like clockwork

This quick cure of the concrete also means that the post-tensioning process of the grade beams got underway sooner than anticipated. /// Betooni kiirem tahenemine tähendab ka seda, et talade järelpingutusprotsess algas oodatust varem.


The electrical and mechanical system install continues in the basement area behind the heritage house. /// Elektri- ja mehaaniliste süsteemide paigaldamine jätkub muinsuskaitsealuse maja taga asuval keldrialal.



Early October will see the pour of the remaining courtyard substructure, ie the western half over the TTC tunnels, and arrival on site of the structural steel to support the new heritage wing layout. /// Oktoobri alguses valatakse ülejäänud sisehoovi aluskonstruktsioon, st läänepoolne pool üle TTC tunnelite, ning ehitusteras saabumine kohale, et toetada muinsuskaitsealust tiiba.


Off site, structural steel production is the primary focus as the critical path on the timeline for opening celebrations of KESKUS. /// Konstruktsiooniterase tootmine omab üha enam tähelepanu, kuna see on KESKUSe avamispidustuste graafikus püsimise võtmeteema.


Sincere thanks goes to the Government of Canada through FedDev Ontario for its support of courtyard construction, read more about this generous support here. /// Siiras tänu Kanada valitsusele FedDev Ontario kaudu praeguste ehitustööde toetamise eest. Lisateavet selle helde toetuse kohta lugege siit.



KESKUS International Estonian Centre in downtown Toronto will be a dynamic hub showcasing our rich heritage and promoting Estonian innovation. It will be a vibrant gathering place for Estonians of all generations and backgrounds to connect, celebrate, and share our culture and achievements with each other and the world.


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There are many ways to make a contribution to KESKUS. 

  • To donate, click here, or call +1.647.250.7136 or email donations@estoniancentre.ca. Donations may be made as a family gift, or in honour of an individual or family. All donations are issued a tax receipt, in Canada via Estonian Arts Centre, US tax receipts via Myriad USA and Estonian tax receipts via Eesti Rahvuskultuuri Fond. Donations by credit card may be made here.

  • Legacy gifts made to the Estonian Arts Centre, the charity associated with KESKUS, are creative and tax-effective ways to provide support. These are known as “planned gifts” because with thoughtful planning, we create a win-win situation that benefits both you and our community for generations to come.  Find out how to provide a bequest in your will by going to www.estoniancentre.ca/bequest.

  • For information on making other types of planned gifts, including gifts of appreciated securities or insurance policies, or if you have any other questions, please contact EAC Donations Manager Taimi Hooper via email at donations@estoniancentre.ca or phone +1.647.250.7136.


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