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Open Access / Elevator Project

In 2003 research began into the possibilities of access for all at Kingsway-Lambton. The plan would include elevator and lift access, handicap washrooms, a ramp, and an inviting, light-filled entryway. The necessary fund-raising to see this vision into reality began in 2004. In all, over $1,500,000 was raised for this project. In our wisdom, several other improvements were undertaken while the project was underway rather than attempt add-ons at a later date. The project was completed in 2006 and dedicated in September of that year. The cost of the finished project was about $1,800,000 resulting in a debt of about $300,000. Through the generosity of the UCW, the Outreach Committee, the Men’s Group, additional donations, and bequests that debt has now been retired. There remain just a few outstanding pledges which, when paid, will allow a fund for the continued maintenance of the elevator and lift.

The new accessible entrance provides members, adherents and the community with:

• A full service elevator that comfortably accommodates five people along with someone in a wheelchair.
• A lift device that can accommodate someone in a wheelchair accompanied by an attendant.
• Bright, easy access at ground level through the West Entrance Lobby.
• New fully accessible men's and women's washrooms in the lower level.
• New fully accessible washroom near the West Reception Room.
• An altered staircase to the lower level with a gentler slope and fewer steps.

Benefits of the new entrance include open access:

• To the Sanctuary for Worship, Weddings, Baptisms, Funerals, the Pageant, Choir Concerts.
• To the Club Room, Auditorium and Gymnasium for Meetings, Coffee Hour, Flea Market, Art Show, Luncheons, Dinners and Receptions.
• To the West Reception Room for Receptions, Bible Study, Meetings, Funeral Receptions, Choir Rehearsals.
• To the Minister's Study for Meetings, Consultation, Counselling.
• To a bright, enlarged, ground level lobby through the West Entrance.
• To Community and Public events, Speaker nights, Social activities.
• To updated, enlarged Washrooms in the lower level and a new accessible Washroom on the upper level.
• For use as a transport device between levels for AudioVisual Equipment, Office Equipment, Flea Market donations, Coat Racks.
• To provide substantially more storage for Church Equipment and Flea Market donations.

"A Touch of Glass" Globe and Mail article June 20, 2008, about John F. Wilcox, designer of the new entrance glass doors.

Dedication and Grand Opening - Sunday, September 10, 2006 - Photos