The iconic heritage site had been restored by Parks Canada as a centrepiece of our Canadian heritage. However, major underlying structural deficiencies, from basement through attic had caused serious issues of safety, and threatened the life of the site.

In a team with conservation specialist Spencer R. Higgins, the group examined the building on an emergency basis, setting a program of work that had to be used to stabilize the building for occupancy. The extensive Master Plan and emergency stabilization has been recognized as the plan for future conservation in a multiyear program.