The City is making structural and masonry repairs to Barn 5 at Wychwood Barns Park as part of state-of-good-repair improvements to address poor conditions at the exterior of the building. A consultant will provide guidance to ensure the repairs follow the heritage value of the building. The ongoing work will be coordinated with the community to minimize disruptions to the operations of the Wychwood Barns Farmers’ Market.

  • Summer 2023: Installation of protective scaffolding (not an active construction zone)
  • Winter 2025: Hire an engineer
  • Spring 2025: Inspection, testing and design development
  • Fall 2025: Hire a construction team and construction starts
  • Fall 2026: Construction complete

The timeline is subject to change. The site undergoes monthly inspections to ensure public safety.

Summer 2023

Scaffolding Installed

Scaffolding and temporary fencing are installed at either end of the outdoor promenade near Barn 5 as a preventative measure to address concrete weathering and surface spalling. Surface spalling is the flaking, chipping or crumbling of the top layer of concrete, brick and masonry.

A construction site with scaffolding supporting a brick building. Metal poles and beams are arranged around the structure, and a fenced-off area displays a red "Danger" sign. Snow covers the ground around the fenced area.
An outdoor area with snow-covered planters and a fenced-off construction zone. Metal beams and brick walls are visible, with scaffolding in the background under a blue sky with scattered clouds.