● Meeting hall construction update as of February 24, 2012:

1. Work on insulation materials and gypsum wall boards is 60% accomplished.
2. The sanctuary space is now being prepared for painting, sound and lighting fixtures, air diffusers, and acoustic ceiling clouds.
3. Doors to the front lobby and entrance lobby have been installed. Automatic door closers and security sensors will be added later.
4. Plumbing and fixtures for the washrooms and the baptismal tub and shower rooms are in progress.
5. The driving aisles on the parking lot have been paved with asphalt. The parking spaces will next be lined with permeable pavers.

 Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of February 19, 2012: 

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings ($500K Loan from Surrey And $500K Loan - Burnaby)	Current Disbursement			Current Balance ($500K Loan from Surrey and $500K Loan - Burnaby)
$4,500,000	$3,280,862 / $4,280,862	Project Fund	Security Deposit	Total Expenditure	–$405,307 / $608,313
		$3,462,549	$210,000	$3,672,549
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
72.90%		$1,219,138

  

● Meeting hall construction update as of February 17, 2012:

1.           Work has begun on the elevator. It will take 40 days to complete the Installation.

2.           BC Hydro has obtained approved drawings from the City. Work on relocation of the electric pole

               and power supply installation will soon begin.

3.           Form work is in progress for cast-in-place concrete curbs at the perimeter and center of the

              parking lot. Then pavers will be installed. 

4.           Interior work for floor, wall, door, and other finishes, exhaust for the kitchen, and plumbing for

               the baptistery tub and shower stalls are in progress.

5.           Guardrails will be required for the front patio per building code requirement.

6.           Photo on the right is a view of the main hall looking west towards the central lobby and upper

               floor. Gypsum boards have been installed on the ceiling and walls.

View from the main hall looking west towards the central lobby and upper floor shows gypsum boards already installed on the ceiling and walls. 

 Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of February 12, 2012: 

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings ($500K Loan from Surrey And $500K Loan - Burnaby)	Current Disbursement			Current Balance ($500K Loan from Surrey and $500K Loan - Burnaby)
$4,500,000	$3,267,242 / $4,267,242	Project Fund	Security Deposit	Total Expenditure	–$405,307 / $594,693
		$3,462,549	$210,000	$3,672,549
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
72.61%		$1,232,758

  

● Meeting hall construction update as of February 9, 2012

1. We will have a site meeting on Monday, Feb 13 to discuss the latest work progress and details.
2. The exterior doors are being installed. The security company has begun wiring for security, monitoring, and alarm equipment.
3. Drywall gypsum boards are now being installed in all the rooms.
4. Backing supports for audio and future video equipment have been installed.
5. Audio equipment wiring materials ordered through the electrical contractor have arrived in time for installing in the building.

shows the central lobby viewed from the parking lot. Windows and doors are being installed.

shows the northeast portion of the main sanctuary, viewed from the south balcony.
Drywall boards on the east wall are completed and are about to be installed on the north wall

an inside view of the central lobby, looking toward the north.

The front doors have been installed.
The glass panels are fitted with aluminum frames.

The parking lot is undergoing extensive work before paving, landscaping, and lighting.

Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of February 05, 2012:

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings ($500K Loan from Surrey)	Current Disbursement			Current Balance
$4,500,000	$3,255,107 / $3,755,107	Project Fund	Security Deposit	Total Expenditure	$240,569 / $740,569
		$2,804,538	$210,000	$3,015,538
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
71.51%		$1,281,978

● Meeting hall construction update as of February 01, 2012

1. The gas connection and meter installation have been done by Fortis BC
2. We are working on the cabling and wiring for audio-visual and security/monitoring alarm systems.
3. Fiberglass insulation is being installed on the perimeter walls.
4. After all duct works, plumbing, and electrical wiring behind the walls are completed, the gypsum boards will be installed starting on Feb. 6.

Work on the roof (1)

Work on the roof (2)

Video from second floor elevator lobby looking out through the glass panels‏

Insulation is being placed on the wall. Gypsum boards will next be mounted on the steel studs.
(Photo taken from the balcony)  

This photo was taken from the top of the staircase of the front lobby
Brown Road is visible through the glass casing.

Offering for the meeting hall construction, as of January 29, 2012: 

Offering Goal	Current Accumulated Offerings	Current Disbursement			Current Balance
$4,500,000 (CAD)	$3,218,022 (CAD)	Project Fund	Security Deposit	Total Expenditure	$203,484 (CAD)
		$2,804,538	$210,000 (CAD)	$3,015,538 (CAD)
Percentage of our Goal Achieved at present		Current Deficit
71.51%		$1,281,978(CAD)