Jim Day Published on September 30, 2014 <\/p>\n
Guardian photo by Brian McInnis <\/p>\n
Construction is expected to begin next fall on a building that will replace this structure that currently houses a spirituality complex known as the Belcourt Centre. <\/p>\n
A portion of a huge donation made to the Diocese of Charlottetown will be used to build a new $2-million spirituality centre in Rustico. <\/p>\n
The late Owen Kelly family that operated a floral business in Summerside and invested successfully in real estate bestowed millions of dollars to the diocese. <\/p>\n
Some of the funds were earmarked for a spirituality centre and religious education, says Gerry Gabriel, liaison with the Belcourt Centre Advisory Committee struck by Charlottetown Bishop Richard Grecco. <\/p>\n
Gabriel says an engineering assessment determined extensive repairs are needed to the existing building. <\/p>\n
The committee determined the best option would be to construct a new building that could comfortably accommodate 55 to 60, compared to 30 to 35 in the current structure. <\/p>\n
Gabriel says construction could begin next spring. The current building will be used until the new structure is ready, then the old building will be torn down. <\/p>\n
Arthur Buote is enraged at the prospect of the current building being demolished. <\/p>\n
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