Skip to content

Sybil Andrews cottage on new foundation

The Sybil Andrews cottage was lowered onto a new foundation Wednesday – one week ahead of the restoration project schedule

The Sybil Andrews cottage was lowered onto a new foundation Wednesday – one week ahead of the restoration project schedule.

The cottage’s new foundation replaces the concrete blocks, cedar rounds and a variety of other material (including rocks and driftwood) previously used to support the structure.

“The new foundation will ensure the building is properly set and will provide enough clearance to reduce the chance of wood decay related to rot,” says Ross Milnthorp, the City’s general manager of parks, recreation and culture.

“The

Support local journalism today

Join thousands of other like-minded readers and sign up below to gain immediate & unlimited access to our news for the next 30 days – plus start receiving our newsletters.

Sign Up with google Sign Up with facebook

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Reset your password

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

A link has been emailed to you - check your inbox.



Don't have an account? Click here to sign up