General Information
| Other name(s): | Churchill Tower; Goose Creek Marina Tower |
|---|---|
| Beginning of works: | 1998 |
| Completion: | 25 August 1999 |
| Status: | in use |
Project Type
| Structure: |
Steel truss tower (free standing) |
|---|---|
| Function / usage: |
Observation tower |
| Material: |
Steel tower or mast |
Location
Technical Information
Dimensions
| height | 32 m |
Materials
| roof |
wood
|
|---|---|
| foundations |
steel and timber grillage
|
| truss |
steel tubes
|
| floor slabs |
wood
|
Chronology
| 1997 | Design concept approved |
|---|---|
| 1998 | Fabrication |
| 25 August 1999 | Official Opening |
Notes
The tower, marina/wayside park and associated rock weir were part of a settlement agreement reached by Manitoba Hydro and the Town of Churchill to compensate for adverse effects resulting from the Churchill River diversion.
Viewing tower has two levels and a special "safe area" to protect persons from potential polar bear attacks.
Participants
Owner
Design
- Manitoba Hydro
- Walter J. Muzyczka (design engineer)
Structural engineering
- John W. Markowsky (project engineer)
Project management
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20011573 - Published on:
15/03/2004 - Last updated on:
01/02/2018
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