Pictured are Mayor Matthew Graham and Municipal Revitalization and Heritage Advisory Committee member Chanelle Courville cutting the ribbon for the Open House where the public was invited to see the renovated building and the new Millbrook/Cavan Historical Society space. They are flanked by municipal staff and Council members, staff of the Early ON Family Centre, Millbrook Library, volunteers from Millbrook Foodshare, members of the historical society and other enthusiastic users of the facility. She’s looking good for an old girl!
There was a diverse crowd at the Open House last month where the municipality showcased the completed rehabilitation project at the historically designated Old Millbrook School.
A long-standing community hub, the Old Millbrook School located in downtown Millbrook is home to important community, cultural and social services, including the Millbrook Branch Library, EarlyON Child and Family Centre, Peterborough Social Services(Millbrook HUB), Millbrook& District Food Share and the latest tenant, The Millbrook and Cavan Historical Society. The rehabilitation project gave new life to the cherished building, supporting the continued use of the 140-year-old heritage facility while improving accessibility, comfort, energy efficiency and long-term sustainability.
The project was supported through the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP), a cost-shared infrastructure funding program between the Town-ship of Cavan Monaghan and the federal and provincial governments. The total funding for the project was $511,750 with $204,700 coming from the federal government, $170,566.27 coming from the provincial government and $136,483.73from the Township.
Project improvements included upgraded accessible doors, entranceway and railing repairs, replacement of aging windows with energy-efficient alternatives, ventilation and air conditioning upgrades, roof replacement, hardwood floor replacement in main areas, and corrective work on walls and ceilings. The work was guided by the Municipal Revitalization and Heritage Advisory Commit-tee to ensure improvements remained consistent with the building’s heritage character.
“The Old Millbrook School has served generations of residents, and this rehabilitation project helps ensure it can continue serving our community for years to come,” said Mayor Matthew Graham. “We are grateful for the federal and provincial support that made these accessibility, energy-efficiency and preservation improvements possible.”