Churchill Marina Viewing Tower
General Information
| Structural Type: |
Steel truss tower (free standing)
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| Function / usage: |
Observation tower
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| Other name(s): | Churchill Tower |
| Built: | 1998 - 1999 |
| Status: | in use |
Geographic Information & Related Structures
| Location: |
Churchill, Manitoba, Canada, North America |
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Technical Information
Dimensions
| height | 32 m |
Materials
| roof |
wood
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| foundations |
steel and timber grillage
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| truss |
steel tubes
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| floor slabs |
wood
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Chronology
| 1997 | Design concept approved |
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| 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
Project management
Relevant Web Sites
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Relevant Publications
- Let the River Flow, ISBN 0968772307
Internal Information
| Structure-ID: | s0011573 |
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| Created: | 15/03/2004 |
| Last Updated: | 27/02/2013 |