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Peel Heritage Complex To Upgrade Facility Posted 20 January 2010 By Diane Allengame and Brian Gilchrist 
We're writing to let you know of upcoming changes at the Peel Heritage Complex (Brampton, Ontario) which will affect our ability to provide archival services. We hope that in providing this information to you as early as possible you will be able to plan and accommodate the pending service interruptionsFirst, the good news. The Region of Peel has received Infrastructure Stimulus funding to upgrade our exhibition and storage capacities. Work has already begun on the building to the south of the old Peel County Courthouse, which, by 2011, will house the new Art Gallery. As well, changes to the existing buildings will create a revitalized Museum & Archives. In order to prepare for changes to our storage areas, effective January 4, 2010, the Archives is closed on Mondays. Regular Reading Room services will be available Tuesday through Friday, with limited Saturday afternoon service until the end of February, 2010. Effective March 1, 2010, the Reading Room will be closed for a period of approximately 15 months. Access to information about the collection and to the records will be provided as follows:
There will be no public access to the facility at 9 Wellington or the temporary offsite location from March 1, 2010 until we reopen in the fall of 2011. We know that this change in service may affect your ability to do your business or service your clients. Please know that we will do our utmost to provide help to you or redirect you to another archives. As we move into construction, our website: www.peelheritagecomplex.org will contain weekly updates and will note when service is not available. FAQ: Region of Peel Archives - Reading Room Closure Why is the Archives closing? The Region of Peel Archives is located within a facility which is undergoing a major renovation. Due to demolition and construction activity, the entire site will be considered a construction zone. The Region's general contractor will be in control of the site for the duration of construction. Why is it closing for so long? The Archives cannot reopen until all the work on the site is complete and systems are operating normaHy. Even with the tight time lines In place this will not be achieved until the summer of 2011. If the Archives can open sooner, we will contact our patrons to let them know. How can I access information? We will be able to help you, but on the following priority basis:
Can I still make a donation of records? Yes! Call us to discuss your records. We will arrange to meet with you to review. If the items are appropriate for the coilectlon, we wlii take them and store them appropriately. Where do I get more information?
Thank you for your patience and understanding. Diane Allengame, Acting Manager Brian Gilchrist, Reference Archivist Canadian Genealogy & History Resources from Global Genealogy:
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