CBC News: $1.2M needed to continue turning historic Khyber building into community hub
Turret Arts Space Society says millions more needed to ensure site sustainable for 20 years
Andrew Lam, CBC NewsThe Turret Arts Space Society is seeking $1.2 million to continue its goal of turning the historic Khyber building into an inclusive and accessible arts hub in Halifax.
The society has begun to make progress with restoring the building, having spent $1 million so far.
Those funds went toward design, planning and the preliminary removal of hazardous materials to allow people to safely be in the space, according to a Wednesday news release.
The building has a storied history that includes housing a nightclub operated by the Gay Alliance for Equality from 1976 to 1982, and being a music venue in the '90s and early 2000s.
The society also announced two planned tenants for the hub: the Khyber Centre for the Arts and LOVE Nova Scotia, an organization that supports youth. Its executive director said the community hub would be a game changer for the young people his organization works with.
"When you have a safe space, when you have a brave space and you're comfortable, you can reach new heights," said Dennis Adams.
