Released on July 9, 2015
The Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation has partnered with the Prince’s Charities Canada in an effort to conserve one of the province’s most unique heritage sites. Together, they will undertake a full review of the operations at Claybank Brick Plant National Historic Site. The partnership will benefit from the expertise of the Prince’s Regeneration Trust who will, for the first time, be undertaking a project outside of the United Kingdom.“Our government is thrilled to partner with the Prince’s Charities Canada and the Prince’s Regeneration Trust for this exciting project,” Minister of Parks, Culture and Sport Minister Mark Docherty said. “Claybank has a vibrant past and by looking at ways in which it can better serve communities in the present, we can ensure it continues to enrich the lives of citizens both now and in the future.”
“We are delighted to have chosen Claybank as the first in a series of pilot projects aimed at bringing The Prince of Wales’s approach to heritage-led regeneration to Canada,” Director of Partnerships for Prince’s Charities Canada Matthew J. Rowe said. “Our partners bring unmatched expertise that will help develop a sustainable plan for Claybank’s future while building the future capacity of The National Trust for Canada to help similar properties across the country.”
The partnership between the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation and the Prince’s Charities Canada will examine ways that Claybank can better serve the needs of neighboring communities and businesses. The partnership will also build upon the existing relationship between the Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation and the Claybank Brick Plant Historical Society.
The Saskatchewan Heritage Foundation holds Claybank in trust for the people of Saskatchewan and encourages anyone with an interest in the future of the site to attend one of three community meetings. Meetings will be held in Avonlea on July 26, Regina on July 27, and Moose Jaw on July 28. Everyone is invited to attend.
Located 15 km west of Avonlea, Claybank served as an operational brick manufacturing plant from 1914-1989. Bricks manufactured at the site have been used to construct prominent Canadian buildings such as the Bessborough Hotel in Saskatoon and the Chateau Frontenac in Quebec City. The site was designated as a National Historic Site in 1994 and remains one of Canada’s greatest examples of early twentieth century industrialism.
The Prince’s Charities Canada and the Prince’s Regeneration Trust are philanthropic organizations established by His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales. The Prince’s Regeneration Trust operates in the United Kingdom and is a world leader in repurposing heritage buildings.
For more information on Claybank or about the upcoming community meetings, please visit www.pcs.gov.sk.ca/SHF. For more information about the Prince’s Charities Canada, visit www.princescharities.ca.
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For more information, contact:
Amanda Clark
Parks, Culture & Sport
Regina
Phone: 306-787-6880
Email: amanda.clark@gov.sk.ca
Cell: 306-550-5927