Clark Builders, a division of Turner Construction Company, has been selected as the General Contractor Integrated Project Delivery (IPD) Partner for the Kamloops Centre for the Arts (KCA), a transformative cultural hub that will invigorate downtown Kamloops.
The ~120,000-square-foot, four-story Music Hall will be home to the Kamloops Symphony and will host a wide range of community and arts events. The scope of the project also includes integrating the adjacent Kelson Hall, improving offsite infrastructure, and providing administrative and office space for the Kamloops Centre for the Arts Society and resident organizations.
Key Features of the New Kamloops Centre for the Arts
- A 1,100-seat main stage theatre
- A 450-seat secondary theatre
- Flexible rehearsal, studio, and education spaces
- Administrative and tenant offices
- Meeting and commercial spaces
- Underground parking
- Climate-controlled storage and advanced support systems
Currently in the Validation Phase, construction is scheduled to begin in Fall 2025, with completion anticipated in 2029.
“The Integrated Project Delivery model allows us to collaborate early, solve challenges together, and deliver better outcomes,” said Scott Benoit, Director, Project Development, Clark Builders. “It’s exciting to work alongside such a dedicated team on a project that will have a lasting impact on the city’s cultural and economic future.”
The project is being developed in partnership with the City of Kamloops and a team of IPD partners including Station One Architects, Collins Steel, Westcana Electric, Kerr Interior, Interior Plumbing & Heating Ltd., WSP + Rocky Point Engineering, Aercoustics, MCW Consultants Ltd., Fast + Epp, DWD Theatre Design, True Consulting, Weft Strategies, and VDM Consulting.
For more details, visit Kamloops Centre for the Arts.
