Narrow 4-3 vote allows for demolition of Provost Lane log cabin

by Mike Robinson

ELORA

Time has taken its toll on part of the heritage of Fergus.

The last of the original log homes in Fergus is going to be demolished.

A 4-3 vote on March 23 came after considerable discussion by delegations advocating the property at 240 Provost Lane be given a heritage designation and a council discussion on the pros and cons of the demolition.

The issue for councillors was not if the log cabin is part of the community heritage - but whether it could be saved, salvaged or restored.

Earlier this year, council hired a structural engineer to report on the status of the building.

That report said it was not practical to attempt to restore the building.

In his report to council on March 23, chief building official Randy Bossence summarized the chronology of the issue.

Last September the owners applied to demolish the existing one and a half storey, 1,185 square foot single detached dwelling which is listed on the municipal register of cultural heritage properties as a non-designated property.

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Narrow 4-3 vote allows for demolition of Provost Lane log cabin