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THE RENOVATION PROJECT TO CREATE THE HOSPITAL AND SCIENCE CENTER
The NMLC renovation project will convert a 17,000 sq. ft. building
that stood deserted on the Town's Main Street for almost a decade.
With about 2,800 sq. ft. of new construction, the project includes
the building (a total of 19,928 sq. ft.), a pump house next to the
Cape Cod Canal, pipes into the Canal to bring salt water to the
animal care tanks, and a utility building.
The renovated building will have three functional areas:
1- the Marine Animal Hospital
2- the Marine Animal Discovery Center, including a multi-purpose
room and bookstore/giftshop
3- offices and other infrastructure spaces
Renovation and construction alone will cost $8 million, including
about $1 million to put pipes into the Cape Cod Canal for salt water
for the animal care pools, and another $1 million for the large
tank to care for 6- 8 dolphins or small whales. Additional expenses,
such as exhibit fabrication and installation, architect's fees,
and equipment and furnishings add another $3 million to the project
costs.
Design documents are complete and the permitting process has begun.
Only the need to complete the funding prevents construction from
beginning.
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