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Temple Building Project
It is with great pleasure that we inform you that the Temple Building Project, which was initiated several years ago, has now reached an important and successful milestone.
We are pleased to announce that all major arrangements for the construction of the New Hilda Jayewardenaramaya Buddhist Monastery are now in place.
Building Permit: We have successfully obtained the necessary building permit from the City of Ottawa to demolish the existing building and construct, in its place, a new two-storey temple building equipped with modern facilities.
Construction Financing: We are also pleased to announce that we have successfully secured a $900,000 construction loan.
Project Cost and Temple Building Fund: The estimated total cost of the Temple Building Project, including the demolition of the existing building and construction of the new building, is approximately $1.6 million.
The remaining $700,000 will be funded through the Temple Building Fund, which was established almost ten years ago.
We sincerely thank all our devotees, supporters, and well-wishers for their generous contributions to this fund. Without your continued support, reaching this important milestone would not have been possible.
Construction Schedule:
The project will be carried out in two stages:
- Demolition of the existing temple building
- Construction of the new temple building
The work is scheduled to commence on September 1, 2026, and is expected to be completed by September 1, 2027.
Access to the Construction Site: For safety reasons, we kindly request all our Devotees, friends, and well-wishers to refrain from entering the old temple premises during the one-year construction period, from September 1, 2026, to September 1, 2027.
A Big Thank You:
Reaching this important milestone has been made possible through the dedication, commitment, and leadership of the Most Venerable Muditha Nayaka Thero, together with all our current and past resident monks who have provided invaluable guidance and leadership to our Temple.
We also express our sincere gratitude to the Temple Development Committee, the Dayaka Sabha, and, above all, to all our meritorious devotees and well-wishes for your generous financial contributions, encouragement, and continued support.
