24 Sussex reaching 'actual failure'The commission said the funding would bring all the residences up to "good" condition, but would not modernize them. An official with the commission said that, on average, the NCC spends $5 million annually on capital projects — repairs to the official residences and other projects in the Ottawa-Gatineau region. From pests to asbestos, the issues with 24 Sussex are well documented. Tuesday's report noted the buildings on the grounds of 24 Sussex "have reached the point of imminent or actual failure, and require replacement," notes the report. Rideau Gate, located between 24 Sussex and Rideau Hall, isn't universally accessible, which doesn't suit its function of hosting visiting dignitaries, notes the audit.

Source: CBC News October 16, 2018 20:15 UTC