Old Stoney gets ready to open

The state fire marshal has given the nod and Old Stoney is about to become a hive of activity as its new occupants begin the process of moving in. This will mark the final leg of a long – and often arduous – journey to transform an old school into a modern cultural hub.

The fire marshal’s inspection was the last hurdle to achieve a certificate of occupancy. The project was dealt another blow a few months ago when the fire suppression system was deemed insufficient, which meant a new water line had to be brought to the building and associated hardware installed.

With that work done, the inspect...