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Build Update August 23, 2021

In an August update, the following activities are happening:  Continued electrical rough-in. Poured concrete slab. Saw cut control joints Core drilled holes for electrical. Repair gym underlayment. Continue wood framing. Install ridge beams.   Donations for the project are accepted at www.DetroitLakeFoundation.org.  Licensed contractors or others willing to donate to the process should visit www.SantiamBuildCoalition.org.

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Santiam Rebuild Coalition Groundbreaking March 20, 9:45 am

Join Marion County and our community partners for a Groundbreaking Ceremony for the new Detroit Community Center and a Wildfire Recovery Open House at Detroit City Park. Starting at 9:45 a.m. – Groundbreaking at 345 Santiam Ave., Detroit. Hear from Commissioners,  Detroit Lake Foundation and Santiam Rebuild Coalition about the Detroit Community Center project.  Celebrate

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Scouts to Recognize Rich Duncan and Santiam Rebuild Coalition For Leadership Award

SALEM, OR – Prominent construction contractor Rich Duncan, Owner of Rich Duncan Construction will be recognized at the Salem Leadership Impact Hour on March 18, 2021. The virtual event is from Noon to 1:00 pm and is hosted by the Santiam River District (representing the Salem area of Cascade Pacific Council, Boy Scouts of America).

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United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley Awards Largest Grant to Date

Thank you United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley SALEM, OREGON – March 9, 2021 United Way of the Mid-Willamette Valley is proud to announce the award of $250,000 grant to the Detroit Lake Foundation providing them with a significant portion of the funding needed to construct a Community Center to replace the City Hall that

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Detroit Community Building Renderings Released

Thank you to Studio 3 Architecture, AC+Co, and Rich Duncan Construction.  The following renderings have been released for the new Detroit Community Building that will be constructed at 345 Santiam Avenue, Detroit, Oregon.  The property was formerly the site of Detroit High School. The school building was demolished a few years ago, yet the gymnasium

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Contractors’ Coalition to Construct a Community Building for Detroit Santiam Rebuild Coalition Identifies Location – Starts Project

The Santiam Rebuild Coalition announced March 3 that it has secured property for a new community building in Detroit. The Detroit Lake Foundation President, Chris Tardiff, signed the papers acquiring 345 Santiam Avenue, Detroit, Oregon.  Somewhat miraculously, one large piece of land was left virtually untouched by the recent wildfires. The coalition shared its vision

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Coalition Identifies Property for Community Building in Detroit

A community building is just one part of a grand revitalization plan for Detroit. Recent wildfires decimated much of the landscape, homes, and businesses in the city, but the Santiam Rebuild Coalition plans to be one of the groups that will help bring Detroit back and better than ever. On Feb. 17, Rich Duncan of

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Santiam Rebuild Coalition Organizes Contractors and Contributors to Construct Detroit Community Building

The once vibrant and beautiful town of Detroit has been reduced to a ghost town. The Beachie Creek and Lion’s Head wildfires merged in the city’s center, decimating much of the landscape, homes, and businesses.  The heart of Detroit, the city hall, was also lost. Nick Harville, Business Retention & Expansion Manager for SEDCOR/Marion County,

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