A park celebrating The Porcupine's mining roots is on track to have some of its equipment restored.
Gorf Manufacturing Contracting Ltd. is restoring the Hollinger gold mine train that's been a fixture in Whitney Park at the corner of King Street and Bellemare Street. Work will also be done on the vault.
The budget for the restoration project is $40,000, which includes all of the work being done.
In the coming weeks, the number 70 locomotive is being removed and will be restored over the winter. It will be returned to the park in the spring of 2024, says the City of Timmins.
The train is just one piece of local history on display at the park.
"The old locomotive was used at the Hollinger to haul ore and became part of a collection of historical artefacts displayed at Whitney Park, including the mine’s original vault, which was part of the mining recorder’s office, a drill, and old electric engine," reads the City of Timmins news release.
There is also a heritage plaque with details on the historic Porcupine gold rush.
As part of the restoration, the city says that more plaques will be added to explain each piece of equipment. The vault is also being rehabilitated.
The plans are being co-ordinated by the Timmins Museum: National Exhibition Centre and Timmins' facilities and recreation deparment.