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Marconi students reconstruct historic gate from Fortress Louisbourg
Sydney - Nova Scotia Community College students at Marconi campus have used their newly acquired skills to forge a piece of history for the community of Louisbourg.
Students in the metal fabrication and plating and welding programs reconstructed the Bigot Gate that protected residents of the 18th century French fortress.
Students used the original plans and design.
The reconstructed gate will be erected at the entrance to the community as part of this summer's Louisbourg 2008 events in which the community celebrates the 250th anniversary of the second siege of the fortress in 1758.
Jason Vassello, an instructor, said the students took a great deal of pride in the project knowing that it would be permanently installed to welcome visitors for generations to come.
"This project not only brought a benefit to the community of Louisbourg, it also provided a great deal of motivation for the students to use their newly learned skills on such a significant project," he said.
Sherry Borgo, project manager for Louisbourg 2008, said the community has been waiting for many years to have an entrance like the gate and will always be grateful to the students.
"This project will serve as a legacy to NSCC and its students for many years to come," she said.
A plaque will be mounted on the site of the gate as a tribute to the Marconi campus and students.
A ribbon cutting will be held to officially open the gate on Canada Day, July 1, at the S&L Railway in Louisbourg.
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