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Residents told old buildings at former Winnipeg army barracks to be destroyed

Nov 17, 2016 | 7:45 PM

WINNIPEG — The abandoned buildings at Winnipeg’s Kapyong Barracks may have a date with the wrecking ball.

A letter issued to area residents said the Department of National Defence is proposing to knock down and remove all infrastructure from the site, including roads and utilities.

The letter said this is being done to decrease the risk of any liability associated with the deteriorating structures.

Work would begin in 2017 and take years to complete.