Ummah Foundation of Durham
Proposed Islamic Centre
1423 Thornton Road North, Oshawa

The land is approximately six acres. The proposed complex will consist of a building of approximately 35,000 sq. ft.

1)    The following facilities will be provided in the mosque building

a)    Men's Prayer Area - 500 people

b)    Women's Prayer Area - 350 people

c)    Classrooms for children for Qur’anic lessons

d)    Kitchen and Cafeteria

e)    Funeral Facility

f)     Washrooms

g)    Ablutions Areas

h)    Library

i)      Parking for 147 spaces

Exterior Architecture

The exterior architecture of the building has been designed keeping in mind the traditions of the faith as well as the context of the setting, resulting in a modern and progressive facade. Modern and durable materials such as precast options with the highest quality are proposed throughout the building.

Green Building Features

In our aim of constructing the first Green Mosque in North America, the following are some of the features that will be incorporated in the facility;

1.      Rainwater Cistern (storage tanks) for Plant irrigation system.

2.      Permeable paving system that allows water percolation

3.      LED Lighting System for indoor and outdoor needs

4.      Timer and sensors for lighting fixtures

5.      Water saving taps

6.      Provisions for future pedestrian access

7.      Storm water pond

8.      Dedicated parking for carpool stalls

9.      Chargers for electric cars

PROJECT TIMELINE
1st Submission of Site Plan Drawings
March 8, 2016

2nd Submission of Site Plan Drawings
March 5, 2018

3rd Submission of Site Plan Drawings
August 20, 2020

4th Submission of Site Plan Drawings
Dec 16, 2021

5th Submission of Site Plan Drawings
Dec 24, 2022

*After each submission, the city returns it with comments and required changes that need to be implemented before they can approve the Site Plan

The City has indicated that only minor comments remain and we are likely to be able to start summer of 2023 inshallah.

HERE ON THE PROPERTY
Normal Masjid/Property Maintenance

WITH THE ARCHITECT
Permit Drawings For the Building well under way
Mechanical Drawings
Electrical Drawings
Plumbing Drawings
Site Services

WITH THE CITY
Waiting for the official written response for the Site Plan Submission

HERE AT THE MASJID
Create a renewed awareness about the Masjid Project
Begin Raising funds for the next steps

WITH THE ARCHITECT
Finalize the Building Permit Process (3-4 Months)
Complete and finalize all Permit Drawings

WITH THE CITY
Find out the Building Permit Fees
Work to Waive the Development Charges
Find out the Process For Beginning Construction

Stage 2: Building Permit Application

Status: Commenced, target March 2023

Stage 3: Construction Phase

Status: Commenced, target August 2023