By Mark Squibb/October 14, 2022
Mount Pearl council has approved $20,000 in additional costs for asphalt work around the city.
“Since the work on the 2022 Asphalt and Concrete contract commenced, there have been items identified which require additional repair,” said councillor Mark Rice. “Repairs were required for manhole covers on Valleyview Avenue, as well as additional sidewalk on Commonwealth Avenue.”
As part of the ongoing management of the contract, Engineering Services requested approval of an additional $20,000, HST included, to allow for the changes, as well as any changes of a similar nature discovered as work progresses.
Councillor Bill Antle asked whether the change order was within budget, and Director of Public Works Gerry Antle confirmed that it was.
Councillor Isabelle Fry noted there are roads around the city that require some patchwork, (particularly on Ashford Drive, and asked for confirmation that this is where the money is going.
Director Antle said that particular section of work on Ashford Drive would be done by City staff.
“This contract is for work around the city that is more extensive than that,” said Antle. “So, concrete replacement of sidewalks, curbs, or asphalt in larger sections.”
The motion was carried unanimously
The original contract was awarded to Modern Paving Ltd. for $270,129, HST included.
