By Chad Feehan Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
December 20, 2023
The City made a recent funding contribution from the Province official last week, by passing a motion to accept some $6,467,086 in multi-year capital works funding for 2023-2026.
About half the money will cover part of the cost of a new community centre, which had previously been announced The facility will replace the building on Park Place and include amenities such as a splash pad and skating rink.
Other public works projects covered by the funding include more upgrades to the water and sewer service on Holden Street at a cost of some $2.85 million.
In other infrastructure-related news, the cost of removing an underground tank at the location of the former swimming pool on Stapleton Road has jumped by $3,375 after contractor associated fees to Pinchin Limited were approved by council.
The contract for a hazardous building materials assessment and oil tank assessment and supervision was previously awarded to Pinchin in the amount of $23,891. However, this amount did not include the costs of a contractor removing the tank. Work is set to be expedited to be completed before the winter season.
And an application to use a portion of a dwelling on Westminister Drive to operate a seamstress and tailoring business called Your Taylor was also approved by council last week.
The hours of operation of the proposed business will be 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and the permit does not allow for any construction, accessory buildings, storage of goods, or signage.
All the motions were passed by council unanimously.
