By Mark Squibb/March 31, 2023
The City of Mount Pearl is looking to spend about $250,000 to make the heating of the H. Neil Windsor Building, otherwise known as the City Depot, more energy efficient and climate conscious.
“The scope of work for this project includes the demolition and removal of the existing fuel tank, air handling and electrical systems currently used for heating the park shed,” explained councillor Isabelle Fry. “It will be replaced with energy efficient mini-split heat pump systems and ductwork. As well, all baseboard heaters will be replaced, thermostats and service panel upgraded, and the main service upgraded from single-phase to three-phase. Tenders for this project closed on March 9, 2023, and all three proponents that were approached as part of the limited call responded.”
Of the three bidders, Fry’s Planning, Engineering, and Development committee recommended council award the contract to the lowest compliant bidder, JMJ Holdings, for the sum of $254,641, HST included.
“This is a move forward on the environmental front,” noted Mayor Dave Aker, before putting the matter to council for further discussion.
Councillor Mark Rice said the project was long overdue.
“I’m so glad we’re moving forward with energy efficient mini-splits and heat pumps,” said Rice, adding that he was glad the City would be burning less fuel. “We had a good bit of conversation at committee about this one, but I’m so glad to see that it’s moving forward.”
The motion carried unanimously without further discussion.
