By Mark Squibb/March 31, 2023
Mount Pearl council approved two contract recommendations from the Planning, Engineering, and Development committee last week that will see over $80,000 in upgrades to the Glacier Arena.
The first recommendation was for the supply and installation of replacement batteries as well as the supply of critical spare components for the two Uninterrupted Power Supply systems in the double ice surface facility at a cost of $53,176, HST included. Universal Power Solutions will take care of the work.
The second recommendation was for upgrades to the canteen.
“The project includes upgrading the wall behind and adjacent to the cooking appliances and fryers as well as to replace the adjacent countertop and cupboard with stainless steel cabinets,” explained councillor Mark Rice. “The ones there now are wooden, and looking at the way we cook up there, with those appliances, we need stainless steel ones.”
Three vendors bid on the work, and council awarded the contract to the lowest compliant bidder, Jenkins Power Sheet Metal, for the sum of $30,475, HST included.
Mayor Dave Aker said the canteen upgrades address both safety and hygiene concerns.
Both motions passed unanimously.
