By Chad Feehan / Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
As is usually the case with municipal road work, the Olympic Drive resurfacing project will see some additional work after a number of change orders were approved by council last week.
The supply and installation of a type of gravel known as ‘four-inch minus’ is the most expensive of the change orders, coming in at $51,390. After installation of the rock, a new concrete sidewalk will eventually be installed on top.
Coming in at $25,012 is the relocation of three fire hydrants from the rear of the curb and gutter to the back of the sidewalk, while removal of asphalt from the front of the curb and gutter will run the City $5,922.
All considered, the new work totals $82,324, which is in addition to the previous tender quote of $798,933 from contractor Farrell’s Excavating Ltd.
“It’s not uncommon to see changes as you move along,” said Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley. “It’s great to see a lot of work being developed.”
