By Mark Squibb
The cost of laying new asphalt on Olympic Drive has increased again, necessitating approval of another change order this week by city council.
The additional $21,375, HST included, is over and above previously approved project costs to accommodate an increase in flag person hours and more asphalt patching.
Director of Planning, Engineering, and Development Gerard Antle, in response to a question from councillor Mark Rice, said money to cover the change order was available within the existing budget.
The contract was awarded to Farrell’s Excavating Ltd., in the amount of $798,933, HST included, last July. Council has since approved roughly $270,000 in contract change orders, pushing the project over the million-dollar threshold.
The change order is the eighth change order approved for the project.
Some of the previous change orders include $48,037 for additional materials, $7,475 for the installation of new traffic loops, $22,425 for the installation of a watermain valve to the Glacier, $51,390 for the supply and installation of ‘four-inch minus’ gravel, and $25,012 for the relocation of fire hydrants.
