Mount Pearl council called a special public meeting February 25 to award a contract for structural assessment of two pedestrian underpasses in the city.
“The City of Mount Pearl recently invited consultants to submit a quotation to complete a structural assessment of the pedestrian underpasses at Richard Nolan Drive and Smallwood Drive,” said councillor Bill Antle. “A previous assessment was completed in 2016, and staff have identified a need to complete an updated assessment. Both structures are showing signs of deterioration and there is a concern regarding their remaining useful life. The proposed updated assessment will evaluate the structural condition of each underpass, provide recommendations for improvements to address potential risks, and reduce uncertainties to ensure the safety and longevity of the infrastructure.”
The request for quotes closed on February 5, and the City received three bids. Antle moved that council award the contract to Nova Consultants in the amount of $28,060, HST included, and that remaining funds from the 2014-2017 provincial Multi-Year Capital Works fund be reallocated to the project.
The motion was approved unanimously.
