Site Chosen for Arena Replacement Project in Quesnel
Quesnel, B.C. – The North Cariboo Joint Planning Committee has unanimously endorsed a site for the Arena Replacement Project. It will be located on the parking lot of the former Cariboo Regional District Library, adjacent to the existing Twin Arenas.
“We gave a strong message last night to the architect that this project remains a $17 million project,” states CRD Vice-Chair and North Cariboo Committee Co-Chair Ted Armstrong. “They have been given their marching orders and I look forward to seeing what they come back with including value engineered suggestions to get that price down.”
The most recent Quantity Survey provided an estimated cost of $22.3 million, while the pre-referendum concept-level estimates provided to the Cariboo Regional District and the City of Quesnel was $17 million. The cost increases can be attributed largely to unanticipated site development costs, which significantly exceeded the initial concept level estimates.
“I’m confident that the unanimous decision we made will enable this project to proceed in a timely manner and within the spirit and intent of the referendum,” says Mayor Bob Simpson.
During the meeting, the Project Manager also confirmed that with a location determined,the construction drawings can be completed by June with a Request for Proposals from general contractors to follow in August and September.
Construction is scheduled to start in the spring of 2016.
Comments
Now here’s a town that seems to have their collective head on straight the way they are managing their finances and running that town.
We could do a lot better here, I’m thinking.
They could easily build a nice arena for 18 Million. Only in PG is it acceptable to go 5 million over budget with no questions on an ice rink.
And they also keep it clean and looking good. PG should follow suit on that and try a bit harder.
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