City Asset Survey Better than Expected
Prince George, B.C. – A review of some of the City’s assets, shows they aren’t in as bad condition as had been thought.
In a report to be presented to Prince George City Council this evening, Frank Blues reports the costs to upgrade the 7 facilities examined will be about $12 million dollars, which is one third of what had been estimated two years ago.
His report indicates that of the 7 facilities examined, ( the Four Seasons Pool, City Hall, Coliseum, Ospika Fire Hall, Bob Harkins Library, Elksentre and the Aquatic Centre) it is the Coliseum which scores the lowest and is in need of $2.89 million dollars in repairs to the plumbing and interior finishes. That is the most expensive repair among the 7 properties.
The report does note that roofs of the facilities were not assessed because of snow cover at the time of inspection and limited access, so the estimates could actually be higher.
Blues’ report says the dollars for the repairs and upgrades need to be part of a 10 year investment plan, and that the 2016 capital plan will have to be adjusted to account for the upgrades.
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Looking at past projections by the city we should double this and add 5.
The roofs have been clear of snow for months so perhaps another look could have been taken and the report amended to include the costs of roof repair/replacement?
Correct me if I am wrong, but didnt the City look at getting rid of the 4 seasons pool just 2 years ago? If memory serves me right, they said that one of the main issues with that pool was the roof. They claimed that the YMCA was interested in taking it off their hands. I would bet that somewhere there is the inspection report that they were basing the info on from 2 years prior. It was around the same time that there was discussion on the possibility of selling the Civic Center too.
The Ospika Fire Hall? What on earth does that need?
Rooves by any other name would still keep the rain out .
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