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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCSD-12-04 '. , Cl~-!lJgron REPORT COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT Meeting: General Purpose & Administration Date: October 4, 2004 Resolution #: ~)(JIl-/ftiC'f Report #: CSD-12-04 File#: By-law #: Subject: Construction Project Update - Bowmanville Indoor Soccer, Outdoor Lacrosse and, Courtice Fire Station #4 - Courtice Community Policing Centre Recommendations: It is respectfully recommended that the General Purpose and Administration Committee recommend to Council the following: 1. THAT Report CSD-12-04 be received for information. Submitted l5 Reviewed by:~Q-d.>-.SZ,,-- _ Franklin Wu Chief Administrative Officer J PC/GAlBT /jm CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF CLARINGTON 40 TEMPERANCE STREET, BOW MANVILLE, ONTARIO L1C 3A6 T (905)623-3379 F (905)623-5506 10U9 REPORT NO.: cSD-12-04 PAGE 2 1.0 BACKGROUND 1.1 The Community Services Department is currently constructing two capital projects; Bowmanville Indoor Soccer - Outdoor Lacrosse Facility located at 2375 Baseline Road; and, Courtice Fire Station #4 - Courtice Community Policing Centre located at 2611 Trulls Road. This staff report provides Council with an update of the status of both projects. 2.0 BOWMANVILLE INDOOR SOCCER, OUTDOOR LACROSSE 2.1 On May 10, 2004, Council approved Report COD-023-04 recommending MJ Dixon Construction Ltd. be awarded the contract for the Indoor Soccer Facility and Outdoor Lacrosse Bowl at the amended bid in the amount of $3,358,248.00. The amended total funds approved for the project were $3,868,500.00 which also includes architectural and consulting fees, utility connections, project contingency and equipment and furnishings. Construction started on May 25, 2004. 2.2 During the early stages of the project the contractor identified the site had retained significant water over the winter months and was found to be extremely wet. This posed a problem for the building up of the engineered ground under the building, lacrosse and parking lot areas. As well significant rainfall during these early stages compounded this problem 2.3 In early June, MJ Dixon proposed the installation of a gravel sub base at the building and lacrosse areas to assist in the building up and compacting of these areas. Independent consultation was sought with the conclusion that this sub base would indeed be beneficial. The contractor was directed to proceed at a cost of $65,000.00. 2.4 Throughout the summer weather continued to be problem. Not only were work days lost for rain but there were subsequent lost days while the site dried to the point were work could continue. 2.5 This has resulted in fluctuating dates for completion of the project. As of July 14, 2004 MJ Dixon was working towards a Substantial Completion date of November 5, 2004. However, this schedule is always subject to further revision. lUl0 REPORT NO.: cSD-12-04 PAGE 3 2.6 During the last week of July the preparation for construction of the concrete tilt walls was in progress. This included the preparation of a temporary concrete base within the future soccer field area in order to form and pour the wall panels. At the time of preparation of this report the lifting in place of these concrete wall panels was scheduled for September 27 and 28, 2004. 2.7 Also while this work was being done, the installation of underground sewers and services was in progress, as well as the preparation of the lacrosse area and the two parking lot areas. At the time of this report, the lacrosse area is formed and reinforcing mesh is being put in place for the pouring of the concrete pad on September 29th. The parking lot areas are also ready for the installation of the granular base. 2.8 Throughout the duration of this project staff has been communicating with the Darlington Soccer Club to provide updated information on the proposed completion dates. The Club is currently registering players for the upcoming indoor season and are working towards a late November start of their season. 3.0 cOURTlcE FIRE STATION #4 and DURHAM POLICING CENTRE 3.1 On June 14, 2004 Council approved report COD-034-04 recommending Gay Company Limited be awarded the contract for the construction of the Courtice Fire Station #4 and Durham Policing Centre. The approved project amount is $2,175,000.00 including the tender amount of $1 ,975,000.00; consultant fees of $96,000.00 as well as an amount of $110,000.00 for site preparation, utility connections, equipment and furnishings and project contingency. 3.2 The Courtice Fire Station will house both Fire and Police Services in separate administrative areas. Both services will share common areas for washroom and staff lounge areas. 3.3 During the design stages of the facility, Durham Regional Police requested consideration of expanded areas to more suit their needs. These changes were included in the revised facility design and their lease agreement has been amended to reflect these changes. 3.4 The Gay Company Limited started construction on August 16, 2004 and at the time of this report, are approximately 12% completed with foundations and foundation walls now in place. 3.5 While the Community Services Department is managing this project for the Municipality, representatives from Fire and Emergency Services as well as Durham Regional Police Services have been actively participating in Construction Site meetings. Substantial completion of the project for occupancy by both services is projected for April 15, 2005. There are no construction related issues at this time that are affecting this date or the project budget. 1Ul1 REPORT NO.: cSD-12-04 PAGE 4 4.0 COMMENTS 4.1 Staff will continue to provide Council with progress reports as required, projecting the next report at calendar yearend outlining completion of the Indoor Soccer - Outdoor Lacrosse and construction status of the Courtice Fire Station - Community Policing Centre. 1012