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| New City Hall on time and on budget |
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| According to City Manager Bob Duignan the City Hall Revitalization Project is on time and on budget. Construction crews are on site building the council chambers component. |
As questions swirl around the cost and construction of the new City Hall, drills are hammering into the ground as the bare bones structure of the new council chamber begins to take shape. According to Deputy Mayor Nester Pidwerbecki, the project is proceeding as planned. This comes after City staff reported to council in April that the chamber component – a bone of contention among councillors – would cost around $8.1 million, bringing the total City Hall Revitalization Project to $14.8 million. This was less than the original projected target price of $17 million. As the foundation begins to take shape, Rundle tower continues to move forward and will eventually join the chamber, also known as the ‘C’ Wing. Currently, the 8th and 9th floors of the Rundle tower have been completed, with the 7th floor accommodating the purchasing and IT departments. Employees are to move in by Aug. 10. The 1st floor will house the building department, while the B Wing is home to the tax and licensing services of Oshawa. This location is on the 1st floor of the current city hall. The 1st Floor of Rundle is slated to be complete by Sept. 1, says Pidwerbecki, adding he is excited to see the progress.“It’s getting underway,” he says. While construction continues on Rundle Tower, the main area of concern is the futuristic looking Council Chamber, which has been coined an eyesore by members of the community as well as some city councillors. Councillor Maryanne Sholdra previously called the aluminum siding a beacon for space ships, signifying a place to land. Other councillors have said it doesn’t fit the old architecture surrounding the space. However, for City Manager Bob Duignan, the only concern is time and money.“The project is moving on. It’s on schedule and it’s on budget. We haven’t had any issues,” he says. “It’s now emerging from the ground. The next stage is the above ground component.” The council chamber will also include a new committee meeting room, a public meeting space, twobarrier free entrances, washrooms and the expansion of Service Oshawa. Outside, the space will feature a courtyard and garden areas. A site sign indicating the design of the council chamber will also be placed outside the building site within the next month to give residents a chance to see just what the future City Hall will look like. For More Details, Pick-Up Your Copy Of The Oshawa Express By Contacting us |
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