City staff tried to get 3 quotes but only one received for the play area outside the Marina Redmond Centre

    Thursday, 15 January 2026 12:25

    By Tonya Organ

    The city’s Director of Recreation Services, Peter Robinson, says getting only one quote is not “uncommon”. He says depending on the work given and the size of our population  there are only so many companies here to do the work. 

    At this week’s public meeting in Corner Brook, council approved a quote to complete work outside of the daycare that will become part of the Marina Redmond Centre. This includes the landscape and installation of the outdoor play area. While city staff tried to get quotes from three different vendors, only one was  received from Dirtworx Landscaping for slightly more than $63K. The city’s Director of Recreation Services, Peter Robinson, says getting only one quote is not “uncommon”. He says depending on the work given and the size of our population  there are only so many companies here to do the work. 

    Robinson says this won’t be a “traditional” type play area with more natural things like stumps, logs, and climb areas while the main asphalt feature will be a race track.

    Meanwhile, Robinson also gave an update on progress with the daycare, saying they are waiting on funding approval from government. Part of this year’s budget included funding for a Recreation Master Plan to guide the facility, as well as spending on upgrades and the playground. 

     

    To report an error, submit a news tip, or provide feedback, please e-mail news@bayfm.ca or call (709) 637-0183.

    More from Local News

     

     

     

    BayFM recognizes support from the following agencies:

                        

    Today's Weather

    • Corner Brook

      Medium-level cloud

      High: -3°C | Low: -6°C

    • Deer Lake

      Medium-level cloud

      High: -3°C | Low: -7°C

    • Stephenville

      Medium-level cloud

      High: -2°C | Low: -6°C

    Recently Played

    Podcasts

    • BayFM On-Demand

      Trash Talk Thursday, February 5, 2026

      Topics of conversation on this week's show include gift cards, ceramics, batteries, and more!

    • Center Stage with Stella

      "Center Stage with Stella", Feb 4 , 2026 (First show)

      Geri and Phil from The Once join Stella for her first show

    • The Plain Truth

      The Plain Truth, Wednesday February 4, 2026

      February is Violence Prevention Month