The city Corner Brook's Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says coming in at 8-10 percent higher on costs for a project this big is reasonable.
Corner Brook city hall approved a couple of “change orders” on the Mount Bernard Avenue Reconstruction project during Monday night’s meeting. The original contract was for over just over $10.4M but change orders are ringing in at nearly $1.3M. However, Councillor Steve Perchard explains how these recent change orders have already been paid and this is a housekeeping issue. In total, there have been 36 change orders making the cost higher and is the final tally. Mayor Linda Chaisson says it was a “massive project that took over 3 years to complete. The city’s Director of Engineering, Aaron O’Brien says coming in at 8-10 percent higher on costs for a project this big is reasonable. O’Brien says it’s work that had to be done.
No buildings or equipment damaged during an overnight fire at Wildcove and a water bomber is on the scene
Fire ban in effect in Corner Brook until further notice
RNC handing out tickets and adding enforcement in a construction zone near Steady Brook
“March for Atlantic Salmon” at the Majestic Lawn in Corner Brook on Sunday
Crews continue to work on hot spots after an overnight fire at Wildcove and air quality advisories have been issued
