What’s going on here in Creemore?
The should be complete by fall, after a new contractor was picked for the job in June.
Last September, Clearview Township council accepted a $193,000 bid from Consolidated to construct the Gowan Park pavilion, replacing a derelict building.
By late fall, however, construction stalled, and the second-lowest bidder, Cherokee Contracting, was called in this spring to fill in the hole left by the contractor.
The general manager of parks, culture and recreation, Terry Vachon, said he was unsure whether the municipality will be taking action against Consolidated.
At council’s June 25 meeting, councillors awarded the contract to build the pavilion to Cherokee at a price of $161,000, plus HST and a 10 per cent contingency, for a total of more than $200,000.
Cherokee had been paid just under $57,000 to bring the site up to grade, while Consolidated had been paid nearly $40,000 for the work that had been completed in the fall. Vachon noted the total cost of the project, including HST, will now be $296,000 — not including engineering and architectural fees.
Just the facts:
— The pavilion will be 75-by-25 feet, located on the north side of the park beside the ball diamond.
— Services will include washrooms, electricity, and a canteen area.
— Once it’s complete, the pavilion can be booked by calling Dan Gowan at the Creemore Arena,