Councillors want clearer picture of project before proceeding
Nackawic-Millville council wants a clearer view of the workload and costs before it approves repairs on an 830-metre stretch of sidewalk along Main Street in Millville.
The council reviewed a report from Public Works and Utilities Director Mike Faubert at the July 2 council meeting.
Faubert said the sidewalks and a 30-metre retaining wall are beyond repair and require replacement.
“I’m suggesting tearing out the existing walkways and retaining wall and have them replaced,” he wrote in his report.
While the report included quotes from three construction firms, several council members noted each quote referred to differing levels of work.
Mira Construction’s quote of $539,895 included curbs in addition to the sidewalk. Cleghorn Custom Concrete offered a price of $183,144 but didn’t include curbs. Cook Construction submitted a quote of $350 per square metre.
Coun. Colin Trail said the council needs to decide the scope of the work, whether to repair the existing sidewalks or remove and replace them with concrete or asphalt.
Following the discussion, the council agreed that the sidewalks needed to be replaced.
“I don’t think we should let the sidewalks go,” said Coun. Robert Simpson.
Mayor Tim Fox agreed but noted that any commitment remains conditional upon finding the needed capital funding.
CAO Kathryn Clark told the council that a portion of the required funding may come from the sale of Millville’s youth centre. She explained that the centre is a good building on a quality piece of property and should sell reasonably easily.
The council agreed to table Faubert’s report until they decide on the scope of the work so that every bidder can offer prices on the same project specs.
