City announces time line for construction of the auxiliary spillway

NEWS RELEASE - Distributed August 5, 2015 12:00 PM

Summary

A time line containing key dates for the construction of the auxiliary spillway in Colliery Dams Park has been posted to the City's website. To ensure construction activity does not interfere with individual or group plans to use the park, members of the public are encouraged to familiarize themselves with the following dates:

Aug 6 - City crews to stake and flag construction area; test pits dug to determine rock depth and take soil samples (requires use of equipment in park). Aug 10 - Report to Council outlining the tendering process. Aug 11 - City to provide contract documents for construction of the auxiliary spillway to four selected contractors. Aug 17 to 21 - Soil and core samples to be taken (requires use of equipment in park). Aug 24 - City Staff evaluates and screens proposals. Aug 31 - Report to Council regarding awarding the contract to construct the auxiliary spillway. Sept 1 - Successful contractor is notified; work begins to clear construction site (requires use of equipment in park). Sept 15 - Contractor begins excavation of auxiliary spillway (requires use of equipment in park).

Link to Strategic Plan: N/A

Key Points

In accordance with an order issued by the Province, the City of Nanaimo must have the auxiliary spillway substantially completed by Nov 15.
Members of the public seeking previous information updates concerning the Colliery Dams are encouraged to visit the Colliery Dam Information page located on the City's website.

Quotes

Contact:

Bill McKay

Mayor

City of Nanaimo

250-755-4400

Toby Seward

Acting GM, Community Development & Protective Services

City of Nanaimo

250-755-4424

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