Back to SearchMembers of Wasaga Beach town council, at a special meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 7, will consider a staff recommendation to award the twin-pad arena and library building contract to Aquicon Construction Company Ltd. at a cost of $43.4-million, plus HST.
Aquicon, following a pre-qualification process earlier this year, was one of five companies short-listed to bid for the construction contract.
The municipality’s Construction Steering Group opened the bids on Aug. 25 and identified Aquicon as the preferred builder for the arena and library project. The company’s bid was the lowest of five received by the town. Subject to council approval, Aquicon will be invited to enter into a stipulated price contract based on the terms of the tender and meeting all the town’s requirements.
“We are at another exciting milestone in the life of this project as we now have a company lined up to build our new facility,” Mayor Nina Bifolchi said. “We are comfortable in the knowledge that Aquicon has the experience to bring our vision to life.”
Aquicon’s bid falls well in line with the council approved $59-million budget for the project. Subject to council approval on Tuesday, the town expects Aquicon will start construction this fall with an anticipated completion of work by summer 2023.
“We are looking forward to working with everyone at the Town of Wasaga Beach to bring this excellent and exciting project to a successful completion,” Aquicon stated.
About Aquicon
Established in 1986, Aquicon Construction Company Ltd. is a well-known and reputable Brampton-based company. Aquicon has built several municipal projects, including the Atlas Tube Recreation Centre in Lakeshore, the Bostwick Community Centre in London, and the Sherwood Community Centre and Library in Milton. All these facilities feature twin-pad arenas and libraries.
Learn more about Aquicon.
Project background information
In January 2019, town council identified the twin-pad arena and library project as a priority for this term. The Wasaga Stars Arena, built nearly 50 years ago, is at the end of its lifespan. The library, which opened in 1994, is too small to meet the needs of our growing community. A review, including a community consultation process, determined 544 River Rd. W. as the best site for a new 117,669-square-foot joint-use facility. When the new complex opens in the summer of 2023, it will include two NHL-size ice surfaces, an indoor walking track, a modern library with proper program space, and meeting rooms.
The overall budget for the project is $59,970,306. The construction component of the budget is $44,573,921. Aquicon’s price including HST is $44,245,248.
Colliers Project Leaders are the project managers. MJMA Architecture and Design are the architects.
Learn more about the project on our website.
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