Mundare Council Approves Additional Funds for 50 Avenue Extension

Mundare Council Approves Additional Funds for 50 Avenue Extension

Michelle Pinon - News Advertiser

Mundare town council has decided to dip into its water reserves to cover the cost overrun of the 50th Avenue water and sewer line extension.

On Dec. 8 council passed a motion to transfer $27,382.60 from water reserves pay for the additional funds required to complete the project.

When council originally approved the extension the estimated that the cost pegged at $35,000. Of that amount, $30,000 would be covered under the Municipal Stimulus Program grant.

Chief Administrative Officer Colin Zyla said the quote for the work came in higher than expected, and during construction extra costs were incurred. Zyla explained that additional material (gravel) was required for the base and they opted for a manhole versus a cleanout. As a result, the construction cost totalled 52,996. With engineering costs, the total cost of the project is $57,382.60.