JUNE 10, 2020
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Vegreville Town Council Approves Servicing of Industrial Area
This sign is located within the 80 acre parcel that was recently approved for servicing by the Town of Vegreville. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
Michelle Pinon News Advertiser Vegreville town council has authorized the design and engineering for the required infrastructure to service the SE17 Industrial Area Development for up to $618,760. The unclassified 80-acre parcel of town-owned land which is located east of 43 Street on 51 Avenue. Also located on the property is signage indicating the
CHROMTEC Group’s plans for phased development on the property. The funds that were approved by council at its May 25 council meeting authorizes the design and engineering for the required infrastructure to service the industrial area. Council also approved the transfer of those funds, $618,760 from its Development Fund to its Operating Fund. That transfer was required because it was an unbudgeted expenditure. The Request For Decision, RFD, from Dale Lefebvre, the Infrastructure, Planning and Development Director, included a break down of the design engineering costs up to tender. Those costs included: On-site Servicing Design up to Tender $197,780 Off-site Servicing Design up to Tender $168,930 Lift Station Design up to Tender 252,050 The total projected costs add up to $618,760 The RFD also stated, “On-site and off-site servicing design includes survey work, detailed design, and preparation of tender documents and specifications. The lift station design
includes mechanical, structural, electrical/SCADA and civil design, site survey, and preparation of tender documents and specifications.” To date, the town has spent $98,802.
Severe Spring Storm Damages Sign Michelle Pinon News Advertiser The rain and wind storm that pummelled the area on May 31 caused serious damage to the Town of Vegreville’s
information sign. The highest recorded gust was 76 km/h and broke off the wooden posts. Cost of replacement is unknown at this time.
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The recent spring storm caused serious damage to the town sign. (Michelle Pinon/Photo)
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