08-27-2017, 01:41 PM
I think if I am reading the report (page 98) correctly the "glowing" trail portion of the central promenade project is not going forward at this time (sorry Canard, I know you were looking forward to that component!).
Glowing stones trail project
The glowing stones trail project originally contemplated by staff in report IPPW2017-
015, is no longer viable for this tender for reasons such as:
1. The anticipated costs for the glowing stones exceeds the available project budget.
2. The Silver Lake EA project has just commenced. The rehabilitation options for Silver Lake may require use of the Silver Lake Path for construction. That path was one of the primary locations identified for the potential glowing stones option. As a result, it is not prudent to proceed in advance of the EA.
3. Staff require more time to resolve questions about glowing stone products (i.e. safety, durability, long-term maintenance costs; alternative and more advanced technologies).
4. Grant funding for the project presents timelines that require us to proceed with the essential components of the project now. The schedule does not allow us time to conduct fulsome design and consultation work for the glowing stones concept.
As a result of this, approved funding via report IPPW2017-015 of $806,000 ($410,000 from CRF and $396,000 from UPTDV) should be repurposed for use on RFT17-16 as additional funding for project-essential items i.e., lighting and separated pedestrian walkway.
Glowing stones trail project
The glowing stones trail project originally contemplated by staff in report IPPW2017-
015, is no longer viable for this tender for reasons such as:
1. The anticipated costs for the glowing stones exceeds the available project budget.
2. The Silver Lake EA project has just commenced. The rehabilitation options for Silver Lake may require use of the Silver Lake Path for construction. That path was one of the primary locations identified for the potential glowing stones option. As a result, it is not prudent to proceed in advance of the EA.
3. Staff require more time to resolve questions about glowing stone products (i.e. safety, durability, long-term maintenance costs; alternative and more advanced technologies).
4. Grant funding for the project presents timelines that require us to proceed with the essential components of the project now. The schedule does not allow us time to conduct fulsome design and consultation work for the glowing stones concept.
As a result of this, approved funding via report IPPW2017-015 of $806,000 ($410,000 from CRF and $396,000 from UPTDV) should be repurposed for use on RFT17-16 as additional funding for project-essential items i.e., lighting and separated pedestrian walkway.
Everyone move to the back of the bus and we all get home faster.