Meaford council is going to consider awarding a $2.5 million tender at its meeting today for the reconstruction of Vincent Street Grey Road 7.
In a meeting set for April 17, council will be receiving a report from Treasurer and Director of Financial Services Valerie Manning. It recommends awarding the tender to Arnill Construction Limited for the work along Grey Road 7 on the condition Grey County approves their portion of work in the tender.
The report says in 2021, Meaford and Grey County started coordinating an infrastructure project along Grey Road 7. Later in 2022, the design work started for the reconstruction on Grey Road 7 from Sykes Street South to south of Muir Street.
The recently passed Meaford 2023 capital budget includes the funding for the reconstruction their portion of the project, which includes the waterman replacement. The Grey County portion, however, includes the construction of a new turning lane into Georgian Bay Community School, as well as resurfacing the roadway, and replacing the storm water infrastructure.
The report says the county will be responsible for the costs associated with their portion and must also approve the award of the tender, while the municipality will be responsible for all costs associated with the water distribution system.
This project was initiated by Grey County following the opening of the new Georgian Bay Community School, and the need to construct a turning lane in front of the new school.
Most of the construction is anticipated to be completed in July and August in an effort to reduce the impact during the regular school year.
Grey County recently awarded tenders to work on Grey Road 2, 19 and 7.