I am really looking forward to the staff report at July 11th Council agenda on project MOVE (i.e. relocation of the municipal office.)  I am very pleased with the design choices being considered as they are very forward looking.  Design priorities are bold including “zero impact on the surrounding environment.”  And, it evident that there is strong consideration of the need to be fiscally responsible.  In addition to the report there will be a presentation of concepts.

I like the process that is being used to manage this project.  At the 7/11 meeting Council is being asked to approve a design concept and to confirm which features they want included in costing out the design prior to tendering the project.  I see this as a good way to avoid “add on’s” later or regrets on what was not included upfront.  The latter is what escalates final project costs and can cause delays.

We are off to a good start in terms of cost:  per the report Staff have obtained a very favourable bid for managing the demolition , removing old septic system.