By Mark Squibb
The City of Mount Pearl has approved over a million dollars worth of upgrades to Farrell Drive.
The work includes a full replacement of water, sanitary and storm sewers, asphalt, curb and sidewalk from Topsail Road up to Evans Place.
The tender closed March 11 and the City received three bids. Staff recommended council award the contract to lowest bidder Dexter Construction Company for the bid amount of $1,929, 611, HST Included.
The matter was brought before council for approval last week.
“It’s quite a large piece of work and a significant amount of our budget,” said Deputy Mayor Nicole Kieley. “It’s good news for development.”
The project is a part of the much larger Northlands development, which also includes upgrades to the Farrell Drive pumphouse and construction of a new water tower.
During the same meeting council approved additional fees associated with two other Northlands projects. Council approved $17,882, HST included, and $28,359, HST included, for additional work associated with the Farrell Drive Pumphouse upgrades and Wyatt Boulevard upgrades respectively.
