Title
Engineering Services Update - 2020 Programs and Initiatives
Proposed Motion
That the Engineering Services Update - 2020 Programs and Initiatives be received for information, as presented.
Body
Administration Recommendation
Administration supports the proposed motion.
Purpose
To provide an update on the status of the 2020 Infrastructure Program and associated activities within Engineering Services to the end of Q3 2020.
Summary
Engineering Services has completed many the planned activities within the 2020-2024 Infrastructure Program. All major initiatives will be substantially complete by the end of 2020. A few highlights are as follows:
The road construction program, which includes the Subdivision Preservation Program, Asphalt Overlay program and Graded Aggregate Chip Seal program were fully completed with no significant carry forwards. All projects were completed within Council approved budgets.
The Gravel Road Reconstruction Program, needed to be reduced in overall project scope to stay within budget. This work transitioned into contract tender work in 2020 as Parkland County no longer retains an internal roadway construction crew and the costs to complete the intended work activities in 2020 were higher than anticipated. For this program, 5 of 8 planned projects were completed. In future years, Engineering Services will endeavor to improve processes in an attempt to reduce costs. There were some additional costs incurred during the transition from internally managed work to externally managed work.
The subdivision preservation program will come in close to $750,000 under budget as a result of strong performance by the team, favourable construction weather in 2020, lower asphalt pricing and fewer subsurface repair requirements than originally anticipated. This program was completed ahead of schedule and under anticipated budget.
The largest project, based on single budget line allocation, is the Acheson Zone 4 Reservoir. This project was initiall...
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