New Town administration centre tops out about $4 million over contract award 

 

Posted March 20, 2025​

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Final costs to build and furnish the New Tecumseth Administration Centre has settled in at $22,391,375 or $474 per sq ft. The original projected amount was $16.5 million.

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The costing report to council on Monday night's agenda also shows incidentals: $1,292,367.63 – this includes all FF&E, IT, miscellaneous billable amounts to Matheson and all other costs - and contingency of $4,593,203.58 –  all costs pertaining to Matheson change orders, all legal costs and the ODACC settlement. Next significant step will be long term debt financing.

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​​​​​​There are currently 100 people working out of the new facilty on Albert/Tupper Street - formerly the Alliston Union Public School site - expected to climb to 140. Outdoor amenities include veterans' walkway tribute with the Legion, community minor baseball diamond, courtyard, and splashpad. 

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"(T)he project saw considerable delays related to several factors. These included supply chain and labour shortages during COVID, staffing changes at both the Town and the constructors, as well as disputes between the architect/consultant and the constructor that saw a large number of change orders. Many of the change orders were directly related to unknown below grade site conditions and issues related to the repurposing of the former school building structure."