Replacement Civic Centre

Building Georgina Replacement Civic Centre with renderings of the Replacement Civic Centre

Overview

On March 7, 2018, Georgina Council voted to build a replacement Civic Centre on the same campus property, replacing the current building that was built in 1958 and has reached its life expectancy.

The decision followed extensive analysis and reports that explored 

  • The state of the current Civic Centre building
  • Other potential locations
  • Options for a retrofit of the current building versus a new build
  • Health and safety conditions/work environment

A building condition assessment in 2016 and again in 2022, identified many areas where improvements are required on the current building in order to comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The assessment also identifies many deficiencies in the areas of health, safety and operational risks. Routine air quality tests determined there was a presence of ‘mouldy odours’ in sections of the building which prompted the closure of two separate areas to allow for remediation work to occur.

Refer to the links under Document Links to access all the relevant Council reports, media releases, etc., on the replacement Civic Centre project. In addition, the timeline below provides the chronology of the events, as well some history, with respect to the existing building and project. 

Since the project budget was approved on March 1, 2023 the architects and engineers have advanced and completed the design drawings and documents. They were issued for tender in late February with a bid closing on April 24, 2024. The lowest bid price requires that the project budget be increased in order to move to the next stage of construction.

Visitor parking at the Civic Centre

Due to the construction of the replacement Civic Centre, the current visitor parking will no longer be available as of Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024.

The following changes have been made to accommodate visitor parking –

  1. Four parking spaces will be available in the roundabout at the front of the Civic Centre for short stays.  
  2. Designated accessible parking spots will remain as is and are available in the roundabout at the front of the Civic Centre.
  3. A pedestrian walkway (line painted hatched pathway on asphalt) will be in place from the roundabout to the rear staff parking lot. 
  4. Designated visitor parking spots will be available in the back staff parking lot. Visitors to the Civic Centre will be required to walk from the visitor parking to the front of the building to access it. Signage will be in place to assist visitors.

This change in visitor parking will remain in place until construction of the replacement Civic Centre is complete. 

Oct. 2024 Update

The Replacement Civic Centre construction is on schedule and on budget. Nearly all the foundation work has been completed which now significantly reduces the risk of dewatering issues.

Structural steel is scheduled to arrive by mid-October, with installation continuing through early December. The building will be enclosed via various materials, with the roof being at a stage to provide a waterproof barrier, to allow interior work to proceed during the winter months.

As of the end of September, approximately $7 million worth of construction was completed. The procurement process for furniture, fittings and equipment is underway, with a request for proposals expected later this year.

The project remains on track for substantial completion by the end of 2025, with the demolition of the existing Civic Centre and remaining landscaping taking place between January and June 2026.

Read the briefing note presented to Council on Oct. 9, 2024. 

June 2024 update

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 13, 2024, for the replacement Civic Centre. The new building will be located near the current Civic Centre. The Replacement Civic Centre will provide for the Town’s staffing and public needs today and in the future. It has been designed with a focus on energy efficiency, sustainability and accessibility.

May 2024 update

The Request for Qualification (RFPQ) was issued on Oct. 24, 2023 and closed on Nov. 20, 2023, with interviews carried out on Jan. 8 and 9, 2024. The successful proponents were then invited to the next stage of the procurement process which was the Request for Tender (RFT) that is a priced based assessment.   

The RFT was issued on Feb. 23, 2024 and closed on April 24, 2024. Following the analysis, the lowest bidder was selected. On May 8, 2024, Council voted to award the contract for the Replacement Civic Centre project to Maystar General Contractors Inc.

March 2024 update

The Request for Pre-qualification was issued to the public via Bids and Tenders on Oct. 24, 2023.  Following the process of assessing the responses, which included interviews, the result was the selection of four successful proponents that would then be eligible to receive the Request for Tender.  The Request for Tender was issued on Feb. 23 with the current bid submission deadline of April 3, 2024.   

July 2023 update

Design completion for the replacement Civic Centre has reached the halfway point and there is now a rendition of the front and back/courtyard of the building. It is based off the floor plan layout that was presented at the March 1, 2023 Council meeting. The intent of the rendition is to provide the look and feel of the building in terms of layout, size and building envelope – landscape and courtyard details are still being refined. Some things may change as the process moves forward.

The estimated 44,600-square-foot building will provide for the Town’s staffing and public needs today and in the future. With cost and energy efficiency in mind, the Town has been able to maintain the elements of the light-colour brick, full-height windows, as well as some wood-like features to try and stay as close as possible to a sloped/angled roof.

Civic Centre site plan - July 2023

Impact of COVID-19 pandemic

In March 2020, COVID-19, a global pandemic, forced governments and health authorities throughout the world to establish health and safety measures, including work from home and physical distancing orders. The Town of Georgina, in compliance with provincial orders, directed most staff to work from home wherever possible.

Around mid-June 2020, the Town decided to pause further progress of the replacement Civic Centre project design activities. The Town directed CBRE (Project Management, Workplace Strategy and Furniture team) to conduct a reassessment of the Town’s needs in view of the accelerating trends towards remote working and remote public service delivery, and to determine whether this could result in a reduction of the required building size and cost.

In the summer of 2020, CBRE implemented and completed an update to the Workplace Strategy. In 2021, Council endorsed the redesign of the replacement Civic Centre under the revised Workplace Strategy and directed the building be redesigned as a centralized hub complemented by a work-from-home approach. In October of 2022, the Town introduced its official Flex Work Arrangements Policy which formalized the ability to work from home.

Existing Civic Centre

The option to stay in the existing Civic Centre was assessed throughout 2016/17. Assessments were reviewed in 2018 and then again in 2021. The decision in both cases was not to stay in the existing Civic Centre.

The existing Civic Centre building is 65 years old and has many key building systems and issues that affect everyday use and that need to be addressed.

Asbestos: Investigations have found asbestos-containing material in the building (mainly in the basement) in the piping insulations, piping elbows, valves and hangers, ceiling and floor tiles, and their associated adhesives, with some associated asbestos containing building material used in the building construction, including the roofing tar and the boiler room refractory chimney lining and brick masonry cements. If any of this needs to be disturbed, then it needs to be properly removed and disposed of which would require the temporary relocation of staff and services.

AODA: Numerous AODA compliance items (such as doors and doorway widths, a new AODA compliant elevator which will likely require a building addition for a new larger elevator shaft, two universal washrooms per floor that could require concrete block wall renovation to make the spaces larger, as well as ramp and railing retrofits) will have to be addressed when renovating the other major building systems.

Air quality and building systems: Existing air quality and air circulation is poor and utilizes an old radiator-type heating system. A total new HVAC system is required. There are potential structural issues with the existing roof in terms of supporting rooftop HVAC units. Routing of ductwork and the HVAC system throughout the existing building will be problematic. The building does not have a fire suppression systems and so a new fire alarm sprinkler system needs to be designed and installed. This will also need to be routed throughout the building while trying to respect clear heights, etc. A new fire alarm panel will also be required. The main electrical panel needs to be replaced and likely the subsequent electrical wiring in order to meet the current codes. The emergency generator needs to be overhauled to ensure adequacy as well as that system meets the required regulations and codes.

Functionality: The building was originally designed in 1958 to function as an institutional residential building for a religious organization. It was repurposed by the Town as an office building and several additions and alterations have been made over the years. As a result, the building was never functionally designed and suited as an office space, especially given today’s designs and standards that place importance on employee wellbeing and customer interaction.

Timeline

History and timeline of the Civic Centre

  • June 13, 2024: A groundbreaking ceremony was held for the replacement Civic Centre. 
  • May 8, 2024: Council awards contract for the Replacement Civic Centre project to Maystar General Contractors Inc.
  • Feb. 23 to April 24, 2024:  Request for Tender 
  • Oct. 24, 2023 to Nov., 20, 2023: Request for Pre Qualification
  • March 1, 2023 to Feb. 22, 2024: Design drawings and specifications advanced to Tender ready state.  
  • March 1, 2023, Council approved the replacement Civic Centre with an updated total project budget of $50 million.
  • Jan. 24, 2023, Council deferred approval of the replacement Civic Centre to March 1.
  • November 2022, Council received the draft budget report which included a Class D budget of $50M for the replacement Civic Centre.
  • Summer 2022, staff directed to explore what was possible with a $25M project budget – resulted in a building design of 21,200 square feet – far too small to meet neither current or future needs (Class D estimate $25.7M).
  • March 2022, 42,600 square foot concept design provided with a $41M Class D estimate
  • August 2021, 43,500 square foot concept design provided based on latest workplace strategy.
  • April 2021, revised workplace strategy presented to Council; replacement Civic Centre to be redesigned based on hybrid work model.
  • June 2020, design put on hold to revisit workplace strategy.
  • November 2019, Based on public input sessions, the courtyard concept was approved by council for the replacement Civic Centre.
  • May and August 2019, public input sessions held at the ROC in addition to online surveys to express community needs, as well as review and comment on the replacement Civic Centre
  • September and October 2019, public input sessions held along with an online survey.
  • January 2019, Council approves project budget of $27M.
  • March 2018, Council approves a new building.
  • In 2017, the current building was assessed.
  • In 2016, a consultant reviewed the building and presented a strategic accommodations options plan to Council.
  • In 2010, structural construction/reinforcement work was completed to support the work area above the Council Chamber.
  • In 2007, a portable was attached to the Civic Centre to provide additional staff space.
  • In 2006, municipal water and sewers were installed to all serviced buildings on the property.
  • In 1997, the rear parking lot was expanded to double the original size.
  • In 1993, a revised drainage system for the building and property was installed and completed.
  • In 1988, five small additions were constructed on the second floor flat roof areas as well as new windows throughout the building. A peaked roof was designed and installed. The roof was constructed on the ground in sections and a crane lifted the roof sections onto the Civic Centre.
  • In 1973, the Township of Georgina purchased the building, together with 155 acres of land, at a cost of $437,500. (The original cost of construction for the building was $589,900.)
  • The building was named “St. Gerard’s Novitiate.”
  • The Civic Centre was originally constructed in 1958 by the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer as a Novitiate.

Document links

Public Input Sessions

In 2019, two public information sessions were held – May 28 and Aug. 27. There was also an online and hard-copy survey that was made available to the community in late May and early June of 2019. A total of 50 community members attended the two public input sessions. A total of 136 responses to the online and hard copy surveys were received.

Aug. 27, 2019 Presentation - Replacement Civic Centre
May 28, 2019 Presentation - New Civic Centre

Business case for the replacement Civic Centre

Frequently asked questions

How much will the replacement Civic Centre cost?

The overall project budget was approved by Council at $54.1M. This budget accounts for the new building and demolition of the current Civic Centre, effective taxes, design and contract administration, all furniture, fixtures and equipment including AV and IT, all past site testing, surveying and consultant reporting, future testing and commissioning as well contingency funds.

The approved financial plan can be found in the May 8, 2024 Council Agenda.

The previous project budget based on a Class D estimate can be found in the Jan. 24, 2023 Council report and was approved by Council on March 1, 2023.

Why has the budget increased to $54M?

As per Recommendation #2 of Resolution C-2023-0105, $50M is the current approved budget for the Replacement Civic Centre project. 

Within the Jan. 24, 2023 Council report the Class D estimate (a Class D estimate being within a +/- 25% range) for the construction, including demolition, site works and a $3.8M contingency was accepted at $42M. Therefore, the estimate for the construction was $38.2M. 

Despite all efforts to predict the actual future cost, it is ultimately the competitive bidding process that results in the best price based on the current economic market and what bidders are willing to commit to for a lump sum price.   

The lowest bid price of $41,850,000 is $3,650,000 above the $38.2M estimate. This is a 9.6 per cent increase, but still well within the Class D estimate range. This, along with the resultant increases in contingency and effective taxes, has resulted in an increase of approximately $4M leading to the increased required project budget of $54M. The budget increase was approved by Council on May 8, 2024.

What are the key problems with the existing Civic Centre?

The existing Civic Centre building is 65 years old. It has many issues/deficiencies that affect everyday use.

Asbestos: Investigations have found asbestos-containing material in the building (mainly in the basement) in the piping insulations, piping elbows, valves and hangers, ceiling and floor tiles, and their associated adhesives, with some associated asbestos containing building material used in the building construction, including the roofing tar and the boiler room refractory chimney lining and brick masonry cements. If any of this needs to be disturbed, then it needs to be properly removed and disposed of which would require the temporary relocation of staff and services.

AODA: Numerous AODA compliance items (such as doors and doorway widths, a new AODA compliant elevator which will likely require a building addition for a new larger elevator shaft, two universal washrooms per floor that could require concrete block wall renovation to make the spaces larger, as well as ramp and railing retrofits) will have to be addressed when renovating the other major building systems.

Air quality and building systems: Existing air quality and air circulation is poor and utilizes an old radiator-type heating system. A total new HVAC system is required. There are potential structural issues with the existing roof in terms of supporting rooftop HVAC units. Routing of ductwork and the HVAC system throughout the existing building will be problematic. The building does not have a fire suppression systems and so a new fire alarm sprinkler system needs to be designed and installed. This will also need to be routed throughout the building while trying to respect clear heights, etc. A new fire alarm panel will also be required. The main electrical panel needs to be replaced and likely the subsequent electrical wiring in order to meet the current codes. The emergency generator needs to be overhauled to ensure adequacy as well as that system meets the required regulations and codes.

Functionality: The building was originally designed in 1958 to function as an institutional residential building for a religious organization. It was repurposed by the Town as an office building and several additions and alterations have been made over the years. As a result, the building was never functionally designed and suited as an office space, especially given today’s designs and standards that place importance on employee wellbeing and customer interaction.

What will a new building provide?

  • Lower annual operating costs
  • Reduced greenhouse gas emissions and carbon footprint
  • A healthy, functional building
  • A safe building with a fire suppression system
  • An asbestos-free building
  • Improved efficiency, space utilization and energy usage
  • Enhanced environmental system sustainability such as variable frequency drive controlled mechanical equipment, LED lighting, etc.
  • Safe ecosystem for staff and the public to protect against unknowns such as COVID-19
  • A flat roof that allows a standard HVAC system to allow for better airflow distribution
  • Easily meet current legislative requirements, including AODA – fully accessible building for residents, visitors and staff
  • Reduce structural limitations which is a major hurdle to retrofitting the current building
  • Provide an inclusive, fully accessible building and work environment
  • Avoid costs associated with multiple moves and provide the public with a more convenient experience
  • Avoid work, service or business interruptions
  • Provide for improved access control., i.e. staff safety/security
  • Foster and provide a welcoming and properly functioning environment for staff to service the public properly
  • Provides a model in which customer service staff are situated with several departments within the same section and floor. This offers increased opportunities for cross-department information sharing and timely support to visitors
  • Will provide adequate dedicated meeting/consultation space for the public to meet with Town staff

What would it cost to renovate the existing Civic Centre?

The 65-year-old Civic Centre building has been the subject of much analysis by experts, looking at all viable options since 2016. It would require significant improvements including compliance with Ontario’s accessibility standards in addition to addressing other deficiencies in the areas of health and safety.

The estimate to address the Building Condition Assessment (BCA) findings of 2022 for the existing Civic Centre is approximately $27M which includes escalation estimates from 2022 to 2026.  The BCA findings and cost estimates do not factor in:

  • An integrated design, the potential re-work to fit universal washrooms (two per floor), the structural adequacy and likely redesign to accommodate rooftop HVAC units, the various routing pathways for HVAC, sprinklers, and electrical rewiring if current wiring is not up to code, etc.
  • Conversion to a functional administrative / office layout to the practical degree possible given its original use as a residential building for clergy.
  • A sprinkler system.
  • Addition to the building to accommodate a new AODA compliant elevator that ties in to all floors (including mezzanine floors).
  • Removal of interior walls to open up spaces.
  • Relocation of staff and services due to construction, asbestos abatement.
  • Leasing costs to account for staff relocation (delays can impact lease costs even further).
  • Potential service disruptions.

On top of the construction cost estimate for all of the above work, the project will need to include costs for the following:

  • Consultant fees (project manager, design, other)
  • Owner costs (permits, insurance, furniture, fixtures and equipment, AV/IT)
  • General contractor (mobilization, bonding, insurance, overhead, profit)
  • Contingency given the nature of the work and age of the building 

How will the replacement Civic Centre be paid for?

The financial plan to fund the new Replacement Civic Centre will use a combination of the Replacement Civic Centre reserve, a short-term debenture and internal borrowings. In January 2023, Council unanimously approved the creation of a separate Civic Centre reserve. This reserve was funded by using existing annual reserve contributions that were previously set-aside for repairs of the existing Civic Centre and contributions towards a new Civic Centre by reallocating from the Facility Repair and Replacement reserve, New Infrastructure reserve, and the internal borrowing repayment for the Link that was completed in 2023. As well the annual two per cent infrastructure levy for 2023 and 2024 only was allocated to the reserve. This results in an annual reserve contribution of $3.5M per year that was fully accounted for in the 2024 approved budget. As the Town needs to ramp up funding to this reserve, a combination of a $20M short-term debenture, not to exceed 10 years, along with internal borrowings against reserves, will result in the $54.1M project budget being fully repaid within 13.5 years of project completion, with no additional tax levy increases relating to the replacement Civic Centre in future budgets. This includes all associated principal and interest on the short-term debenture. Once repaid, the $3.5M reserve contribution could be reallocated in the future to other infrastructure requirements.

This plan was approved by council on May 8, 2024. For more information see the Council report.

Can the replacement Civic Centre project be delayed?

The project was placed on hold in 2020 due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic. Delaying the project further has the likely potential of seeing costs continue to escalate due to inflationary pressures.

If the project is delayed, then approval must be obtained to proceed with efforts to immediately address the noncompliant Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) issues at the existing Civic Centre. According to AODA, compliance at the existing Civic Centre is to be achieved by Jan. 1, 2025 if major renovations are undertaken.

What has taken place since 2018?

Since the decision to build a new replacement Civic Centre was decided in 2018, there have been many different versions designed to address new workplace requirements, as well as attempts to improve efficiencies, attain the correct square footage and reduce costs. This has been demonstrated by the 11 concept layouts and seven Class D type cost estimates. The latest comprehensive needs analysis was completed in December 2022.    

Since then, a final decision was made on the concept and approval to proceed with a $50M project budget was granted on March 1, 2023. Following this, the design was completed and issued for tender with the bid prices being received on April 24, 2024. The lowest bid price and its resultant effects necessitates a proposed increase in the overall project budget from $50M to $54M. This increase in budget is to be considered by Council on May 8, 2024.

Replacement Civic Centre project chronology

Meeting Direction/deliverable Layouts/$estimate

Report

Oct. 25, 2016

Pivotal report: Fully assessed five options: Stay and renovate, move out and renovate, new build on existing site, on third-party site, with the MURC  

Council Mtg.

March 7, 2018

Construct a new replacement Civic Centre (RCC).  

Council Mtg. 

Aug. 14, 2018

Construct new standalone RCC on Civic Centre site.
Demo existing Civic Centre.
 

Council Mtg.

Jan. 29, 2019

Project budget of $27M approved.
Was based on program ft2 and not an actual layout.
 
Oct - Sept 2019 Public Input Session 1 and 2
Online surveys: 50 Community attendees/94 online participants
 

Council Mtg.

Nov. 20, 2019

Community Courtyard concept endorsed based on public and staff engagement.
Prepare Master Plan with site and roadworks.
 
 June 2020 Design Development at 100%.
Now includes additional site works at $4.2M
49,400 ft2; $32M Class B
Direction given

Design on hold – revisit Workplace Strategy:

  1. Revisit ft2 based on hybrid work-from-home approach
  2. Look for cost savings and efficiencies
 

Council Mtg.

April 14, 2021

Revised Workplace Strategy presented.
4 Options presented and deemed nonviable: (1) Keep current Civic Centre (CC) with or without remote work, (2) Utilize a portion of the CC with other Town facilities/buildings, (3) Move Town staff to remote work only, (4) Utilize Town facilities/buildings with remote working but without an RCC.
 
Direction given
  1. RCC to be redesigned according to the revised Workplace Strategy.
  2. Base design on hybrid model.
  3. Attempt to reduce footprint by 12,000 to 16,000 ft2
 
Steering Committee August 2021 Revised Design: Bottom-up approach resulted in 43,500 ft2.
Top-down reduction provided 3 more options.
Options: 43,500 ft2; 34,800 ft2  36,500 ft2 & 36,700 ft2
Direction given
  1. Proceed with the 43,500 ft2 option.
  2. Provide class D estimate.
 
Steering Committee March 28, 2022 Test Fit = 42,600 ft2 - Class D estimate $41M.
Three other layouts produced to try to reduce ft2 and cost
(43,200 ft2 $41M); (27,500 ft2 $28.5M); (22,000 ft2 $24.2M); (12,500 ft2 $16.7M)
Direction given Explore what would be possible with a $25M project budget.  
Summer 2022 Result was a building of 21,200 ft2. 
with a Class D project budget of $25.7M.
21,200 ft2 - Class D project budget $25.7M (determined to be too small for current and future needs)

 CAO Mtg.

Fall 2022

21,200 ft2 - Will not meet current or future needs.   
Direction given
  1. Revisit 42,600 ft2 layout and confirm that it will work with what is known today and the Official Flex Work Arrangements Policy.
  2.  Provide Class D estimate.
  3. Bring forward a presentation of the updated layout at the  2023 Council Budget meeting.
 
Draft Budget Tabled  Nov 30 2022 Updated Budget of $50M included in the draft budget report and presentation  
Effort during Nov/Dec 2022, Jan 2023
  1. Met with all department heads to confirm office sharing and staff expected with the Flex Work Policy.
  2. Provided Class D Estimate
 
 Jan 2023 Building size required is 44,600 ft2.
Class D estimate is $50M
40% Public Space.
Approximately 20 desk spaces for future growth.
Offices all bookable and being shared.
Building layout and design dependent on Hybrid working model (i.e. very efficient)
44,600 ft2 - Class D project budget $50M
Jan. 24, 2023

Council meeting - Requested budget approval of $50M. 
Direction given

  • Allow time for further review by Council and provide further information as required
  • Return to Council on March 1 for decision on $50M budget approval
 
March 1, 2023

Council meeting - Requested budget approval of $50M.
Direction given

  • Approval granted for the $50M budget
  • Approval to go out for Tender and report back to Council to Award
     
 
May 8, 2024

Council meeting - Provision of the Tender results

Request for Council to award the project with a $54M budget based on the lowest bid price.
 

 

Is the courtyard design more costly than a rectangular design?

Three concepts were looked at and costed out in 2019, and the courtyard design was the lowest cost. The other two concepts were rectangular in shape. The courtyard design was chosen with public input through public sessions and a survey.

Is it more efficient to build up three levels on this site?

Of the three concept designs, the two-storey courtyard layout was the most cost efficient when compared to the three-storey options.

Due to the high water table and type of soils, the required foundation work to support a three-storey building would require more costly deep foundations to support the building. In addition, as the building footprint is made smaller and the number of floors increased, usable space is sacrificed on each floor due to the requirement for elevators, stairs, washrooms and other facility services.

Is the replacement Civic Centre appropriately sized?

The building size has been reduced by approximately 5,000 square feet from the design that was completed in mid-2020. This resulted in the reduction of space for about 30 to 40 staff.  

The proposed reduced building size of 44,600 square feet for the replacement Civic Centre provides for 122 seats of which 20 are for future growth.

There are more than 150 staff that would be based out of the replacement Civic Centre that includes 10 Finance Division staff currently working out of the Annex, (the former police station building on the property near the ROC). This includes staff that work out of the existing Civic Centre and staff that work from home. The size of the building has been reduced because of the Flexible Work Policy that allows some staff to work from home.

Will the building accommodate for future growth?

With a replacement Civic Centre, expansion would not be necessary for at least 50 years from the time it is built in 2025 (that is, no expansion until 2075). By that time, it is reasonable to assume the workforce assigned to the Civic Centre could grow to 200 staff.  

Modest growth in staffing will be required to support the growing population and employment base. By 2051, Georgina’s population is projected to grow by 20,000 residents from a current estimated population of 50,000 to 70,000. Employment growth is projected to grow by approximately 10,000 additional jobs by 2051. Population/employment growth projections to 2075 are not available but it’s reasonable to assume continued positive growth. 

Building the replacement Civic Centre to house 120 staff strikes a logical balance between current and future needs over the next 50 years. Moving forward by 2025/26, it is projected that the replacement Civic Centre will need to accommodate up to 100+ staff. This leaves 20 spaces for growth over the next 50 years, out to 2075. This will require a continued progressive Flexible Work Policy, formal desk-sharing program and online self-serve/digital advancements.

Will the replacement Civic Centre be energy efficient?

Yes, the current recommendation is to pursue a LEED Gold certified building with a focus on energy efficiency and sustainability. It is anticipated that this will result in lower operating costs over the existing Civic Centre.

Where will the replacement Civic Centre be built?

The new Civic Centre will be built on the same property where the current building exists on Civic Centre Road.

 

When will construction begin?

A groundbreaking ceremony was held on June 13, 2024, for the replacement Civic Centre. 

When will the replacement Civic Centre be completed?

The project including demolition and final landscaping is projected to be completed in Q2 2026.

If a replacement Civic Centre is being built, what will happen to the old one?

The current Civic Centre building will be demolished once the new building is complete.

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