The City of Guelph has awarded Phase 1 of the Wyndham Street Reconstruction tender to Steed and Evans Ltd. for $24 million.
Work is underway to renew infrastructure and enable growth in downtown. The project was tendered to a list of pre-qualified contractors, and Steed and Evans Ltd. was selected as the lowest compliant bid, keeping the project on budget.
“This is a major milestone for our Downtown. We need to replace and improve the pipes underground and this tender gets us closer to that,” said Mayor Cam Guthrie. “Council knows that this is critical work.
“This project is a step in the right direction for improving our Downtown by making it more livable and accessible for our community.”
Steed and Evans Ltd., has completed several major City of Guelph projects, including:
- Baker Street Reconstruction
- College Avenue Infrastructure Upgrades Phase 1
- Silvercreek Parkway Reconstruction Phase 1
- Metcalfe Street Reconstruction Phase 2
“We’re excited to be working with Steed and Evans again to move this work forward. This phase is one of the most complicated of our Downtown Infrastructure Renewal Program and is a key next step in the provision of housing enabling infrastructure and creating a vibrant future downtown,” said Terry Gayman, acting deputy chief administrative officer infrastructure, development and environment. “I’m extremely proud of our team to see this all come together, continuing to keep us on time and on budget.”
The Wyndham Street Reconstruction project started March 30, subject to final schedule by the contractor. Steed and Evans will be bringing in equipment and putting up fencing in conjunction with closing Wyndham Street for the duration of construction.
Details about each phase of construction are available at Diggable Downlow.
