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Backgrounder

The Site — Beryl Gaffney Park

New Office Designs

Green Features

Construction

Future Use of Dickinson Square

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Illustrations courtesy Christopher Simmonds
Architect Inc.

 

   

 

 
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Construction

Work Stages

Preliminary Design Stage:
October - November 2005

  • revisit space requirements
  • assist with obtaining consultatnts for topographic survey, geotechnical and hydrogeological investigations
  • review reports as well as regulatory requirements
  • prepare estimate of construction cost and review budget

Final Design Stage and City Approval:
December 2005 to July 2006

  • final design drawings
  • site plan application
  • consultations as required
  • public presentation on proposed design and site plan
  • updated construction estimates
  • City of Ottawa Council approval

Construction Documents Stage and Agreements with City:
August to October 2006

  • construction drawings and specifications
  • building permit
  • grant applications
  • updated cost estimates and revise construction documents as necessary to come in on budget
  • finalize various agreements with the City

Construction Phase:
November 2006 to October 2007

  • construction of new office building
  • site meetings plus stie review/inspections
  • clarifications and changes to work, as required
  • payment certificates and certificates of completion

Move-in Phase:
November 2007

  • delivery of new furnishings and equipment
  • furnishings and equipment moved from Manotick
  • staff move into new office

View building progress, click here