Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Sign of the times

Many readers have asked about this sign......

Friday, June 21, 2013

Olsen Road Press Release


Subject: 2013-06-21 Press Release - Olsen Road Watermain Upgrade

Immediate Release
Construction Update – Friday, June 21, 2013 as of 2:00 pm

Upgrades to the Olsen Road Watermain will begin on Monday June 24th. There will be traffic interruptions and no parking along Olsen Road during construction, but the road will remain open. Water service interruptions will be kept to a minimum and 48 hours notice provided. This project is scheduled to be completed by July 15, 2013.

The upgrade includes installations of new hydrants and service connections. This project is funded through Property Value Tax Levies and the Small Community Investment Fund. The work is being completed by David Stalker Excavating of Ladysmith B.C.

The project area has been identified as culturally sensitive. An Archaeologist and cultural scanners will be onsite at all times examining the soil for culturally significant artifacts. Significant findings will be kept on site until a transportation permit is issued.

The District appreciates your patience during construction.

Media Contact

Bob Schantz
Manager of Public Works and Building Inspection
The District of Tofino
(T) 250 725-4212


Thursday, June 13, 2013

Olsen Rd Project to Cost More !! Special Council Meeting Called

It's no secret that most of the waterfront areas contain middens.....the District of Tofino even had a report done on the Olsen Rd, area......http://tofino.civicweb.net/FileStorage/54A1F4260373423D861276CDDB822853-2013-06-11%20RTC%20Appendix%202%20-%20Olsen%20Road%20Storm%20Sewer.pdf

from the last council agenda :

4.
Olsen Road Storm Sewer and Watermain Upgrade (Report from Manager of Public Works and Building Inspection)
Recommendation:
1.      THAT the report “Olsen Road Storm Sewer and Watermain Upgrade” dated June 11, 2013 be received for information.
2.      THAT the "Olsen Road Storm Sewer and Watermain Upgrade Contract" with David Stalker Excavating be amended by deleting the entire storm sewer component of the contract.
3.      THAT $198,708 be transferred from the storm sewer budget to the watermain upgrade budget. 
4.      THAT the "Olsen Road Storm Sewer and Watermain Upgrade Contract" with David Stalker Excavating be amended to allow a contingency of $122,290 for trenching in culturally sensitive areas.
5.      THAT the budget  for archaeological costs for the "Olsen Road Storm Sewer and Watermain Upgrade" be increased to $49,059.
6.      THAT the budget  for environmental and inspection costs for the "Olsen Road Storm Sewer and Watermain Upgrade" be increased to $35,542.    
        
Now the contractor wants additional funds because they have found sensitive material at the work site.............while the Manager of Public Works and Building Inspection is recommending the above, council wants to take a better look at the situation :
https://tofino.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentDisplay.aspx?Id=21159

Glad to see Council taking a better look at this rather than follow the Manager's recommendation to write a blank cheque to the contractor !! 

Saturday, June 1, 2013

Water Main

Reports of a broken water main by Fourth St . Downtown has water supply problems. Please comment if you have details. Thanks
Update: Public Works on site. About 2 hours to repair so around 11pm