The city’s proposed childcare centre to be located on the St. Catharine Street parking lot, across from the former Colin McGregor Justice Building, appears to be on hold again.
In a report to council from city manager Wendell Graves at Monday’s meeting, he indicates the results of the tendering process undertaken last month point to an escalation in cost of about $300,000.
That would put the cost estimate in the $4.3 million range whereas just over $4 million has been budgeted for the badly needed 88-space childcare facility.
Graves attributes the increased cost to the high price tag on construction materials through the pandemic.
