New town hall construction plans underway

By Town of Strathmore Media Release

Construction plans are underway for the Town of Strathmore’s new municipal building. The town is taking the next step in the community vitalization project by awarding the contract of the new municipal building to PCL Construction.
“We are thrilled to be moving forward with the plans for the project and to be working with PCL construction. The current municipal building location is at capacity and the need for a new space is required to allow for expansion and to provide ‘one stop’ services to residents and businesses as Strathmore grows,” said Mayor Pat Fule.
After completion of tendering and a two-part evaluation process PCL Construction was awarded the contract.
PCL has offices in Calgary and Edmonton and works throughout Alberta on major construction projects. Where possible PCL and the Town of Strathmore will hire local individuals and businesses during the construction of the municipal building.
The new municipal building will be located in the northeast corner of the Kinsmen Park parking lot. The goal with the new municipal building is not to take away from the beautiful space, but to work alongside it to enhance the features of the park, incorporating features not currently available, and at the same time providing services to residents and businesses. Council is committed to investing in projects that increase the health, accessibility and attractiveness of Strathmore.
“Funding for this project will be a combination of grant funds and borrowing that was approved as part of the 2017 capital budget. It was the ideal combination of available resources, low financing rates and good timing to complete the much-needed work. The project is also consistent with council’s 2019 long term financial plan,” said Fule.
PCL is currently working with the Town of Strathmore to finalize plans and schedules over the summer. Once the plans are finalized, the town will share with the public the vision for the new municipal building.