Report Purpose To provide an update on the Centre in the Park development and Community Centre construction activities.

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1 Council Meeting Date: January 13, 2009 Agenda Item #: 10.3 CENTRE IN THE PARK & COMMUNITY CENTRE PROGRESS REPORT Report Purpose To provide an update on the Centre in the Park development and Community Centre construction activities. Recommendation That Council receive the Centre in the Park and Community Centre Progress Report as information. Council History On December 3, 2002, Council approved the Centre in the Park Business Plan and Capital Budget. On November 21, 2006, Council approved the Capital Budget to construct a LEED TM Standard Community Centre in the Park. Gold On April 22, 2008, Council approved a Capital Budget Amendment to add a third floor above the Family & Community Services offices to coincide with the current construction activities in order to build in capacity for growth in municipal space requirements. Background/Justification Strategic Plan: Governance Community Well Being Community Sustainability Economic Viability Service Delivery Stakeholder Communication Resource Management Legislative/Legal: Policy FIN Capitalization Policy. Economic: N/A Social: N/A Environmental: LEED TM Standard Stakeholder: Community at large, Strathcona County Library Interdepartmental: All County departments Summary The overall project, including the Community Centre, is now in the implementation and construction stage: 1. The first stage of Centre in the Park site servicing and open space development were completed in late The first phase of Prairie Walk was opened for public use during the 2007 Summer Games. Underground utilities required to service the Community Centre and the relocation of Family & Community Services and Facility Services were completed in October Christenson Development have completed the first two adult condominium buildings; Festival Estates and Park Vista. The first stage of Bedford Village, a seniors life lease project is 90% complete with the second stage scheduled for construction in Commencement of subsequent stages will be dependent upon economic and market conditions in the broad context of the Capital Region as well as locally in Sherwood Park Document #: Strathcona County

2 3. Site preparation and interim facilities, including parking, required to assure uninterrupted public service and accessibility to County Hall during construction of the Community Centre and demolition of the old Annex Building were completed in early Construction of the underground parking structure and building foundations commenced in February 2008 and will be completed in January This phase of work is tracking on schedule and on budget. 5. Fabrication of structural steel for the building superstructure is currently underway and erection will begin in late January The sub trade work under Tender Package 5 for architectural finishes, electrical and mechanical components has been awarded and is currently scheduled to start once the building superstructure is nearing completion in July Design of Landscaping for Tender Package 6 is currently underway. Design and tender documents to be completed by July 2009; however, the Project Team will review the status of the industry and the economic climate and conditions to determine the when to issue this work for tender. The work under this package is not scheduled to be completed until summer of Various activities continue in the area of sustainable design and interest in the project continues. Overall work on the project is proceeding as planned and continues to be on budget and schedule. Enclosure PowerPoint Presentation HANDOUT (Strathcona County ) Author(s): Colin Roggeveen, Project Manager, Community Centre, Facility Services Rudy Koop, Project Manager, Centre in the Park, Planning & Development Services Manager(s): Diehl Townsley, Manager, Facility Services Associate Commissioner, Infrastructure & Planning Services: P. Vana Associate Commissioner, Corporate Services: G. Huybregts Document #: Strathcona County

3 Council Update January 13, 2009 Strathcona County Agenda Item

4 1. Introduction 2. Centre in the Park Update 3. Community Centre Update 4. Next Steps 5. Questions 2

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6 Project Components Centre in the Park Urban Development Strategy Applying Triple Bottom Line Approach a model for community sustainability Public / private partnership Community Centre 4

7 CITP Master Plan 3. Volunteer Plaza 2. Community Centre Project Vision The heart and focal point of the community. A place where people live, work, and play. A place which reflects the County s history and urban-rural character. A pedestrian orientated mixed use urban development. The civic governance centre. A showcase of sustainable development. A place of cultural and intellectual pursuits. A public gathering and meeting place for all seasons 5

8 Prairie Walk 6

9 Community Energy Centre 7

10 Community Energy System 8

11 Innovation Triple Bottom Line Sustainable Communities Provides a focal point Providing a range of housing Uses land more efficiently An integrated community Sustainable Environment Using less energy Reducing greenhouse gases Collecting rainwater Environmentally friendly buildings Sustainable Economics Utilizing existing infrastructures Life cycle costing for energy & utilities More sustainable buildings & site design 9

12 Christenson Development Concept Plan Over $350 Million in Private Investment $550,000 + per annum Municipal Property Tax Revenues Multi-Family Residential Retail Commercial Commercial Office 600 units 54,000 sq ft 15,000 sq ft 10

13 Christenson Developments Festival Estates 11

14 Christenson Developments Park Vista 12

15 Aerial Photography

16 Aerial Photography

17 Community Centre Project Update 15

18 Year in Review February 15,

19 Year in Review May 3,

20 Year in Review Building Design Elements June 25,

21 Year in Review Building Design Elements September 2,

22 Year in Review Building Design Elements January 7,

23 Year in Review Work behind the scenes Chiller replacement Emergency generator enclosure New natural gas service 21

24 Budget TP1 Loading Dock TP2 Annex Demolition TP3 Foundations & Parkade TP4 Building Superstructure TP5 Building Fit Out TP6 - Landscaping On Budget (Completed) On Budget (Completed) On Budget (90% Complete) On Budget (10% Complete) On Budget (Tendered) Not Tendered Overall Project is tracking On Budget 22

25 Budget Current Economic Conditions Construction Industry Status Impact on Community Centre 23

26 Schedule 2009 Schedule Milestones February March June August Completion of Parkade Structure Start of Structural Steel erection Emergency Generator Installation Completion of Chiller Installation Start of Building Envelope Completion of Superstructure Removal of Tower Cranes Start of Building Interior 24

27 Quality Concrete Work 25

28 LEED TM LEED Gold Certification Requirement Points Current LEED Status Confirmed or Likely 39 points Possible 3 points 26

29 LEED TM Construction Waste Management All waste sorted onsite for recycling Approx 80% waste materials diverted from landfill 27

30 LEED TM Recycled Content Reinforcing Steel minimum 7.5% recycled content Concrete Mix % Fly Ash 28

31 LEED TM Energy Performance Predicted 36.6% Energy Cost Savings relative to Model National Energy Code for Building 1997 (MNECB) 29

32 Next Steps Operational Planning Community Spaces Community Art & Culture Communications 30

33 The legacy of the Community Centre is not in it s bricks and mortar, but how the Community will use it 31