In a joint decision between Council and the principal contractor Boots Civil, it was determined that the recently poured concrete footpath adjacent to the rill, in Stage 1 of the project, needs to be removed and reinstated as it doesn't meet the expected quality standards.
The project will not incur any additional costs for Council as a result of this decision. In addition, as other works closer to the water tower are progressed ahead of schedule, only minor delays to the project's timeline are anticipated.
Residents can expect to see concrete cutting commencing this week, followed by demolition works next week. The footpaths will be reinstated after concrete works on the raised crossing on Chelmsford Place/Sycamore Street are completed. These works are expected to commence on Monday, 19 February.
Portfolio lead for CBD Enhancement, Cr George Weston, said, "The Chelmsford Place Town Square upgrade is a highly anticipated project and we want to make sure the final product aligns with the expectations of our community."
Project Manager for Boots Civil, Jade Hodge, shared Cr Weston's sentiments, stating, "In the interest of continuing our strong relationship with Council and commitment to high-quality work, we have recognised that this section of concrete doesn't meet our standards. We will work quickly to remove and reinstate the concrete to ensure the overall project program isn't significantly impacted."
