Consultants estimate $23M–$30M range for Lake Stevens Civic Center; progressive design‑build and private land sale could lower cost

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Project team presented hard and soft cost estimates for three civic‑center alternatives, described progressive design‑build and tax‑exempt financing as ways to trim costs, and said no funding decisions had been made; agencies will review public input before choosing a preferred concept and considering ballot measures.

Consultants presenting the Lake Stevens Civic Center options told the public the three alternatives cluster closely in size but show different cost implications depending on project delivery and the use of the library parcel for private development.

Bob Stowe of the Stowe Group and project staff presented cost ranges for two bookend delivery approaches: a traditional public design–bid–build method and a more collaborative private‑sector delivery model. The team said the design–bid–build option could result in total project costs in the roughly $25 million to nearly $30 million range (figures stated as 2021 estimates), while a progressive design‑build or P3‑style delivery combined with tax‑exempt debt could lower total development cost to roughly $23 million to $24.4 million.

The team identified progressive design‑build as the…

Consultants estimate $23M–$30M range for Lake Stevens Civic Center; progressive design‑build and private land sale could lower cost

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