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Design and cost update on Ultra Sports & Aquatics Complex shows $5.9M gap; council to review 30% procurement in March
Summary
City staff and the project team told the council that the Ultra Sports & Aquatics Complex is about 70–75% through design development and that the current construction estimate is approximately $105.5 million, leaving about a $5.9 million gap against the $110 million target.
City staff and the project design-construction team updated the Grand Forks City Council Monday on the Ultra Sports & Aquatics Complex’s schedule, design and cost forecast and outlined the next decision points for council review.
Design development is about 70–75% complete, the design team said. The project program includes a 50-meter competition pool, a five-lane 25-yard instructional pool, an 834-seat natatorium, a full-size 100-yard turf field with end zones and sprint areas, and eight pickleball courts. The design team said the second-level mezzanine includes an ad-alternate elevated walking/running track.
Architect Adam Davidson (JLG) and McGough construction manager Oliver Fenneman reviewed schedule and budget milestones: staff plans to request council review of a 30% Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) procurement package in March (Community of the Whole: March 10; council: March 17). That 30% package will focus on site infrastructure and…
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