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Division of Training project hits budget strain; permits and planning milestones set

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Assistant Deputy Chief Gareth Miller reported the division of training project has completed 50% construction documents, expects construction start in November for foundation work, but cost estimates exceed the design budget with electrical costs a primary driver.

Assistant Deputy Chief Gareth Miller updated the Fire Commission on Sept. 24 about progress and budget pressures for the Division of Training facility.

Miller said 50% construction documents are complete, 75% documents were due Oct. 8 and the project’s 95% documents are scheduled next. He said the construction manager–general contractor (CM‑GC) has solicited bids for several trade packages and that an estimated, limited construction start for deep‑pile testing could begin in November, with substantial completion targeted for 2028.

The project is part of the EASER 2020 capital measure. Miller said the Fire…

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