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Public Works presents Newark library schedule, bidding and EVOC training-site work; SBE outreach underway
Summary
General manager and facilities staff updated the council committee on the new Newark library (40,000+ sq ft) with substantial completion targeted near end of 2026 and on the EVOC emergency‑services training course under construction; small‑business and SBE outreach noted for bid packages.
New Castle County public‑works staff briefed the Public Works Committee on two active facilities projects: the new Newark library and an emergency‑services driving and skills training complex (EVOC course).
Cleon Caldey, general manager for public works, introduced the facilities team and Paul Freese, division manager for fleet and facilities, who presented project schedules and procurement updates. Freese said the proposed new Newark library is a two‑story structure of more than 40,000 square feet. Based on the current construction schedule, staff estimates substantial completion near the end of 2026. The project is in active procurement: Freese said bid pack 1 (demo, structural steel, plumbing, concrete and site work) held a pre‑bid meeting last week and that the bid…
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