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West Linn gets value‑engineering update on Public Works operations complex; council stresses functionality
Summary
City staff and consultants reported completed geotechnical work, ongoing value‑engineering and potential layout changes aimed at cutting cost (including a dry‑season start and consolidating buildings). Council stressed not sacrificing core facility function while pursuing savings; staff will return with priced options toward a GMP.
West Linn staff and project partners updated council on Sept. 15 about the Public Works operations complex preconstruction effort, describing a value‑engineering exercise to refine design, site layout and cost estimates ahead of a future Guaranteed Maximum Price request.
Public Works Director/City Engineer Eric Laius introduced the project team, including the owner's representative and contractor. Owners' rep project manager Julia Stong told council the team has completed 100%…
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