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Unforeseen conditions swell South Berwick town hall renovation costs; contingencies shrinking
Summary
Consultants and the contractor told the council that hazardous materials, demolition surprises and subsurface fill have driven change orders on the town hall renovation. Owners’ and contractor contingencies started near $1.4 million and staff reported a remaining cushion of roughly $947,000 while cautioning substantial demolition remains.
Residents and consultants told the Town Council that the South Berwick town hall renovation has encountered multiple unforeseen conditions, and the project team outlined how contingency funds are being used to respond.
Andy Jackson of Dovetail Consulting told the council the renovation has revealed hazardous materials, unexpected demolition issues and fill problems beneath basement slabs. "We're not even close" to being out of the woods, Jackson said, warning that more demolition ahead often…
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