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Council hears plan to replace DPW Building 1; cost range estimated
Summary
Council reviewed a phased plan to replace Building 1 at the Department of Public Works with a two-story facility that would include offices and living/support space; one member estimated costs could range from about $1 million up to $5 million and council agreed to revisit during budget season.
Council committee members presented a proposed plan to replace Building 1 at the DPW facility in two phases: initial construction of a two-story structure with offices, lockers, bathrooms and a cafeteria/living-type space, followed by demolition of the existing building and construction of a new mechanical workspace.
One councilmember questioned whether existing space at a recently built Chestnut building could be repurposed to save money, and another answered that the Chestnut facility was intended for large-equipment storage and the town preferred to separate living/office space from heavy equipment. "I'm guessing, north of 1,000,000, probably closer to 5,000,000, right, to build a new building down here," a councilmember said during the discussion. Council agreed to examine the plan more fully during the budget process.
The council emphasized that the existing Building 1 has a failing foundation and ultimately will need replacement; committee members said further budget-season discussions will refine scope and cost estimates.
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