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Council Notebook: Playground upgrade contract awarded

Council Notebook: Playground upgrade contract awarded

Funding allocated in this year's capital budget to revamp Carroll Street playground

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Apr 19, 2024
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Miramichi city council has awarded a $68,000 contract to Playpower LT Canada Inc. for upgrades to the Carroll Street Playground planned for this year. (Photo: Northumberland Free Press)

A neighbourhood playground in the former village of Douglastown will soon receive an overhaul.

On Tuesday, Miramichi city council voted unanimously to award a contract worth $68,756.20, taxes in, to Ontario firm Playpower LT Canada Inc. to supply, deliver, and install new playground equipment and fall zone surfacing at the Carroll Street Playground.

In a report presented to council, community wellness and recreation director Jason Walsh said four submissions were received after requests for proposals were issued and closed in March. Two submissions scored the highest after being evaluated by staff.

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