Prince George City Council will discuss a request to add $250,000 to the Library Skylight Renewal project at Monday’s meeting.
According to a report to be presented to Council, the existing skylight dates back to the early 80’s and is at the end of its life.
“The skylight is leaking during storm events and is now causing internal problems to the Library,” the report states.
“The City has exhausted all options for repair and there are no further means to provide maintenance other than a complete replacement. The current infrastructure cannot be extended for another Prince George winter season.”
The budget for the project is currently set at $875,000. $700,000 of that comes from the Canada Community Building Fund, while $175,000 comes from the General Infrastructure Reinvestment Fund, as approved in the 2025-2029 Capital Plan.
$200,000 of the additional $250,000 needed would come from the Canada Community Building Fund, while the remaining $50,000 would come from the General infrastructure Reinvestment Fund.
“The reasoning for the increase in cost is attributed to material cost under current market conditions, and the realized complexity of the project to coincide with maintaining normal operating hours and safe conditions for the public, library staff, programming and contractors without incurring any closures,” the report states.
If approved, it’s anticipated the lifespan of the new infrastructure would be 30 to 40 years.
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