Corkery Community Centre Expansion Updates
- Clarke Kelly
- 2 days ago
- 4 min read
Statement from Councillor Kelly:
I know how important the Corkery Community Centre expansion project is to so many residents, and I truly appreciate your patience and continued interest.
Given the number of inquiries my office has received, I will now be sharing weekly updates in this space to keep you informed on the progress.
I fully understand the frustration that can come with delays, especially when the goal is something as meaningful as a place for the community to gather, connect, and thrive. Please know that I am working diligently to move this important project forward. By ensuring you’re updated regularly, I hope to not only provide transparency but also to reaffirm the commitment to delivering a space that will serve the entire community for years to come.
Best regards, Councillor Clarke Kelly
Community Centre Update: Week of June 30 - July 4, 2025
The bond
Continues to be managed by legal services.
The site
Site remains secured, and fencing is checked regularly during site inspections.
Infrastructure Services staff maintain regular site inspections, with a visit conducted on July 3 last week.
The building remains bird-free. We will continue to have the site monitored for bird intrusion until the contractor takes over the site.
The tender
Award of the contract is in process, contractor submitted required documentation and further to acceptance, contract will be issued.
Contractor’s name will be announced once the purchase order is issued.
What to expect after contract is issued
The City will issue a Commence Work Order
The City will set up a Pre-construction meeting with the contractor
The City will set up a vendor performance expectation meeting with the contractor
The City will receive construction schedule
The City will inform the community and the Councillor the contractor’s mobilization date
Once schedule is received, reviewed and approved the City will inform its milestones
The City will continue to keep the community and the Councillor inform on a regular basis as the project moves forward
More updates coming soon.
Corkery Community Centre Expansion Update: Week of June 23 - June 27, 2025
The bond
• Continues to be managed by legal services.
The site
• Site remains secured, and fencing is checked regularly during site inspections.
• Infrastructure Services staff maintain regular site inspections, with visits conducted on June 23, 25 and 27 last week.
• No birds were inside the building last week. This will continue to be monitored until the contractor takes over the site.
The tender
• Following the close of the Request for Proposals, documentation was evaluated and preferred contractor was selected.
• Award of the contract is in process, contractor submitted required documentation and further to acceptance, contract will be issued.
• Contractor’s name will be announced once the purchase order is issued.
What to expect after contract is issued
• The City will issue a Commence Work Order
• The City will set up a Pre-construction meeting with the contractor
• The City will set up a vendor performance expectation meeting with the contractor
• The City will receive construction schedule
• The City will inform the community and the Councillor the contractor’s mobilization date
• Once schedule is received, reviewed and approved the City will inform its milestones
• The City will continue to keep the community and the Councillor inform on a regular basis as the project moves forward
When does the City expect to be in a position to announce winning bidder / purchase order to the CCA?
It will depend how fast the contractor submits all the documentation required and the completeness of it: insurance, bond, WSIB (Workplace Safety and Insurance Board) etc. From the City's perspective, this file is a priority so our review will be done fast. We are trying for end of this week (acknowledging that is tight) but, if not possible, then next week.
More updates coming soon.
Corkery Community Centre Expansion Update: Week of June 16 - June 20, 2025
The bond
Continues to be dealt with by legal services.
The site
Site remains secured, and fencing is checked regularly during site inspections.
Infrastructure Services staff maintain regular site inspections, with visits conducted on June 18 and 20 last week.
No birds were inside the building last week. This will continue to be monitored until the contractor takes over the site.
The tender
Request for Proposals was posted on May 15.
The Request for Proposals closed on June 18, and four proposals have been received. The proposals are being reviewed, and we are expecting to have a result by the end of this week.
If you have a question about this or any other Ward or City issue, just send an email to Clarke.Kelly@Ottawa.ca or call our office at 613-580-2475. You can also submit a report to Ottawa.ca/en/3-1-1.
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