$29-million lawsuit filed against Utilities Kingston over cancelled sewage plant contract – Kingston
A construction company hired by Utilities Kingston to expand a sewage treatment plant near Cataraqui Bay has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against the municipal company. North America Construction, based out of Port Hope, claims Utilities Kingston owes it and its workers $29 million after its contract was cancelled in the summer. Read more:…
Bridge Barge: Prep work underway to construct Kingston’s third bridge crossing – Kingston
The first visible sign that Kingston’s much-touted $180 million third bridge crossing is nearing construction is currently floating in the middle of the Cataraqui River. Crews from ODS Marine and Marathon Drilling have been on a barge since late October to conduct geo-technical testing of the riverbed and sediment to get a more accurate reading…
City begins construction on $24.5-million energy efficient fleet maintenance garage – Kingston
Work on the city’s brand new fleet maintenance garage is set to begin on Friday, which means Division Street will be closed over the upcoming weekend. The city of Kingston says starting Friday at 5:30 p.m. and ending Sunday at 11:30 p.m., Division Street will be closed from Barbara Avenue to Railway Street to accommodate…
Kingston’s third bridge construction contract marks a first in North America – Kingston
The City of Kingston won’t be taking a back seat to private contractors when its largest ever infrastructure project is built next summer. In fact, city officials have insisted on having a seat at the builder’s table before and after construction starts on the $180 million third bridge crossing. This is a major departure from…