Estimated Construction Cost Assumptions

• These high level budgetary costs shall be used for capital works planning however they are not based on detailed design of proposed infrastructure.

• Cost estimates are based on 2020 construction prices and exclude applicable taxes.

• Construction cost estimates are Class D Estimates and a +30% contingency has been added.

• An allowance of 20% has been included for engineering including design and site construction observation.

• Landform barrier estimates assume that the flood protection will be provided with an earth berm only. Flood protection measure estimates do not include costs for walls, partial walls or mechanical gate structures.

• Construction costs include:

  • Full road reconstruction of ensure City right-of-way including removals, pavement restoration, sidewalks, bike lanes, local road drainage, streetlights, street trees, manhole rain catchers and traffic control.

  • Storm sewer improvements includes an allowance to implement Low Impact Development (LID) measures. The type of LID suitable for each project will need to be evaluated on a site by site basis.

• Construction costs exclude:

  • Costs for relocating/abandoning utility or railway infrastructure will be over and above the cost estimates provided herein.

  • Land acquisition, land appraisal, legal costs, and expropriation costs.

  • Additional studies including fees to complete Schedule C assessments for applicable projects.

  • Additional site environmental assessments, Record of Site Condition (RSC) assessments or archaeological Stage 2 assessments.

  • Demolition of existing buildings and houses within the project limits have not been included.

  • Fees associated with any required third party agency reviews, permits, and approvals.

  • Costs for annualized maintenance of identified improvements has not been included in the construction cost estimates.

  • Phasing and staging works have not been included.