South End Community Centre Construction to Begin in Guelph

Construction plans for the South End Community Centre continue to progress, with the city currently accepting bids to build the $80 million project. Once the bidding period ends, the city has 90 days to select a successful candidate and sign the necessary contracts.

An article in Guelph Today states that five companies were pre-qualified as bidders with final proposals being made now. The deadline for submissions is February 17.

The 165,000 square foot facility is to be built off Clair Road beside Bishop Macdonell Catholic High School, just north of the Larry Pearson baseball complex. It will include:

 

 - 25 metre pool with eight lanes

 - Two gyms

 - Two ice pads

 - Indoor walking track

 - Five meeting rooms

 

Construction is to begin this spring and completed in 2025. Public opening is scheduled in late 2024.

 

Contracting Method:  Open - Bids/Quotes/Tenders

Sector:  Public

DataBid ID:  0067121521

Project Title:  Guelph New South End Community Centre Construction

Project Location:  25 Poppy Drive, Guelph, ON (Wellington County)

Project Class:  General Building

Industry:  Leisure/Parks/Recreation

Trade:  Community/Recreation/Senior Centres

Construction Type:  New

Stories:  Multiple

Estimated Cost:  Estimate Not Available

Construction Timeline:   Construction beginning this spring - Completion in 2025

Anticipated Opening:  Late 2024

Bids Due to:  Guelph City Purchasing Department, 1 Carden Street, Second Floor, Guelph, ON N1H 3A1

Detail of Services:  Construction of the South End Community Centre

 

Confirmed Trades:

Division 02 - Existing Conditions

Division 03 - Concrete

Division 04 - Masonry

Division 05 - Metals

Division 06 - Wood, Plastics and Composites

Division 07 - Thermal and Moisture Protection

Division 08 - Openings

Division 09 - Finishes

Division 10 - Specialties

Division 11 - Equipment

Division 12 - Furnishings

Division 13 - Special Construction

Division 14 - Conveying Equipment

Division 21 - Fire Suppression

Division 22 - Plumbing

Division 23 - HVAC

Division 25 - Integrated Automation

Division 26 - Electrical

Division 27 - Communications

Division 28 - Electronic Safety and Security

Division 31 - Earthwork

Division 32 - Exterior Improvements

Division 33 - Utilities