B. M.

ROSS AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Engineers and Planners
62 North Street, Goderich, ON N7A 2T4
p. (519) 524-2641 f. (519) 524-4403
www.bmross.net

File No. 15246

April 6, 2016

Larry McCabe, CAO

Town of Goderich
57 West Street
Goderich, ON N7A 2K5

Re:

Ag Park Redevelopment

Following a presentation to Council on October 5, 2015 by the Ad-Hoc Committee for

the proposed recreation redevelopment of Goderichs Agricultural Park, B. M. Ross and
Associates Limited was asked to review existing cost estimates and provide an independent
opinion of the probable construction costs for the most recent proposal.
Attached to this letter are the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Agricultural Park (Option 3) Stantec Revised January 14, 2014

Agricultural Park - Probable Cost Document
Goderichs community design as presented by the Ad-Hoc Committee
BMROSS Summary of Probable Cost

We note that the probable cost document attached suggested a total estimated cost of
$3.7M for the Agricultural Park (Option 3) Plans. A number of exclusions were listed at the
bottom of the document including the following:

HST
Irrigation
Bonding/Testing
Water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer and electrical site services

These items can represent considerable cost. Our estimate below has attempted to be inclusive
with respect to these and other known items.
The Ad-Hoc Committee made their presentation to Council October 5, 2015. As part of
that presentation, the group identified the essential elements of a redevelopment being:

Three (3) ball parks

One (1) soccer field
A skate park
Passive recreation space

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In addition, the plan presented shows a washroom/storage building, playground equipment and a
future pavilion/picnic shelter structure.
Items not including in this new drawing that were part of the original schematic presented
to Council were:

Construction/reconstruction of parking lots

Concession booth as part of washrooms
A pavilion/picnic structure
No trails, walkways or sidewalks are proposed
Landscaping trees and planting are proposed to by 100 % volunteer provided

BMROSS can provide no opinion on the design, layout or need for the individual
components of the plan. We will suggest that the washroom/storage building not be placed on
the old grand stand pad. This construction would need to have the pad excavated for the
installation of footings and foundations and the connection of services. It is our opinion that it
would be more appropriate to maintain this space as parking space and place the
washroom/storage building near the southwesterly corner of the parking lot.
We note that the plan is schematic and conceptual in nature. No detailed design is
complete. BMROSS assumptions are based on the extent of the work as presented. As final
design documents are completed and actual quantities can be further developed, a better picture
of expected costs can be prepared.
We have prepared an opinion of probable cost based upon the plan presented, an
assessment of the required works and similar historic costs for the proposed installation.
Based upon the above, it would be our opinion that the probable cost for the
redevelopment as shown on the current version of the plan is in the order of $3,030,000. The
Ad-Hoc Committee has advised that the cost of an artificial turf soccer field will add $500,000 $600,000 to the pricing. More work is required on the exact nature of this proposal if it is to be
considered.
We would like to provide some commentary on our detailed estimate that is attached as
follows:

The amount for the rough grading and track removals is based upon an assumption of a
final grade being set and estimates of the associated cuts and fills on the site.
The barn removal item is based on discussions with a local contactor and with the
assumption that no environmental issues will be associated with the removal of those
barns.
The amount for the washroom/storage building is an allowance. No design is complete.
The size of the building is unknown.
The amount for the skateboard park is an allowance. No design is complete. The size
and nature of the facility is unknown. Discussions with a concrete contractor who has
built some of these facilities would indicate that a structure could reasonable be
constructed for this amount.

An amount for a new electrical service is based upon discussions with Goderich Hydro.
The amount for field lighting is based upon discussions with a nearby electrical
contractor who has completed similar works.
Estimates and the costs of storm sewers, tiling of the fields, sanitary service, water
service and irrigation are based upon estimated unit prices for the extent of the items to
be installed. Provision is made for the installation of potential playground equipment.
Amounts have been included for bonding, insurance, traffic control, contingencies,
design, contract administration and net HST.
We trust that the above is satisfactory. Should you have any questions please me.
Yours very truly
B. M. ROSS AND ASSOCIATES LIMITED

Per
Bruce W. Potter, P. Eng.
BWP:hv
Encl.

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PREFERRED OPTION (Option 3): SPORTS PARK MASTER PLAN (3 DIAMONDS/SOCCER FIELD/SKATEPARK)
Item No.
1.10
1.20
1.30
1.40
1.50
1.60
1.70
1.80
1.90
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
1.16
1.17
1.17.1
1.17.2
1.17.3
1.17.4
1.18
1.18.1
1.18.2
1.18.3
1.19
1.20
1.21
1.22
1.23
1.24

Description of Work
Site Preparation/Removals/Storage of Bleachers and Senches
Install Silt Fencing
Rough Grading
Track removal
Barn removals
New asphalt parking lot
Existing parking lot improvements
McDonald Street Sidewalk/curb and gutter
Pavilion (Washrooms/Storage/Concession Booth)
Pavilion (Picnic Shelter)
New Softball Diamonds (2)
New Hardball Diamond (1)
New Soccer Field (1)
Skateboard Park(inground)
Fitness Trail
Site Fencing Improvements
Paving Surfaces
Asphalt Walking Paths
Asphalt Walkway at Ball Diamonds
Concrete Sidewalks
Event Plaza Paving (Coloured Concrete)
lighting
Install existing light poles and fixtures and reconnect electrical
New light poles, fixtures, electrical for new Softball Diamonds
Parking Lot Lighting .
Load, haul and place 150mm of screened topsoil from on-site
stockpile (Allowance)
Planting of Trees, Shrubs and Perennials
Seeding (estimated at $2.50 sq.m.)
Re-install existing benches, bleachers and dugout structures
New Site Furniture
Signage

Phase 1
20,000.00
15,000.00
75,000.00

Phase 2
10,000.00

Phase 3
10,000.00
15,000.00

Phase 4
10,000.00
10,000.00
35,000.00
70,000.00
65,000.00
90,000.00

Phase 5
10,000.00

140,000.00
70,000.00
300,000.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
125,000.00
65,000.00
400,000.00
50,000.00
25,000.00
60,000.00

65,000.00
95,000.00
100,000.00
75,000.00

60,000.00
150,000.00
30,000.00

60,000.00
100,000.00
95,000.00
15,000.00
15,000.00
5,000.00

2,000.00

2,000.00

50,000.00

2,000.00

20,000.00
2,000.00

10,000.00
2,000.00

40,000.00
50,000.00
5,000.00
5,000.00

40,000.00
2,000.00
5,000.00
10,000.00

5,000.00
5,000.00

Sub-Total

615,000.00

364,000.00

574,000.00

960,000.00

629,000.00

10% Contingency
Total Construction Costs
Consulting Fees @ 8%
Total Costs

61,500.00
676,500.00
54,100.00
730,600.00

36,400.00
400,400.00
32,000.00
432,400.00

57,400.00
631,400.00
50,500.00
681,900.00

96,000.00
1,056,000.00
84,500.00
1,140,500.00

62,900.00
691,900.00
55,400.00
747,300.00

Phase 1
Phase 2
Phase 3
Phase 4
Phase 5
Total

730,600.00
432,400.00
681,900.00
1,140,500.00
747,300.00
3,732,700.00

1. HST Is not included in above costs.

2. Irrigation is not included in above costs.
3. Bonding or Testing Is not Included in above costs.
4. Site Servicing (water, electrical, storm and sanitary) to Pavilion is not included in above costs.
5. At this stage of design development it Is not known if Site Services including Catch Basins and Storm Sewers will be required and therefore
theses costs are not included.
Additional Notes:
1. Cost summary figures are for budgetary purposes and are based
on 2013 average unit prices.
2. Rough Grading Includes entire site and includes stockpiling of
existing topsoil and re-grading to improve drainage and set grades
for relocated sports fields.

Town of Goderich

Agricultural Park - Opinion of Probable Cost

15246

April 4, 2016

Item No.
1.10
1.20
1.30
1.40
1.50
1.60
1.70
1.80
1.90
1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
1.15
1.16
1.17
1.17.1
1.17.2
1.17.3
1.17.4
1.18
1.18.1
1.18.1
1.18.2
1.18.3

1.20
1.21
1.22
1.23
1.24

Description of Work
Site Preparation/Removals/Storage of Bleachers and Benches
Install Silt Fencing/ now Safety Fencing
Rough Grading
Track removal
Barn removals
New asphalt parking lot
Existing parking lot improvements
McDonald Street Sidewalk/curb and gutter
Pavilion (Washrooms/Storage/Concession Booth)
Pavilion (Picnic Shelter)
New Softball Diamonds (2)
New Hardball Diamond (1)
New Soccer Field (1)
Skateboard Park(in ground)
Fitness Trail
Site Fencing Improvements
Paving Surfaces
Granular Walking Paths
Asphalt Walkway at Ball Diamonds
Concrete Sidewalks
Event Plaza Paving (Coloured Concrete)
Lighting
Install existing light poles and fixtures and reconnect electrical
Reconnect Electrical - from Goderich Hydro
New light poles, fixtures, electrical for new Softball Diamonds
Parking Lot Lighting .
Load, haul and place 150mm of screened topsoil from on-site
stockpile (Allowance)
Planting of Trees, Shrubs and Perennials
Seeding (estimated at $2.50 sq. m..)
Re-install existing benches, bleachers and dugout structures
New Site Furniture
Signage

1.25
1.26
1.27
1.28
1.29

Storm Sewers including field tiling

Sanitary Sewers
Watermains including irrigation
Asphalt Walking Paths lighting
Playground

1.19

Option 3
Original Est.
All Phases
60,000.00
25,000.00
125,000.00
70,000.00
65,000.00
90,000.00
140,000.00
70,000.00
300,000.00
150,000.00
200,000.00
125,000.00
65,000.00
400,000.00
50,000.00
25,000.00

April 4, 2016
Estimate
23,140.00
5,000.00
146,000.00
30,000.00
5,000.00
16,660.00
300,000.00
198,000.00
154,000.00
52,190.00
400,000.00
-

125,000.00
95,000.00
100,000.00
75,000.00

20,000.00
-

Comments

included in grading
partial - clean up
partial - restoration
future
no concession booth
future

grass
allowance
not required
not required
partial
not required
not required
not required

60,000.00
150,000.00
90,000.00
156,000.00

100,000.00
295,000.00
future
140,560.00

110,000.00
151,000.00
25,000.00
35,000.00
10,000.00

Volunteer
125,500.00
7,000.00
included in fields
10,000.00 allowance
36,570.00
21,190.00
83,600.00
not required
75,000.00 allowance

1.31 Bonding, insurance

1.32 Traffic Control

44,888.00 We used 2%
15,000.00

Sub-Total

3,142,000.00

2,304,298.00

10% Contingency
Total Construction Costs
Consulting Fees @ 8%
Total Costs (w/0 HST)

314,200.00
3,456,200.00
276,500.00

345,645.00 We used 15%

2,649,943.00
317,993.00 We used 12%
2,967,936.00

HST - net 1.76%

Total Probable Cost
Rounded:

Additional:
Artificial Surface for Soccer

$ 3,732,700.00

52,236.00
3,020,172.00

$ 3,030,000.00

$500 - 600,000