Metro Vancouver Regional District cancels wastewater treatment plant deal after delays
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The contract to build the new wastewater treatment plant in North Vancouver, B.C., will be terminated, according to the regional district in charge of the project, but the building company says it's still working on it.
The head of the Metro Vancouver Regional District says it lost confidence in Acciona, the contractor company, after long construction delays and a rising price tag. Jerry Dobrovolny, chief administrative officer for the regional district, says the cost has risen double the original estimate of $500 million. Dobrovolny says the project is 36 per cent complete, and the project was intended to be completed by 2020.
Additionally, he says the company has asked for another two years to complete the project.
"Choosing to initiate termination was a difficult but necessary decision after considering all other options," Dobrovolny said.
"Our priority is protecting the interests of our region by delivering this project as quickly as possible with the smallest possible impact to residents."
However, contrary to what Metro Vancouver officials say, Acciona says it's still building the plant.
In an emailed statement to CBC News, Acciona said the project has been "fraught" with unforeseen challenges, and said the regional district has requested more than 1,000 major design changes to the original plan. Acciona also said the district "demanded" the company absorb the costs of the changes and delays.
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