By Mark Squibb
A traffic accident at the intersection of Richard Nolan Drive and Old Placentia Road has caused the City to cough up over $24,000 to replace a light pole.
Councillor Bill Antle brought forward a motion to do just that at council’s June 24 public meeting.
Harbourside Engineering Consultants assessed it and found the base structurally weak and in need of replacement after being struck by a vehicle.
Staff recommend council award the contract to Mallard Forestry Equipment in the amount of $24,124, HST included, for supply of a replacement Traffic Pole at the intersection.
As the contract does not cover the cost of installation, Mayor Dave Aker asked who would be installing the pole, noting the purchase of the pole itself was “only part of the conversation in terms of the overall cost.”
Aker also pointed out that Dexter Construction had recently installed a pole at intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Topsail Road.
Engineering director Scott Batt said he would have to look into the matter further.
The motion to purchase the light pole was approved unanimously.