By Mark Squibb
The City of Mount Pearl has approved the decommissioning of the Wyatt Boulevard Lift Station and construction of a new one at a cost of about $1.2 million.
During the July 8 public meeting, councillor Bill Antle brought forward a recommendation to award the contract to Rodco Mechanical. Rodco was one of four companies that had submitted bids on the project by the June 19 deadline.
Mayor Dave Aker said the new lift station will accommodate development in the Northlands, the large tract of land situated between Kenmount Hill and Topsail Road.
The City estimates up to 1,800 homes will be constructed in the area, leading to a potential increase of the city’s population by 15 per cent.
The motion was approved unanimously.