By Mark Squibb
The City of Mount Pearl is one step closer to seeing the Kenmount Hill development come to fruition.
During the July 22 public meeting council awarded a contract for upgrades to Wyatt Boulevard and Mount Carson Avenue as well as the development of a new roadway into the proposed development.
The contract was awarded to lowest qualified bidder Eric Taylor Ltd., for the bid amount of $6,196,210 (HST included).
Mayor Dave Aker said it’s one of the largest contracts the City had ever approved, other than building contracts.
“It’s work that’s overdue and it’s going to prime the city for growth,” said the mayor.
The motion was approved without further discussion.
Council is currently developing conceptual plans for the land east of Mount Carson Avenue, and land along the rear yards of Elmcliffe Street has been reserved to accommodate a future roadway. That roadway is now being considered for development.
Work is continuing on the lot near Mount Carson Avenue and the Kenmount Road intersection. It’s being developed by the Penney Group and the City is considering an active development application for the entirety of the land.