A rendering of the new 216,000 sq. ft. library in Ottawa. PHOTO: Library and Archives Canada
The city of Ottawa has narrowed the field of bidders for a new library a few blocks from Parliament Hill to three contractors.
EllisDon, PCL and Pomerleau have been shortlisted for the $192.9 million facility, which will be shared by the Ottawa Public Library and Library and Archives Canada.
While the final contract is not expected to be awarded until early next year, crews will get to work this fall on certain early works, such as shoring, excavation and site remediation.
Construction is scheduled to begin in earnest at 555 Albert Street next summer. The winning contractor will be aiming to hand over the completed federal-municipal library in 2024.
