Dryden Capital Update

The City of Dryden has prioritized its capital projects, with the
replacement of the Wastewater Treatment Plant the number one priority.
City Manager Arie Hoogenboom says the project is moving along slowly
because of a lack of government funding and notes they are currently in the
pre-design stage, which is expected to cost $250,000 to
complete.
The price-tag for the detailed design could be as high as $2-million,
however Government funding is unlikely for that stage of the project.
Hoogenboom says the next big ticket item is the creation of a commercial-business park in North Dryden.
The project has been deemed a high priority due to the potential of
future growth and development.
The City needs a Certificate of Approval from the Province to move
forward.
Partial construction is possible this year but the City remains at the
mercy of grant approvals.
Hoogenboom says Arena renovations are third on the priority list.
Latest cost estimates are $400,000 for the final design and
$6.2-million for construction.
2009 has been pegged as the start-up date.
The City will explore funding opportunities and suggest the project
would benefit from a local fundraising effort.