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MEMBERS IN THE NEWS

City awards construction contract • Multi-purpose rooms
for rec centre • Cambridge Public Library branch
• Park amenities
The Recreation Complex will be part of a joint use campus
In the fall, the City of Cambridge councillors awarded the that will include a new Catholic and public school, and
construction contract for the new Cambridge Recreation daycare. It will be built on 32.5 acres of City owned land in the
Complex to Melloul-Blamey Construction.
neighbourhood of Dundas Street South and Branchton Road.
In March 2024, construction companies were invited to apply Construction on the joint use campus began this past fall.
for the expansive project, to be built in the south end of the
city. Five submissions were received by the April 23, 2024, CMH celebrates partnership
deadline. They were then rated by corporate experience and with BWXT Canada
qualifications, similar project experience, approach and work
plan, key project personnel and references. From there, three
contractors were placed on the short list, and two submitted
bids.

The construction budget of the Recreation Complex was
estimated to be $90,050,950. Melloul Blamey Construction
submitted the lowest bid, at $93,150,000 and Council approved
additional funding of $3,233,600 to meet the three percent
difference in budget, as well as contingencies and soft costs. PHOTO PROVIDED BY CMH
The Cambridge Recreation Complex will include:
Since 1964, BWXT Canada has been more than just a
• A 10 lane, 25m swimming pool and warm water leisure pool neighbour to Cambridge Memorial Hospital— they have
• 3 FIBA sized basketball courts become a Caring Business and an essential part of the
• A running/walking track and fitness area hospital’s donor community.

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