Central Administration Project

Summary

In February 2016, Haldimand County Council approved recommendations to proceed with the development of a centralized, consolidated municipal service delivery model, involving the construction of a new administration building & development of community hubs (based out of libraries) as municipal service access points. The centralized service model was selected after thorough evaluation and community consultation, which determined it as the best option for a growing, thriving Haldimand.

Plans for the new building and service delivery model have been in the development stages since their approval in early 2016, with a focus on enhancing customer service, maximizing administrative/operational efficiencies and ensuring long-term cost effectiveness.

The new Haldimand County Administration Building at 53 Thorburn St. S (Cayuga) opened on February 25, 2020! For more information on the new building, online service options & other key details, click here.

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Project Status

The new Haldimand County Administration Building opened to the public on February 25, 2020.

There will be some outstanding construction work, finishing touches and fine-tuning ongoing for the next few weeks, including: work on ground floor windows, signage installation & Council Chamber millwork installation. Additional sodding & landscaping work will take place in the spring, as will final paving of the parking lot and Chippewa St. Installation of the Haldimand County Administration Building sign and flag poles will also occur in spring.

All municipal services will be available in the new building as of February 25; service delivery will not be impacted by outstanding construction or installation work.

Timeline

February 25, 2020
New administration building opens to the public
May 2018
Construction contract awarded; crews mobilize and construction commences
March – April 2018
Construction tender period
November 2017
RFPQ results announced
October 2017
RFPQ issued
August 2017
Report to Council for design and scope approval
January – July 2017
Internal consultations completed (staff survey, divisional & Senior Management Team consultations)
Development of site plans, floor plans, elevations and cost estimates
September 2016 – December 2016
RFP of architectural consultants and selection of Thier + Curran Architects Inc.
Development of design principles and office space standards
Facility tours
Internal consultation begins
August 2016
Report recommending Cayuga Arena site approved by Council
February 2016 – June/July 2016
Site options and feasibility review (26 Cayuga locations)
August 2015 – February 2016
Comprehensive review of accommodation and service delivery options
Significant engagement process (community consultations)
Consolidated administrative office service delivery model receives Council approval (February 2016)
June 2015
Council identifies Administration Accommodation Review as top Corporate Priority