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g. Long-Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary PrecinctProject Name: Long-Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct Project Phase: Project Definition 1. Overview The Long-Term Vision and Plan (LTVP) for the Parliamentary Precinct, approved in 2001, is a detailed blueprint that provides direction for the renewal of Canada's seat of government - the Parliamentary Precinct. During the 25-year implementation period, an extensive preservation program will restore the magnificent appearance of the buildings, while bringing them up to modern standards by renovating their electrical, mechanical and safety systems and providing more functional offices and committee rooms in existing buildings. At the same time, approximately 28,000 m² of new construction will be undertaken in the Precinct to meet the space requirements identified by the Senate, House of Commons and Library of Parliament, which cannot be met in existing facilities. As currently developed, the Plan will unfold as a series of 15 major projects implemented in five phases, over a period of approximately 25 years. The first project, the renovation of the Library of Parliament, is already underway, and is the subject of a separate note. Other projects, including the Bank Street Building (new construction) and the Wellington Building (renovation) are in the planning stage. These projects are also subjects of separate notes. Phase I projects (2001-2002 to2008-2009) are as follows:
2. Lead and Participating Departments a. Lead Department or Agency: Public Works and Government Services Canada b. Contracting Authority: Public Works and Government Services Canada c. Participating Departments and Agencies: Senate, House of Commons, Library of Parliament 3. Prime Contractor and Major Sub-Contractors See the following projects: Library of Parliament, Bank Street Building, and Wellington Building 4. Major Milestones See the following projects: Library of Parliament, Bank Street Building, and Wellington Building 5. Progress Report and Explanation of Variances See the following projects: Library of Parliament, Bank Street Building, and Wellington Building 6. Risk Analysis Each project within the LTVP will have a its own project-specific risk assessment. Significant risks for the LTVP as a program include:
Measures to manage and mitigate these risks include:
7. Environmental Assessment A detailed Preliminary Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) was conducted in accordance with government policy. Although the SEA showed some environmental effects, the Plan would be acceptable from an environmental perspective once mitigation measures and recommendations made in the SEA are implemented. Individual projects will be subject to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. 8. Industrial Benefits See the following projects: Library of Parliament, Bank Street Building, and Wellington Building 9. Summary of Non-recurring Expenditures See the following projects: Library of Parliament, Bank Street Building, and Wellington Building Project Name: Bank Street Building (New Parliamentary Precinct Building) Project Phase: Project Definition 1. Overview The construction of a new Parliamentary Precinct Building of about 20,500 square metres, to include 39 offices for Senators, 12 modern committee rooms for the House of Commons, support spaces plus a 300-car underground parking garage. This building was identified as a priority in the Long Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct and is required to permit parliamentary functions to be located within the Parliamentary Precinct and the vacating of other parliamentary buildings that are badly in need of renovations. The current cost estimate is $275.8 million and the planned start of construction is 2005. The Bank Street Building project is to be constructed with the Site Infrastructure One project. Both these projects were included in the scope of work of the architectural competition. The Site Infrastructure One project includes the loading dock and building support services shared between the BSB and the future renovated West Block, the reconstruction of Bank Street north of Wellington Street, the service road access to the loading dock and an underground connection from the BSB to the Confederation Building. 2. Lead and Participating Departments a. Sponsoring Department: Public Works and Government Services Canada b. Contracting Authority: Public Works and Government Services Canada c. Participating Departments: House of Commons, Senate of Canada 3. Prime Contractor and Major Sub-Contractors No prime contractor or major sub-contractors under contract at this time. 4. Major Milestones Consultant Contract Award - July 2004 5. Progress Report and Explanation of Variances There is a variance of $2.8 million in expenditures from those planned for 2003-2004 to the actuals for 2003-2004. This decrease in expenditures was due to a delay of over four months in obtaining approval to award a contract for architectural services. This approval has not yet been received. The current cost estimate is $275.8 million (current dollars). This is an increase of $78 million from the $197.9 million (constant 2001 dollars). The increase is attributed as follows:
6. Risk Analysis The key risks associated with this project include changing government priorities and public reaction to expenditures on Parliament Hill. The major impacts could be significant delays in project delivery and potential changes to scope and cost. To manage and mitigate these risks, a governance structure was established that includes a multi-departmental Senior Project Advisory Committee. As well, an independent Parliamentary Precinct Oversight Advisory Committee, chaired by an ex-Speaker of the House of Commons, advises the Minister on all aspects of the project. To ensure consultative and open communications, a Memorandum of Understanding to be signed by all stakeholders has been developed and, for the general public, a Web site "A Treasure to Explore" is available. 7. Environmental Assessment An environmental assessment was conducted and recommended that PWGSC allow the project to proceed, taking into account the prescribed mitigation measures. 8. Industrial Benefits A number of multi-million dollar contracts will be awarded for building construction, information technology systems, multimedia systems, furniture and other equipment. The number of available jobs will be determined after the award of the general construction contract. 9. Summary of Non-recurring Expenditures
Project Name: Conservation, Rehabilitation and Upgrade of the Library of Parliament Project Phase: Project Implementation 1. Overview The scope includes the rehabilitation of the Main Library Building on Parliament Hill, fit-up of swing space locations, and Building Components and Connectivity for all locations. The project is the first in the 2001 Long-Term Vision and Plan for the Parliamentary Precinct, although the project has been under way since 1995. The objective is to renew the Main Library Building for at least another 50 years so that it may continue as a functioning library and significant tourist destination. The work involves full rehabilitation from the weathervane to the foundation, including the excavation for three new basement levels. The current cost estimate is $109.3 million. 2. Lead and Participating Departments a. Sponsoring Department: Public Works and Government Services Canada b. Contracting Authority: Public Works and Government Services Canada c. Participating Departments: Library of Parliament, House of Commons 3. Prime Contractor and Major Sub-Contractors Prime Contractor:
Major Sub-Contractors:
4. Major Milestones Pre-Planning Start - June 1995 5. Progress Report and Explanation of Variances The swing space locations are complete and operational. The swing space projects have been completed on budget. The Main Library construction started March 2002. The forecast total cost for all aspects of the project remains at $109.3 million. There is a variance (decrease) of $4 million in expenditures forecast for fiscal year 2003 2004 from those planned. Progress on the Main Library construction has been slower than the main contractor originally forecast due to many unusual site conditions. The peak of construction activity is now not expected to occur until 2004-2005. Forecasts for future years have been increased to reflect the reduced expenditures in 2003-2004. The target for completion remains the same, however, in time to permit the Library to move back in summer 2005. 6. Risk Analysis The remaining key risks associated with the project include:
Delays due to unscheduled shutdowns for special Hill events or other reasons directly affect the project cost and schedule. Delays and redesign due to unexpected and unique site conditions also significantly affect project progress and budget. This latter risk has the potential to have a significant negative impact on efforts to respect the budget and schedule. The project has detailed risk management plans for the consultant contract and for the main construction contract. These risks are continually monitored, and reassessed in detail on a regular basis. The project budget contingencies are managed on the basis of these plans. A dedicated team resource is responsible for monitoring the risks. The communications plans, which have been adopted for the project, are based on open and transparent communication. The team internally reports monthly to a Steering Committee of departmental management, as well as to the Senate, House of Commons and the Library of Parliament. The reports cover all aspects of the project, including emerging issue. Information about progress of the project is available through the Web site "A Treasure to Explore" (www.parliamenthill.gc.ca) and through media events at milestones. 7. Environmental Assessment An Environmental Assessment Screening (EAS) was conducted in September 1999. The project was deemed acceptable from an environmental point of view. Any negative impacts were assessed to be minor or avoidable through simple mitigation measures. The recommendations of the report have been incorporated into the project. Public consultation was determined to be unnecessary due to the justification for the project and because the EAS predicted insignificant impacts. A priority for the project is to maintain project time frames to mitigate, as much as possible, against any inconveniences associated with the project that may affect the essential operations of Parliament. Communication about the project to the public is an important aspect of the mitigation measures, including compensating for the temporary loss of access to the building by tourists. 8. Industrial Benefits Multi-million dollar contracts have been awarded for architectural design and conservation expertise, and for all aspects of construction in heritage buildings. Canadian expertise in conservation and adaptation of heritage structures to modern use is being furthered. Smaller contracts for informatics and security updating have yet to be awarded. 9. Summary of Non-recurring Expenditures
Project Name: Wellington Building Renovation Project Project Phase: Project Definition 1. Overview The Wellington Building is located at 180 Wellington Street, across from Parliament Hill. It is a six-storey structure built in 1925 by Metropolitan Life Insurance Company. The House of Commons has been the major tenant since it was expropriated by the Crown in 1973. Renovations are required for health and safety reasons, to replace obsolete building systems and to meet building code requirements. The planned start of construction is August 2006, with completion in January 2010. The building will be completely vacated during the renovations. The current cost estimate is $148.8 million. 2. Lead and Participating Departments a. Sponsoring Departments: Public Works and Government Services Canada b. Contracting Authority: Public Works and Government Services Canada c. Participating Departments: House of Commons 3. Prime Contractor and Major Sub-Contractors No prime contractor is under contract at this time. 4. Major Milestones Functional Program Completion - April 2004 5. Progress Report and Explanation of Variances The projected variance in expenditures between those planned for 2003-2004 and the projected actuals for 2003-2004 is $300K. This decrease in expenditures is due to delays in hiring the consultants for preparation of the Functional Program. The current cost estimate is $148.8 million (current dollars). This is an increase of $23 million over the $125.8 million estimate (2001 constant dollars). The increase is due to:
6. Risk Analysis Significant sources of risks:
Timely availability of swing space:
a. Impacts
b. Mitigation Strategies:
c. Resources required to manage these risks:
d. Consultative and communications process: The consultative process would include (i) a multi-department Senior Project Advisory Committee and (ii) an independent Parliamentary Precinct Oversight Advisory Committee which provides advice to the Minister. For communications, use of the Web site "a Treasure to Explore". 7. Environmental Assessment In accordance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA), an environmental assessment is not required; consequently, none has been done. However, a Construction Waste Reduction assessment of recyclable materials will be included in the tender package for the construction contract. Designated Substances Survey involving destructive sampling will be undertaken after the construction contract is awarded. 8. Industrial Benefits A multi-million dollar general contract will be awarded for building construction, information technology systems, multimedia systems, furniture and other equipment. The number of available jobs will be determined after the award of the general construction contract. 9. Summary of Non-recurring Expenditures
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