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Regional Performing Arts Centre
Project Update
Ten-year history
2007 FPI studies building condition to develop a capital plan. First time that scope of condition issue is understood
2011 FPI makes Infrastructure renewal a strategic priority
2013 City studies building condition. Scope of refurbishment triggers larger decision-making process.
2013-15 Feasibility study to understand needs and goals, options, costs, and funding requirements.
2015 Decision to move forward with option to build a new PAC to replace the Playhouse. City and FPI agree to move forward in partnership. City commits $14M in 2016.
Project Highlights
Addresses “end of life” reality of the Playhouse
New construction on York/Pointe Ste. Anne site
Meets needs/opportunities as identified in studies
Two formal spaces (850, 300 seats) with shared “back of house”
Share lobbies and public space suitable for a variety of programming/new uses
No loss of service/economic contribution to community
Advances City Centre Plan
Requires investment from all levels of government + communityRequires investment from all levels of government + community
In play since fall of 2015
A NEW OPTION?
Regional Performing Arts Centre
Why Consider New Options?
• Urgency
– Current building failure risk is increasing
– Lack of momentum on current plan
• Continue our exhaustive approach to good • Continue our exhaustive approach to good decision-making
• Community feedback
– Concerns about current site choice, costs
– Some expressing a desire to use existing site/building
New Option =
Expanded Playhouse Site
St. John Street Traffic Options
Convert half to pedestrian walkway
One lane through with side parking
Option 1:
New BuildingSame square footage as current plan
Meets needs/opportunities
850/300 seats
Slightly lower cost (not flood-prone)
Good fit (i.e. planning considerations)
No new parking requirements
2.5 years of closure (no service)
Option 1: Construction Schedule
-2.5 years of construction (Jan 2019 to July 2021)
-Full closure of Playhouse throughout
Discussion: Option 1
What the board likes
• Meets identified needs &
opportunities
• Addresses concerns about
changing locations/York Street
What we don’t like
• 2.5-year shutdown!
• Cost savings are not significant
changing locations/York Street
site
• No dependence on Province for
Justice Building transfer
• Can begin design work now
Option 2:
Renovate & ExpandSlightly smaller square footage
Meets needs/opportunities
800/300 seats
Moderately lower cost (reusing
existing auditorium)
Good fit (i.e. planning considerations)
No new parking requirements
Can be phased to reduce (but not Can be phased to reduce (but not
eliminate) closures
Option 2: Phasing
(Existing)
Option 2: Phasing
(Site Preparation)
Option 2: Phasing
(Phase 1 Construction)
Option 2: Phasing
(Phase 2 Construction)
Option 2: Construction Schedule
�2.0 years of construction: Jan. 2019 to Dec. 2021
�Main theatre closed for two (2) periods :
�May-Oct. 2019
�May-Dec. 2020
�300-seat studio theatre is open during second closure
Discussion: Option 2
What the board likes
• Meets identified needs &
opportunities
• Addresses concerns about
changing locations/York Street
What we don’t like
• 800 seats vs. 850
• Shutdowns (albeit less)
• Higher risks (due to reno):
– Phasing shutdownschanging locations/York Street
site
• No dependence on Province for
Justice Building transfer
• Lower cost
• Can begin work now
– Phasing shutdowns
– Cost overruns
Project Cost Comparisons
Current Plan New Option 1 New Option 2
York St./Pte. Ste Anne Site Playhouse Site: ALL NEW Playhouse Expansion
Expenditures Revised Estimate Estimate Estimate
Construction 34,435,800 33,000,975 29,958,405
Soft Costs (25%) 8,608,950 8,250,244 7,489,601
Total Building 43,044,750 41,251,219 37,448,006
Land Acquisition - - -
Demolition of Playhouse 340,000 340,000 -Demolition of Playhouse 340,000 340,000 -
Total Land Assembly/Disposal 340,000 340,000 -
Campaign Costs 400,000 400,000 400,000
Additional Studies, Research, etc. 100,000 100,000 100,000
Business, Technical Consulting 100,000 100,000 100,000
Total Other Costs 600,000 600,000 600,000
Contingency - 7% 3,115,250 2,908,781 2,651,994
Total 47,100,000 45,100,000 40,700,000
Suggested Next Steps
� Communicate new options to the public/stakeholders
� FPI to discuss options with stakeholders
� Conduct public survey
� Council listens to community feedback
� Request additional staff study/info as required� Request additional staff study/info as required
� Council decision in late fall on whether or not to change our
plan
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