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One of the major partners in the Arts Court redevelopment is being accused of not paying its bills as the $100-million public-private project nears completion.
At least three groups have filed claims.
John Bourke, the business manager for IBEW Local 586, alleged 39 electrical workers were still owed about $142,000 in pension and benefit payments after they were removed from the project on Dec. 22.
Bourke, who has filed construction liens to recoup the money, said there was a dispute between an electrical subcontractor and EBC Inc., the lead contractor, that ultimately affected the subcontractor’s workers.
The workers want their fair compensation and it’s up to EBC to provide any alleged hold-back money to the subcontractor so they can get paid, Bourke said.
“Obviously the questions are there,” Bourke said in an interview. “Guys want their money. They’re not happy at all.”
Gatineau-based Norgau Inc., the electrical subcontractor, and lighting company Litron Distributors have also filed construction liens on the property, according to land records.
Bolton Mechanical filed a lawsuit last month claiming nearly $1.4 million in damages against EBC, accusing the lead contractor of mismanaging the Arts Court project.
In its statement of claim, Bolton, which was hired to install mechanical ventilation for the project, alleges EBC has refused to pay the mechanical company. Bolton says it used more resources to meet tight timelines demanded by EBC.
None of the allegations has been tested in court.
Messages left with EBC’s Ottawa-based vice-president weren’t returned as of Thursday.
The Ottawa and District Labour Council waved a red flag this week after hearing about impacts to workers on the job site.
40 construction workers sent home on December 22nd @ArtsCourt No pay, benefits and pension monies still owing. Over a dozen liens already placed. #ottcity
— Labour Council (Ott) (@Ottawalabour) January 16, 2018
Sean McKenny, the president of the labour council, said the city needs better supervision over its construction contracts.
The City of Ottawa is staying out of the contractor squabble.
“The city cannot comment on legal or contractual issues pertaining to contractors and their suppliers,” Marco Manconi, the city’s manager of construction and design, said in an email.
The Arts Court redevelopment on Daly Avenue and Nicholas Street includes a new Ottawa Art Gallery and a 23-storey tower with condos by DevMcGill (the company is calling the residences ArtHaus) on top of a hotel operated by Groupe Germain. The companies, along with EBC, bought the development rights from the city.
A rendering of a redeveloped Arts Court, which will include the Ottawa Art Gallery, condos and a hotel.
The 2015 council priorities said the completion of the Arts Court redevelopment would happen in the first quarter of 2018. The city, however, expected to have the new Ottawa Art Gallery open by last fall.
In a recent interview, Mayor Jim Watson said the city had to review part of the project after receiving good news in February 2017, when the federal government provided a $5.25-million grant for the Arts Court redevelopment. The art gallery should open this month or next, Watson said.
EBC is also part of a consortium bidding on the Stage 2 LRT construction.
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At least three groups have filed claims.
John Bourke, the business manager for IBEW Local 586, alleged 39 electrical workers were still owed about $142,000 in pension and benefit payments after they were removed from the project on Dec. 22.
Bourke, who has filed construction liens to recoup the money, said there was a dispute between an electrical subcontractor and EBC Inc., the lead contractor, that ultimately affected the subcontractor’s workers.
The workers want their fair compensation and it’s up to EBC to provide any alleged hold-back money to the subcontractor so they can get paid, Bourke said.
“Obviously the questions are there,” Bourke said in an interview. “Guys want their money. They’re not happy at all.”
Gatineau-based Norgau Inc., the electrical subcontractor, and lighting company Litron Distributors have also filed construction liens on the property, according to land records.
Bolton Mechanical filed a lawsuit last month claiming nearly $1.4 million in damages against EBC, accusing the lead contractor of mismanaging the Arts Court project.
In its statement of claim, Bolton, which was hired to install mechanical ventilation for the project, alleges EBC has refused to pay the mechanical company. Bolton says it used more resources to meet tight timelines demanded by EBC.
None of the allegations has been tested in court.
Messages left with EBC’s Ottawa-based vice-president weren’t returned as of Thursday.
The Ottawa and District Labour Council waved a red flag this week after hearing about impacts to workers on the job site.
40 construction workers sent home on December 22nd @ArtsCourt No pay, benefits and pension monies still owing. Over a dozen liens already placed. #ottcity
— Labour Council (Ott) (@Ottawalabour) January 16, 2018
Sean McKenny, the president of the labour council, said the city needs better supervision over its construction contracts.
The City of Ottawa is staying out of the contractor squabble.
“The city cannot comment on legal or contractual issues pertaining to contractors and their suppliers,” Marco Manconi, the city’s manager of construction and design, said in an email.
The Arts Court redevelopment on Daly Avenue and Nicholas Street includes a new Ottawa Art Gallery and a 23-storey tower with condos by DevMcGill (the company is calling the residences ArtHaus) on top of a hotel operated by Groupe Germain. The companies, along with EBC, bought the development rights from the city.
A rendering of a redeveloped Arts Court, which will include the Ottawa Art Gallery, condos and a hotel.
The 2015 council priorities said the completion of the Arts Court redevelopment would happen in the first quarter of 2018. The city, however, expected to have the new Ottawa Art Gallery open by last fall.
In a recent interview, Mayor Jim Watson said the city had to review part of the project after receiving good news in February 2017, when the federal government provided a $5.25-million grant for the Arts Court redevelopment. The art gallery should open this month or next, Watson said.
EBC is also part of a consortium bidding on the Stage 2 LRT construction.
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