“Because the bids are going to be awarded, we’ll know what the cost of those components are going to be,” Augustus said. By the end of the month, that number should jump to about 75 percent of those projects being awarded to businesses. Polar Park entered February with about 55 percent of those projects having been awarded to a company. When building a ballpark, Augustus said, every aspect needs to be sent out for bid, including steel, plumbing, electric, concrete and waterproofing to name a few. The team is responsible for any cost overruns going forward.” “There’s still some big stuff to go but I’m hopeful as we go forward. “I think a lot of the big pieces are in place,” Augustus said. At this point, many major expenses are starting to gain an exact cost, as the city is set to award nearly 75% of contracts associated with the project by the end of this month. With that plan slated for a city council vote next week, Worcester city manager Ed Augustus is expressing confidence that the city will not be facing any further increases. To cover those increases, Worcester officials and WooSox ownership are proceeding with a plan that calls for the team to cover the additional $9.4 million to cover the ballpark, while the city picks up the increase in development costs. Polar Park is being constructed for the current Pawtucket Red Sox, who will relocate to Worcester following the 2020 season and open the new ballpark in 2021. Last month, it was revealed that the total cost estimate for the project had risen by about $30 million, including a $9.4 million increase in construction costs for Polar Park itself and an additional $20 million for development costs, including property acquisition, site preparation and relocating area businesses. By Zach Spedden on Februin Future Ballparks, Minor-League BaseballĪs planning for the upcoming Worcester Red Sox (Class AAA International League) home continues, a top Worcester official is confident that the city’s cost in the Polar Park project will not increase from the latest total estimate.
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