After a spirited debate Monday, Chatham-Kent councillors approved the construction tender for the new Chatham-Kent community hub.

After a spirited debate Monday, Chatham-Kent councillors approved the construction tender for the new Chatham-Kent community hub.

The approximately $39.3 million contract was awarded to Fortis Construction Group Inc. of Tecumseh, coming in $3.6 million under the estimated construction cost.

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With this approval, the project will move forward into the construction phase. Work is expected to begin in December, with completion anticipated in early 2028.

The hub will bring together a new civic centre, library and museum at the former Sears location in the Downtown Chatham Centre.

Overall, the project budget is $52.8 million, including about $7

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