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Richardson Public Library reconstruction likely to begin in March

Connor Pittman

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Published February 15, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. CT

Richardson Public Library reconstruction likely to begin in March — Construction work to renovate the Richardson Public Library is expected to begin in March after council authorized a guaranteed maximum price of over $31.4 million for construction. (Rendering courtesy of the city of Richardson)

Richardson City Council authorized a contract setting a maximum price for the Richardson Public Library’s renovation.

Council approved the guaranteed maximum price, which caps a portion of the construction costs incurred by the city, worth around $31.4 million to Balfour Beatty Construction during its Feb. 12 meeting.

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The authorized funding will help pay for building improvements, increasing the building’s floor space and new site utilities, according to city documents. The guaranteed maximum price contract is part of the overall budget for the project, which is $48.1 million, per city officials.