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The documents in this collection are submissions made to the Board of Examiners as a requirement for the Certificate in Local Government Executive Management. These research papers provide unique perspectives on the local government management challenges faced by CAO’s, including providing solutions and insights that may be beneficial to others.< Previous Resource 12 of 24 Next >
2002 September - Quesnel's New City Hall - Lessons Learned
Publisher: Province of British Columbia
Author: Hamilton, Charles A.
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Posting Date: February 3, 2009
Year Published: 2009
Abstract:
Charles A. Hamilton, City Manager, City of Quesnel
This paper examines the frontline management challenges that emerged as a consequence of the City of Quesnel's decision to acquire a prominent landmark building located in the downtown commercial core. The City's intention was to renovate the building for use as a new city hall and regional library and to revitalize the city's downtown core. The project began to face problems when it was realized that the cost to renovate the building would be significantly higher than originally anticipated. The purpose of the paper is to promote discussion on the importance of good project management practices when planning and delivering a large and complex capital project.
This paper examines the frontline management challenges that emerged as a consequence of the City of Quesnel's decision to acquire a prominent landmark building located in the downtown commercial core. The City's intention was to renovate the building for use as a new city hall and regional library and to revitalize the city's downtown core. The project began to face problems when it was realized that the cost to renovate the building would be significantly higher than originally anticipated. The purpose of the paper is to promote discussion on the importance of good project management practices when planning and delivering a large and complex capital project.
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