Selected Project
The project submitted by Groupe immobilier Ovation features a world-class hall meeting all the requirements of its future users, particularly in terms of acoustics.
The cost of the project is within the budgetary envelope allocated by the government and the project allows on-time delivery of the hall in the summer of 2011. In addition, the costs for the construction, operations and maintenance of the hall are known before the start of construction, owing to the public-private partnership.
Partner Commitments
Under the signed agreement, Groupe immobilier Ovation is particularly responsible for all the design and construction work. This partner must meet all the acoustic and stage design requirements prescribed by Artec, provide all the specialized equipment needed, ensure the maintenance of the building (standard maintenance and major works) for the entire duration of the agreement, and ensure the funding and operations of the hall, the use of specialized equipment and arts management excluded.
Government Responsibilities
The Government of Québec is responsible for the acoustic and stage design of the hall. It committed itself to providing the partner with a site free from any hazardous material. Under the agreement, the Government of Québec is also required to ensure various services in cooperation with the OSM and Place des Arts, including parking management, ticketing, hall reservations, advertising, display materials and spaces shared with Place des Arts. Naturally, the government must pay the private partner.
Highlights of the partnership agreement between Groupe immobilier Ovation and the Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine
| Groupe immobilier Ovation | Ministère de la Culture, des Communications et de la Condition féminine |
|---|---|
| Agreement until 2038: 2 years of design and construction 27 years of operations and maintenance | In 2038, the government (PdA) becomes the owner of the hall |
| Design, construction and commissioning of the hall at the Group’s risks Meeting the acoustic standards issued by ARTEC | Acoustic quality of the hall – Consulting firm: ARTEC Delivery of a site free of any hazardous material |
| Responsibility to raise the funds needed for the project | Instalment of $75 million upon delivery of the hall scheduled for August 2011 Starting the first day of commissioning, monthly payments for operations and maintenance |
| Delivery of the concert hall in August 2011 | Project cost (design, construction, funding, operations and maintenance): $259 million in current dollars |
| Acquisition of specialized equipment Standard maintenance and major works | Use of the hall and arts management (by the OSM and PdA) |
