Perth Voice Interactive

THE contractor who created the Beaufort Street arty sign won’t be paid the full amount, with Vincent council unhappy with the result.

Bremick was initially contracted for $95,000 to erect the big Beaufort Street Hollywood-style lettering at the Barlee Street carpark, but asked for an additional $38,000 because the concrete work was more expensive than expected.

Despite getting the extra cash the work has now been sitting dormant since November with a fence around it because the council’s unhappy with the finish and colour (it was supposed to look brighter and shinier). For months it’s been lawyers at 20 paces with a flurry of confidential letters flying between council and contractor.

Now it’s been revealed Bremick’s been paid just $73,000 of the expected $133,000. Councillors unanimously voted to obtain new quotes “to rectify the piece to ensure it meets safety and aesthetic requirements”.

They’ll also negotiate their way out of the contract with Bremick, “deducting any reasonable costs associated with the rectification”.

Bremick wasn’t keen to weigh in until the legal dust settled.

by DAVID BELL