Companies file liens

Some contractors for Summerside apartment complex allege they haven’t been paid

“The project was not without its challenges and we are happy to see it was completed.” Mark Gallant, owner, Conrok Development Inc.

A series of liens have been filed against the owner and contractors of the Tides at Harbour’s Edge.

G.B. Roofing, a New Brunswick-based construction company, as well as Spring Valley Building Centre, have filed the suits in P.E.I. Supreme Court stating they have not gotten paid for work on the apartment complex located at the corner of South and MacKenzie Drive.

G.B. Roofing filed its claim in early March, against Conrok Development Inc. the contractor for the Tides building project, as well as against a numbered Nova Scotia company that owns the property where the complex is located.

According to the statement of claim, G.B. Roofing invoiced Conrok for a total of $201,900 and was eventually paid $25,000 from the numbered company through its agent, Brian Chappell.

Spring Valley Building Supplies has filed two liens concerning the apartment complex.

In one claim filed against Conrok Development Inc and the same numbered Nova Scotia company, Spring Valley says $518,931.95, is owed and in another filed against Conrok Development and Greenfoot Energy Solutions, Spring Valley claims $20,877.04 is owed.

In response to the liens, Mark Gallant, owner of Conrok Development Inc., said, “The project was not without its challenges and we are happy to see it was completed.”

Lawyer David Hooley of Cox and Palmer in Charlottetown is representing the Nova Scotia company. He says senior management was replaced in the fall due to a number of issues, including the liens filed against the company. He says all sub-contractors have been paid for any work since the change in management.

“The owners are proud of the 64-unit apartment building you’ve inquired about which is one of the finest apartment residences in the Maritimes. Construction of the building was very recently completed and many tenants have already moved in and are living at the Tides with full occupancy being anticipated shortly,” he said.

“Notwithstanding certain challenges that arose during construction, the owners remain fully committed to the project which adds an amazing new choice of accommodations for Summerside residents who want to enjoy quality housing and the natural beauty of the waterfront.”

Greenfoot Energy Solutions offered no comment when contacted by the Journal Pioneer.

As of April 18, no defences have been filed and none of the allegations have been proven in court.