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JOHNSON STREET BRIDGE PROJECT COUNCIL WORKSHOP MAY 21, 2009. AGENDA. Purpose – to update Council on federal grant application and provide additional information Bridge Alignment Concept & Cross-section Approach Concepts 3D Rendering of Overall Alignment Cost Estimate Information Schedule
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AGENDA • Purpose – to update Council on federal grant application and provide additional information • Bridge Alignment Concept & Cross-section • Approach Concepts • 3D Rendering of Overall Alignment • Cost Estimate Information • Schedule • Permits / Approvals Process
Federal Infrastructure Stimulus Fund Application • Submitted May 1, 2009 • Scope and schedule outlined, to be completed by March 31, 2011 • $63 million project cost estimate • Bridge crossing concept: • ~25 m width • 3-lanes • Bike lanes, sidewalk, trail, rail • New approach road alignments
BRIDGE ALIGNMENT & APPROACH CONCEPT[as submitted in grant application]
CROSS-SECTION Typical on Deck Cross Section
APPROACH CONCEPT – WEST SIDE • Benefits Include: • Maintains at-grade Esquimalt / Harbour Intersection • Includes overpass between E&N and GGRT Trails and improved hotel access • Provides cyclist / pedestrian access on both sides of bridge (N+S) at approximate 4-5% grade
APPROACH CONCEPT – EAST SIDE[recent concept] • Benefits Include: • Will be able to connect Harbour Pathway in front of east abutment • Provides improved cyclist and pedestrian facilities • Provides potential train station site
Double-Leaf Bascule Concept • Benefits • Two smaller / lighter lift spans; less susceptible to wind loads • Reduced mechanical loading on each span • Some potential cost saving • Challenges • Power to west side of bridge • Mid-span rail connection
Project Benefits • Expected to generate nearly 800 short-term jobs [based on 12 jobs / $1 million in value] • Enhanced emergency preparedness and response • Support to transit and passenger rail service • Enhanced pedestrian and cyclist facilities • Enhanced accessibility • Triple-bottom line RFP process
Shovel Readiness • Funding application submitted May 1, 2009 • Working towards permitting / approvals • Recent Federal communication indicates desire to streamline / fast-track permitting / approvals process for shovel-ready projects • With Federal / stakeholder support, Project will be delivered by March 2011