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Three Firms Shortlisted for Johnson Street Bridge Contract

bfrewer — Wed, 09 May 2012 17:45:50 +0000

The City of Victoria has completed the pre-qualification for the contract to replace the Johnson Street Bridge and three qualified firms have been selected.

Eight firms submitted proposals and listed a number of noted subcontractors. Interest came from local, national, and international firms representing a wide variety of skills and experience in building bridges.

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Rail Bridge Removal Work Complete

bfrewer — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:15:26 +0000

Ruskin Construction has completed all onsite work related to the removal of the rail bridge and relocation of the communication ducts in the harbour. Communication line splicing (performed by Telus crews and contractors) will continue on both the east and west sides of the bridge over the next several months, with completion expected by September. This work is expected to have minimal impact to the public.

March 2012 eNews now online

bfrewer — Mon, 19 Mar 2012 21:52:00 +0000

The March 2012 eNews for the Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project is now available online.

March 2012 eNews

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City Issues Request for Qualifications to Build New Bridge

bfrewer — Fri, 16 Mar 2012 20:10:54 +0000

Victoria City Council has moved the Johnson Street Bridge Project forward, with a revised budget of $92.8 million.

The City will now issue a Request for Qualifications for contractors interested in constructing the new Johnson Street Bridge. Three firms will be selected, based on qualifications. Once prequalified, the City will work with the three firms to identify any opportunities to refine the engineering design to realize cost savings.

The Request for Qualifications will be issued today and close on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at 4 p.m. To complete the project by 2016, the contract to build the new Johnson Street Bridge is to be awarded in October 2012.

Staff will report back to Council in June with an update on the process and any proposed changes to design, scope or budget.

View more information on the Request for Qualifications

Johnson Street Bridge Project Update

bfrewer — Tue, 13 Mar 2012 20:52:22 +0000

The Governance and Priorities Committee will discuss the Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project this Thursday, March 15 at 1:30 p.m.

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Governments Announce Funding for New Johnson Street Bridge

bfrewer — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 23:39:46 +0000

Eve Adams, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Veterans Affairs and Member of Parliament for Mississauga-Brampton South, today announced that the Government of Canada will provide up to $37.5 million in funding to replace the Johnson Street Bridge. Parliamentary Secretary Adams was joined for the announcement by the Honourable Ida Chong, British Columbia’s Minister of Community, Sport and Cultural Development; His Worship Dean Fortin, Mayor of Victoria; and Rhona Martin, second vice-president of the Union of British Columbia Municipalities.

The federal government’s contribution includes $21 million from the Building Canada Fund and $16.5 million through Canada’s Gas Tax Fund.

Read the media release [PDF - 195 KB]

Johnson Street Bridge Closure Sunday

bfrewer — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 19:40:11 +0000

The Johnson Street Bridge will be closed to all vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians Sunday, February 26 from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. This closure is to enable the crane barge to depart from under the bridge. The barge was scheduled to depart Saturday morning, but was rescheduled due to high winds.

The navigation channel will reopen to marine traffic Sunday, February 26 at 8 a.m.

Residents and businesses located near the bridge are advised to expect some noise early Sunday as the barge pulls up its anchors and departs the harbour.

Johnson Street Bridge Closure Saturday

bfrewer — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:34:45 +0000

The bridge will be closed to all vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians Saturday, February 25 from midnight to 7 a.m. This closure is necessary to enable the barge departure. The navigation channel will reopen to marine traffic Saturday, February 25 at 7 a.m. Please note this closure is one hour longer than originally noted, remaining closed until 7 a.m.

Johnson Street Bridge Open to Traffic

bfrewer — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 21:49:19 +0000

Crews have completed the crane work involved with removing the rail bridge from its foundation. The Johnson Street Bridge is now open to all traffic.

Johnson Street Bridge Closure for Rail Bridge Dismantling

bfrewer — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 19:11:28 +0000

The Johnson Street Bridge will close to all vehicle, cyclist and pedestrian traffic at approximately 11:45 a.m. today for the removal of the rail bridge by crane.

Public works staff and VicPD will be on site to divert traffic.

Anyone wishing to view the rail bridge come down is encouraged to find a location a safe distance away from the bridge. The best views will be north of the bridge, on both the east and west sides.

An advisory will be sent out when it reopens.