Initial Designs Considered
 Reverse Bascule Bridge |
 Rolling Bascule Bridge |
 Single Cable-Stayed Bascule Bridge |
Council considered three design concepts for the replacement option of the Johnson Street Bridge before choosing the Rolling Bascule on September 24 after an intensive public consultation process.
All three designs were consistent in functional features and cost. Each design was estimated at $63 million (2009 estimate currently under review) with comparable annual operating costs, and included three travel lanes, on-road bike lanes, a lowered pedestrian deck, a multi-use pathway, a rail corridor, improved road approaches and landscaping.
All three were designed to:
- Be a landmark and iconic structure – focal point in the Harbour
- Link for pedestrians/cyclists/motorists/boats
- Provide linkage/connection to Harbour Pathway
- Protect rail corridor for future passenger rail/LRT
- Enhance marine traffic access
- Based on triple bottom line (environmental, economical, social)
- Meet a March 2011 completion date
These designs all incorporated criteria for both form and function, reflecting the needs of a sustainable community as well as the community’s desire for an iconic landmark, fitting of Victoria’s history and character.
Council’s chose the Rolling Bascule Bridge for the replacement option after reviewing public feedback and suggestions from the Citizens Advisory Committee as well as a staff technical committee.
