Pattullo Bridge Discussion: Upgrades/Replacement | U/C

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(taken from a Translink report)

Pattullo Bridge
Replacement Project

Capital Cost = $9.00 M

Ann. Debt Service = $808 K

Ann. Net Operating
Costs = $0 K

Definition Phase
Completion Date = Dec
2010

The Pattullo Bridge is an aging structure that is in need of significant
rehabilitation within the next 5 to 7 years. The current structure does
not provide adequate capacity to meet the current demand and the
relatively high traffic volumes are putting additional strain on the structure and creating concerns with respect to traffic safety.

Given the current condition of the 70‐year old bridge, and the
estimated cost to undertake the necessary rehabilitation within the
next 5 to 7 years, the replacement of the existing structure was
considered the most prudent action. Prolonging the schedule to
replace the aging bridge increases the likelihood that TransLink will
incur significant rehabilitation expenditures to maintain the existing structure. TransLink proposes to replace the existing bridge with a
new structure and avoid the rehabilitation expenses. The replacement
of the Pattullo Bridge will be advanced in phases.

This project is to advance the Project Definition Phase, which is a
continuation of the current functional design work being undertaken,
and will include the development of a preliminary design, the
environmental assessment process, a refined traffic and revenue
modelling (most likely to an investment grade forecast), the
determination of the most appropriate delivery model, and public
consultation. The Project Definition Phase ends with the completion of
a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) document to design and construct
the new facility.

The Procurement Phase will commence with the issuance of the RFQ
following Board approval (anticipated in April 2011). The
Procurement Phase will include all work necessary to prepare and
issue Requests for Proposals to a shortlist of candidates and will
include the evaluation of proposals and contract award to the
successful bidder. The project will be constructed during the
Implementation Phase through a future capital project proposal.