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Originally Posted by ScreamingViking
Possibly, but even $20M seems low.
I also expect debate about having a "signature" structure. The Burgoyne replacement in St. Catharines ended up costing ~$100 million... I don't think something that elaborate is necessary, but we all know how politicians want to make their mark. |
The Longwood bridge is thankfully a fraction of the size of the St. Catherines bridge, about 1/3 the length - ~100m vs. over 300m.
A simple, utilitarian bridge is likely looking at a cost of $20-30 million. Adding another $5-10 million to do something "signature" may be worth it here. It would be neat to replace it with a single-span structure with no piers in the ravine. Perhaps through an arch-structure like St. Catharines or a small Cable-Stay structure or something.
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