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 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

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

COST ESTIMATE INFORMATION

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

SCHEDULE - OVERALL

SCHEDULE – PRE CONSTRUCTION

SCHEDULE – CONSTRUCTION

KEY SCHEDULE PERMITTING DATES ComponentEst.Timing Investigations biological (aquatic and terrestrial), geotechnical (drilling), soil investigations, archaeology July/August 2009 Screening Level Assessment assemble background information and effects assessment incorporate results of investigations and consultation activities prepare permit applications concurrently 6 weeks Submit application for Navigable Water Protection Act authorizationmid-August 2009 Submit applications for Fisheries Act authorization based on design information September 2009 Review of permit applications and issuance of permitting decisionslate Oct - early November 2009

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

Thank You! Questions?