The Government of Canada continues to improve crossings in the National Capital Region and make progress on the Budget 2019 commitment to replace the Alexandra Bridge.
Today, the Honourable Helena Jaczek, Minister of Public Services and Procurement, announced that the Government of Canada awarded a $14.95-million contract to Arup Canada Inc. for the professional services of a technical advisor to support the Alexandra Bridge replacement project.
The technical advisor will support Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), working with the National Capital Commission (NCC) as part of an integrated project team, in coordinating and completing a number of economic, heritage and environmental studies, as well as developing the conceptual designs of the new bridge.
The public will be able to participate in the design process through consultations that are expected to begin in winter 2023 to 2024 with the presentation of conceptual designs. An independent panel of experts will review and recommend a preferred concept design and support a design competition to be held in the future.
While the bridge replacement project continues, PSPC is carrying out repair work to keep the Alexandra Bridge in service and safe for commuters.
Minister Jaczek also announced that the Government of Canada awarded a contract to Pomerleau Inc. for construction management services to perform essential maintenance to keep the bridge safe and in service until deconstruction. The initial value of the contract is $31.98 million, which covers the projected cost of structural repair work on the boardwalk and the articulation joints, as well as the construction manager's fees. The value of the contract may vary as the construction manager further assesses the project and awards subcontracts for the repair work to keep the Alexandra Bridge safe and in service.
Repair work will start in summer 2023 and is expected to be completed in summer 2025.
