Project Value: $4 Million

This project demonstrates the team’s ability to deliver a signature bridge properly scaled to the site. This project is for a vehicular, pedestrian and cycling facility adjacent to the Dalewood Reservoir and Kettle Creek. This will provide a vehicular crossing and active transportation link for the walkway around the reservoir.

The design team responded to the special setting with a very slender extrados steel bridge, which suits the special park setting while meeting all the functional requirements of a road bridge. The study included a Value Engineering and constructability review during design development which led to the innovative design of the extrados bridge type and traffic calming of the crossing using street narrowing. It also included a value engineering review post tender with the successful contractor, which resulted in an additional 10% reduction in the project cost. The project had to deal with public and agency issues, as the project will remove fish habitat and is located immediately upstream of the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority dam. The project has included obtaining MECP, KKCA and DFO permits and authorizations.