Simon Fraser Bridge - Latest Developments

In October, 2007, the Simon Fraser Bridge twinning project received confirmation of a federal funding contribution of up to $18.0 million.  The funding is part of the estimated total project cost of $42-million and comes from a $44-million federal commitment to fund transportation infrastructure projects through the Mountain Pine Beetle Program under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative (APGCI).

That same month, the Terasen natural gas line was moved, and work began on the bridge approaches using day labour.

Designed by Buckland and Taylor Ltd. of North Vancouver, the construction contract was tendered in the fall, with eight bids received by the closing date of November 11, 2007.  Tenders ranged as high as $55-million.  In the end, it was Surespan Construction Limited of North Vancouver that was awarded the contract for a price of $31.6-million.

Work began on site in mid-December 2007 with the driving of piles on both the north and south abutments.  The ministry expects the bridge to be completed by August of 2009.

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