New Champlain Bridge - Preliminary Work
Several studies and reports were used to make the decision to build a new Champlain Bridge.
- The business case results confirmed that a PPP provides greater value for money and more time certainty than the traditional procurement method.
- The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated (JCCBI) received an inspection report from the engineering firm Buckland & Taylor that recommends repairs be made to the Champlain Bridge and accelerating the construction of the new Champlain Bridge. The Buckland & Taylor report is available on JCCBI's website.
- The Government of Canada mandated a third-party engineering firm, J.L. Richards, to examine Buckland & Taylor's recommendations. J.L. Richards' report: Structural condition of the Champlain Bridge approach spans, edge girder condition assessment and rehabilitation requirements.
- Throughout the analysis, the bridge conception and construction techniques will be examined to allow decision making that respects the environment and the community as part of the Federal Environmental Assessment.
- The Pre-feasibility Study Concerning the Replacement of the Existing Champlain Bridge provided advice and information on whether replacing the bridge was the best option. The study examined bridge and tunnel options, and evaluated transportation needs, traffic demands, environmental aspects, implementation modes and financial considerations.
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