Departmental Plan 2020-21
Status Report on Transformational and Major Crown Projects
Departmental Plan 2020-21
Status Report on Transformational and Major Crown Projects
Status report on transformational and major Crown projects
Project name | Gordie Howe International Bridge | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Description |
Development of a new crossing over the Detroit River between Windsor, Ontario and Detroit, Michigan. The project consists of the construction of the following: A new six-lane cable-stayed bridge; a new Canadian Port of Entry; a new U.S. Port of Entry; and a new interchange connecting the U.S Port of Entry and Interstate 75 (I-75). Canadian, Michigan and U.S. governments are directly involved. The Canada-Michigan relationship is governed by a Crossing Agreement, signed in 2012. Infrastructure Canada is the lead department for the Government of Canada, but procurement and project oversight are the responsibility of a Crown corporation, the Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority, established specifically for this purpose in 2012. The project is delivered through a public-private partnership (P3). The Windsor-Detroit trade corridor is the busiest commercial land border crossing between Canada and the United States and currently relies on the 91-year-old privately owned Ambassador Bridge. A new crossing is required to handle forecast traffic demand and to provide redundancy. |
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Project outcomes |
The Project is designed to achieve the following substantive objectives:
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Industrial benefits |
The investment in new border infrastructure will provide positive economic impacts. The project will deliver significant transportation improvements for international travellers and provide jobs and opportunities for growth to the Windsor-Detroit region. Ancillary benefits of these jobs are expected to result in increases in consumer spending, as personal income and company profits improve in the region. Additionally, the project will provide significant opportunities for local businesses to participate in construction- related aspects of the project’s implementation. TransportationThis project will improve not only the efficiency of the border crossing in the region, but will also provide direct highway connections, thereby reducing costs associated with shipping, greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants resulting from idling vehicles. The project will provide additional capacity at the busiest commercial border crossing for decades to come. EconomicGiven the significant interdependency of the Canadian and American economies, a new bridge is required to ensure that traffic at the border flows efficiently, with predictable international supply chain logistics, over the lifespan of the new crossing. SecurityBorder inspection agencies in both countries are working with project partners to ensure that the proposed border processing facilities meet future trade,travel demand and security requirements at the border crossing. The Ports of Entry are being developed in consultation with the Canada Border Services Agency and the United States Department of Homeland Security, Customs and Border Protection Branch. It is crucial to provide sufficient areas for primary inspection-lane booths and on-site secondary inspection of people and goods. With over a quarter of Canada/U.S. trade crossing at the Windsor-Detroit border, keeping the trade system open and flowing efficiently is critical to ensuring both country’s economic prosperity. It is equally critical to protect the border and our two nations against potential threats to our safety and security. |
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Sponsoring department | Infrastructure Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Contracting authority | Windsor-Detroit Bridge Authority (WDBA) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Participating departments | Canada Border Services Agency, Canadian Food Inspection Agency, Environment Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Public Services and Procurement Canada, Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, Justice Canada, and Transport Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prime contractors | Private partner Bridging North America 35 Prospect Ave, Windsor, ON N9C 3G3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Major subcontractors | N/A | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Project phase | The project is currently in the second year of its six-year construction phase. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Major milestones |
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Progress report and explanation of variances |
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Project name | Samuel De Champlain Bridge Corridor Project | ||||||||||
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Description |
The Samuel De Champlain Bridge Corridor Project includes the replacement of the 3.4 kilometre Champlain Bridge, the 500 metre Île-des-Soeurs Bridge and the widening of the federally owned portion of Highway 15 to a six-lane capacity. The Project is being delivered as a public-private partnership (P3). |
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Project outcomes |
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Industrial benefits | The Project will foster economic growth by improving connections across road systems and ensuring the continuous and safe flow of people and goods. This crucial corridor provides benefits for the regional economy and for Canada as a whole. The Samuel De Champlain Bridge is one of the busiest bridges in Canada with traffic estimated at over 40 million vehicles per year. It is a major Canada–United States trade corridor, handling an estimated $20 billion of international trade and 11 million transit commuters per year. | ||||||||||
Sponsoring department | Infrastructure Canada | ||||||||||
Contracting authority | Public Services and Procurement Canada | ||||||||||
Participating departments | Public Services and Procurement Canada, Justice Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada | ||||||||||
Prime contractors |
Private partner Signature on the St. Lawrence Group 2251, rue de Cannes-Brûlées LaSalle, QC H8N 3G1 Technical Advisor – Owner’s Engineer Arup Canada Inc. 1 Place Ville Marie, Office 3270 Montréal, QC H3B 3Y2 |
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Major subcontractors | Independent Engineer Stantec & Ramboll 300–1080 Beaver Hall Hill Montréal, QC, H2Z 1S8 | ||||||||||
Project phase | In 2019–2020, the Private Partner will achieve substantial completion of the Samuel De Champlain Bridge Corridor Project. The project team will oversee the construction and manage agreements with external entities. | ||||||||||
Major milestones |
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Progress report and explanation of variances |
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