HAISLA BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

Description

The existing two-lane Haisla Bridge over the Kitimat River is the only crossing over the Kitimat River and connects communities within the District of Kitimat. The existing bridge was constructed in 1954 and is operating at the end of its intended design life.

The Government of Canada has allocated $55 million in funding to the District to cover the capital cost for the construction of a new two-lane bridge adjacent to the existing bridge and for the decommissioning of the existing bridge. It is anticipated that the new bridge will be substantially complete by the end of 2022, depending on receipt of Project permits.

Scope of Services

As Chief Project Officer for District of Kitimat, our services included:

  • Carried out an assessment of different procurement models suitable for the inherent constraints and risks;

  • Chaired the Project Oversight Committee meetings with representation from Western Economic Diversification Canada, Partnerships BC, the District of Kitimat, Haisla Nation and the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure;

  • Overall leadership of the project team, including District of Kitimat employees, environmental consultants and Owner’s Engineer;

  • Guide and support Owner’s communication strategies and activities, including planning, messaging, and stakeholder engagement;

  • Developed Project Management Plan, which outlines implementation and strategy for project delivery.

CLIENT

District of Kitimat

LOCATION

Kitimat, BC (near Prince Rupert)

CAPITAL COST

$55 million (estimated)

DATES OF ASSIGNMENT

2020 – Present

TYPE

Design-Build (expected)