Feb 6 2013
Today, Royal Galipeau, Member of Parliament for Ottawa-Orléans, on behalf of the Honourable Rona Ambrose, Minister of Public Works and Government Services and Minister for Status of Women, announced the awarding of a $4.9-million contract to Construction Larivière Ltée of Gatineau for the deck replacement and steel repair work on the Chaudière Crossing's Hull Causeway.
MP Galipeau also announced the awarding of a $3.3-million contract to Le Groupe P.F. Brisson Peinture Inc. of Gatineau for the application of a new coat of protective paint on the Alexandra Bridge.
"These projects are a testament to our Government's focus on creating jobs, growth and long-term prosperity," said Minister Ambrose. "These bridges are important components of the National Capital Region's infrastructure as they provide vital economic links between Ottawa and Quebec."
In 2012, as part of Canada's Economic Action Plan, the Harper Government announced new investments of approximately $250 million for a five-year program of work on Public Works and Government Services Canada-owned infrastructure projects across the country, bringing the total funding to $320 million for these assets.
"Our Government is committed to providing safe and reliable infrastructure for the thousands of Canadians served daily," said MP Galipeau. "Investments in Crown-owned infrastructure create and maintain jobs locally and ensure that Canadians can rely on safe and reliable infrastructure."
Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) is responsible for 20 engineering assets across the country, including the Chaudière Crossing and Alexandra Bridge, and is carrying out a five-year major capital work plan to ensure they remain safe. As part of this plan, PWGSC is proceeding with the deck replacement of the Hull Causeway section of the crossing, which will include the full replacement of the deck, sidewalk and barriers; seismic upgrades; and protective repainting of the existing structural steel elements. This work is expected to begin in the spring of 2013 and be completed in fall 2013. The work on the Alexandra Bridge, which consists of sectional recoating and steel repairs, is expected to begin this spring and be completed by the end of 2013.
For further information on the recent announcements on PWGSC-owned infrastructure investments, please consult the following link: http://news.gc.ca/web/article-eng.do?mthd=tp&crtr.page=1&nid=651269&crtr.tp1D=1.
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