TOWNSHIP OF ESQUIMALT STAFF REPORT
MEETING DATE: July 15, 2024 Report No. EPW-24-021
TO: Committee of the Whole
FROM: Joel Clary, Director of Engineering & Public Works
SUBJECT: Esquimalt Road Active Transportation and Underground Improvements - Update and Design Contract Award
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That the Committee of the Whole recommends that Council:
a. Award a contract to ISL Engineering and Land Services Ltd. for $604,541 for consultant services on the Esquimalt Road Active Transportation and Underground Improvements project;
b. Direct staff to proceed with Phase 1 design refinement engagement;
c. Direct staff to seek public input on two concepts on Esquimalt Road between Admirals Road and Park Place before advancing to design refinement engagement on Phase 2;
as described in Staff Report EPW-24-021
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Esquimalt Road Active Transportation and Underground Improvements project is a project identified in the Township's Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) to add quick-build protected bike lanes on Esquimalt Road from Canteen Road to Dominion Road with the addition of sewer and drain main repairs. This report serves two purposes regarding this project. First, it provides Council with an update on the project to date including relevant background information on the development of the ATNP. Second, it gives Council the opportunity to advance the project by awarding the design contract and provide direction on the next steps regarding concept selection and engagement.
BACKGROUND:
At the May 27, 2024 Council Meeting, Council approved the following motion from the Committee of the Whole Meeting held on May 13, 2024:
"That the Committee of the Whole recommends to Council that staff be directed to prepare a staff report summarizing all the steps taken to date and the steps going forward regarding public engagement and design for both phases of the Esquimalt Road bike lane project included in the Active Trans...
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