REQUEST FOR DECISION
DATE: June 19, 2023 Report No. EPW-23-012
TO: Dan Horan, Chief Administrative Officer
FROM: Joel Clary, Director of Engineering and Public Works
SUBJECT:
Title
Tillicum and Lampson Active Transportation Improvements Contract Award End
RECOMMENDATION:
Recommendation
That Council:
a) Award construction contracts for Tillicum and Lampson Active Transportation Improvements to Hazelwood Construction Services Ltd.; and
b) Direct staff to complete the Bullen Field sidewalk connection to Lyall Street
as described in Staff Report EPW-23-012.
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RELEVANT POLICY:
Purchasing and Disposal Bylaw, 2014, No. 2845
Active Transportation Network Plan
STRATEGIC RELEVANCE:
Healthy, Livable & Diverse Community
Local Services and Infrastructure
BACKGROUND:
On April 27, 2023 Township staff posted a tender for active transportation improvements on Tillicum Road and Lampson Street, and optional surface works on Lyall Street. This follows previous engagement completed in December 2022 and Council direction from EPW-23-001. Background information is provided below on each project included in the tender (detailed design drawings are in Attachment 1 for reference). Traffic Orders that are required to implement the design shown in Attachment 1 will be brought to Council at a later date pending minor design modifications during construction.
Project 1 - Lampson Street Active Transportation Improvements
The Lampson Street Active Transportation Improvements were identified as a part of the Active Transportation Network Plan (ATNP) as a short-term quick build network facility. Through the engagement process further pedestrian and traffic calming improvements were identified. The tendered project includes the following changes on Lampson Street and nearby roadways:
- Realignment of centreline from Lyall to Esquimalt Rd to transition to bike lanes north of Esquimalt Road
- New roadway paving in select areas
- Lighting upgrades at intersections
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