Johnson Street Bridge Replacement Project Quarterly Update Governance and Priorities Committee March 21 2013
Progress Update • Project remains within the approved budget • Several risks have been reduced or eliminated with the award of the fixed-price contract • Value engineering process to further identify opportunities for costs savings continues
Progress Update • Construction to begin in mid-April with visible work starting in June • PCL is currently advertising for trades people • Public information sessions planned for late April as well as ongoing communication activities through to project completion
Construction Schedule June 2013
Construction Schedule July 2013
Construction Schedule August 2013
Construction Schedule February 2014
Construction Schedule October 2014
Communication and Stakeholder Consultation
Engagement Principles • Keep the public informed through clear, accessible, timely communication • Consult and involve stakeholders most affected by the project • Use tools and methods to reach people “where they are” • Be an Engaged Neighbour • Close the loop
Upcoming Communications Activities • Internal coordination to anticipate and avoid duplication • New print and web materials • Information session(s) to outline construction schedule and impacts • Establish routine meetings with most affected • Proactive media approach • Identify opportunities for community to learn from historic project • Outreach to over 100 diverse stakeholders • Project kickoff event
Recommendation That Council receive this update as information and approve the amendments to the Johnson Street Bridge Project Charter.
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