I want to assure all members that my interests in this project remain the same as they have always been to ensure that the deh cho bridge project is delivered safely and in an efficient and effective. Deh cho bridge is a cablestayed bridge constructed on the nw3 highway near fort province in canada. People in canadas northwest territories are preparing for the grand opening on friday of a longdiscussed bridge project. Reduced toll revenue tarnishes nwt bridge project on eve. Cost estimates rise for deh cho bridge bridge design. Ppt deh cho bridge project powerpoint presentation, free. Deh cho bridge project powerpoint ppt presentation. Introduction the deh cho bridge near fort providence is the largest bridge project ever undertaken in the northwest territories see figure 2.
This is the first bridge crossing the mackenzie and permanently replaces a ferry, which ran during the summer months, and ice road services during the winter. In 2012 the deh cho bridge was completed at a point about 10 km 6. In june 2003, the deh cho bridge act was passed, which authorized the minister of transportation to enter into a concession agreement for the deh cho bridge project. The deh cho bridge corporation was incorporated in 2002 as the specialpurpose entity responsible for the bridge project. The bridge was built by the deh cho bridge corporation in collaboration with government of northwest territories gnwt department of transportation. Deh cho bridge ends norths reliance on ice road the star. All northbound commercial vehicles over 4,500 kg crossing the deh cho bridge are subject to a toll. Apr 30, 2018 tolls on the deh cho bridge only apply to northbound commercial vehicles weighing over 4,500 kilograms. The deh cho bridge near fort providence is the largest bridge project ever undertaken in the northwest territories see figure 2.
The department of transportation had put in place an appropriate framework to manage the key risks associated with the quality schedule, scope, and cost of the deh cho bridge project. Osler has extensive experience advising clients in all industry sectors on project development and finance matters. The deh cho bridge over the mackenzie river in canada opens today. For decades, the majority of residents in the northwest territories had no fixed link to the rest of the country. Speaker, my questions today are for the minister of transportation, mr. Larsa 4d has proven to be an effective tool to support the design in the conceptual and detailed design stages. The project was for the government of the northwest territories in a public private partnership p3 with the deh cho bridge corporation. The deh cho bridge provides a yearround connection for northern residents with the rest of canada, and will help create economic development opportunities in the north. The deh cho bridge is a major long span crossing that requires rigorous analysis. Michael vandell, president clifford mcleod, vice president berna landry, secretary treasurer james christie, director theresa.
Bridge project is a video game in which the player assumes the role of an architect with the goal of creating a bridge with specific dimensions, that must support all the weight that is loaded on it, and withstand all the bad weather that it may face. The deh cho bridge, located in canadas northwest territories, was completed in the fall of 2012. The bridge was opened to the public on november 30, 2012 after four years of construction. Deh cho bridge tolls to be increased government of. The deh cho bridge that will span the mackenzie river near fort providence, northwest territories nwt in canada has been considered by the federal and territorial governments since 1958. The deh cho bridge project, the canadian business journal. Oct 17, 2014 the deh cho bridge is located over the mackenzie river near fort providence, northwest territories in canada. The deh cho bridge is a valuable economic development and infrastructure project that will benefit the residents of the nwt for many decades to come. Replacing seasonal ferry and ice road operations, the 1100meterlong deh cho bridge is ninespan deck truss structure with a cablesupported main span of 190 meters. The bridge project is the successor to the original and awardwinning bridge builder simulation, all amateur designers and structural engineers finally have a new challenge on their pc. The territorial government took over the project from the deh cho bridge corp. The onekilometre deh cho bridge opens friday, providing ya. Risk benefit cost analysis of deh cho bridge final report. Speaker, i rise today to speak about an important project that i have spoken about many times before in this house.
Bridge project is compatible with windows xpvista7810 environment, 32bit version. Larsa is privately owned and based in new york, with all its software development and product support conducted inhouse. The final design meets all canadian national bridge code standards. The deh cho bridge project british columbia construction. Deh cho bridge larsa client and projects portfolio. The alliance initiated the deh cho bridge publicprivate partnership proposal. Construction began in 2008 and was expected to be completed in 2010 but. The deh cho bridge crosses the mackenzie river at kilometer 23 of the yellowknife highway 3, near fort providence, nt. During construction, the project provided economic opportunities such as employment for many nwt residents. Before the bridge was built, people and vehicles crossed the mackenzie river using the mv merv hardie ferry in the summer and the mackenzie river ice crossing. This is part of the yellowknife highway or highway 3, connecting the mackenzie highway with yellowknife. Northwest territories deh cho bridge projectdepartment of. This involvement in an ongoing flow of projects and exposure to the challenges unique to project finance, in particular determining the optimal finance structure, allows us to help satisfy the borrowers financing needs while adequately protecting the lenders.
The dene first nation and the metis council were the two original shareholders of the corporation. Construction on the deh cho bridge started in the spring of 2008 and was completed in the fall of 2012. All the girders fabricated for this project were shipped to the quebec city plant and, from here, were shipped by rail over a distance of more than 3,107 miles 5,000 km. Reduced toll revenue tarnishes nwt bridge project on eve of.
West of fort providence the mackenzie widens considerably, resembling a shallow, swampy lake more than a river. Deh cho bridge project canadian audit and accountability. Deh cho bridge verdict traffic road traffic technology. Mar 19, 2015 the deh cho bridge is a valuable economic development and infrastructure project that will benefit the residents of the nwt for many decades to come. The government of the nwt manages the risks of entering into a publicprivate partnership. The proposal went through the environmental assessment and regulatory process in 2004, with no significant environmental issues identified. Construction began in 2008 and was expected to be completed in 2010 but faced delays due to technical and financial difficulties. Deh cho bridge government of northwest territories. Winner, cisc award 20 bridge category a30 ppp beauharnois canal bridge giant box girders, quebec. The deh cho bridges rising toll edge latest unread. They get back to the deh cho bridge project and the concession agreement that was alluded to earlier and was signed on the 28th of september, three days prior to the territorial election on october 1st. Construction began in 2008 and on november 30, 2012, the deh cho bridge spanned the mackenzie river. When complete the bridge will be the longest jointless bridge in north america. Oct 22, 2015 after three years, the deh cho bridge might finally be starting to pay for itself.
To present the project teams plan of action in response to the recently completed levelton report which was an audit on the phase 1 works. The deh cho bridge an interactive look at the deh chro bridge project s pivotal events since 2002 images deh cho bridge gallery photos by elizabeth mcmillancbc bridge benefits. The deh cho bridge an interactive look at the deh chro bridge projects pivotal events since 2002 images deh cho bridge gallery photos by elizabeth mcmillancbc bridge benefits. Media in category deh cho bridge the following 11 files are in this category, out of 11 total. The government of the northwest territories gnwt is building a 1 km twolane toll bridge to span the mackenzie river near fort providence. The deh cho bridge is located over the mackenzie river near fort providence, northwest territories in canada. Compliance is monitored through onroad patrols and an electronic toll monitoring system, which includes highresolution cameras for capturing images of all bridge traffic. The hansard for november 27, 2007 legislative assembly of. The gnwt action plan the levelton report jan 18, 2011 yellowknife. It is the only bridge across the main stem of the mackenzie.
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