2014 street improvement

Times Reporter  

 

The big roadway project for 2014 is the work scheduled for Lakeside Blvd. The project will include the replacement of most underground infrastructure and surface work between Park Lane Drive and Ridge Road. The project will also see new sidewalks installed north of Park Lane Drive and south of 6 Ave. 

In January the Request For Proposal (RFP) was sent out for the engineering component of the work. Jesse Parker, director of operations and engineering for the town, was pleased with the response.

The 12 proposals were all reviewed based on a few guidelines the town follows, the completeness of the proposal, the qualifications of the firm and its project team, the work plan for the project and the cost. 

“All the applicants were qualified to the point that they met that 75 per cent requirement. After we reviewed the proposals one of the highest rated technical proposals then was also identified as our lowest cost proposal,” said Parker. 

Associated Engineering has worked with the town in the past on the Wildflower Reservoir project, and already has a good working relationship with the town. Council awarded Associated Engineering with the engineering services for the project. Councillor Rocky Blokland mentioned he is a little concerned about the construction finishing in time. 

Last year Thomas Drive wasn’t completed for the Strathmore Stampede. Lakeside is a shorter stretch of road, and barring any weather problems or any unforeseen circumstances, Parker said, it should be done in the 10-week time frame.  He also stated that they will be keeping Holy Cross Collegiate and Sacred Heart Academy in mind since construction will be happening during part of the school year, and they will try to minimize the impact to the schools.