Background:

Tender 14-20 Provincial Corridor Improvements Phase 2 closed on September 15, 2020. J & J Lepera Infrastructures Inc. is the Contractor as per CAOP 128/2020 approval of the award of tender. The Phase 2 work includes the construction of North Roseland Pump Station, underground storm water management facilities and trunk storm sewer installation through CN Railway right-of-way. The trunk storm sewer through CN railway will be installed by jacking & boring method. CN Railway construction permit requires that “Once work has begun, boring or jacking works within 3 meters of a railway track must be continued without interruption (24hrs /24hrs)”

Discussion:

Based on the preliminary work plan discussion with the Contractor, it will take approximately 15 continuous 12-hour shift to tunnel through CN railway tracks in a smooth operation condition. It will take approximately 30 days to complete the overall tunneling work including the preparation and setup period.

Provincial Road is a commercial corridor and the work location has a reasonable distance away from residential area. The adverse impact caused by the requested noise bylaw exemption is not significant. To allow 24-hour continuous work for the tunneling work will also accelerate the completion of the project and minimize the construction impact to the local business.

Risk Analysis:

Any delay in the approval could result in delays in implementation of the Provincial/Division Corridor Improvements project. Not permitting 24-hour continuous work would not receive CN railway work permit for the work on the CN railway right-of-way.

Financial Matters:

The requirement of the continuous operating through CN railway right-of-way has been included in the contract. Therefore, there won’t be additional costs for the 24-hour continuous work schedule.

Consultations:

Dillon Consulting Limited

J & J Lepera Infrastructures Inc.

Conclusion:

If approved, the Contractor will commence work on this project immediately.