2007 Construction Projects
2006 Maddocks Subdivision - AC Watermain Replacement
Explanation of Project
The existing watermain is nearing the end of its life span. Completion of this project will improve water supply to the area and will reduce maintenance costs.
Location
- Dennis Crescent - Dennis Crescent North of Maddocks Road to Aquila Road
- Swinton Crescent - Dennis Crescent to Aquila Road
- Dennis Place - No. 4 Road to Dennis Crescent
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Construction of new watermain, including renewal of water connections, fire hydrants, and installation of water meters.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- Residents will be notified in advance of any scheduled water shutdowns.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$473,000
Estimated Construction Period
July - November 2007
Lulu West Waterworks Area - Mersey Drive, Rochdale Drive, Southport Road, Dennis Crescent and Swinton Crescent South of Maddocks Road - AC Watermain Replacement
Explanation of Project
The existing watermain is nearing the end of its life span. Completion of this project will improve water supply to the area and will reduce maintenance costs.
Location
- Dennis Crescent - Dennis Crescent south of Maddocks Road to Swinton Crescent
- Swinton Crescent - Maddocks Road to Steveston Highway
- Mersey Drive - Swinton Crescent to Southport Road, Rochdale Drive
- Southport Road - Mersey Drive to Steveston Highway
- Rochdale Drive - Mersey Drive to Southport Road
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Construction of new watermain, including renewal of water connections, fire hydrants, and installation of water meters.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- Residents will be notified in advance of any scheduled water shutdowns.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$804,000
Estimated Construction Period
July - November 2007
Lulu West Waterworks Area - Lancing Subdivison - AC Watermain Replacement
Explanation of Project
The existing watermain is nearing the end of its life span. Completion of this project will improve water supply to the area and will reduce maintenance costs.
Location
- Lancing Place, Lancing Court, Ludlow Court and Lombard Road
- Lancing Road - Lindsay Road to Langton Road
- Lancing Road - Railway Avenue to Lindsay Road
- Ludgate Road - Lancing Road to Ludlow Road
- Langton Road - Lancing Road to Langtree Avenue
- Ludlow Road - Lombard Road to Ludgate Road
- Ledway Road - Lancing Road to Langtree Avenue
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Construction of new watermain, including renewal of water connections, fire hydrants and installation of water meters.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- Residents will be notified in advance of any scheduled water shutdowns.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$2,117,000
Estimated Construction Period
May - November 2007
Lucas Road Drainage Upgrade
Explanation of Project
To increase protection from flooding and replace aging systems, the City will replace and upsize the drainage mains on Lucas Road.
Location
- Lucas Road (north side) - Sunnycroft Road to No. 3 Road
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface, shoulder and boulevard where required.
- Construction of new drainage pipes.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$600,000
Estimated Construction Period
April - September 2007
Gilbert North Drainage Area Assessment and Upgrade - Westminster Highway - No. 3 Road to Cooney Road, Garden City Road - Lansdowne to Westminster Highway
Explanation of Project
This project's aim is to upgrade the drainage infrastructure in the Gilbert North Drainage area which has been experiencing significant flooding during storm events typical to the City.
Location
- Westminster Highway - No. 3 Road to Cooney Road
- Garden City Road - Lansdowne to Westminster Highway
Scope of Work
- Excavation of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Construction of new drainage pipes.
- Restoration of road, driveway and boulevard where required.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- Residents will be notified in advance of any scheduled water shutdowns.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$2,490,000
Estimated Construction Period
August 2007 - May 2008
Peace Arch Drainage Area Assessment and Upgrade - Seabrook Crescent Drainage Upgrade
Explanation of Project
This project's aim is to construct the recommended upgrades in the Peace Arch Drainage Area.
Location
- Seabrook Crescent - Seabrook Place to Sealord Road.
Scope of Work
- Excavation of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Construction of new drainage pipes.
- Restoration of road, driveway and boulevard where required.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$125,000
Estimated Construction Period
June - July 2007
Regent Street Drainage Local Area Services Program - Ditch Infill
Explanation of Project
This project's aim is to construct the recommended drainage upgrades along Regent Street. This is a resident initiated project and part of the LASP program.
Location
- 3440 - 3460 Regent Street and 11333 2nd Avenue
Scope of Work
- Ditch infill
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$155,000
Estimated Construction Period
August - October 2007
Regent Street Drainage Local Area Services Program - Ditch Infill
Explanation of Project
This project's aim is to construct the recommended drainage upgrades along Regent Street. This is a resident initiated project and part of the LASP program.
Location
- 3231/3323/3235/3251 Regent Street
Scope of Work
- Ditch infill
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$42,000
Estimated Construction Period
August - October 2007
Ackroyd Road and Lansdowne Road Sanitary Pump Station Upgrade - Sanitary Pump Reconstruction
Explanation of Project
To permit additional high density development in Richmond Centre, the City will replace the Ackroyd and Lansdowne pump stations to meet future demands.
Location
- Ackroyd Road and Lansdowne Road
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Installation of pump stations and appurtenances.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Capital Funding
$1,400,000
Estimated Construction Period
February - October 2007
Aztec Area Drainage and Watermain Upgrades
Explanation of Project
To increase protection from flooding and replacing aging systems, the City will replace and upsize the drainage mains in the Aztec Area. The existing watermains are nearing the end of their life span. Completion of this project will reduce maintenance costs. This is phase 1 of a 2 year program to coordinate drainage upgrades and watermain replacement.
Location
- Water - Dallyn Road - Cambie Road to Dewsbury Court
- Drainage - Dallyn Road - Cambie Road to Montego Road
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface, driveway and boulevards where required.
- Construction of new drainage pipes and watermains, including renewal of water connections, fire hydrants and installation of water meters.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- Residents will be notified in advance of any scheduled water shutdowns.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$900,000
Estimated Construction Period
May - August 2007
Dyke Seismic Upgrade - No. 4 Road to No. 5 Road
Explanation of Project
This project's aim is to complete a seismic upgrade of the dyke at this location.
Location
- Dyke Road - No. 4 Road to No. 5 Road.
Scope of Work
- Dyke seismic upgrade.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be dependent on tides and water levels.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Capital Funding
$250,000
Estimated Construction Period
July - September 2007
East Richmond Drainage Area Assessment and Upgrade
Explanation of Project
The tasks include, but are not limited to, the design of temporary flap gates complete with manual overrides, design new profile for existing ditches in various locations, design profile for new ditches to be constructed in various locations.
Scope of Work and Location
Design/construction of temporary flap gates complete with manual overrides at:
- No. 7 Road ditch
- No. 8 Road ditch
Design/construction of new profile for existing ditches along:
- Granville Avenue alignment - No. 6 Road to Nelson Road
- No. 7 Road - Granville Avenue to pump station
- Westminster Highway - No. 7 Road to Nelson Road
- No. 8 Road - Highway 91 to Granville Avenue alignment
- No. 6 Road - Highway 91 to No. 6 Road pump station
- Cambie Road
Design/construction of profile for new ditches to be constructed along:
- Sidaway Road - Blundell Road to Francis Road
- Granville Avenue - Sidaway Road to No. 6 Road
- Blundell Road - No. 6 Road to No. 7 Road
- Francis Road - Sidaway Road to No. 6 Road
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- Residents will be notified in advance of any scheduled water shutdowns.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and againin the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$1,000,000
Estimated Construction Period
July - March 2008
Lulu West Waterworks Area - Pinewell Crescent, Ash Street, Fairdell Crescent, Fairdell Place, Fairfax Place- AC Watermain Replacement
Explanation of Project
The existing watermain is nearing the end of its life span. Completion of this project will improve water supply to the area and will reduce maintenance costs.
Location
- Pinewell Crescent - Pinewell Crescent to Pinewell Place
- Ash Street - Pinewell Crescent to Saunders Road
- Fairdell Crescent and Fairdell Place
- Fairfax Crescent - Fairfax Place to Seafair Drive
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Construction of new watermain, including renewal of water connections, fire hydrants, and installation of water meters.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- Residents will be notified in advance of any scheduled water shutdowns.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$1,237,000
Estimated Construction Period
April - June 2007
Francis Road Drainage Pump Station
Explanation of Project
The pump station is over 50 years old and its pumps and controls are out of date. The City also needs to increase capacity and must replace it as soon as possible.
Location
- West end of Francis Road
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Installation of pumps, housing and appurtenances.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Capital Funding
$1,655,000
Estimated Construction Period
March - September 2007
Sea Island Waterworks Area
Explanation of Project
The existing watermain is nearing the ends of its life span. Completion of this project will improve water supply to the area and will reduce maintenance costs.
Location
- Airport Road
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Construction of new watermain, including renewal of water connections, fire hydrants, and installation of water meters.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Capital Funding
$786,000
Estimated Construction Period
November 2007 - February 2008
Steveston Highway - Drainage Box Culvert Installation
Explanation of Project
To explain protection from flooding and replace aging systems, the City will remove the existing drainage pipe and replace it with a larger box culvert.
Location
- Steveston Highway, east of No. 5 Road
Scope of Work
- Excavation of road surface.
- Construction of new drainage box culvert.
- Restoration of road, driveway and boulevard where required.
General Considerations
- Hours of work to be coordinated with Ministry of Highways and Coast Mountain Bus Company.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Capital Funding
$400,000
Estimated Construction Period
December 2006 to February 2007
Westminster Highway Road Widening
Explanation of Project
The City of Richmond will be widening Westminster Highway from McMillan Road to the Hamilton Interchange at Highway 91. This project includes widening Westminster Highway from two lanes to four lanes with paved shoulder bike lanes, installing street lighting and constructing enclosed storm drainage on the south side of the roadway. The City has an agreement with TransLink to share the costs of this project.
Location
- Westminster Highway from McMillan Road to the Hamilton Interchange at Highway 91
Scope of Work
- Widening existing road, paving shoulders for bike lanes.
- Installing street lighting.
- Relocating of drainage ditch on the south side of the roadway.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm, Monday to Saturday.
- Vehicle traffic will be impacted at times.
- Driveways will be impacted during construction. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$6,525,000
Estimated Construction Period
September 2006 - May 2007
Road Intersection and Signalization Improvements - Elmbridge Way, Hollybridge Way and Gilbert Road
Explanation of Project
To make intersection and signalization improvements to Elmbridge Way/ Hollybridge Way intersection and Elmbridge Way/Gilbert Road intersection.
Location
- Elmbridge Way/Hollybridge Way intersection
- Elmbridge Way/Gilbert Road intersection
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Construction of new watermain, including renewal of water connections, fire hydrants, and installation of water meters.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Capital Funding
$425,000
Estimated Construction Period
May - November 2007
Steveston Highway - Drainage Box Culvert Installation
Explanation of Project
To increase protection from flooding and replace aging systems, the City will remove the existing drainage pipe and replace it with a larger box culvert.
Location
- Steveston Highway, east of No. 5 Road
Scope of Work
- Excavation of road surface
- Construction of new drainage box culvert.
- Restoration of road, driveway and boulevard where required.
General Considerations
- Hours of work to be coordinated with Ministry of Highways and Coast Mountain Bus Company.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Capital Funding
$400,000
Estimated Construction Period
December 2006 to February 2007
No. 1 Road Lane Construction
Explanation of Project
This project will upgrade 800 meters of the existing lane west of No. 1 Road, including the addition of a storm collection corridor. Completion of this project will meet current lane standards and enhance the neighbourhood. This project is funded from the Neighbourhood Improvement Charge Program.
Location
- Lane West of No. 1 Road between Francis Road and Williams Road
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and private property.
- Upgrading of the laneway drainage system.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
Capital Funding
$1,200,000
Estimated Construction Period
February - July 2007
Shell Road - Athabasca to Horseshoe Slough - Bike Lanes, Park Trail, Canal Benching
Explanation of Project
Wide shared bike/vehicle lanes will be provided on the east and west sides of Shell Road (west) south of Aragon Road, as part of the City's Cycling Network Plan. In addition, a north-south trail and "eco-corridor" will be constructed along Shell Road, as part of the 2010 Trails Strategy. These projects will be combined with Shell Road canal benching, which will provide additional water drainage storage for the Horseshoe Slough Area. This project is partially funded by the Translink Bicycle Infrastructure Capital Cost Sharing Program.
Location
- Shell Road (west) from Athabasca Drive to Hammersmith Gate
Scope of Work
- Repainting of lane lines to create wide-shared bike/vehicle lanes on the east and west sides of Shell Road from Aragon Road to Hammersmith Gate.
- Construction of north-south trail along east side of Shell Road from Athabasca Drive to Hammersmith Gate.
- Elimination of parking zone on Shell Road between Williams Road and Hammersmith Gate to allow for wide-shared lanes on existing road width.
- Widening of existing canal for environmental compensation between Athabasca Drive and Steveston Highway.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Capital Funding
$1,300,000
Estimated Construction Period
May - September 2007
Westminster Highway Bicycle Lanes - No. 8 Road to Nelson Road - Bicycle Lanes Construction
Explanation of Project
Wide shared bike/vehicle lanes will be provided along Westminster Highway as part of the City's Cycling Network plan.
Location
- Westminster Highway - No. 8 Road to Nelson Road
Scope of Work
- Repainting of lane lines to create wide-shared bike/vehicle lanes.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Capital Funding
$292,000
Estimated Construction Period
July - October 2007
Lansdowne Road - No. 3 Road to Cooney Road (Hydro, Telus, Shaw Undergrounding/Beautification)
Explanation of Project
The purpose of this project is to underground the Hydro, Telus and Shaw utilities as well as beautify the area.
Location
- Lansdowne Road - No. 3 Road to Cooney Road
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Undergrounding of utilities and removal of utility poles.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
Capital Funding
$1,148,000
Estimated Construction Period
Development Dependent - TBA
Lulu East Waterworks Area - AC Watermain Replacement
Explanation of Project
The existing watermain is nearing the end of its life span. Completion of this project will improve water supply to the area and will reduce maintenance costs.
Location
- Kartner Road - Westminster Highway to Fedoruk Road
- Fedoruk Road - Kartner Road to end of road
Scope of Work
- Excavation and restoration of road surface and shoulder where required.
- Construction of new watermain, including renewal of water connections, fire hydrants, and installation of water meters.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
- If there is vegetation on City property you wish to retain in the immediate construction area, please remove it prior to project commencement.
- Residents will be notified in advance of any scheduled water shutdowns.
- It will be necessary to excavate some driveway crossings. Crews will make every effort to notify you on the day prior to the work and again in the morning. At the end of each day, driveways that have been disturbed will be restored to a gravel condition.
Capital Funding
$453,000
Estimated Construction Period
June - September 2007
No. 3 Road Restoration Project
Explanation of Project
The introduction of the Canada Line rapid transit system including the elevated guideway and stations along the east side of No. 3 Road will result in the need to restore No. 3 Road after the construction of the transit infrastructure.
Location
- No. 3 Road (within the road right-of-way) from Granville Avenue to Bridgeport Road
Scope of Work
The preliminary design for the restoration of No. 3 Road is nearing completion and currently proposes:
- Pedestrian enhancements on the new and typically wider east boulevard;
- Raised northbound bike lanes (on the east side of the street) from Granville Avenue to Bridgeport Road;
- Raised southbound bike lanes (on the west side of the street) from Alderbridge Way to Granville Avenue;
- Reinstatement of centre medians with street lights and landscape treatments including street trees;
- Transit station plazas associated with the three Canada Line stations on No. 3 Road, namely:
- Aberdeen Station - south of Cambie Road;
- Lansdowne Station - north of Lansdowne Road; and
- Richmond-Brighouse Station - south of Saba Road.
General Considerations
- Canada Line contractors have a Traffic Management Plan and are responsible to maintain traffic flows along No. 3 Road during construction of the Canada Line.
- At present, construction of the Canada Line guideway columns has progressed from the Bridgeport Area south to Cambie Road.
- In the immediate construction zone, the Canada Line contractor is generally keeping three lanes of traffic open with occasional brief one-day periods where traffic will be reduced to two lanes.
- Detailed design of No. 3 Road is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2007.
- Please contact Mr. Jason Chan, Richmond Community Liaison Office-Canada Line (604-605-4978).
Capital Funding
Capital costs for the No. 3 Road Restoration are currently under discussion and partially funded by the Canada Line Project and TransLink.
Estimated Construction Period
- Construction of the Canada Line elevated guideway is currently underway and anticipated to be complete by the spring of 2008.
- Resconstruction of No. 3 Road is expected to extend from spring 2008 to summer 2009.
Richmond Oval
Explanation of Project
- The Richmond Oval will be home to long track speed skating during the 2010 Olympic Winter Games. It will house a 400-metre speed skating track and seat approximately 8,000.
- The City of Richmond will own and operate the facility, which also includes a new 2-hectacre site development and a parkade.
- Post-Games, the Oval will become and international centre of excellence for sports and wellness, and will house a variety of sport and community uses.
- The Oval site will be the centrepiece of a major new waterfront neighbourhood featuring a mix of residential, commercial and public amenity development.
Location
- Bounded by No. 2 Road Bridge, River Road, Hollybride Way and the Middle Arm of the Fraser River.
Scope of Work
- Design and construction of Oval Building.
- Connection of City and other services to building and site.
- Design and construction of Oval Site, including public amenity space and pond.
- Public art components.
General Considerations
- Typical hours of work will be from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday.
- Vehicle and pedestrian traffic around the Oval site may be limited at times.
- River Road is being rerouted around the Oval site, and is set to reopen later this spring.
- The dyke trail alongside the Oval site will remain open to the public throughout the construction period.
Capital Funding
- $118 million. The federal and provincial governments have contributed $60 million the total capital cost of $178 million.
- $1.2 million for public art.
Estimated Construction Period
- The Richmond Oval building and site are scheduled to be completed in Autumn 2008.
