I would like to provide you with a quick update on the Phase 1 – Queen Street East construction:
In the last two weeks, the Contractor:
o Completed installation of ‘H’ piles for the new bridge abutments, East side
o Completed pouring concrete for pre-cast arch culvert footing, West side
o Commenced excavation, forming, placement of reinforcing steel and pouring concrete for pre-cast arch culvert footing, East side
o Completed existing bridge removal
o Completed installation of pre-cast arch culvert and commenced backfilling
o Commenced excavation, forming, placement of reinforcing steel new bridge footing, East side
o Commenced pouring new concrete curbs on the East side of the Creek
o Commenced Tributary to Shaw’s Creek restoration
In the next two weeks, the Contractor will:
o Continue backfilling pre-cast arch culvert
o Continue Tributary to Shaw’s Creek restoration
o Complete the removal of existing bridge footings, both sides
o Complete pouring concrete for the new bridge abutment, East side
o Commence excavation for the new bridge abutment, West side
o Commence installation of ‘H’ piles for the new bridge abutments, West side
o Commence underground electrical works