Project Summary C-066: Island Highway Upgrades – Hart Road to Wilfert Road
Project details and map for the Island Highway upgrades, covering paving, sidewalks, storm sewer, and lighting between Hart Road and Wilfert Road.
Project Summary
Project Name: Island Hwy upgrades – Hart Road to Wilfert Road
Submitted by: B. Lubberts, Deputy Director of Engineering
Executive Summary The project was included in the 2023-2027 Financial Plan. Island Highway is a major collector road with two-way daily traffic volumes ranging from 16,500 to 39,000 vehicles per day, and sections of the asphalt dates back to 1985. Due to the age and heavy wear both westbound lanes are showing signs of base failure and pavement is beginning to crack and rut.
The project design has been completed including paving, sidewalks, storm sewer, and street lighting. The scope will also include bike lanes in front of 1658 and 1660 Island Highway. Staff have been directed by Council to apply for the BC Active Transportation Grant for this project, which could potentially bring cost impacts back down to initial levels.
Business problem and opportunity Although the ability to formalize the frontage can occur with development, it is likely that the opportunity will not occur for some time. The work will provide a pedestrian connection from Parsons Bridge to the Casino and prevent further degradation to the road structure. This project is also considered a short-term priority in the Active Transportation Network Plan.
Proposed project objectives To construct the recently completed design for the frontages of 1658 and 1660 Island Highway.
Business risks Expected construction costs have inflated significantly since the initial project summary. This project is ideal for making application to the BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant, which could potentially reduce costs back to initial estimates and reduce the draw from Casino revenue.
Proposed sources of funding Capital: BC Active Transportation Grant (up to 70%, pending approval), Casino revenue Operational: Taxation
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | 450,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 450,000 |
| Operational | 0 | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | 2,500 |
| Total | 450,000 | 625 | 625 | 625 | 625 | 452,500 |
Recommendation THAT the Committee recommend the 2024-2028 Financial Plan include Island Hwy upgrades – Hart Road to Wilfert Road in 2024 to be funded by provincial grant and Casino revenue.
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