Project Summary C-018: Six Mile Road improvements
A high-level project summary sheet for the Six Mile Road improvement project, including cost estimates and strategic objectives.
Project Summary
Financial Plan 2023 – 2027
Priority: Strategic
Project Name: Six Mile Road improvements Reference Number: 2-2-11105-310 CC as noted / 1-2-03200-630 CC320-02 Submitted by: Ivan Leung, Director of Engineering
Executive Summary
This project was included in the 2022-2026 Financial Plan. Since 2019 a traffic study and public engagement was completed to explore traffic mitigation measures on the corridor. While cost estimates were established in the 2022-2026 Financial Plan, the latest revised estimates indicate construction costs for both the BC Hydro duct work and the roundabout installation to be significantly higher than initially projected. To maintain sustainable budgeting for this program the phasing is proposed to be adjusted as follows:
- 2023 - Construction of BC Hydro duct work. The costs have significantly increased to approximately $300,000 from $100,000. Carryover from last year due to late BC Hydro design (CC 1260)
- 2023 – Roundabout construction. The revised cost estimate for the roundabout construction, including contract administration and inspection, is $2,385,000 (from $1,555,500). A portion of the $15,000 specified for the roundabout design is carried over from 2022 to finalize the tender documents. (CC 1252)
- 2023 – Conceptual review of corridor road cross-section to determine pedestrian and cycling connections ($5,000). (CC 1168)
- 2024 – Crosswalk at or near Damon Drive ($75,000) - pending MoTI approval. (CC 1257)
- 2024 – As determined by corridor lighting study, additional lights are required for the Six Mile corridor; design and implementation scheduled following roundabout construction ($115,000) (CC 1259)
Business problem and opportunity
A 2017 traffic study reviewing the traffic volumes on Six Mile Road confirmed that the installation of a roundabout would improve traffic at the Atkins Road intersection significantly and would benefit Six Mile Road overall.
Proposed project objectives
The Six Mile corridor is a complex area and with each solution there is the potential to impact various raised issues. The public engagement process narrowed the focus down to the following 5 items:
- Reduce vehicle travel time in the corridor (31%)
- Vehicle traffic calming (27%)
- Improve vehicle driver safety (20%)
- Improve pedestrian safety (11%)
- Improve cycling safety (2%)
Staff is proposing a phased approach to various treatments within the corridor (see attached).
Business risks
The phasing of the civil and BC Hydro works was done to mitigate the BC Hydro costs. If the roundabout project was to be delayed further, then it is likely that the BC Hydro costs would increase. Design and construction must still require approval from the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure as the works are within their jurisdiction.
Proposed sources of funding
Capital: Community Works Fund, DCCs to extent available (max $467,775 roundabout only), Casino revenue Operational: Taxation
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | 2,690,000 | 190,000 | 2,880,000 | |||
| Operational | 500 | 3,500 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 19,000 |
| Total | 2,690,500 | 193,500 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 2,899,000 |
Recommendation
THAT the Committee recommend the 2023-2027 Financial Plan include Six Mile Rd improvements. Capital costs funded by Community Works fund, DCCs, and Casino revenue with ongoing operational costs funded by taxation.