Rural Municipality of Orkney No. 244, Grid 726 Replacement

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The purpose of the Rurual Municipality of Orkney No. 244, Grid 726 Replacement Project is to replace the existing 18m long timber bridge with a new bridge with concrete piles, concrete deck, steel abutments and steel railings. The scope of the Project will include: -Engineering design and construction coordination -Approval permits from Water Security Agency, Fisheries and Oceans, and Transport Canada (Navigation Protection Program) -Dismantling and disposal of the existing structure -Construction of a new bridge including, piles, abutments, decking, and railing; and -Roadway adjustments -Work to be done in the water is anticipated to include the installation of abutments and rip rap to protect abutment foundation. Rip rap will extend to the toe of the bank slope for slope stability. Cofferdams will be installed (one at a time, then removed) to facilitate construction of abutments and rip rap.