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Committee of the Whole AGENDA Chester Municipal Council Chambers / Facebook Live 151 King Street, Chester, NS 1. MEETING CALLED TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA/ORDER OF BUSINESS 3. PUBLIC INPUT SESSION (8:45 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.) 4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 4.1 Committee of the Whole – February 18, 2021. 5. MATTERS ARISING 5.1 Request for Decision prepared February 11, 2021 – Recreation & Parks/Infrastructure and Operations – Gold River Trail Bridge Inspection. 5.2 Quarterly Report – Corporate & Strategic Services. 5.3 Healthy Communities Grant – Washroom Facilities 5.4 Request for Decision prepared February 26, 2021 – Corporate and Strategic Management – Rural Internet. 6. POLICY DEVELOPMENT/REVIEW 7. CORRESPONDENCE 8. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Traffic Impact Study/Improvement Plan: a. Request for Decision prepared December 11, 2020 – Infrastructure and Operations Department. b. Requests for Proposals Draft Document. 8.2 Barry’s Brook Trail Bridges Repairs: a. Request for Decision prepared January 6, 2021 – Recreation & Parks/Infrastructure and Operations. b. Requests for Quotation Draft Document. c. Trail Bridge Inspection Report – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1. d. Trail Bridge Inspection Report – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2. 9. IN CAMERA 9.1 Section 22(2)(e) of the Municipal Government Act – Contract Negotiations. 10 ADJOURNMENT Page 1 of 1 of Agenda Cover Page(s) 57 MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER Minutes of COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Via Facebook Live from 151 King Street, Chester, NS On Thursday, February 18, 2021 MEETING CALLED TO ORDER Warden Webber called the meeting to order at 8:52 a.m. Present: District 1 – Councillor Veinotte District 2 – Deputy Warden Shatford District 3 – Councillor Barkhouse District 4 – Warden Webber District 5 – Councillor Assaff District 6 – Councillor Connors District 7 – Councillor Church Staff: Dan McDougall, CAO Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk Jennifer Webber, Communications Officer Solicitor: Samuel Lamey, Municipal Solicitor APPROVAL OF AGENDA AND ORDER OF BUSINESS Amendments/Additions: Councillor Connors – Out and About in My District. 2021-081 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Barkhouse the Agenda and Order of Business be approved as amended. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. PUBLIC INPUT An email was from Matthew Collins asking when the review of the Kennel Licensing, as previously discussed, would be taking place. Council recalled the discussion directed staff to review the minutes and if further direction is needed from Council will come back here before respond to Mr. Collins. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING 4.1 Committee of the Whole – February 4, 2021. 2021-082 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford the minutes of the February 4, 2021 meeting of Committee of the Whole be approved as circulated. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. Committee of the Whole (continued) February 18, 2021 58 MATTERS ARISING 5.1 Request for Decision prepared February 11, 2021 – Corporate and Strategic Management – Lunenburg County Accessibility Plan. 2021-083 MOVED by Councillor Church, SECONDED by Deputy Warden Shatford that the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to approve the Lunenburg County Accessibility Plan as presented by the Lunenburg County Accessibility Committee and authorize the submission of the Plan to the Provincial Accessibility Directorate. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO, reviewed the remaining two recommendations. 2021-084 MOVED by Councillor Barkhouse, SECONDED by Councillor Church that the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to: o Write the Nova Scotia Premier, the Minister of Justice Mark Furey, Minister responsible for the Accessibility Act, as well as the Nova Scotia Federation of Municipalities (NSFM) to lobby for municipal funding programs for the implementation of Municipality Accessibility Plans; and o Direct staff to develop the Municipality of Chester’s Accessibility Action Plan which will become an appendix to the overarching Lunenburg County Accessibility Plan for consideration of Council at a future meeting. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. The Deputy CAO also noted that a Request for Decision will be provided to Council with a draft Memorandum of Understanding regarding resources and funding. POLICY DEVELOPMENT/REVIEW There were no policy development matters for review. CORRESPONDENCE 7.1 Information from NS Protocol Office regarding Order of Nova Scotia 2021. Warden Webber suggested Councillors consider this and if there was a nomination to bring it to Council. NEW BUSINESS 8.1 Information Report prepared February 11, 2021 – Corporate and Strategic Management – 2020 Year End Fire Department Call Report. Bruce Blackwood, Fire Service Coordinator, was present in the room to review the 2020 Year End Fire Department Call Report. He outlined the calls for 2020 as well as the impact of COVID-19 on the calls, particularly on response to medical emergencies. He outlined the current 3 phases of EHS training plans to have fire departments, currently restricted from medical calls, back to providing medical assistance for cardiac arrests. He Committee of the Whole (continued) February 18, 2021 59 mentioned that New Ross FD will be trained this week as part of Phase 2 but other MOC Departments will likely be scheduled later in the spring as part of Phase 3. He will again be in touch with the Blandford Fire Department to determine if they are able, or want, to get back to emergency calls sooner than currently scheduled and will advise EHS accordingly. He mentioned the recent ‘code critical’ issues surrounding ambulance availability needed to be dealt with by EHS as the agency responsible for pre-hospital care. 8.2 Request for Decision prepared November 23, 2020 – Information Services – Surplus IT Equipment. Cliff Gall, Director of Information Services, joined via Zoom and reviewed the current situation, background, and past practices. Council discussed the various options available, i.e., continue the practice of giving staff the option of purchasing computers, providing to non-profit organizations, selling to the public, providing revenue to ProKids, determining value of items, disposition of larger items, etc. Presently, the only assets that are no longer required are the low value IT assets. 2021-085 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Connors that the Committee of the Whole recommend to Council to direct staff to develop a disposition policy for information technology assets to include a process for disposition and sale to municipal staff with proceeds to be donated to ProKids. ONE OPPOSED. MOTION CARRIED. 8.3 Out and About in My Community – Councillor Connors Councillor Connors updated Council on the success of the community rink in New Ross that is now open thanks to the colder weather. She also noted that people using the rink have come from other areas, both inside and outside of the Municipality. IN CAMERA There were no items for In Camera. ADJOURNMENT 2021-086 MOVED by Deputy Warden Shatford, SECONDED by Councillor Barkhouse the meeting adjourn. ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. (9:35 a.m.) ___________________________ ___________________________ Allen Webber Pamela Myra Warden Municipal Clerk REQUEST FOR DECISION/DIRECTION Prepared By: Greg Jonah, C.E.T. Date February 11, 2021 Reviewed By: Christa Rafuse, P. Eng. Chad Haughn Date Date February 24, 2021 February 23, 2021 Authorized By: Dan McDougall, CAO Date February 24, 2021 CURRENT SITUATION The Municipality of the District of Chester is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 47km of trails. This includes the maintenance of 12 bridges. The Gold River bridge, spanning 370 feet and over 50 feet high is the largest trail bridge on the trail. Able Engineering Services Inc. have provided a proposal to complete a detailed inspection and assessment of the bridge. RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended to Council that Council approve an expenditure not exceeding $46,500 (estimated cost plus 10% contingency), funded from the current years’ revenue, and direct staff to award the Gold River Bridge Inspection/Assessment project to Able Engineering Services Inc. BACKGROUND In 2003, the Municipality signed a letter of Authority from the NS Department of Natural Resources, where MOC agreed to complete maintenance work on the trail. This maintenance work includes grading the trail surface, brush cutting, gate maintenance, washout repairs and bridge inspection & maintenance. MOC staff complete some bridge inspection & maintenance work including decking repairs, however, for structural analysis and repairs, MOC relies on industry experts. To ensure the bridges are safe for trail users, MOC uses Structural Engineering Consultants to complete detailed inspections. The trail includes 12 bridges that were constructed over 100 years ago. Over the years, some work has been completed on some of the bridges. Decking to accommodate trail users was installed in the early 2000’s. Two detailed inspection reports (2001 and 2013) have been completed for the Gold River Bridge. In the most recent inspection report, several repairs were recommended including: REPORT TO: Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Recreation and Parks / Infrastructure and Operations DATE: March 4, 2021 SUBJECT: Gold River Trail Bridge Inspection ORIGIN: Trail Bridge Maintenance Program 2 Request For Decision Removing vegetation from the masonry stone piers and repointing Repairing animal deterioration and replacing bracing and connectors on the trestle timbers Cleaning, painting, and replacing deteriorated plates on steel plate girders. Replacing bearing pads. Preliminary estimates (ROM) for the known necessary structural repairs is in the range of $800K to $2.7M. To date, since MOC signed the LOA with NSDNR, no structural bridge repairs have been completed. DISCUSSION The Gold River Bridge was constructed in the early 1900’s by the Halifax & South Western Railway. Spanning 370 feet, it is the longest bridge on the Municipal trail. The bridge consists of two 73 ft steel plate girder spans, supported on three masonry piers with timber trestle approaches at each end. MOC requested and received a proposal to complete a detailed inspection of the bridge to identify immediate safety concerns, as well as short- and long-term recommendations. Able Engineering Services provided a proposal to complete this work. If awarded the project, Able would coordinate the bridge inspection and assessment using in house and industry experts from several disciplines including; Remote Access Services; Masonry Repairs, Marine Timber Analysis and repairs, Structural Analysis & Assessment Engineering, and Environmental Impact Assessments. Upon completion of all inspections and analysis, they would provide 2 deliverables. The first deliverable would be a preliminary assessment report which would address the immediate safety concerns, maintenance items, and required immediate course of action. The second deliverable would be a full, in depth report that provides: Medium and long-term maintenance items and solutions c/w timeframes and detailed budget estimates Options for larger maintenance items c/w a prioritization and gradation of options Load bearing capacity of the bridge. (Recommendation will be based on current usage requirements rather than original design loads. i.e., trains.) A full life cycle analysis MOC Staff would then use the report(s) to plan, budget for, and execute the necessary repairs. 3 Request For Decision IMPLICATIONS Financial/Budgetary The estimated cost to complete the Gold River Trail Bridge Inspection and Assessment is $42,100 Net HST. There is currently no allowance in the Recreation and Parks 2021/22 capital budget for this Evaluation. Funding for this work could be from the current years’ revenue or operating reserves. Although this would be an eligible expense for funding from gas tax reserves, MOC has submitted an application for funding through the Investment in Canada Infrastructure (ICIP) program, and, if successful, the MOC portion could not be funded from gas tax reserves. Staff therefore recommend funding of this evaluation from the current years’ revenue. If Council chooses to approve the expense, the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) will be revised / amended accordingly. Environmental The requirement for a full Environmental Impact Assessment related to the bridge repairs is not anticipated at this stage, but, the report will address Environmental considerations and future requirements. Strategic Plan 1. Maintain a high level of fiscal responsibility; 2. Continually improve public satisfaction with municipal services; 3. Ensure sufficient infrastructure is available to best serve our residents and businesses; 4. Strengthen and support environmental, cultural, and social resources; 6. Promote conditions conducive to fostering economic prosperity Work Program Implications N/A OPTIONS 1. Direct staff to award the Gold River Bridge Inspection/Assessment project to Able Engineering Services Inc. to have the inspection completed and adjust budget as per council direction. 2. Defer any decision on the matter and direct staff to bring back further information as identified by Council. Corporate & Strategic Management Quarterly Update Special Projects Strategic Planning •Workshop held with Council to develop goal, vision, brainstorm potential priorities •Developed a draft plan •Workshop to be held with Council next week Diversity & Inclusion •Working on TOR for committee of council and staff team Accessibility •Draft of Regional plan presented to councils •Approval of Regional Plan •Working with partners on a shared resource for developing local plans Rural Internet •Facilitation of TNC Wireless project / CRINS siting process (ongoing) •Direct communications with residents (ongoing) •Working with CDD to advance TNC towers through the CRINS approval process approval •Engaged with Bell and Develop Nova Scotia regarding phase 2 expansions/phase 3 Wastewater Strategy •RFP released •Worked with vendors to address questions and clarifications •Coordinated team to review RFPs and prepared request for decision •Working with I&O to prepare contract & project initiation Outdoor Burning Bylaw •Consulted the Chester Fire Chief on issues and potential changes to the by-law •RFD presented to council for options and direction •Currently working on revising the draft and incorporating counil direction •Draft should be presented to council in Q4 or early Q1 2021-22 •Will do a educational campaign to let people know what the changes are. Fire Services •Continuing administration of Workers Compensation Board (WCB) accounts for Fire Services. •Continuing Fire Department P33 registrations. (Chester outstanding) •Continuing Risk Assessment Phase 1 and 2 reviews with Steering Committee. •Updated MOC long service awards data base and inventories. FDs to schedule presentations. •Started annual SCBA fit testing with all Fire Departments. (COVID restrictions) •Completed nomination and election process for 2021/22 FSANS Director. •Working on Environmental, Property and Liability Insurance renewals for Fire Departments. •Continued work on FD accident and Disability market survey and program review. •Distribution of Narcan kits to Fire Departments. •Completed Dry Hydrant work (removal of beaver dam in culvert) with TIR at Deep Cove REMO •One in person and two table-top exercises completed. •Comfort Station Policy adopted by Council •Elected officials guide adopted by Council •Daily AEC and REMC communications to Fire Services and staff on COVID 19 as required. •Completed dry well mapping from 2020 water distribution program. •Updating critical infrastructure listing for MOC. •Updating status of MOC comfort centers. •Updating REMO evacuation plans. This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY Health and Safety •Completed update to Safety Committee Terms of Reference. •Training new committee members. •Completed first aid training for all interested staff. •Presented Y/E 2020 Safety Report and 2021 Workplan to Council. •Working on proposal for training in communications/conflict management. •Working on ergonomic survey and program with WCB. •Continuing work on safe work practices and training program per safety Workplan. •Continuing review of Comprehensive Hazard Assessment for MOC sites. Communication Support Council meetings Municipal Election Water Distribution Program Recreation Facebook account Voices & Choices (revamped site and gave support to Water Strategy & Internet projects) Website/social media maintenance Illegal Dumping/Anti-Litter campaign development Fire Prevention Week Access E11 Waste Collection Calendar COVID-19 response Communications Top 10 pages Tax Sales Election Results Waste/Recycling Tancook Ferry Contact information Building & Development Permits Council Election Property Taxes and Rates Events 2310 likes 53 1367 followers 19 1 Municipal newsletter 1,121 users visited COVID-19 micro42,028 views and average 151 users per day Media Inquiries 4 Media releases 1 Sector Marketing Strategy CONSULTANT (CQNS) HIRED IN NOVEMBER FOR PHASE 3A: INVESTMENT ATTRACTION MARKETING PLAN AND PROMOTIONAL MATERIAL. DEVELOPED WEBSITE SITE MAP. OBTAINED URL FOR INVESTCHESTER.CA AND .COM. SET UP HUBSPOT CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP MANAGEMENT PROGRAM (CRM). Parade Square Beautification Project •Staff presented to the plan to the Village Commission in October 2020. •Staff purchased the new picnic tables, benches and paint supplies for the Bandstand. •Installation of the new roof will begin end of March and pathways will begin mid-April. •The bandstand will be painted this summer. •Next steps: Staff will launch and manage a public consultation program for Phases 2, 3 and 4. Other ED Initiatives •Physician Recruitment And Retention Project •The official website, www.lovewhereuwork.com, launched in December. •A new print and digital marketing campaign, in partnership with Canadian Medical Journal and Nova Scotia Health will begin in early Q4 (underway now). •Partnership with Nova Box to create locally sourced hospitality boxes with custom charcuterie boards from Going Coastal, hand crafted chocolate dipped candied orange peel from Julien's, a glass spoon from Chez Glass Lass and a tea towel. •Kaizer Meadow Industrial Park •Atlantic Canada Site Certification Program. •Met with Nova Scotia Power to determine load capacity. •Developed plan of work. •Capacity Building •Implemented Social Media 101 course for businesses •Phase 1 (Facebook) –22 participants •Phase 2 (Instagram) –12 participants •Phase 3 (Media Planning) -21 participants •Wraps up this week •Business Engagement •No new investment / navigation inquiries •12 BRE meetings •Best of Chester Municipality Business Awards distribution. Regional Economic Development •Meeting with Cumberland County Forestry Advisory Committee. •Meeting with Port of Halifax Director of Business Development. •Meeting with East Hants Economic Development. •3 Events Lunenburg County board meeting. •6 South Shore Tourism Co-op Board Meetings. •Staff began working on a new marketing campaign called “Picture Perfect” •Launched in Feb and will support all seasons. •The campaign will run on Tourism Chester social media channels. •Staff continue to work on creating unique tourism package ideas with partners and plan to pitch the ideas to Tourism Nova Scotia’s Radiate Program. •Attended TIAC (Tourism Industry Association of Canada) 2-day virtual conference and 4 Destination Development Association webinars. REQUEST FOR DECISION Prepared By: Jonathan Meakin, Strategic Initiatives Coordinator Date February 26, 2021 Reviewed By: Malcolm Pitman, Finance Director Date February 26, 2021 Authorized By: Tara Maguire, Deputy CAO Date February 26, 2021 CURRENT SITUATION Throughout the Municipality of Chester, several internet infrastructure development projects are in development. This report seeks Council’s confirmation of the Municipality’s financial contribution to the Develop Nova Scotia/Bell Phase 2 internet infrastructure projects. RECOMMENDATION That Council approve a Motion that authorizes staff to sign the funding Agreement and thus authorize the $128,300 contribution towards the Develop Nova Scotia / Bell Phase 2 projects in the Municipality of Chester, pending legal review of Bell Canada’s draft Agreement. BACKGROUND On April 16, 2020 Council approved the following Motion to support Bell’s submission to the CRTC’s Broadband Fund: 2020-162 MOVED by Councillor Hector, SECONDED by Councillor Assaff that Council agree to provide a subsidy of $100 per household to support an application from Bell Aliant for CRTC funding. The funding is subject to approval of the funding from CRTC to provide fixed wire technology fibre-to-the-home network designed to provide 50/10 Mbps download/upload speeds to the following communities with a total of 1,283 households: Aaldersville Area Seffernville Area New Russell Area Canaan Area Aspotogan (Blandford Exchange) ALL IN FAVOUR. MOTION CARRIED. REPORT TO: Committee of the Whole MEETING DATE: March 4, 2021 SUBMITTED BY: Corporate & Strategic Management SUBJECT: Rural Internet ORIGIN: Strategic Priorities 2 Request for Decision On June 4, 2020, Council made Motion 2020-241 to convene a meeting in camera to discuss Bell’s request for a second Letter of Support. Bell was also applying to the Develop Nova Scotia Phase 2 intake for the same project scope they submitted to the CRTC Broadband Fund project. They requested council provide a letter of support for this application to Develop Nova Scotia. Council agreed to the letter of support, provided that the total cost of the municipal commitment to the project, would not exceed the original $128, 300. Although a resulting Letter of Support was signed and dated June 4, 2020 (see attached) there was no Motion for the Record concerning Council’s decision to support the Develop Nova Scotia/Bell Phase 2 Project in the amount of the same subsidy as stipulated in the CRTC/Bell Letter of Support. That Letter of Support for Develop Nova Scotia/Bell Phase 2 submission included a specific direction given the context of the CRTC submission in April, as outlined in this excerpt: To that end, the Municipality of Chester’s letter of support for Bell’s proposed Aspotogan peninsula (Blandford Exchange) New Ross* FTTH project is contingent on the following conditions: That Develop Nova Scotia selects Bell’s Aspotogan peninsula (Blandford Exchange) and New Ross FTTH project proposal for support; That Bell’s project provides a fixed wire technology ‘fibre-to-the-home’ network, designed to provide at least 50/10 Mbps download/upload speeds, to the following communities in our Municipality: Aldersville Area, Seffernville Area, New Russell Area, Canaan Area, and the Aspotogan peninsula (Blandford Exchange); and That the Municipality’s financial contribution for Bell’s Aspotogan peninsula (Blandford Exchange) and New Ross FTTH project will not exceed a subsidy of $100 per household to a maximum of $128,300 for 1,283 serviceable households in the aforementioned communities, regardless of whether Bell secures funding through Develop Nova Scotia’s INSI or CRTC’s Broadband Fund or both. *NOTE: At the time of submission to the Develop Nova Scotia Phase 2 intake, what Bell called the “New Ross” component of the project is now called “Chester Surround”. DISCUSSION The Develop Nova Scotia/Bell Phase 2 Projects were announced in September 2020. Phase 2 project area maps, which were created by Bell, are available through the Develop Nova Scotia website and the Municipality’s Voices & Choices rural internet project page here: https://www.voicesandchoices.ca/ruralinternet As a reminder, those projects are the Blandford Project (Northwest Cove, Southwest Cove, Aspotogan, Bayswater, Upper Blandford, Blandford, 3 Request for Decision New Harbour, Deep Cove) and the Chester Surround Project (Aaldersville Area, Canaan Area, New Russell Area, Seffernville Area). Timing for construction of Phase 2 projects remains to be determined. Bell is working on determining engineering design needs for each Phase 2 project area such as NS Power poles to be replaced, trees and other vegetation to be cut back, water course crossings that require permits from NS Lands & Forestry, and so on. As soon as Bell provides a timeframe for Phase 2 projects in our Municipality, staff will share that information on the Voices & Choices page. IMPLICATIONS Policy None. Financial/Budgetary $128,300 funding contribution to the Develop Nova Scotia/Bell Phase 2 internet infrastructure projects in our Municipality, funded from Gas Tax Funds under the category of broadband and connectivity during the 2021-22 fiscal year. Environmental None. Strategic Plan Improved rural internet infrastructure will assist the Municipality in advancing the following of the Municipality’s six Strategic Goals: #3 Ensure sufficient infrastructure is available to best serve our residents and businesses #6 Promote conditions to foster economic prosperity Work Program Implications The Strategic Initiatives Coordinator will continue to facilitate, and advocate for, internet projects in the Municipality. Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes _X No __ N/A OPTIONS Option A - Authorize staff to sign the funding Agreement and thus authorize the $128,300 contribution towards the Develop Nova Scotia / Bell Phase 2 projects. Option B – Do not authorize staff to sign the funding Agreement as recommended and provide alternative direction to staff. 4 Request for Decision ATTACHMENTS Letter of Support for Bell’s application to Develop Nova Scotia’s Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative dated June 4, 2020. COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) None. June 4, 2020 Develop Nova Scotia – Procurement Manager Historic Properties, Old Red Store 301-1875 Upper Water St. Halifax, NS B3J 1S9 For inclusion with Bell’s application to Develop Nova Scotia’s Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative (revised deadline of June 5, 2020) SUBJECT: Support for Bell’s Aspotogan peninsula (Blandford exchange) and New Ross FTTH Application to Develop Nova Scotia’s Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative To whom it may concern, I am pleased to express the Municipality of Chester’s support for Bell’s application to Develop Nova Scotia’s Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative for its Aspotogan peninsula (Blandford Exchange) and New Ross FTTH project that will help bring high-speed Internet to communities in our Municipality. Internet performance tests conducted over the last few years identified several unserved or underserved communities in our Municipality. And yet, as has been well established, high-speed Internet is an essential service that people need to access in order to be able to find jobs, conduct business, further their education, keep informed on matters of public concern, consult with health care professionals, and interact with all levels of government. In the twenty-first century, access to reliable and affordable high-speed Internet is a quality of life indicator that empowers our residents as citizens, creators, and consumers. The communities identified in Bell’s application are not currently serviced with high- speed Internet and are thus unable to take advantage of the many opportunities afforded by the digital era. By making faster Internet speeds available in these areas of our rural Municipality, Bell’s proposed project will allow households, businesses, and community organizations to keep pace with changing technology and to fully participate in the digital economy. P a g e | 2 To that end, the Municipality of Chester’s letter of support for Bell’s proposed Aspotogan peninsula (Blandford Exchange) New Ross FTTH project is contingent on the following conditions: That Develop Nova Scotia selects Bell’s Aspotogan peninsula (Blandford Exchange) and New Ross FTTH project proposal for support; That Bell’s project provides a fixed wire technology ‘fibre-to-the-home’ network, designed to provide at least 50/10 Mbps download/upload speeds, to the following communities in our Municipality: Aldersville Area, Seffernville Area, New Russell Area, Canaan Area, and the Aspotogan peninsula (Blandford Exchange); and That the Municipality’s financial contribution for Bell’s Aspotogan peninsula (Blandford Exchange) and New Ross FTTH project will not exceed a subsidy of $100 per household to a maximum of $128,300 for 1,283 serviceable households in the aforementioned communities, regardless of whether Bell secures funding through Develop Nova Scotia’s INSI or CRTC’s Broadband Fund or both. For the reasons outlined above, the Municipality of Chester supports Bell’s application to the Develop Nova Scotia’s Internet for Nova Scotia Initiative and hopes that Bell will be awarded the funding required to make better connectivity a reality for our communities. Sincerely, Allen Webber Warden REQUEST FOR DECISION Prepared By: Gord Tate Date March 1, 2021 Reviewed By: Chad Haughn Date March 1, 2021 Authorized By: Dan McDougall Date March 2, 2021 CURRENT SITUATION On February 9, the Federal Government launched the Canadian Healthy Communities Initiative (CHCI). It is a $31 million investment from the Government of Canada to transform public spaces in response to COVID-19. Staff met on February 12 to discuss possible projects to bring forward in an application package, then workshopped these ideas with Council on February 18. As a result, Council directed staff to develop a schedule of candidate washroom locations – considering appropriate solutions and operational implications for each. The Wild Rose Park washroom is the only fixed roof, fully serviced (power, septic, water) public washroom facility managed by MOC. This facility does require renovations to improve its accessibility and cleanliness. Although currently closed due to COVID, it is usually maintained by a local contractor. Annually, we do contract porta-potties in several public spaces (Ferry Terminal, Lordly Park, CAMS/CDS, Croft Road Playground). In the past year we have heightened the sanitation of the facilities with daily sanitation by Infrastructure and Operations staff in addition to the contracted cleaning services. Our Plan for Our Open Spaces identified four potential washroom locations to service the five gem properties. Given the context of each location, staff recommended that accessible enviro-toilets (off-grid, waterless, composting toilets) be installed. We have now included the Haughn property as a candidate location. Until the fate of the building is determined, an enviro-let is the best option to provide facilities. Aside from the few facilities supplied by MOC, the public relies on washroom facilities at private and quasi-public locations such as gas stations, restaurants, and recreation facilities operated by volunteer organizations. BACKGROUND The CHCI program is designed to support small scale infrastructure projects ($5000-$250,000, up to 100%) that meet the following expected outcomes: REPORT TO: Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Gord Tate DATE: March 4, 2021 SUBJECT: Canada Health Communities Initiative ORIGIN: Community Development and Recreation 2 Information Report Mitigate the impacts of COVID. Create or adapt public spaces, and programming and services for public spaces. Demonstrate that stakeholders have been engaged. Serve the general public or a community disproportionally impacted by COVID. Within support these three themes: safe and vibrant open spaces, improved mobility options, and digital solutions. DISCUSSION The table below summarizes the schedule of candidate washroom locations to be put forward in the grant application and staff’s recommended solution in each location. To summarize, in all but the Western Shore location, staff felt that enviro-lets were the most feasible solution due to the lack of services (water, power, septic/sewage) available at the locations or the prohibitive cost to establish these services. In Western Shore, a full renovation will be undertaken to improve the accessibility, attractiveness, and exposure (i.e. exterior signage) of the building in Wild Rose Park. Representatives from the Chester Heritage Society, Maibec CanExel, and the New Ross Development Society have been consulted and have signaled their support for the installation of enviro-lets. Proposed Washroom Facility Schedule for application under the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative District Councillor Location Solution Opinion of cost Rooted in Operating Implications 1 Veinotte East River Parking (serves Castle Rock and East River) Enviro-toilet $12,000 Plan for Open Spaces Frequent cleaning. Supplies. Add bacteria annually. Occasional waste removal. Moland Point Accessible NA Enviro-toilet $12,000 Plan for Open Spaces As above 2 Shatford Fox Point Beach Enviro-toilet $12,000 New As above 3 Barkhouse Lordly Park Enviro-toilet $12,000 existing porta-potty location As above Train Station Enviro-toilet $12,000 existing porta-potty location As above 4 Webber Croft Road Playground Enviro-toilet $12,000 existing porta-potty location As above 5 Assaff Gold River Natural Area Enviro-toilet $12,000 Plan for Open Spaces As above Wild Rose Park Full service, renovation of existing, signage $40,000 Existing facility + analysis of reno needs * Frequent cleaning and supply 6 Connors Lion's Park Enviro-toilet $12,000 New + NRRDS priority As above 7 Church Haughn Property Estate and Natural Area Enviro-toilet $12,000 Plan for Open Spaces As above $148,000 * Provisional expected costs. A contractor will be onsite March 2 to provide a more detailed estimate. 3 Information Report The CHCI initiative is a useful catalyst for MOC to potentially adopt the practice of establishing gender- neutral washrooms in public spaces. A policy to support this could be developed with input from our future inclusion and diversity committee. Staff feel that this project package appropriately meets the criteria of the CHCI Initiative because it: Will mitigate the impacts of COVID by improving the sanitary conditions in our communities and in our public recreation settings. We are both creating and adapting public spaces to better serve our communities and remove barriers to enjoying and fully participating in these spaces. We can demonstrate that stakeholders have been engaged by seeking partner organizations and hosting conversations with our future inclusion and diversity committee to inform the details of gender-neutral washroom design. We will serve both the general public and an under-represented community by making the public shift to gender-neutral washrooms. This program fits squarely in the theme of safe and vibrant spaces by improving services in public spaces, improving access to public spaces, and by adapting to meet public health guidance. For Council’s reference, four enviro-let technologies have been investigated. Three of them seem most appropriate for public facilities given the potential usage and level of service (e.g. sanitation schedule) we seek to achieve. These are: Eco-loo (https://www.ecoloogroup.com) Enviroloo (https://www.enviroloo.ca/english-version/) Clivus Multrum (https://clivusmultrum.com/) To be clear, these are ‘off grid’ systems so they do not rely on power, septic/sewage, or running water. Therefore, hand washing will be reliant on the supply of liquid sanitizers. IMPLICATIONS Policy A gender-neutral washroom policy could be developed to support these facilities. Financial/Budgetary The CHCI will fund up to 100% of the total project costs. However, to create a more competitive application it would be advisable for the municipality to contribute to the total cost as well. Three reserves could be used to support this program: Community development reserve (balance: $843,000 forecast at 03.31.2021) Economic development reserve (balance: $1,975,000 forecast at 03.31.2021) Parkland reserve (balance: $192,000 forecast at 03.31.2021). Recall that Parkland Reserve has already been designated to support the Plan for Our Open Spaces, $30,000 of which was allotted to three washroom facilities (a Haughn Property washroom was included in house renovations). 4 Information Report Gas tax funding is not eligible as the municipal contribution under the stacking guidelines of the programs. Environmental We are considering three systems. Each of them are self-contained units which rely on different treatment processes – (thermal and/or bacterial digestion). Although a final determination has not been made, we are confident that there will be no adverse environmental impacts with any system chosen. Strategic Plan Continually improve public satisfaction with municipal services. Ensure sufficient infrastructure is available to best serve our residents and businesses. Promote conditions conducive to fostering economic prosperity. Work Program Implications Infrastructure and Operations will either complete the maintenance and supply of the washrooms in- house or contract it out depending on operational availability. Has Legal review been completed? ___ Yes _x_ No _ _ N/A OPTIONS Option A – Submit the full list of sites and request 100% funding. Option B – Submit the full list of sites and request a portion of the funding. Option C – Support only selected sites at 100% or less. Option D – Do not support. ATTACHMENTS none COMMUNICATIONS (INTERNAL/EXTERNAL) REQUEST FOR DECISION/DIRECTION Prepared By: Greg Jonah, CET Date December 11, 2020 Reviewed By: Christa Rafuse, P. Eng. Date January 24, 2021 Authorized By: Dan McDougall, CAO Date February 26, 2021 CURRENT SITUATION Municipal Council has requested staff investigate opportunities to improve traffic flow and increase parking within the Village of Chester’s business district. In addition, it is desirable to have recommendations regarding how to improve traffic flows, safety, and on-street parking throughout the Municipality. It is important to evaluate the implications that would result from potential changes including converting certain roads to one-way streets. To complete the investigation, a Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan is necessary. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended to Council, by Infrastructure and Operations that Council: Identify any locations of concern to include in an RFP for a Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan where parking restrictions may improve safety and traffic flow. (i.e. tourist attractions, beaches, trail crossings, etc.) And; Identify any locations of concern to include in an RFP for a Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan where traffic calming may improve safety. And; Direct staff to issue the Request for Proposal to secure a qualified consultant to complete a Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan and approve an expenditure not exceeding $75,000 with funding source to be determined by Council in 21/22 budget. BACKGROUND Traffic is broadly defined to mean all vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and mobility aided forms of transport. The Municipality of Chester contains several NSTIR owned and maintained roads. Many of these roads have narrow ROW width creating challenges related to safety, traffic flow and parking. Before completing any work on roads within the Municipality, it is important to analyze the impact the work would have on safety, traffic flow and parking and ensure the work REPORT TO: Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Infrastructure and Operations DATE: March 4, 2021 SUBJECT: Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan ORIGIN: Council Request 2 Request For Decision is consistent with the intent of the Municipal Active Transportation (AT) Playbook. Some areas of concern within the Municipality include: On Street Parking Existing two-way streets that converting to one-way could improve traffic flow and safety. Street Prioritization for the purpose of increasing NSTIR’s winter maintenance Service Level Traffic Calming Temporary and Permanent Street closures Sidewalk Café Initiative DISCUSSION When considering making changes to traffic flows, it is important to consider all the effects the changes will have to traffic. A Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan would evaluate the existing traffic flows, and make recommendations on ways to improve safety, traffic flows, and parking. To complete a Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan, an analysis of existing traffic flow is required. This would include collecting and analyzing traffic counts. Some traffic count data is publicly available, and MOC has acquired additional traffic counts within the Municipality, however, it is anticipated that additional counts will be required. Staff could issue a request for proposal for a Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan to make recommendations and evaluate current and projected traffic flows resulting from the recommended changes. Specifically, the Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan would include: On Street Parking MOC is seeking an “On Street Parking Plan” to maximize on street parking and circulation within the Village of Chester. This should include business/commercial needs as well as residential needs where off-street parking is limited. This could include, for example, parking zones, limits, and residential permits. As part of the Village Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law review, we are considering removing the requirement for new developments in the Central Commercial Zone to provide on-site parking (we expect to exclude residential units so that they continue to require on-site parking). The report should address the potential impact of this change. The Municipality is committed to improving accessibility in MOC. The report should include recommendations for accessible parking locations including the necessary upgrades (if applicable) to meet the requirements of CSA B651-12 To improve safety and traffic flow, it may be advisable to restrict parking in certain areas. Based on Council input, the Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan will examine and make recommendations with respect to designated accessible parking spots, or restricted parking at the locations specified by Council and analyze the impact of the proposed changes. 3 Request For Decision One-way Streets The Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan should identify and analyze areas where converting existing two-way streets to one-way would improve safety, Active Transportation, parking and circulations. Specific areas to be included in the report are: o Pig Loop Road in the Village of Chester is a narrow 2-way road that goes from Duke Street to Trunk 3. MOC is currently in the preliminary planning phase for sidewalk installation on Pig Loop from Hwy3 to Duke Street and have applied for 50/50 cost sharing with NSTIR on surface renewal (paving). The report should include the analysis of the impact of converting Pig Loop to a one-way street in terms of impact to traffic flows, Active Transportation, and safety. o Water Street and the portion of Duke Street from Union to Pleasant in the Village of Chester have been suggested as potential candidates for conversion from two- way to one-way streets. The report should include the analysis of the impact of converting these streets to one-way streets in terms of impact to traffic flows, Active Transportation, and safety. o Fox Point Front Road, in Hubbards, is narrow and susceptible to shoreline erosion. MOC is considering the addition of a pedestrian and cyclist facility along Fox Point Front Road from Hwy 3 to Hwy 329 as well as new sidewalk along Hwy 329 from Fox Point Front Road to Hwy 3. The report should include the analysis of the impact of converting Fox Point Front Road to a one-way street in terms of impact to traffic flows, Active Transportation, and safety. Street Prioritization The Municipality is concerned with Emergency response during and immediately following winter storms. NSTIR, for their winter maintenance program, prioritize streets with a rating of 1 to 4. All Chester Village Street are currently ranked as 3 (meaning local paved roads) meaning they are cleared within 24 hours after the snow stops. The Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan should include recommendations for emergency and priority route recommendations that we can forward to NSTIR with a request to upgrade these emergency / priority routes from a rating of 3 to a rating of 2 meaning they would be cleared within 12 hours after the snow stops. Traffic Calming The Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan will evaluate specific locations as identified by Council with recommendations of the most appropriate traffic calming measures for each location identified by Council. The Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan will also investigate to identify other locations where traffic calming would improve safety. NSTIR does not currently permit traffic calming measures such as speed bumps or speed limits below 50kph. We understand NSTIR is currently working on a policy around traffic calming, however, it is not known when this policy will be complete and 4 Request For Decision approved. In anticipation of this policy, MOC is seeking recommendations for traffic calming measures, and the effect these measures would have on traffic. Recommendations should be consistent with the anticipated Policy. Street Closures MOC is seeking analysis of the effect and recommendations to reduce the impact of temporary or permanent street closures for special events, AT Routes, new public spaces and potential parking. Sidewalk Café Initiative Last year council agreed to grant a temporary suspension of the Land Use By-law enforcement in order to allow for sidewalk cafés. The report should evaluate the impact sidewalk cafés within the village will have on traffic and provide recommended mitigations if applicable. The Municipal “Active Transportation Playbook” will be considered when evaluating traffic flows. The Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan will evaluate and compare current vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist traffic flows with traffic flows anticipated as a result of the recommended changes. It is very important that stakeholder input is considered. The Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan will include stakeholder consultation with the following: Emergency services including police, EHS and Fire Services (Village of Chester and Hubbards) Village of Chester Village Commission Chester Merchants Association Chester Yacht Club Chester Playhouse Charles E. Church Recreational Centre Village of Chester Tourism and Development Association (VOCTADA) Chester Municipal Chamber of Commerce Chester Farmers and Artisans Market Chester Golf Club Hubbards and Area Business Association Hubbards Streetscape Committee Hubbards Sailing Club Hubbards Cove Rentals Hubbards Manor Pharmasave Aspotogan Heritage Trust Through the Years Daycare and Community Centre General public (Village of Chester and Hubbards) 5 Request For Decision IMPLICATIONS Financial Traffic Impact Studies of this size and scope typically range in costs from $45K to $75K. There is currently no allowance for this expense in the 2020/21 budget. Funding options for this expense are through transfer from prior year’s surplus or transfer from operating reserves. STRATEGIC PLANNING GOALS 1. Maintain a high level of fiscal responsibility; 2. Continually improve public satisfaction with municipal services; 3. Ensure sufficient infrastructure is available to best serve our residents and businesses; 4. Strengthen and support environmental, cultural, and social resources; 5. Continually reinforce the positive image of the Municipality through leadership in public engagement and communication; 6. Promote conditions conducive to fostering economic prosperity. OPTIONS 1. Identify locations of concern where parking restrictions may improve safety and traffic flow, Identify any locations of concern traffic calming may improve safety, and direct staff to issue the Request for Proposal to secure a qualified consultant to complete a Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan and approve an expenditure not exceeding $75,000 with funding as specified by Council. 2. Defer decision on this matter and request staff gather additional information as specified by Council and return to Council 3. Direct staff to not proceed with the Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS MODC-T-2020-015 TRAFFIC IMPACT STUDY / IMPROVEMENT PLAN Date of Issue: March 5, 2021 Submission Deadline: April 7, 2021, 2:00 p.m. AST Location: PO Box 369, 151 King Street, Chester, NS B0J 1J0 Attention: Pamela Myra, Municipal Clerk MODC-T-2020-015 Page 2 Municipality of the District of Chester Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan 1 PROJECT OVERVIEW 1.1 INTRODUCTION & PURPOSE The Municipality of District of Chester (MODC) is seeking proposals to complete a Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan. The proposal should demonstrate how your company is qualified to complete the project, a list of key personnel with credentials, a description of the deliverables and cost to complete the project. ‘Traffic’ is broadly defined to mean all vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and mobility aided forms of transport. The interrelated impacts between all modes and users should be considered. The roads included in the study are owned and maintained by NSTIR. Information from the report will be analyzed by Municipal staff and MOC will submit requests to NSTIR. NSTIR has final authority regarding proposed changes to the roads. 1.2 BACKGROUND – MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER Located in Lunenburg County, the Municipality of the District of Chester (MODC) is the gateway to Nova Scotia’s South Shore with close transportation links with Halifax, Bridgewater, and the Annapolis Valley. MODC offers residents, visitors, and businesses alike access to ocean and lakeside waterfront, tracks of farmland and forested areas as well as an abundance of amenities and services. MODC has a land area of 1,128 km2 and a population of 10,310 residents (2016 census). Although primarily a rural municipality with a population density of 9.14 residents per km2, many of MODC’s 7,063 residential civic addresses are concentrated in a number of distinct communities, six of which are served—to varying degrees of serviceable boundaries—by central wastewater systems. In terms of economic profile, MODC is typical of rural Nova Scotia with light industrial, commercial, tourism, residential, agricultural, and wildland sectors. There are no major hospitals or large multi-tenant high-rise buildings. There is a large ocean coastline and several inhabited offshore islands. The Municipality is crossed by several major highways, namely Highway 103, Highway 3, Highway 12, and Highway 14, and numerous private and secondary connecting routes and private roads within the Municipality. The Municipality also maintains 46 km of rail to trail corridor crossing through the Municipality with frequent crossings across Highway 3 as well as crossings over many public and private local roads and driveways. MODC-T-2020-015 Page 3 More information about MODC can be found on the Municipal web site at www.chester.ca. 1.3 BACKGROUND – VILLAGE OF CHESTER ROADS The roads within the Village of Chester are primarily made up of NSTIR owned and maintained streets. Some of these streets include sidewalks that are maintained by the Municipality. The Municipality, from time to time, sends requests to NSTIR for work on these roads including, but not limited to installation of crosswalks, no parking signs, brush cutting, ditching and paving. MOC has cost shared some of these upgrades. The Village of Chester has a major economic impact in MODC. With many seasonal residents, the Village has several restaurants, stores, coffee shops, salons, a yacht club, and much more. As a major tourist destination, the Village annually host “Race Week” and is home to the famous Chester Playhouse. Tourists from all over the world visit the village every year. 1.4 SCOPE OF WORK The primary objective of the Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan is to secure recommendations on ways to improve parking and traffic flows. In addition, the Municipality is seeking advice on the impact of converting streets to one-way, recommendation on street prioritization for winter maintenance, recommendations for temporary and permanent street closures, the effect the Municipal sidewalk café initiative will have on traffic, and to evaluate and compare current vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist traffic flows with traffic flows anticipated as a result of the recommended changes. ‘Traffic’ is broadly defined to mean all vehicular, bicycle, pedestrian, and mobility aided forms of transport. The interrelated impacts between all modes and users should be considered. Specifically, the scope of the Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan should include: On Street Parking MOC is seeking an “On Street Parking Plan” to maximize on street parking and circulation within the Village of Chester. This should include business/commercial needs as well as residential needs where off-street parking is limited. This could include, for example, parking zones, limits, and residential permits. As part of the Village Planning Strategy and Land Use By-law review, we are considering removing the requirement for new developments in the Central Commercial Zone to provide on-site parking (we expect to exclude residential units so that they continue to require on-site parking). The report should address the potential impact of this change. The Municipality is committed to improving accessibility in MOC. The report should include recommendations for accessible parking locations including the necessary upgrades (if applicable) to meet the requirements of CSA B651-12 MODC-T-2020-015 Page 4 To improve safety and traffic flow, it may be advisable to restrict parking in certain areas. The report will examine (ask council to identify locations of concern, and add here.. tourist attractions, beaches, trial crossings, etc.) and make recommendations with respect to designated accessible parking spots, or restricted parking at these locations and analyze the impact of the proposed changes. One-way Streets The Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan should identify and analyze areas where converting existing two-way streets to one-way would improve safety, Active Transportation, parking and circulations. Specific areas to be included in the report are: o Pig Loop Road in the Village of Chester is a narrow 2-way road that goes from Duke Street to Trunk 3. MOC is currently in the preliminary planning phase for sidewalk installation on Pig Loop from Hwy3 to Duke Street and have applied for 50/50 cost sharing with NSTIR on surface renewal (paving). The report should include the analysis of the impact of converting Pig Loop to a one-way street in terms of impact to traffic flows, Active Transportation, and safety. o Water Street and the portion of Duke Street from Union to Pleasant in the Village of Chester have been suggested as potential candidates for conversion from two-way to one-way streets. The report should include the analysis of the impact of converting these streets to one-way streets in terms of impact to traffic flows, Active Transportation, and safety. o Fox Point Front Road, in Hubbards, is narrow and susceptible to shoreline erosion. MOC is considering the addition of a pedestrian and cyclist facility along Fox Point Front Road from Hwy 3 to Hwy 329 as well as new sidewalk along Hwy 329 from Fox Point Front Road to Hwy 3. The report should include the analysis of the impact of converting Fox Point Front Road to a one-way street in terms of impact to traffic flows, Active Transportation, and safety. Street Prioritization The Municipality is concerned with Emergency response during and immediately following winter storms. NSTIR, for their winter maintenance program, prioritize streets with a rating of 1 to 4. All Chester Village Street are currently ranked as 3 (meaning local paved roads) meaning they are cleared within 24 hours after the snow stops. The traffic impact study / improvement plan should include recommendations for emergency and priority route recommendations that we can forward to NSTIR with a request to upgrade these emergency / priority routes from a rating of 3 to a rating of 2 meaning they would be cleared within 12 hours after the snow stops. Traffic Calming MODC-T-2020-015 Page 5 NSTIR does not currently permit traffic calming measures such as speed bumps or speed limits below 50kph. We understand NSTIR is currently working on a policy around traffic calming, however, it is not known when this policy will be complete and approved. In anticipation of this policy, MOC is seeking recommendations as to locations where traffic calming measures would be appropriate, recommendations for traffic calming measures, and the effect these measures would have on traffic. Recommendations should be consistent with the anticipated Policy. Some areas of concern that should be addressed in the report include: o Haddon Hill o (ask council to identify areas of concern) Street Closures MOC is seeking analysis of the effect and recommendations to reduce the impact of temporary or permanent street closures for special events, AT Routes, new public spaces and potential parking. Sidewalk Café Initiative Last year council agreed to grant a temporary suspension of the Land Use By-law enforcement in order to allow for sidewalk cafés. The report should evaluate the impact sidewalk cafés within the village will have on traffic and provide recommended mitigations if applicable. MOC has an “Active Transportation Playbook” that is to be considered when evaluating traffic flows. The Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan should evaluate and compare current vehicle, pedestrian and cyclist traffic flows with traffic flows anticipated as a result of the recommended changes. It should also be understood that NSTIR has plans for the relocation of the Tancook Ferry. This should be accounted for in the report. 1.5 PROJECT STAKEHOLDERS Relevant stakeholders are to be consulted during preparation of the report. The proposal should detail methods for stakeholder and public engagement. These stakeholders include, but are not limited to: Emergency services including police, EHS and Fire Services (Village of Chester and Hubbards) Village of Chester Village Commission Chester Merchants Association Chester Yacht Club Chester Playhouse Charles E. Church Recreational Centre MODC-T-2020-015 Page 6 Village of Chester Tourism and Development Association (VOCTADA) Chester Municipal Chamber of Commerce Chester Farmers and Artisans Market Chester Golf Club Hubbards and Area Business Association Hubbards Streetscape Committee Hubbards Sailing Club Hubbards Cove Rentals Hubbards Manor Pharmasave Aspotogan Heritage Trust Through the Years Daycare and Community Centre General public (Village of Chester and Hubbards) 2 PROJECT SCHEDULE The Proponent will develop a work plan and propose an estimated schedule for execution of the project within a suitable timeframe. An accepted schedule shall be agreed upon by the successful Proponent and Project Manager (PM) for the Municipality. Meetings and regular progress reports should be incorporated into the Proponent’s proposed work plan submitted as part of a complete Proposal submission. 3 REPORTING The successful Proponent will report to the PM for the Municipality. The PM will manage and coordinate the overall project and will report to MODC Council as required. 4 CONTRACT The contracting Agency will be the Municipality of the District of Chester. Changes in scope, extension of services or increases in approved budgets must be approved in advance by the Municipality. 5 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS Each submission must include the Proponent’s full legal name, if incorporated, and the name, title, address, telephone number, and e-mail address of the individual to be contacted with respect to the submission. The Proponent shall submit one (1) paper copy and one (1) digital copy of a written proposal containing the following: 1. Understanding of the Project MODC-T-2020-015 Page 7 An explanation to indicate the Proponent understands the project requirements. The proposal shall illustrate the Proponent’s understanding of the work to be done and the objectives of the project. 2. Approach & Methodology Approach and methodology to various project components, including, but not limited to design management, communication with project stakeholders, procurement, quality control, adherence to schedule and cost control. This section of the proposal shall outline the project approach for each phase identifying the tasks to be done and the chronological order in which they will be done, as well as a schedule of time for the task. 3. Relevant Experience / References of Proponent’s Team Identify relevant recent project experience and provide a minimum of three project references including client contact details. Relevant corporate experience shall be submitted. For each reference, Proponents should outline: Client’s objective for the project contracted to the Proponent Methodology used Brief overview of project outcomes Proponents must provide the corporate contact information of references, including name, title, organization, address, phone/cell, email, and website. Provide a project organizational chart, assignment of key personnel and allotments of time for each member of the team. Provide curriculum vitaes, maximum of 3 pages per person, for all key personnel including their education, experience, and involvement in past projects of similar scope. The relevant experience of key team members must be stated and relevant experience of members or firms with the project team should be highlighted. Indicate the use of any sub-consultants, if any. 4. Timeline & Work Plan Develop a work plan that includes estimated schedule for execution of the project within a compressed timeframe. Meetings and regular progress reports should be incorporated into the Proponent’s proposed work plan submitted as part of a complete Proposal submission. 5. Cost Provide a total estimated cost including fees, expenses, and disbursements. Provide a schedule of fees for professional services, plus disbursements, including MODC-T-2020-015 Page 8 an estimate of the amount of time each member will devote to a particular task, and an estimated cost of each budget item. 6 PROPOSAL EVALUATION Proposals will be evaluated based on the following criteria: 1. Understanding of the Project 20% 2. Approach & Methodology 20% 3. Relevant Experience / References of Proponent’s Team 15% 4. Timeline 20% 5. Cost 25% The Municipality of the District of Chester reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, not necessarily accept the lowest cost proposal, or to accept any proposal which it may consider to be in its best interest. The Municipality also reserves the right to waive formality, informality, or technicality in any proposal and negotiate changes in scope. The Municipality retains the right to contract with any qualified Proponents through subsequent open Request for Proposals bids for distinct detailed design and construction phases that may arise from the completion of this Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan. The contract for the Traffic Impact Study / Improvement Plan will be awarded to the Proponent that scores the highest on the evaluation, provided that the financial proposal falls within the budget indicated and the general proposal satisfactorily meets the expectations of the evaluation committee. In the event that no satisfactory proposals are received, the Municipality reserves the right to re-issue the project. Once a conditional award is made, any concerns with the proposal which have been brought out through the evaluation process may be negotiated with the selected Proponent. Final award will be subject to satisfactory submission of the Work Plan. 7 PROPOSAL CLOSING Proponents are requested to submit one (1) paper copy and one (1) digital copy on a USB drive, in a sealed envelope, clearly marked “MODC-T-2020-015_RFP for Traffic Impact MODC-T-2020-015 Page 9 Study / Improvement Plan” to the contact noted on the cover page of this RFP prior to 2:00 p.m. AST April 7, 2021. Bidders are solely responsible for the method of conveyance of their proposal to the receiving point. Questions regarding this RFP should be emailed to the Municipality’s procurement officer at dpittman@chester.ca 8 TERMS AND CONDITIONS 8.1 AGREEMENT By submitting a proposal in response to this RFP, the Proponent agrees to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this RFP. All proposals shall remain irrevocable unless withdrawn in writing prior to the designated closing time. 8.2 PRIVILEGE The Municipality reserves the right to: 1. Modify the terms of this RFP at any time at its sole discretion. 2. Suspend or cancel the RFP at any time for any reason without penalty. 3. Reject any or all proposals, not necessarily accept the lowest proposal, or to accept any which it may consider being in the best interest of the Municipality. 4. The Municipality also reserves the right to waive formality, informality or technicality in any proposal. 5. In the event that a number of submissions are substantially the same amount or score, the Municipality may, at its discretion, call upon those Bidders to submit further information. 6. Award a contract on the basis of the initial offers received, without discussions or requests for best or final offers. 7. Disqualify bidder(s) if there is an existing or recent business or personal relationship which can be perceived as causing a conflict of interest. Proposals shall contain a declaration of conflict of interest. 8. Reject any bidder if after an investigation of the evidence submitted by the bidder fails to satisfy the Municipality that the Proponent is properly qualified to carry out the obligations of the contract and to complete the work contemplated therein. MODC-T-2020-015 Page 10 9. No term or condition shall be implied, based upon any industry or trade practice or custom, any practice or policy of the Municipality or otherwise, which are inconsistent with the provisions contained herein. 8.3 CONFIDENTIALITY This RFP document (including all attachments and appendices) may not be used for any purpose other than the submission of an offer. Proponents shall not use information obtained through the RFP process without written permission of the Municipality. The successful Proponents will be permitted access to files and reports that relate to this RFP. Information pertaining to the Municipality obtained by the successful Proponents as a result of this project is confidential and must not be disclosed without written permission of Municipality. The Proponent acknowledges and agrees that the Municipality may disclose the proposal or portions thereof as required pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy. Anything submitted in the proposal that the Proponent considers to be personal information or of a proprietary nature should be marked as confidential and will be subject to appropriate consideration for exemption from disclosure under the Municipal Government Act as noted above. 8.4 LAW The law applicable to this RFP and any subsequent agreements shall be the law in force in the Province of Nova Scotia. In responding to this RFP, Proponents warrant their compliance with all appropriate Municipal, Provincial and Federal regulations, laws and orders. Respondents must agree to indemnify the Municipality and its employees if they fail to comply, and the Municipality reserves the right to cancel any agreement arising from this RFP if the Proponent fails to comply with the above. The selected firm shall indemnify the Municipality, its officers and employees against any damage caused to the Municipality as a result of any negligence or unlawful acts of the successful Proponent or its employees. Similarly, the successful Proponents shall agree to indemnify the Municipality, its officers and employees against any claims or costs initiated by third parties as a result of any negligence or wrongful acts of the successful Proponent or its employees. 8.5 PAYMENT OF FEES The fees of the consultant will be paid as follows: MODC-T-2020-015 Page 11 30% of the quoted fees on contract signing 50% of the quoted fees on the submission of the draft report 20% of the quoted fees on the satisfied acceptance of the final report The Municipality shall have the right to withhold, from any sum otherwise payable to the Proponent, such amount as may be sufficient to remedy any defect or deficiency in the work, pending correction of the same. 8.6 SUBCONTRACTORS Proponents are responsible for obtaining Municipality’s permission prior to hiring a subcontractor. The Municipality may, for reasonable cause object to the use of a proposed subcontractor and require the Proponent to employ another subcontractor. All subcontractors employed by the Proponent will be subject to the same terms and conditions of the Contract, and will be under the supervision and control of the Proponent. Nothing contained in the Contract shall create a contractual relationship between the Municipality and subcontractor. 8.7 CONTRACT The successful Proponent shall enter into a contract within 30 days of award. Except as expressly and specifically permitted in these instructions to Proponents, no Proponent shall have any claim for any compensation of any kind whatsoever, as a result of participating in this RFP and by submitting a proposal, each Proponent shall be deemed to have agreed that it has no claim. Unless otherwise noted in previous sections, the contract will be terminated for any of the following reasons: 1. Unsatisfactory performance of work, 2. Conduct detrimental to the Municipality, 3. Lack of response to work requests, 4. Evidence of Collusion, 5. An existing or recent business or personal relationship which could be perceived as causing a conflict of interest. 6. Becoming insolvent or has filed against a Petition in Bankruptcy or makes an Assignment for the benefit or Creditors or it a Receiver is appointed for its assets. 8.8 NOTICE TO PERSPECTIVE PROPONENTS MODC-T-2020-015 Page 12 1. The information contained in this RFP is supplied solely as a guideline for proponents. While every reasonable attempt has been made to ensure its accuracy, the Municipality does not guarantee or warrant its accuracy, nor is it necessarily comprehensive. 2. By submitting a response to the RFP, the Proponent represents and warrants that such bid is genuine and not false and collusive or made in the interest or in behalf of any person therein named, and that the bidder has not, directly or indirectly, induced or solicited any other bidder to put in a false bid, or any other person, firm or corporation to refrain from bidding, and that the bidder has not in any manner sought by collusion to secure to the bidder an advantage over any other bidder. 3. If at any time it shall be found that the person, firm or corporation to whom a contract has been awarded has in presenting any bid or bids, colluded with any other party or parties, then the contract so awarded shall be liable to the Municipality for all loss or damage which the Municipality may suffer thereby; and the Municipality may advertise for a new contract and for said labour, supplies, materials, equipment or service. Unauthorized conditions, limitations or provisions attached to an RFP may cause its rejection. 4. The Proponent, by submitting a bid, shall represent and warrant that he / she has sufficiently informed themselves in all matters affecting the performance of the work or the furnishing of the labour, supplies, materials, equipment, or service called for in the quotation documents; that he/she has checked their bid for errors and omissions; that the amounts stated in his/her bid are correct. 5. If a written agreement cannot be negotiated within 30 days of notification to the Proponent(s) initially selected, the Municipality may, at its discretion, terminate negotiations with the Proponent(s) and either negotiate a contract with the next highest qualified Proponent or cancel the RFP process and not enter into a contract with anyone regarding the RFP. 8.9 PROCUREMENT OF ADDITIONAL SERVICES The Municipality may procure services from additional Proponents under the following circumstances: 1. If the project scope is outside the scope of services, as deemed by the Municipality; or 2. If the project is being performed on behalf of a Village or another municipal unit, that Village or municipal unit may invite one service provider of its choosing to bid on that project. MODC-T-2020-015 Page 13 8.10 PROPONENT RESPONSIBILITIES 1. The offer must be signed by the person(s) authorized to sign on behalf of the company and binds the company to the statements made in the proposal. 2. The Proponent shall confirm in their submission that the Proponent agrees to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in the RFP. Submissions which do not have this confirmation will not be considered. 3. Proposed subcontractors and or consultants must be listed with attached resumes. A joint proposal submission must indicate which Proponent has overall responsibility for the offer. If a Proponent wishes to submit alternative options, each option is to be submitted as a separate proposal. 4. The Proponent is entitled to amend its proposal at any time before the closing time. After the closing time, the consultant will not change the wording or content of its proposal and no words will be added to or deleted from the proposal, including changing the intent or content of the presentation of the proposal, unless requested by the Municipality. 5. The Proponent shall not transfer responsibility to meet the obligations of the contract to a third party without the written consent of the Municipality. 6. Proponents are solely responsible for their own expenses in preparing the proposal, presentation of the proposal, and any travel costs incurred in presentation and/or interviews and negotiating a contract. 7. It is the Proponent’s responsibility to ensure that its submission is complete and is delivered to the Municipality by the date and time indicated. Proposals submitted after the above noted time shall be returned unopened. 8. Except as expressly and specifically permitted in these instructions to Proponents, no Proponent shall have any claim for any compensation of any kind whatsoever, as a result of participating in this RFP and by submitting a proposal, each Proponent shall be deemed to have agreed that it has no claim. 8.11 DATA All data materials, and information collected and work products created either directly for, or in support of the work outlined in the RFP, is the property of the Municipality. The successful Proponent is expected to submit both paper and digital copies (.pdf, .doc, etc.) of all work completed to the PM or designate. MODC-T-2020-015 Page 14 The consultant shall not be permitted to publish or in any way use said information without the expression or final approval of the Municipality of the District of Chester. 8.12 QUOTATIONS & PAYMENT Prices must be in Canadian funds, and shall include all handling, freight, duty, and any other charges, which are applicable at time quotation is awarded. It is the responsibility of the Proponent to find out from the appropriate authorities what rates and charges are applicable to this quotation. 8.13 HST The quoted prices must clearly show the Harmonized Sales Tax as a separate item from the total price submission. 8.14 INSURANCE AND WCB The Proponent must provide the Municipality with a copy of a “Certificate of Professional Liability Insurance” prior to commencement of the work. The Liability Insurance minimum will be five million dollars ($5,000,000.00) with The Municipality of the District of Chester named as additional insured. The Proponent acknowledges that he/she is an independent Contractor and shall, indemnify, protect, and save harmless The Municipality of the District of Chester, its agents and employees from all damages, liabilities and claims of whatsoever nature arising out of the furnishing by the Proponent, its agents or employees of the materials and/or performing of the services covered by this RFP. Contractors remain responsible for maintaining the required insurance even if the certificates are never exchanged and/or requested. It is also required that Proponents shall be in good standing with the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia at all times when providing the service outlined herein and shall provide a clearance letter with the proposal to that effect or, if exempt, provide written proof thereof. 8.15 INQUIRIES / CONTACT / ADDENDA All inquiries about the RFP must be directed to MODC at least five (5) business days prior to the submission date through e-mail, which receipt shall be confirmed, to the Municipal Procurement Officer at dpittman@chester.ca. Copies of all questions and answers and any addenda will be uploaded to the Provincial Procurement Website no later than three (3) business days prior to the Final Submission date. Only formal written responses to properly submitted questions will be binding on the Municipality. MODC-T-2020-015 Page 15 All responses by the Municipality (addenda) will form part of the Request for Proposal process. Proponents may be advised by addenda, via the website at: https://novascotia.ca/tenders/tenders/ns-tenders.aspx, of required additions, deletions or alterations in the requirements of the RFP documents. It is the responsibility of the Proponent to check the website to ensure all information has been obtained. All such changes shall become an integral part of the RFP documents and shall be allowed for in arriving at the total submission price. 8.16 NOTIFICATION Submissions will be assessed, and Proponents may be contacted to answer questions or to present their proposal. The unsuccessful Proponents will be informed in writing. 8.17 CONTRACT AWARD The award of this RFP is conditional upon the successful Proponent entering into an agreement to perform the services and other obligations as required by this RFP. The successful Proponent’s name and total price of the contract will be made public. REQUEST FOR DECISION/DIRECTION Prepared By: Greg Jonah, C.E.T. Date January 6, 2021 Reviewed By: Christa Rafuse, P. Eng. Chad Haughn Date Date January 26, 2021 January 26, 2021 Authorized By: Dan McDougall, CAO Date January CURRENT SITUATION The Municipality of the District of Chester is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 47km of trails. This includes the maintenance of 12 bridges. In 2014, SNC Lavalin completed detailed inspections of Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 and Barry’s Brook Bridge #2, located near Hwy 103 by Exit 7. The reports recommended that repairs be completed. RECOMMENDATION It is respectfully recommended to Council that Council approve an expenditure not exceeding $136,000, funded as per council direction, and direct staff to Issue a Request for Quotation to have the work completed. BACKGROUND The Municipality of the District of Chester is responsible for the maintenance of approximately 47km of former CNR railway corridors converted to trails. This maintenance work includes grading the trail surface, brush cutting, gate maintenance, washout repairs and bridge maintenance. The trail includes 12 bridges that were constructed over 100 years ago. Over the years, some work has been completed on some of the bridges. Decking to accommodate trail users was installed in the early 2000’s. MOC PW staff complete superficial bridge inspections and repairs including decking and guiderail repairs, however, for structural inspections and repairs, MOC rely on industry experts. To ensure the bridges are safe for trail users, MOC contracted SNC Lavalin to complete preliminary inspections of all 12 bridges as well as detailed inspections for four (4) specific bridges as identified in the preliminary inspection report. Two of these detailed inspections were for Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 and Barry’s Brook Bridge #2. REPORT TO: Municipal Council SUBMITTED BY: Recreation and Parks / Infrastructure and Operations DATE: February 4, 2021 SUBJECT: Barry’s Brook Trail Bridges Repairs ORIGIN: Trail Bridge Maintenance Program 2 Request For Decision The inspection reports indicated that repairs are required on these two (2) bridges. DISCUSSION Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 and Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 are twin single span structures. They are each 24 feet long with steel girders spanning over Barry’s Brook supported by abutments constructed from dressed granite stones. The existing decking is supported on rail ties. The recommended repairs to the bridges include: Repair and/or reinstall granite stones Repointing mortar joints on abutments Adding scour protection Sandblasting and painting steel girders Replacing steel bracing members Replacing bearing pads Replacing rail ties Install paved approaches Analyze superstructure to determine residual load capacity The SNC inspection reports indicate an estimated cost of repair for Barry’s Brook bridges 1 and 2 of $34,650 plus HST and $33,750 plus HST respectively. Staff have reviewed the estimates, and believe the estimates appear low. For budget purposes, staff added 50% to the estimated cost of construction, and added an additional 15% for engineering costs, and a 10% construction contingency. The total estimated cost for these repairs is $135,400 Net HST. This is a rough order of magnitude cost only. IMPLICATIONS Policy Procurement Policy (P-40) Financial/Budgetary There is currently no allowance in the Recreation and Parks 2021/22 capital budget. Funding options for this work is from the current years’ revenue, operating reserves, or from gas tax reserves. If Council chooses to approve the expense, the Capital Investment Plan (CIP) will be revised / amended accordingly. Environmental N/A 3 Request For Decision Strategic Plan 1. Maintain a high level of fiscal responsibility; 2. Continually improve public satisfaction with municipal services; 3. Ensure sufficient infrastructure is available to best serve our residents and businesses; 4. Strengthen and support environmental, cultural, and social resources; 6. Promote conditions conducive to fostering economic prosperity Work Program Implications N/A OPTIONS 1. Issue a Request for Quotation, to have the work completed and adjust budget as per council direction. Staff would return to Council for direction prior to awarding project. 2. Defer any decision on the matter and direct staff to bring back further information as identified by Council. Request for Quotation Repairs to two (2) trail Bridges Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 and Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 MODC-T-XXX CLOSING XXX, 2021 AT 3:00pm EST The Municipality of the District of Chester Infrastructure & Operations www.chester.ca PROJECT OBJECTIVE The objective of this Request for Quotation is for the Municipality of the District of Chester (Owner) to retain one (1) Contractor for the provision of all necessary design work, labour, equipment, and materials necessary to complete repairs to Barry Brook Bridge #1 and Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 in the Municipality of the District of Chester, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. 1. GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 2.1 DEFINITIONS 2.1.1 The “Contract” is the undertaking by the parties to perform their respective duties, responsibilities, and obligations as prescribed in this Quotation document, and includes any other subsequent documents or adjustments that come into affect as a result of completing the work. 2.1.2 The “Contractor” is the person, firm or corporation awarded the Work in whole or in part. 2.1.3 The “Owner” is the Municipality of the District of Chester. 2.1.4 The “Work” is the total construction contemplated, or the complete provision of equipment, including delivery and set-up, or service, as specified in this Quotation. 2.1.5 The “Municipal Engineer” is the Director of Infrastructure and Operations of the Municipality of the District of Chester or his/her designate 2.2 The authorization for administration of the Contract will be through the office of the Owner’s Chief Administrative Officer or designate. For this Contract, the designate authority will be the Director of Engineering and Public Works, or his/her designate, for the Owner of the Municipality of the District of Chester. 2.3 All subcontractors employed by the Contractor will be subject to the same terms and conditions of the Contract and will be under the supervision and control of the Contractor. The Owner may, for reasonable cause, object to the use of a proposed subcontractor and require the Contractor to employ another subcontractor. Nothing contained in this Contract shall create a contractual relationship between a subcontractor and the Owner. 2.4 All changes in the scope of the Work must be authorized in writing by the Owner to the Contractor, prior to the change in the Work proceeding. Approved changes to the scope of the Work will not remove the responsibility of the Contractor to complete the Work, save for adjustments in the completion schedule for the revised Work. Adjustments in the Contract price and the Contract completion schedule resulting from changes in the scope of the Work will be mutually agreed to by the Owner and the Contractor. 2.5 There will be no variation in the quoted unit prices for items of the Work with respect to variation of actual quantities from estimated quantities. All unit prices will include all sales taxes, customs duties and excise duties save for the Harmonized Sales Tax, which will be calculated as a separate item on the total of prices for all items of the Work. Provisional and option prices will be shown as separate prices and will exclude HST. 2.6 Payment will be made to the Contractor by the Owner within 30 days of submission of invoice by the Contractor to the Owner, for items of the Work completed to the satisfaction of the Owner. Prices for the items of Work on the submitted invoice will be per the quoted unit prices, and subsequent quotations. The total payable to the Contractor will be the total price of the items of the Work, as approved, plus the applicable Harmonized Sales Tax. 2.7 No partial use of the Work shall constitute acceptance of the Work or products, which are not in accordance with these Quotation Specifications. Final acceptance of the Work will be achieved when all items of the Work per the Contract including changes in the Work, are completed to the satisfaction of the Owner, notwithstanding the requirements of Section 11 Defective Work 2.8 Unless otherwise indicated in this document, the obtaining of all required permits, licenses and certificates, and payment of related fees, will be the responsibility of the Contractor, except for obtaining access to the place of the Work. 2.9 The Contractor shall protect the Work and the Owner’s property and property adjacent to the place of Work, and private property and chattels permitted in a public place, where the place of the Work is open to the public, and the Contractor shall be responsible for damage that may arise as the result of his operations under this Contract. 2.10 The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper performance of the Work. There shall be no warranty requirements for the Quotation. 2.11 The Contractor shall have complete control of the Work and shall effectively direct and supervise the Work to ensure conformance with the Contract. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for means of construction and supply of equipment and services, per the items of the Service, and for co-coordinating the various parts of the Work of the Contract. 2.12 Defective Work, equipment and service, whether the result of poor Workmanship, use of defective products or damage through carelessness or other act of omission of the Contractor, and whether incorporated in the scope of the Work or not, which has been rejected by the Owner as failing to conform to these Specifications, shall be removed promptly and replaced or re-executed promptly in accordance with the Contract at the Contractor’s expense. Other contractors’ Work destroyed or damaged by such removals or replacements shall be made good promptly at the Contractor’s expense. If in the opinion of the Owner, it is not expedient to correct defective Work or equipment or service, or same not performed in accordance with these Specifications, the Owner may deduct from the Contract price the difference in value between the Work performed, and that called for in the Contract. 2.13 The Contractor is to assume the full cost and responsibility of for any damage or loss to their equipment. Sufficient measures to avoid damages or loss are to be taken by the Contractor. Loss by theft, fire, accident, or negligence, will also be the Contractor’s responsibility and shall take appropriate precautions. 2.14 Contractors will be deemed to have familiarized themselves with existing site and working conditions and all other conditions which may affect performance of the Contract. Contractors may examine the site to satisfy themselves of the conditions. No plea of ignorance of such conditions as a result of failure to make all necessary examinations will be accepted as a basis for any claims for extra compensation or an extension of time. 2.15 The Contractor will have included with the quotation submission a Clearance Letter/Letter of Good Standing regarding current premiums paid to the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia. The Contractor, and his subcontractors, will maintain continuous Workers’ Compensation coverage during the course of this Contract. The Owner reserves the right to demand proof of current premiums paid to the Workers’ Compensation Board of Nova Scotia from the Contractor and any of his subcontractors during the course of the Contract. 2.16 The Contractor will be responsible for workplace safety for the scope of the Work, per the Nova Scotia Occupational Health and Safety Act, and its Regulations, and including the Owner’s Site Safety Policy and Manual of Procedures. The Owner reserves the right to inspect to ensure that the Contractor is following its Safety Policies and Procedure. The Contractor will have included with the Quotation submission a Letter of Good Standing issued by a safety organization approved by the Worker’s Compensation Board of Nova Scotia. The Contractor will maintain his Letter of Good Standing during the Contract. 2.17 INSURANCE The Contractor shall provide, maintain and pay for the insurance that meets the following requirements: 2.17.1 Commercial General Liability, underwritten by an insurer licensed to conduct business in the Province of Nova Scotia, for a limit of not less than five (5) million dollars per occurrence. The policy shall include an extension for a standard provincial and territorial form of non- owned automobile liability policy. This policy shall include but not be limited to: 2.17.1.1 Name the Owner as an additional insured ii. Cross-liability and severability of interest 2.17.1.2 Blanket Contractual 2.17.1.3 Products and Completed Operations v. Premises and Operations Liability 2.17.1.4 Personal Injury Liability 2.17.1.5 Contingent Employers Liability 2.17.1.6 Owners and Contractors Protective ix. Broad Form Property Damage 2.17.1.7 Firefighting Expenses 2.17.1.8 Elevator and Hoist Liability 2.17.1.9 Attached Machinery – while loading & unloading 2.17.2 Automobile liability insurance with a minimum coverage of at least five (5) million per occurrence, covering all owned, leased and operated vehicles. 2.17.3 Contractor Pollution Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of five (5) million per occurrence including Difference in Condition Auto Policy 2.17.3.1 The evidence of coverage supplied MUST specify there is no exclusion contained within the policy applicable to the materials being handled, transported and/or treated in performance of this contract. 2.17.4 Before the commencement date of work, the Contractor shall provide to the owner current certificates of insurance or, at the request of the Municipality, a certified copy of the policies, as well as renewal certificates or policies thereafter for the duration of the Agreement, evidencing the required insurance and recording that the Municipality of the District of Chester shall receive 30 days written notice prior to cancellation, and prior to a material change of coverage detrimental to the Municipality. 2.17.5 The Contractor shall defend, indemnify and save harmless Municipality of the District of Chester its elected officials, officers, employees and agents from and against any and all claims of any nature, actions, causes of action, losses, expenses, fines, costs (including legal costs), interest or damages of every nature and kind whatsoever, including but not limited to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death or to damage to or destruction of tangible property including loss of revenue or incurred expense resulting from disruption of service, arising out of or allegedly attributable to the negligence, acts, errors, omissions, misfeasance, nonfeasance, fraud or willful misconduct of the Contractor, its directors, officers, employees, agents, and subcontractors, or any of them, in connection with or in any way related to the delivery or performance of this Contract. This indemnity shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any insurance to be provided by the Contractor in accordance with this Contract and shall survive this Contract. 2.17.6 The Contractor agrees to defend, indemnify and save harmless the Municipality of the District of Chester from and against any and all claims of any nature, actions, causes of action, losses, expenses, fines, costs (including legal costs), interest or damages of every nature and kind whatsoever arising out of or related to the Contractor’s status with WCB. This indemnity shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any proof of WCB status and compliance to be provided by the Supplier in accordance with this Contract and shall survive this Contract. 2.18 The Contractor will only employ fully qualified, licensed, and experienced labourers and skilled tradespersons. Equipment will be appropriately maintained for the efficient execution of the scope of Work of the Contract. The Owner reserves the right to inspect the Contractor's equipment at any time on the work site and reject the use of equipment at the work site that is not inspected or in any other way inappropriate for the Work, at its sole discretion. The Owner reserves the right to request prior work references, and validation of worker training and qualification, prior to awarding the Contract. Only approved workers will be permitted at the work site. Such approval will be at the Owner’s sole discretion. The Owner reserves the right to inspect labourer and skilled tradesperson qualifications for working or operating equipment at the work site at any time and reject the use of any labourer and skilled tradesperson that is not suitably licensed or qualified for the Work, at its sole discretion. 2.19 The Contractor will maintain the site in a tidy condition free from the accumulation of waste products and debris. All surplus products, tools, machinery and equipment will be removed upon completion of the Work. All waste and debris is to be disposed of promptly. 2.20 The Contractor will provide sufficient notice to the Municipal Engineer for inspection of the Work, in whole or in part, in order to permit inspection by the Municipal Engineer and confirm compliance. The Municipal Engineer will not give final acceptance of the Work until completion of cleanup. 2.21 The Owner may waive minor differences in the quotations provided the differences do NOT violate the bidder’s intent. No term or conditions shall be implied based on any industry trade practice or custom, any practice or policy of the quotation or Owner or otherwise, which is inconsistent or conflicts with provisions contained in this document. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all quotations, not necessarily accept the lowest quote, or to accept any quotation which it may consider to be in its best interest. The Owner also reserves the right to waive formality, informality or technicality in any quotation. 3. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 3.1 BACKGROUND - MODC Located in Lunenburg County, the Municipality of the District of Chester (MODC) is the gateway to Nova Scotia’s South Shore with close transportation links with Halifax, Bridgewater, and the Annapolis Valley. MODC offers residents, visitors, and businesses alike access to ocean and lakeside waterfront, tracks of farmland and forested areas as well as an abundance of amenities and services. MODC has a land area of 1,128 km2 and a population of 10,310 residents (2016 census). Although primarily a rural municipality with a population density of 9.14 residents per km2, many of MODC’s 7,063 residential civic addresses are concentrated in a number of distinct communities, six of which are served—to varying degrees of serviceable boundaries—by central wastewater systems. MODC maintains the former CNR railway corridors converted to trails including the Aspotogan trail (12km), and the Chester Connection trail (35km) and additional trails in Castle Rock. These trails include 12 bridges. In terms of economic profile, MODC is typical of rural Nova Scotia with light industrial, commercial, tourism, residential, agricultural, and wildland sectors. There are no major hospitals or large multi-tenant high-rise buildings. There is a large ocean coastline and several inhabited offshore islands. The Municipality is crossed by several major highways, namely Highway 103, Highway 12, and Highway 14, and numerous private and secondary connecting routes and private roads within the Municipality. More information about MODC can be found on the Municipal web site at www.chester.ca. 3.2 BACKGROUND – TRAIL BRIDGES The 12 trail bridges in MODC are former rail bridges that were constructed over 100 years ago and designed to support trains. Over the years, some maintenance work has been completed on some of the bridges, and decking to accommodate trail users was added in the early 2000’s. The 12 bridges (from West to East) are as follows: Barkhouse Bridge Gold River Bridge Middle River Bridge Cooks Branch / Halfway River Bridge King Street Bridge Goat Lake #2 Bridge Goat Lake #1 Bridge Barry Brook #2 Bridge Barry’s Brook #1 Bridge East River Bridge Little East River Bridge Fox Brook Bridge 4. PERSONNEL 4.1 All personnel providing service under this contract shall be appropriately licensed and certified to perform the work. All equipment and tools shall be maintained and inspected as per manufacturers instructions and the Nova Scotia Workplace Health and Safety Regulations. Valid certifications and inspection reports must be made available upon request of the Owner. 4.2 The Contractor shall designate a Project Manager, who will be responsible for overall management and coordination of the Work. The Project Manager shall be available at all times during the completion of this project and shall serve as the central point of contact with the Owner. 4.3 If there are any charges to the service standards and regulations implemented by the Provincial Government, the Contractor shall meet these requirements. 4.4 The Contractor at his expense shall provide, full personal protective equipment and accessories to staff and personnel during all hours and conditions of work. 5. SERVICE PROCEDURE 5.1 The performance of this contract shall be based on the following procedure, subject to change at the sole discretion of the Owner. 5.2 The Contractor shall complete the approved work only. Any issues requiring additional work must be brought to the attention of the Owner and approved before work is to proceed. While verbal approval is permitted in this case, it must be followed up in writing along with an estimate cost of repair. 5.3 The Contractor shall submit an invoice along with the completed service request forms to the Owner for each request for review and approval. Owner shall provide payment within 30 days of receiving the invoice. 6. SCOPE OF WORK 6.1 This project includes the provision of all Engineering, labour, equipment, and materials necessary to perform repairs to Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 and Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 as follows: 6.1.1 Reinstall any dislodged granite stones in the abutments complete with dowels 6.1.2 Repair any cracked granite stones 6.1.3 Repoint deteriorated mortar joints between granite stone blocks 6.1.4 Supply and install rip rap as necessary at the base of abutments and embankment walls to protect against scouring 6.1.5 Remove existing bearing pads and supply and install new anchored elastomeric bearing pads (Exact specification to be determined by Contractor and verified by a professional Engineer) 6.1.6 Sand blast and paint structural steel components with a two-coat polyaspartic urethane (PAS) coating system or equivalent. Prior to sand blasting, contractor must investigate to determine if existing paint flakes contain lead. 6.1.7 (Provisional) Additional safety mitigations required due to the presence of lead in the paint flakes 6.1.8 Remove and dispose of existing brace members and supply and install new 70X70X8 painted leg angle bar brace members. 6.1.9 Analyze superstructures to determine residual capacity. 6.1.10 Remove existing rail ties and bridge decks & guiderails 6.1.11 Design, supply and install new decking systems with guiderails matching existing and a clear width of 2.5 meters. Structures to meet the requirements of NS Standards and Guidelines for the Construction of OHV Trail Bridges on Crown land and designed to support a 28 tonne loaded tandem dump truck. 6.1.12 Supply and install four (4) new 2.5m X 3.0 m, 75mm thick asphalt approaches 6.2 The Contractor will be responsible for securing all necessary permits and approvals 6.3 The estimated quantities as per Appendix “A” are estimates only. Actual quantities for payment will be from field measurements and slips. The Municipality does not guarantee a minimum quantity related to this Quotation. 6.4 Traffic control, when required, will be provided by the Municipality. It is the responsibility of the contractor to notify the Municipality a minimum of 24 hours before starting work if Traffic Control is required. Notification is to include location, start time and duration. 6.5 The Contractor will provide sufficient notice to the Municipal Engineer for inspection of the Work, in whole or in part, to confirm compliance. The Municipal Engineer will not give final acceptance of the Work until completion of cleanup. 7. PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS 7.1 The Work of this Contract including the specified products, materials and methods of construction to be used are according to: 7.1.1 NS Standard Specification available at “https://novascotia.ca/tran/publications/Standard_Specification_Manual_-_2014.pdf” 7.1.2 Standards and Guidelines for the Construction of OHV Trail Bridges on Crown land available at https://novascotia.ca/natr/ohv/pdf/bridge-construction-standards.pdf 8. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS 8.1 The Contractor shall adhere to all applicable Federal, Provincial, Municipal and Industry Safety Regulations applicable to the work. 8.2 The Contractor shall be required to adhere to the Nova Scotia occupational Health and Safety Act, Occupational Safety General Regulations 8.3 The Contractor shall provide and maintain a completely equipped first aid kit, as per Occupational Health and Safety First Aid Regulation (Latest edition), in a clean, orderly condition which shall be readily accessible at all times to employees who are properly instructed to be in charge of first aid. At least one such employee shall be available to render first aid at the main point of operation at all times that the work is being carried out. 9. SITE MEETING 9.1 A voluntary site meeting for Proponents regarding this Request for Quotation is scheduled for XXX. MODC staff will meet prospective bidders at the Castle Rock trail parking lot located on Hwy 329, approximately 200 meters south of the Hwy#329 / Trunk #3 intersection in East River NS at XXX. We will proceed to walk Westerly on the Chester Connection trail to Barry’s Bridge #1 (approximately 1.3 km). Proponent’s will have an opportunity to inspect the bridge, review the scope of work, and ask questions related to the project. We will then walk to Barry’s Brook Bridge#2 (approximately 0.4 km West) and proponents will again have an opportunity to inspect the bridge and ask questions. 10. SUBMISSIONS 10.1 The Quotation closing date and time is XXX, 3:00 PM, local time. 10.2 The Quotation closing location is the Municipal Administration Building, 151 King Street, Chester, Nova Scotia. 10.3 All sealed and time stamped Quotation will be secured in the Municipal vault. 10.4 Quotations sent by post and courier should be clearly identified as to contents “XXX” and directed to the Attention Pam Myra, Municipal Clerk, 151 King Street, Chester, Nova Scotia, B0J 1J0. Mailed and couriered items must be received prior to XXX, 3:00 PM, local time. 10.5 Facsimile, e-mail, or telephone responses will not be considered. 10.6 Quotations may be withdrawn by post, courier, or fax, if received prior to the closing. 10.7 Quotations will be binding for 60 calendar days following the opening date. 10.8 Quotations will be publicly opened at the time of closing and location as noted above. Please note that due to the current restrictions due to Covid 19, a virtual format may be implemented for the opening. 10.9 One paper copy, with all required submittals of the Quotation shall be submitted. 10.10 Late Quotations shall be returned unopened. 10.11 Quotations must be signed by those authorized to sign on behalf of the Contractor and to bind the Contractor to statements made in the quotation. 11. COMMUNICATION 11.1 All communications and questions for clarification regarding the contents of this Quotation shall be forwarded by letter, e-mail, or fax to the individual noted below: Greg Jonah, Engineering Technologist Municipality of the District of Chester, Public Works 151 King Street, Chester, Nova Scotia, B0J 1J0 E-mail: gjonah@chester.ca, Telephone: 902 275-1312 11.2 All requests for clarification must be received in writing at least four (4) working days prior to the closing date to allow written clarification to be issued to all respondents. All requests are to be submitted to the contact above, responses to requests from any other individual shall not be considered an official response from the Owner. Verbal responses are only binding when confirmed by written addenda. 12. If the Municipal Engineer considers that correction, explanation, or interpretation is necessary; the Municipal Engineer will issue a written addendum. All addenda shall form part of the submission and the Contract Documents. 13. All expenses incurred in the preparation and presentations of the response to the Quotation are entirely the responsibility of the Contractor. This includes but is not limited to labour, materials, and the cost of site visits if applicable. 14. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that their quotation is complete and is delivered to the Owner by the date and time indicated. Accordingly, the Owner may not consider any quotation in which material and information requested is not furnished or where indirect or incomplete information is provided. 15. The Tentative date to consider award of the successful Quotation contract is xxx. This date is subject to change. 16. QUOTATION CONTENT 16.1 Contractors are expected to include all the information as listed below in their submissions. Quotations should be detailed enough to demonstrate how the Contractor’s expertise, staff, and resources best meets the needs of the Owner as described in this Quotation. 16.1.1 Detailed expertise - When detailing expertise, the Contractors shall reference their expertise as it pertains to the Scope of Work. 16.1.2 A minimum of three (3) references from past three (3) years including details of similar projects completed and contact numbers (maximum 2 pages) 16.1.3 Safety Certification - A copy of Contractor’s current and valid Letter of Good Standing issued by a Nova Scotia Workers’ Compensation Board approved company 16.1.4 WCB Clearance - A current and valid Clearance Letter/Letter of Good Standing, issued by the Workers Compensation Board of Nova Scotia 16.1.5 Guarantee of Insurance – Contractors shall guarantee Insurance requirements as per Section 2.16 of this document 16.1.6 Completed Appendix A “QUOTATION” with all blanks filled in 17. TERMS AND CONDITIONS 17.1 Agreement - By submitting a quotation in response to this Quotation, the Contractor agrees to abide by the terms and conditions outlined in this Quotation. All quotations shall remain irrevocable unless withdrawn in writing prior to the designated closing time. 17.2 Privilege - The Owner reserves the right to: 17.2.1 Accept or reject any quotation whatsoever on whatever basis the Owner deems fit in its complete and unfettered discretion 17.2.2 Consider any quotation whatsoever including non-conforming quotations and to give additional time to any individual Contractor if the Owner deems it to be in the Owner’s best interests to do so 17.2.3 Terminate the Quotation process at any time without choosing a Contractor 17.2.4 Negotiate with any Contractor that the Owner wishes to in its unfettered discretion 17.2.5 Request further information from any, or all, Contractors. 17.2.6 If the Contractor cannot complete the work in an acceptable timeline, the Owner may hire another contractor to complete the work at the Owner’s discretion, and/or b. Terminate the Contract. 17.2.7 Terminate the Contract for any of the following reasons: 17.2.7.1 Documented unsatisfactory performance of Work 17.2.7.2 Conduct detrimental to the Owner 17.2.7.3 Willful and consistent denigration of Council and Staff 17.2.7.4 Evidence of Collusion 17.2.7.5 An existing or recent business or personal relationship which could be perceived as causing a conflict of Interest 17.2.7.6 Becoming insolvent or files or has filed against a Petition in Bankruptcy or makes an Assignment for the benefit or Creditors or a Receiver is appointed for its assets. 17.2.7.7 Blatant disregard of the Owner’s Safety policy, or the NS OHS Act and regulations 17.2.8 To pursue the Contractor for any additional costs incurred in hiring another contractor to provide the specified servicers, where the Contractor failed to provide the requested services. 17.2.9 The Contractor shall have no claim for any compensation of any kind whatsoever if the Owner employs its own forces or employs the services of another Contractor. 18. CONFIDENTIALITY 18.1 This document may not be used for any purpose other than the submission of a quotation. By submitting a Quotation, the Contractor agrees to public disclosure of its contents subject to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act relating to Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy. Anything submitted in the Form of a Quotation that the Contractor considers being “personal information” or “confidential information” of a proprietary nature should be marked confidential and will be subject to appropriate consideration of the Municipal Government Act as noted above. 18.2 The work described in this Quotation is being conducted with public funds, and the fees and expenses proposed in the Contractor’s submission will be made public. 19. LAW 19.1 The law applicable to this Quotation and any subsequent agreements shall be the law in force in the Province of Nova Scotia. 19.2 In responding to this Quotation, Contractors warrant their compliance with all appropriate Municipal, Provincial and Federal regulations, laws and orders. Respondents must agree to indemnify the Municipality and its employees if they fail to comply, and the Owner reserves the right to cancel any agreement arising from this Quotation if the Contractor fails to comply with the above. 19.3 The selected Contractor shall indemnify the Owner, its officers and employees against any damage caused to the Owner because of any negligence or unlawful acts of the successful Contractor or its employees. Similarly, the successful Contractors shall agree to indemnify the Owner, its officers and employees against any claims or costs initiated by third parties as a result of any negligence or wrongful acts of the successful Contractor or its employees. 20. CONFLICT OF INTEREST The Owner reserves the right to disqualify Contractors if there is an existing or recent business or personal relationship which can be perceived as causing a conflict of interest. 21. MEASUREMENT FOR PAYMENT 21.1 Measurement for the itemized services shall be per the quoted unit prices (in Canadian funds), approved quotation and approved change of work (if required). The unit price shall include all labour, equipment, materials, transportation and overhead necessary to complete the work, as specified by the Owner. 21.2 If necessary, extra work shall be paid only if approved by the owner through a contract Change Order. Extra work is to be negotiated prior to the work being completed wherever possible. 21.3 Payment will be made for items of the Work completed to the satisfaction of the Owner to the Contractor by the Owner within 30 days of submission of an invoice. 22. SUBCONTRACTORS 22.1 Contractors are responsible for obtaining Owner’s permission prior to hiring a subcontractor. The Owner may, for reasonable cause object to the use of a proposed subcontractor and require the Contractor to employ another subcontractor. 22.2 All subcontractors employed by the Contractor will be subject to the same terms and conditions of the Contract and will be under the supervision and control of the Contractor. Nothing contained in the Contract shall create a contractual relationship between the Owner and subcontractor. 22.3 The Owner will provide for the co-ordination of the work of its own forces and of other contractors with the work of this contract, where such co-ordination is not identified as the responsibility of the Contractor in this Quotation. 23. REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Prior to the final selection, Contractors may be required to submit additional information which the Owner may deem necessary to further evaluate the Contractor’s qualifications. 24. CONTRACT 24.1 The successful Contractor shall enter into a contract within 7 days of award. 25. Except as expressly and specifically permitted in these instructions to Contractors, no Contractor shall have any claim for any compensation of any kind whatsoever, as a result of participating in this Quotation and by submitting a quotation, each Contractor shall be deemed to have agreed that it has no claim. 26. EVALUATION PROCESS AND CRITERIA 26.1 All submissions received prior to closing will be evaluated according to the procedure outlined in this section. 26.2 Quotations that include all submittals, detailed unit prices and completed similar projects satisfactorily will be considered. The Owner reserves the right to interview any or all Contractors and their references and include its own reference if there is prior experience with the Contractor. 26.3 The Municipality will evaluate the submission. The municipality, at their sole discretion, will determine if, based on evaluation of the submission, interviews, and reference checks if a proponent is qualified to complete the project. The qualified proponent submitting the lowest overall cost will be awarded the project subject to Municipal Council approval and budget availability. 26.4 When comparing the rates, the Owner will consider in its review Section 7.0 Fair Treatment for Nova Scotia Suppliers, summarized below, which is contained in its Procurement Policy (P-04). “Section 7.0 Fair Treatment for Nova Scotia Suppliers - The preference is to give preference to local (our Municipality) unless otherwise directed by council for Low Value Procurement (up to and including $50,000 total estimated contract value). Preference will be given by applying a 5% bonus to Contractors located within the Municipality. This preference will be clearly communicated as part of each procurement procedure.” APPENDIX A – QUOTATION Company Name __________________________________________________ Company Address __________________________________________________ Telephone No. __________________________________________________ Fax No. __________________________________________________ Email __________________________________________________ Item # Description Units Estimated Quantity Unit price Total price 6.1.1 Reinstall dislodged granite stones in the abutments STONES 1 6.1.2 Repair cracked granite stones STONES 1 6.1.3 Repoint mortar joints between granite blocks SQUARE METER 90 6.1.4 Supply and install rip rap at thee base of abutments and embankment walls tonne 20 6.1.5 Replace bearing pads L.S. 1 6.1.6 Sand blast and paint structural steel L.S. 1 6.1.7 (Provisional) Additional safety mitigations required due to lead in paint L.S. 1 6.1.8 Replace brace members L.S. 1 6.1.9 Analyze superstructures to determine residual capacity. L.S. 1 6.1.10 Remove existing rail ties and bridge decks & guiderails L.S. 1 6.1.11 Design, supply and install new decking systems L.S. 1 6.1.12 asphalt paving (including all prep work) Square meter 30 Sub-total HST Total DATED THIS DAY OF , 20 . _________________ ________________________________ Witness Signature of Authorized Signing Officer ________________________________ Name and Title (Printed) TRAIL BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT BARRY’S BROOK BRIDGE #1 CHESTER CONNECTION TRAIL CHESTER, NS RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILDINGS 25 | November | 2014 Internal Ref.: 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004_C01 C01 2014/November/25 T. Barkhouse, P.Eng. / J. Theriault, P.Eng. / Rev. Date (y/m/d) Prepared By:/initials Reviewed By:/initials TRAIL BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT – BARRY’S BROOK BRIDGE #1 CHESTER, NS Prepared for: MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT 151 KING STREET, PO BOX 369 CHESTER, NS, B0J 1J0 Prepared by: . SNC LAVALIN INC. SUITE 200 PARK LANE TERRACES 5657 SPRING GARDEN ROAD HALIFAX, NS B3J 3R4 1246 -xxxx SNC-LAVALIN INC. Suite 200 Park Lane Terraces 5657 Spring Garden Road Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3R4 Telephone: 902-492-4544 Fax: 902-492-4540 November 25, 2014 Municipality of the District of Chester 151 King Street PO Box 369 Chester, NS B0J 1J0 Attention: Chad Haughn, Director of Recreation and Parks Dear Mr. Haughn, RE: Trail Bridge Inspection Report – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 Further to your request, please find enclosed one copy of our Trail Bridge Inspection Report for the above-noted structure. Should you have any questions regarding the report, please contact the undersigned. Regards, SNC۰LAVALIN INC. Todd Barkhouse, P.Eng. Structural Engineer TB/tb 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 Attachments i © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report Contents 1.Executive Summary........................................................................................................................... 1 2.Description of Work ........................................................................................................................... 2 3.Description of Bridge ......................................................................................................................... 3 3.1. Abutments ..................................................................................................................................... 3 3.2. Superstructure ............................................................................................................................... 3 3.3. Bearings ........................................................................................................................................ 4 3.4. Rail Ties ......................................................................................................................................... 4 3.5. Decking .......................................................................................................................................... 4 3.6. Materials ........................................................................................................................................ 4 4.Inspection Observations .................................................................................................................... 5 4.1. Waterway ....................................................................................................................................... 5 4.2. Embankments and Slope Protection .............................................................................................. 5 4.3. Foundations ................................................................................................................................... 6 4.4. Masonry Abutments ....................................................................................................................... 6 4.5. Structural Steel Superstructure ...................................................................................................... 6 4.6. Bearings ........................................................................................................................................ 8 4.7. Rail Ties ......................................................................................................................................... 8 4.8. Approaches.................................................................................................................................... 8 4.9. Bridge Deck and Guiderails ........................................................................................................... 8 4.10. Utilities .................................................................................................................................... 9 4.11. Signage .................................................................................................................................. 9 5.Recommendations .......................................................................................................................... 10 5.1. Embankments and Slope Protection ............................................................................................ 10 5.2. Masonry Abutments ..................................................................................................................... 10 5.3. Structural Steel Superstructure .................................................................................................... 10 5.4. Bearings ...................................................................................................................................... 10 5.5. Approaches.................................................................................................................................. 10 5.6. Bridge Deck and Guiderails ......................................................................................................... 10 5.7. Signage ....................................................................................................................................... 10 5.8. Regulatory Requirements ............................................................................................................ 11 6.References ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Appendices Appendix A – Site Photos A1 Appendix B – Management Strategy B1 Appendix C – Sketches C1 Appendix D – Map D1 1 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 1.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Municipality of the District of Chester (MODC) retained SNC Lavalin Inc. (SLI) to complete a structural inspection of the Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 Structure. This report presents the findings of the inspection, a discussion of the structure, and recommendations for remedial work. This bridge is a converted railway bridge now used as part of a recreational trail for public use. Such bridges must be regularly inspected and maintained in good condition once in use. This inspection report complies with recommendations from standard provincial and federal guidelines for recreation trail bridges. In addition, this report follows guidelines within the PWGSC bridge inspection manual. The structural inspection has revealed that the Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 Structure is in generally fair condition but is being subject to continued corrosion. There are several deficiencies requiring repair, as outlined herein. These deficiencies will continue to proliferate, unless an effort is made to control and prevent imminent damage to the structural elements. SLI recommends repairs for the bridge. A summary of these repairs is provided in Appendix B – Management Strategy. This table includes our opinion of probable costs for each repair/maintenance item and also includes priority codes for each item to indicate the urgency and nature of the recommended repairs. The priority codes follow the Bridge Inspection Manual, 2008, by Public Works and Government Services Canada. SNC Lavalin recommends implementation of a comprehensive repair plan focusing on the remedial measures recommended herein. The purpose of these repairs will be to restore the condition of each structural element of the bridge and to increase the lifespan of the structure. 2 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 2.DESCRIPTION OF WORK On July 2, 2014, Todd Barkhouse, P.Eng. (SLI), and Jeffery Theriault, P.Eng (SLI) visited the bridge to carry out a visual inspection of the structural components. Mr. Barkhouse is a structural engineer with extensive experience in design and inspection of bridge structures. SLI has prepared sketches of the bridge structure and its components based on the observed configuration and measurements. These sketches are approximate for the purpose of demonstrating the scale and locations of elements within and around the structure. These sketches are provided in Appendix C. Refer to Appendix A for a selection of photographs taken by SLI at the time of the site visit. The photographs illustrate details within the report and provide a detailed record of the condition of the structural elements at the time of the site visit. 3 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 3.DESCRIPTION OF BRIDGE The Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 Structure is located along the Chester Connection multi-use recreational trail directly under the Highway 103 Bridge near Exit 7. Refer to Appendix D for a map of the bridge location. SLI understands that the bridge was originally installed in the early 1900s as part of a railroad line along the South Shore. More recently, the bridge deck has been converted to allow it to serve as part of a multi-use recreational trail. SLI understands that new timber decking and railings were added to the bridge in or around 2002 as part of the renovations to re-commission the bridge. The bridge is a single-span structure with two steel plate girders spanning over the brook supported on masonry abutments. The bridge is 7.4m (24’) long and 2.4m (8’) wide with a height above water of approximately 1.5m (to underside of girders). See Photo 4. Refer to Appendix C for sketches of the bridge configuration. 3.1. Abutments The two masonry bridge abutments are approximately 5m (16’) wide. They are constructed from dressed granite stones up to approximately 600x1200 (2’ x 4’), mortared together. SLI measured the joints between the stones to be 12 to 16mm wide. 3.2. Superstructure The superstructure consists of two steel plate beams spanning approximately 7.4m (24’) from the southeast abutment to the northwest abutment. The beams are spaced 2.4m (8’) apart. The beams are “I” shaped, 610mm deep, built-up from steel plate and angles. There is a 380mm deep steel channel spanning between the two beams at the bearings and at midspan. The two horizontal bays between the channels are cross-braced with L76x76 single-angle steel bracing members. The plates and angles of the built-up beams are connected together using rivets. Connections between members are also riveted. SLI did not observe bolted steel connections in the structure. The steel beams support the transverse timber rail ties. 4 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 3.3. Bearings There is a steel plate bearing at each end of each support beam (total 4 bearings). The bearings are anchored down to the abutment with steel bolts. The bearings perform and integral function within the bridge structure: transferring the gravity loads to the substructure while allowing the bridge superstructure to expand and contract due to varying temperatures. 3.4. Rail Ties Transverse horizontal timber rail ties are supported on the steel beams. The new timber decking is supported on the rail ties. The creosote treated timber rail ties are 250x305x3650mm. The rail ties are spaced with a gap of 100 to 125mm. The rail ties are placed with the long dimension horizontal and are notched over the beam to give a top-of-tie elevation in the order of 200mm higher than the top of beam elevation. SLI understands that these rail ties have been replaced since the original construction. 3.5. Decking As previously stated, a new timber deck and guardrails were installed on the bridge to accommodate recreational traffic. The new timber deck consists of 38x140 decking, 2.4m long spanning laterally over five, 38x140 spacers spanning longitudinally over the transverse rail ties. There is a 140x140 on 38x140 wood curb running longitudinally along each side of the bridge deck. The vertical posts for the guardrail are located outside of the curbs on both sides. The vertical guardrail posts are 89x89 and support five longitudinal 38x140 horizontal rail members. Since the width of the deck is narrower than the width of the rail ties below, the guardrail posts are braced back to the outer portions of the rail ties for lateral support. Refer to Appendix C for sketch of configuration. 3.6. Materials The new superstructure members (decking, railings) are conventional pressure-treated Spruce/Pine/Fir construction grade dimensional lumber. See Photos 1-3. The structural steel is riveted. This type of structural steel has not been in regular use since the 1950’s. It cannot be welded. The age and grade of the steel is not presently known, but could be conservatively estimated based on the age of the structure. 5 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 4.INSPECTION OBSERVATIONS 4.1. Waterway The bridge structure crosses a branch of Barry’s Brook. The brook does not run perpendicular to the bridge. The waterway is a meandering stream in the vicinity of the bridge structure. See Figure 1 below. Figure 1 – Example of Meandering Stream (Extract from PWGSC Bridge Inspection Manual) The brook has scoured along the southeast side and aggraded along the north side of the northwest abutment. See Photos 4, 7 and 8. At the time of the site visit, there was active water flow along and against the southeast abutment wall. Although the width between abutments appeared roughly equal to the width of the brook, their relative alignment means the south edge of the waterway is constricted by the southeast abutment. At the time of the site visit, SLI observed the depth of the water to be up to 900mm against the southeast abutment and 0 to 100mm at the northwest abutment. A cursory tactile examination below the water suggests that the southeast abutment is not presently undermined. It appears to extend below the streambed ground level throughout its length. SLI expects that continued flow around the abutment would cause continued scouring, which may lead to eventual undermining of the bridge abutment. SLI recommends installation of scour protection. 4.2. Embankments and Slope Protection The bridge abutments are vertical and extend down to the edge of the brook on each side. There is no embankment slope between the abutments and the brook. 6 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report The four embankment slopes on either side of each abutment are stabilized by large hand-laid boulders. The rock walls do not appear to have moved considerably since the time of their installation. There is active water flow against the rock wall at the south embankment. SLI expects that continued water flow around the rock wall would cause continued scouring around and under the wall, which may lead to eventual undermining of the wall. This may cause the wall to eventually become unstable. SLI recommends installation of scour protection. 4.3. Foundations The foundations for the bridge structure were not visible at the time of the site visit. For discussion on potential undermining at southeast abutment, refer to Section 4.1 – Waterway. 4.4. Masonry Abutments The stone masonry abutments appear to be in good condition. Overall, the abutments appear to be stable. SLI noted the following deficiencies: Severe loss of mortar. 80 to 90% of the mortar joints on the abutments are either cracked or missing (See Photos 10 and 11). The deteriorated mortar joints require repointing to restore the physical integrity of the stone masonry. This may contribute to loss of stones (see directly below). The top central granite stone on the southeast abutment has become dislodged from the abutment wall and protrudes approximately 35mm inward. This particular block is subject to lateral earth pressures (not unlike all of the other blocks in the wall), but does not support a significant gravity load (such as from the bridge superstructure, or from stone blocks above). This block thus has low friction resistance against the lateral earth pressures. SLI recommends removal and reinstatement of this stone block with new dowels installed into the lower course for added shear resistance. Based on visual observations only, SLI does not consider the present conditions to affect the structural load carrying capacity of the bridge; however, SLI recommends repairs within the next three years as a preventative measure against further deterioration. 4.5. Structural Steel Superstructure The primary steel plate beams as well as the secondary members are generally uncoated. There is evidence of a former paint coating, but this has completely failed on over 80% of the steel surfaces. The structural steel is exposed. SLI is not presently aware whether remaining flakes from the existing 7 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report paint system contain lead. Lead paint was in common use between the 1920s and 1970s. There is light to severe corrosion on all surfaces of the steel superstructure elements. Observations suggest that the thickness loss due to corrosion is generally light to medium. There are areas observed with severe and very severe corrosion as follows: Severe corrosion typical on the top flange of the central and abutment cross girders. See Photo 17. Very severe corrosion typical at the ends of the steel girders beyond the bearings. Very severe corrosion typical at the end connections of the horizontal steel angle brace members in the northwest bay. See Photos 13-14. Very severe local corrosion at the north end of the west plate girder. SLI was not able to closely observe the condition on the top of the beam top flanges due to the presence of the rail ties. Based on observation at the edges that were visible, SLI anticipates medium to severe corrosion on the top flange due to moisture penetration through the rail ties over the lifetime of the bridge. The corrosion of steel at this bridge is advanced. The location of this bridge under a highway overpass may be contributing to the rate of corrosion in two ways: (1) Shading – The large overpass above the structure restricts sunlight from hitting the bridge. This will increase drying times. Prolonged moisture on the steel surfaces will contribute to an increased rate of corrosion. (2) Salt Spray – A small amount of the salt spray from the bridge and highway above may come into contact with the structure and promote corrosion. Although suspected contributors, these effects are difficult to quantify. The significant loss of section area due to corrosion warrants an analysis to determine the residual capacity of the structure (with and without repairs to the bracing). SLI understands that the present loading is far below its original design loading, and thus a significantly reduced capacity may be satisfactory. Remedial work is required to prevent further corrosion and deterioration of the steel plate beams and their secondary structural components. The rusted and flaked off paint regions throughout the girders and angle bracing should be sand-blasted clean and then surface painted with a zinc-epoxy-urethane paint system. The deteriorated gusset plates and angle bracing should be removed and replaced with 8 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report new galvanized members after the main structure has been remediated. Please note that no welding would be permitted to the existing steel. 4.6. Bearings There is severe corrosion on all four bearings; there is stratified rust and pitting of the top metal surface. See Photos 11-12. There is medium deposition of gravel and debris on the bearings from the expansion joint above. This gravel can trap standing moisture and potentially accelerate corrosion. SLI recommends regular removal of this debris to allow proper drying of the steel surfaces at the bearings. The bearings on the expansion end of the bridge are designed to slide to accommodate movements in the bridge due to thermal expansion and contraction. The bearings are heavily corroded and thus seized. The anchor bolts are severely deformed, potentially due to restricted movements. SLI recommends removal and replacement of the existing bearings with an anchored elastomeric bearing pad system. 4.7. Rail Ties Due to the installation of bridge deck and guardrails, only the ends of the rail ties were visible for inspection at the time of the site visit. Typically, SLI observed the creosoted rail ties to be in good condition. SLI observed light splitting at the ends of approximately 20% of the rail ties. See Photos 5-6. Reassess condition at time of next inspection. 4.8. Approaches The bridge approaches appear to be in good condition. See Photo 2. Refer to the bearing observations above indicating accumulation of gravel and debris on the bearings and abutments. SLI recommends installation of paved approaches (asphalt or concrete) to reduce the rate of gravel deposition onto the bearings and abutments. 4.9. Bridge Deck and Guiderails The bridge deck and guardrail components were generally in good condition at the time of the site visit with the exception of the following: There are two damaged decking boards near post A. These boards require replacement. 9 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 4.10. Utilities There is no lighting system or other utilities for the bridge or the trail system in the vicinity of the bridge. 4.11. Signage There are signs along the side of the trail indicating bridge ahead (one at each approach). The existing sings are in good legible condition and SLI did not observe graffiti on the signs. The Nova Scotia Off-Highway Vehicle Trail Bridge Manual recommends that reflective chevrons ( ,) be present on the two end approach posts at each approach. There are reflectors on the four corner approach posts; however, these are not chevron-style signs. See Photo 2. There is no sign at the bridge approach indicating the maximum vehicle weight permitted on the structure. 10 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 5.RECOMMENDATIONS SLI has indicated deficiencies throughout this report, and has provided details in the ‘Management Strategy’ Table (See Appendix B). These deficiencies and recommendations are summarized as follows: 5.1. Embankments and Slope Protection Monitor South Embankment rock wall for scour and undermining. Conduct underwater investigation to establish present conditions for review. 5.2. Masonry Abutments Repoint the deteriorated mortar joints between the granite stone blocks. Re-install the granite stone that has become dislodged from the top of the southeast abutment. Incorporate dowels sufficient to resist lateral loads. 5.3. Structural Steel Superstructure Conduct an analysis to determine the residual capacity of the bridge superstructure. Investigate whether the existing paint flakes on the steel contain lead. Mitigate as required. Sandblast, clean and recoat structural steel members. The tops of the top flanges will require clear access. This work could be done in conjunction with removal of the rail ties for replacement. Remove corroded brace members and connection plates. Replace with new bracing system without the use of welding. 5.4. Bearings Remove and replace the existing bearings with anchored elastomeric bearing pads. 5.5. Approaches Install paved approaches to reduce the rate of gravel deposition onto the bearings and abutments. 5.6. Bridge Deck and Guiderails Replace damaged decking boards at 2 locations. 5.7. Signage Install reflective Chevron signs on the four corners of the bridge. 11 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report Install a sign indicating the maximum vehicle weight permitted on the structure. 5.8. Regulatory Requirements Prior to undertaking a remediation project, SLI recommends that a comprehensive review of the environmental regulations, guidelines and restrictions be carried out. The following is a list of environmental procedures that may be required: Complete hazardous materials assessment (HAZMAT); Review the Federal Navigable Water Protection Act; Complete a Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) Watercourse Alteration Application. 12 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 6.REFERENCES 1.“Developing Recreation Trails in Nova Scotia - Trail Construction Manual”, by the Nova Scotia trails Federation. 2.“Abandoned Trail Bridges”, by the Department of Natural Resources and the Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission. 3.“Bridge Inspection Manual”, by Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2008. A SITE PHOTOS © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A1 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook #1 509985-0017-T-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0001 - General View of Bridge Super- structure 0002 - General View of Bridge Super- structure. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A2 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook #1 509985-0017-T-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0003 - General View of Bridge Decking. 0004 - General View of Bridge Sub- structure. East Elevation. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A3 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook #1 509985-0017-T-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0005 - General View of Bridge Rail Ties. 0006 - Typ. Condition of Rail Ties. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A4 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook #1 509985-0017-T-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0007 - Elevation of South East Abutment. 0008 - Elevation of North-West Abutment. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A5 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook #1 509985-0017-T-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 009- Note depth of Waterway at Southeast abut- ment. 0010 - Water flowing through joints near the base of the North- west Abutment. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A6 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook #1 509985-0017-T-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0011 - Typ. Steel Girder Bearing. 0012 - Typical Steel Girder Bearing. Note Debris and Misaligned Anchor. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A7 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook #1 509985-0017-T-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0013- Typ. Super- structure Brac- ing Connection. Very Severe Corrosion. 0014 - Typ. Super- structure Brac- ing Connection. Very Severe Corrosion. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A8 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook #1 509985-0017-T-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0012 - Angle Brace Framing. 0016 - Typ. Steel Girder. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A9 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook #1 509985-0017-T-REP-0004 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0017 - Top View of Top Flange of Cross Channel at Abutment. 0018 - Typ. Corrosion and Deforma- tion at Bearing. B MANAGEMENT STRATEGY ITEM BRIDGE COMPONENT CURRENT CONDIT- ION REPAIR REQUIRED PRIORITY CODE* ESTIMATED COST** 1 Waterway 4 D 2 Embankments and Slope Protection 3 See item below regarding scour protection. D 3 Foundations Install scour protection at the base of the southeast abutment and south embankment wall. C $3,500 4 Masonry Abutments 4 Reinstall top central granite stone c/w dowels. Repoint deteriorated mortar joints between granite stone blocks. B $5,300 5 Bearings 2 Remove and replace existing bearings with anchored elastomeric bearing pads. C $6,000 6 Structural Steel Superstructure 3 Investigate whether existing paint flakes on the steel contain lead. Sandblast, clean and repaint steel. Remove and replace corroded brace members and their connections. Analyze superstructure strength to determine its residual capacity. B $15,700 7 Rail Ties 5 8 Approaches 4 Install paved approaches to reduce the rate of gravel deposition onto bearings/abutments (asphalt assumed). C $2,500 9 Bridge Deck and Guiderails 5 Replace damaged decking (2 locations) A $400 10 Utilities N/A 11 Signage N/A Install Reflective Chevron Signs (4 locations) Install Maximum Vehicle Weight Sign M M $1,250 Total $34,650 *Priority Code for Component Repair of a Structure: Bridge Inspection Manual, 2008, by Public Works and Government Services Canada - Section 2.3 U Urgent requires immediate attention and remedial measures to ensure public safety M Required work to be done as part of routine annual maintenance S Further study/investigations/surveys required prior to initiating repair programme A Repair and/or replacement to be done in less than 1 year B Repair and/or replacement to be done in less than 3 year C Repair and/or replacement to be done in less than 5 year D Conditions to be re-assessed at the next inspection **Opinion of Probable Cost: 1. Costs indicated are rough order of magnitude only. Costs do not include HST or Contingency. This opinion of probable cost is presented on the basis of experience, qualifications, and best judgment. It has been prepared in accordance with acceptable principles and practices. Sudden market trend changes, non-competitive bidding situations, unforeseen labour and material adjustments, etc. are beyond the control of SNC Lavalin Inc. We cannot warrant or guarantee that actual costs will not vary significantly from the opinion provided. C SKETCHES D MAP Barry’s Brook Bridge #1 44.594587N -64.17169 Suite 200, Park Lane Terraces 5657 Spring Garden Road Halifax Nova Scotia B3J 3R4 TRAIL BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT BARRY’S BROOK BRIDGE #2 CHESTER CONNECTION TRAIL CHESTER, NS RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER INFRASTRUCTURE AND BUILDINGS 25 | November | 2014 Internal Ref.: 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005_C01 C01 2014/November/25 T. Barkhouse, P.Eng. / J. Theriault, P.Eng. / Rev. Date (y/m/d) Prepared By:/initials Reviewed By:/initials TRAIL BRIDGE INSPECTION REPORT – BARRY’S BROOK BRIDGE #2 CHESTER, NS Prepared for: MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF CHESTER RECREATION AND PARKS DEPARTMENT 151 KING STREET, PO BOX 369 CHESTER, NS, B0J 1J0 Prepared by: . SNC LAVALIN INC. SUITE 200 PARK LANE TERRACES 5657 SPRING GARDEN ROAD HALIFAX, NS B3J 3R4 SNC-LAVALIN INC. Suite 200 Park Lane Terraces 5657 Spring Garden Road Halifax, Nova Scotia Canada B3J 3R4 Telephone: 902-492-4544 Fax: 902-492-4540 November 25, 2014 Municipality of the District of Chester 151 King Street PO Box 369 Chester, NS B0J 1J0 Attention: Chad Haughn, Director of Recreation and Parks Dear Mr. Haughn, RE: Trail Bridge Inspection Report – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 Further to your request, please find enclosed one copy of our Trail Bridge Inspection Report for the above-noted structure. Should you have any questions regarding the report, please contact the undersigned. Regards, SNC۰LAVALIN INC. Todd Barkhouse, P.Eng. Structural Engineer TB/tb 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 Attachments 1 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report Contents 1.Executive Summary ........................................................................................................................... 2 2.Description of Work ........................................................................................................................... 3 3.Description of Bridge ......................................................................................................................... 4 3.1. Abutments ..................................................................................................................................... 4 3.2. Superstructure ............................................................................................................................... 4 3.3. Bearings ........................................................................................................................................ 5 3.4. Rail Ties......................................................................................................................................... 5 3.5. Decking.......................................................................................................................................... 5 3.6. Materials ........................................................................................................................................ 5 4.Inspection Observations .................................................................................................................... 6 4.1. Waterway ....................................................................................................................................... 6 4.2. Embankments and Slope Protection ........................................................................................ 6 4.3. Foundations ............................................................................................................................. 6 4.4. Masonry Abutments ................................................................................................................. 6 4.5. Structural Steel Superstructure ...................................................................................................... 7 4.6. Bearings ........................................................................................................................................ 8 4.7. Rail Ties......................................................................................................................................... 8 4.8. Approaches ................................................................................................................................... 8 4.9. Bridge Deck and Guiderails ........................................................................................................... 8 4.10. Utilities .................................................................................................................................... 9 4.11. Signage .................................................................................................................................. 9 5.Recommendations .......................................................................................................................... 10 5.1. Masonry Abutments ..................................................................................................................... 10 5.2. Structural Steel Superstructure .................................................................................................... 10 5.3. Bearings ...................................................................................................................................... 10 5.4. Rail Ties....................................................................................................................................... 10 5.5. Approaches ................................................................................................................................. 10 5.6. Bridge Deck and Guiderails ......................................................................................................... 10 5.7. Signage ....................................................................................................................................... 10 5.8. Regulatory Requirements ............................................................................................................ 11 6.References ...................................................................................................................................... 12 Appendices Appendix A – Site Photos A1 Appendix B – Management Strategy B1 Appendix C – Sketches C1 Appendix D – Map D1 2 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 1.EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The Municipality of the District of Chester (MODC) retained SNC Lavalin Inc. (SLI) to complete a structural inspection of the Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 Structure. This report presents the findings of the inspection, a discussion of the structure, and recommendations for remedial work. This bridge is a converted railway bridge now used as part of a recreational trail for public use. Such bridges must be regularly inspected and maintained in good condition once in use. This inspection report complies with recommendations from standard provincial and federal guidelines for recreation trail bridges. In addition, this report follows guidelines within the PWGSC bridge inspection manual. The structural inspection has revealed that the Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 Structure is in generally fair condition but is being subject to continued corrosion. There are several deficiencies requiring repair, as outlined herein. These deficiencies will continue to proliferate, unless an effort is made to control and prevent imminent damage to the structural elements. SLI recommends repairs for the bridge. A summary of these repairs is provided in Appendix B – Management Strategy. This table includes our opinion of probable costs for each repair/maintenance item and also includes priority codes for each item to indicate the urgency and nature of the recommended repairs. The priority codes follow the Bridge Inspection Manual, 2008, by Public Works and Government Services Canada. SNC Lavalin recommends implementation of a comprehensive repair plan focusing on the remedial measures recommended herein. The purpose of these repairs will be to restore the condition of each structural element of the bridge and to increase the lifespan of the structure. 3 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 2.DESCRIPTION OF WORK On July 2, 2014, Todd Barkhouse, P.Eng. (SLI), and Jeffery Theriault, P.Eng (SLI) visited the bridge to carry out a visual inspection of the structural components. Mr. Barkhouse is a structural engineer with extensive experience in design and inspection of bridge structures. SLI has prepared sketches of the bridge structure and its components based on the observed configuration and measurements. These sketches are approximate for the purpose of demonstrating the scale and locations of elements within and around the structure. These sketches are provided in Appendix C. Refer to Appendix A for a selection of photographs taken by SLI at the time of the site visit. The photographs illustrate details within the report and provide a detailed record of the condition of the structural elements at the time of the site visit. 4 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 3.DESCRIPTION OF BRIDGE The Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 Structure is located along the Chester Connection multi-use recreational trail north of Highway 103 near Exit 7. Refer to Appendix D for a map of the bridge location. SLI understands that the bridge was originally installed in the early 1900s as part of a railroad line along the South Shore. More recently, the bridge deck has been converted to allow it to serve as part of a multi-use recreational trail. SLI understands that new timber decking and railings were added to the bridge in or around 2002 as part of the renovations to re-commission the bridge. The bridge is a single-span structure with two steel plate girders spanning over the brook supported on masonry abutments. The bridge is 7.4m (24’) long and 2.4m (8’) wide with a height above water of approximately 2.7m (to underside of girders). See Photos 5-8. Refer to Appendix C for sketches of the bridge configuration. 3.1. Abutments The two masonry bridge abutments are each approximately 5m (16’) wide. They are constructed from dressed granite stones up to approximately 600x1200 (2’ x 4’), mortared together. SLI measured the joints between the stones to be 12 to 16mm wide. 3.2. Superstructure The superstructure consists of two steel plate beams spanning approximately 7.4m (24’) from the southeast abutment to the northwest abutment. The beams are spaced 2.4m (8’) apart. The beams are “I” shaped, 610mm deep, built-up from steel plate and angles. There is a 380mm deep steel channel spanning between the two beams at the bearings and at midspan. The two horizontal bays between the channels are cross-braced with L76x76 single-angle steel bracing members. The plates and angles of the built-up beams are connected together using rivets. Connections between members are also riveted. SLI did not observe bolted steel connections in the structure. The steel beams support the transverse timber rail ties. 5 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 3.3. Bearings There is a steel plate bearing at each end of each support beam (total 4 bearings). The bearings are anchored down to the abutment with steel bolts. The bearings for the east beam are higher than those for the west beam to provide for the superelevation on the bridge deck. The bearings perform and integral function within the bridge structure: transferring the gravity loads to the substructure while allowing the bridge superstructure to expand and contract due to varying temperatures. 3.4. Rail Ties Transverse horizontal timber rail ties are supported on the steel beams. The new timber decking is supported on the rail ties. The creosote treated timber rail ties are 200x200x3650mm. The rail ties are spaced with a gap of 100 to 125mm. 3.5. Decking As previously stated, a new timber deck and guardrails were installed on the bridge to accommodate recreational traffic. The new timber deck consists of 38x140 decking, 2.4m long spanning laterally over five, 38x140 spacers spanning longitudinally over the transverse rail ties. There is a 140x140 on 38x140 wood curb running longitudinally along each side of the bridge deck. The vertical posts for the guardrail are located outside of the curbs on both sides. The vertical guardrail posts are 89x89 and support five longitudinal 38x140 horizontal rail members. Since the width of the deck is narrower than the width of the rail ties below, the guardrail posts are braced back to the outer portions of the rail ties for lateral support. Refer to Appendix C for sketch of configuration. 3.6. Materials The new superstructure members (decking, railings) are conventional pressure-treated Spruce/Pine/Fir construction grade dimensional lumber. See Photos 1-4. The structural steel is riveted. This type of structural steel has not been in regular use since t he 1950’s. It cannot be welded. The age and grade of the steel is not presently known, but could be conservatively estimated based on the age of the structure. 6 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 4.INSPECTION OBSERVATIONS 4.1. Waterway The bridge structure crosses a branch of Barry’s Brook between two ponds. The brook appears stable upstream and downstream of the bridge structure. There are large rocks and boulders within the waterway, which protrude above the water level. At the time of the site visit, SLI observed the depth of the water to be up to 500mm between boulders. The width of the brook appeared roughly equal to the width between abutments at the time of the site visit. SLI did not observe signs of pooling or deposition in the brook related to the presence of the bridge. The foundations for the bridge abutments were not visible below ground level at the edges of the brook. 4.2. Embankments and Slope Protection The bridge abutments are vertical and extend down to the edge of the brook on each side. There is no embankment slope between the abutments and the brook. The four embankment slopes on either side of each abutment are stabilized by large hand-laid boulders. The rock walls do not appear to have moved considerably since the time of their installation. 4.3. Foundations The foundations for the bridge structure were not visible at the time of the site visit. The brook does not appear to undermine the foundations for the abutments. 4.4. Masonry Abutments The stone masonry abutments appear to be in good condition. Overall, the abutments appear to be stable. SLI noted two deficiencies as follows: The stone directly below the south bearing on the southeast abutment is cracked. The wide crack extends the full height of the stone and appears to extend the full depth of the stone. This condition requires repair. Medium loss of mortar. 50% of the mortar joints on the northwest abutment and 75% on the southeast abutment are either cracked or missing (See Photos 5 and 7). The deteriorated mortar joints require repointing to restore the physical integrity of the stone masonry. 7 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report Based on visual observations only, SLI does not consider the present condition to affect the structural load carrying capacity of the bridge; however, SLI recommends repairs within the next three years as a preventative measure against further deterioration. 4.5. Structural Steel Superstructure The primary steel plate beams as well as the secondary members are generally uncoated. There is evidence of a former paint coating, but this has completely failed on over 90% of the steel surfaces. The structural steel is exposed. SLI is not presently aware whether remaining flakes from the existing paint system contain lead. Lead paint was in common use between the 1920s and 1970s. There is light to severe corrosion on all surfaces of the steel superstructure elements. Observations suggest that the thickness loss due to corrosion is generally light to medium. There are areas observed with severe and very severe corrosion as follows: Severe localized corrosion on the bottom flange of the west girder near its south end. See Photo 16. Severe localized corrosion on the bottom flange of the west girder near midspan. Approximately 10-20% loss of section locally in flange. Severe localized corrosion on the bottom flange of the east girder near midspan. Localized severe corrosion on the web of the cross channel at the southeast abutment. Very severe corrosion in the steel angle brace member in the southeast bay near its westernmost connection at the central cross channel. Very severe corrosion in the steel angle brace member in the southeast bay near its easternmost connection at the southeast abutment (see photo 15). SLI was not able to closely observe the condition on the top of the beam top flanges due to the presence of the rail ties. Based on observations at the edges that were visible, SLI anticipates medium to severe corrosion on the top flange due to moisture penetration through the rail ties over the lifetime of the bridge. Remedial work is required to prevent further corrosion and deterioration of the steel plate beams and their secondary structural components. The rusted and flaked off paint regions throughout the girders and angle bracing should be sand-blasted clean and then surface painted with a zinc-epoxy-urethane paint system. The deteriorated gusset plates and angle bracing should be removed and replaced with new galvanized members after the main structure has been remediated. Please note that no welding would be permitted to the existing steel. 8 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 4.6. Bearings There is medium corrosion on all four bearings; there is stratified rust and pitting of the top metal surface. There is medium deposition of gravel and debris on the bearings from the expansion joint above. This gravel can trap standing moisture and potentially accelerate corrosion. SLI recommends regular removal of this debris to allow proper drying of the steel surfaces at the bearings. The bearings on the expansion end of the bridge are designed to slide to accommodate movements in the bridge due to thermal expansion and contraction. The observed corrosion will increase the friction against this sliding action, hindering the bridge’s ability to expand/contract. SLI recommends removal and replacement of the existing bearings with an anchored elastomeric bearing pad system. 4.7. Rail Ties Due to the installation of bridge deck and guardrails, only the ends of the rail ties were visible for inspection at the time of the site visit. Typically, SLI observed light to very severe splitting on the rail ties for the bridge. The splits are typically vertical (in the top or bottom of the ties). The condition of the rail ties continues to deteriorate. Some cracks exceed a width of 25mm and support light growth of moss and other vegetation. SLI considers that a number of the rail ties are in failed condition. These rail ties require replacement. 4.8. Approaches The bridge approaches appear to be in good condition. Refer to the bearing observations above indicating accumulation of gravel and debris on the bearings and abutments. SLI recommends installation of paved approaches (asphalt or concrete) to reduce the rate of gravel deposition onto the bearings and abutments. 4.9. Bridge Deck and Guiderails The bridge deck and guardrail components were generally in good condition at the time of the site visit with the exception of the following: There are five damaged decking boards near posts A (2), B, C and D. These boards require replacement. 9 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 4.10. Utilities There is no lighting system or other utilities for the bridge or the trail system in the vicinity of the bridge. 4.11. Signage There are signs along the side of the trail indicating bridge ahead (one at each approach). The existing sings are in good legible condition and SLI did not observe graffiti on the signs. The Nova Scotia Off-Highway Vehicle Trail Bridge Manual recommends that reflective chevrons ( ,) be present on the two end approach posts at each approach. There are reflectors on the four corner approach posts; however, these are not chevron-style signs. See Photo 1. There is no sign at the bridge approach indicating the maximum vehicle weight permitted on the structure. There are no overhead obstructions above the structure, so low clearance signs are not required. 10 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 5.RECOMMENDATIONS SLI has indicated deficiencies throughout this report, and has provided details in the ‘Management Strategy’ Table (See Appendix B). These deficiencies and recommendations are summarized as follows: 5.1. Masonry Abutments Repair the cracked granite stone beneath the south bearing on the southeast abutment. Repoint the deteriorated mortar joints between the granite stone blocks. 5.2. Structural Steel Superstructure Investigate whether the existing paint flakes on the steel contain lead. Mitigate as required. Sandblast, clean and recoat structural steel members. The tops of the top flanges will require clear access. This work could be done in conjunction with removal of the rail ties for replacement. Remove corroded brace members and connection plates. Replace with new bracing system without the use of welding. 5.3. Bearings Remove and replace the existing bearings with anchored elastomeric bearing pads. 5.4. Rail Ties Replace existing rail ties with new decking system. 5.5. Approaches Install paved approaches to reduce the rate of gravel deposition onto the bearings and abutments. 5.6. Bridge Deck and Guiderails Replace damaged decking boards at 5 locations. 5.7. Signage Install reflective Chevron signs on the four corners of the bridge. Install a sign indicating the maximum vehicle weight permitted on the structure. 11 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 5.8. Regulatory Requirements Prior to undertaking a remediation project, SLI recommends that a comprehensive review of the environmental regulations, guidelines and restrictions be carried out. The following is a list of environmental procedures that may be required: Complete hazardous materials assessment (HAZMAT); Review the Federal Navigable Water Protection Act; Complete a Nova Scotia Environment (NSE) Watercourse Alteration Application. 12 © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 509985-0017-T-ST-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 6. REFERENCES 1. “Developing Recreation Trails in Nova Scotia - Trail Construction Manual”, by the Nova Scotia trails Federation. 2. “Abandoned Trail Bridges”, by the Department of Natural Resources and the Nova Scotia Sport and Recreation Commission. 3. “Bridge Inspection Manual”, by Public Works and Government Services Canada, 2008. A SITE PHOTOS © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A1 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook # 2 509985-0017-T-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0001 - General View of Bridge Super- structure 0002 - General View of Bridge Super- structure. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A2 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook # 2 509985-0017-T-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0003 - Locally Worn and Damaged Bridge Decking. 0004 - Expansion Gap at Bridge Abut- ment. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A3 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook # 2 509985-0017-T-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0005 - North-West Abutment Ele- vation. 0006 - West Elevation of Bridge. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A4 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook # 2 509985-0017-T-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0007 - South East Abutment Ele- vation. 0008 - Superstructure Looking Toward Southeast Abutment. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A5 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook # 2 509985-0017-T-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0009- West Embank- ment Rock Wall. (Typical at all Four Em- bankments.) 0010 - North Embank- ment Rock Wall. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A6 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook # 2 509985-0017-T-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0011 - Stream Flow Under Bridge. 0012 - Typ. Bridge Su- perstructure Steel Bracing. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A7 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook # 2 509985-0017-T-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0013- Typ. Super- structure Fram- ing. 0014 - Typ. Steel Girder. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A8 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook # 2 509985-0017-T-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0015- Typ. Super- structure Fram- ing. 0016 - Typ. Steel Girder. © 2014 SNC Lavalin Inc. All Rights Reserved. Confidential A9 Trail Bridge Inspection Repot – Barry’s Brook # 2 509985-0017-T-REP-0005 November 25, 2014 Chester, NS Engineering Report 0017 - Crack in Stone Block Below South Corner Bearing on South-East Abutment. 0018 - Typ. Bridge Rail Tie Condition. B MANAGEMENT STRATEGY ITEM BRIDGE COMPONENT CURRENT CONDIT- ION REPAIR REQUIRED PRIORITY CODE* ESTIMATED COST** 1 Waterway 5 D 2 Embankments and Slope Protection 4 D 3 Foundations Not Observed D 4 Masonry Abutments 4 Repair the cracked granite stone beneath the south bearing on S. East abutment. Repoint deteriorated mortar joints between granite stone blocks. B $5,500 5 Bearings 3 Remove and replace existing bearings with anchored elastomeric bearing pads. C $6,000 6 Structural Steel Superstructure 3 Investigate whether existing paint flakes on the steel contain lead. Sandblast, clean and repaint steel. Remove and replace corroded brace members and their connections. B $10,500 7 Rail Ties 3 Replace existing rail ties with new decking system. C $7,000 8 Approaches 4 Install paved approaches to reduce the rate of gravel deposition onto bearings/abutments (asphalt assumed). C $2,500 9 Bridge Deck and Guiderails 4 Replace damaged decking (5 locations) A $1,000 10 Utilities N/A 11 Signage N/A Install Reflective Chevron Signs (4 locations) Install Maximum Vehicle Weight Sign M M $1,250 Total $33,750 *Priority Code for Component Repair of a Structure: Bridge Inspection Manual, 2008, by Public Works and Government Services Canada - Section 2.3 U Urgent requires immediate attention and remedial measures to ensure public safety M Required work to be done as part of routine annual maintenance S Further study/investigations/surveys required prior to initiating repair programme A Repair and/or replacement to be done in less than 1 year B Repair and/or replacement to be done in less than 3 year C Repair and/or replacement to be done in less than 5 year D Conditions to be re-assessed at the next inspection **Opinion of Probable Cost: 1. Costs indicated are rough order of magnitude only. Costs do not include HST or Contingency. This opinion of probable cost is presented on the basis of experience, qualifications, and best judgment. It has been prepared in accordance with acceptable principles and practices. Sudden market trend changes, non-competitive bidding situations, unforeseen labour and material adjustments, etc. are beyond the control of SNC Lavalin Inc. We cannot warrant or guarantee that actual costs will not vary significantly from the opinion provided. C SKETCHES D MAP Barry’s Brook Bridge #2 44.596203N -64.17592 Suite 200, Park Lane Terraces 5657 Spring Garden Road Halifax Nova Scotia B3J 3R4