Councillor Steve Desroches is pleased to report that the contract for the construction of the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge has been awarded to ConCreate USL Limited of Bolton, Ontario and that the order to start construction has been issued.  The construction of the bridge is to be completed by 2012. 

“I have been working hard to bring the project to this shovel-ready stage,” said Councillor Desroches. “I am thrilled we have a qualified firm ready to begin construction on this historic project and I will be meeting with the contractor to underline the importance of this project.”

The Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge Project funding was approved in the City of Ottawa’s 2010 Capital Budget. The Federal and Provincial governments are each funding a third of the project under the Building Canada Fund as announced in June 2009.

Work continues on the multimillion-dollar projects to widen Earl Armstrong Road (on the east of the Rideau River) to connect with the bridge and the extension of Strandherd Drive on the west. The bridge will also improve the City’s cycling network, help improve emergency services, enhance economic development opportunities for South Ottawa, and provide wider access to parks and recreational facilities.

ConCreate USL Limited has previously worked on important infrastructure projects in the Ottawa area including the rehabilitation of the Plaza Bridge and the Hunt Club Bridge.

The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority issued a permit for the construction of the Strandherd-Armstrong Bridge on May 4, 2010.

Media Contact:
Michael Qaqish
Office of Councillor Steve Desroches
Tel: 613-580-2751
Michael.Qaqish@ottawa.ca