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Ottawa, Ontario
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Ottawa bridges not meeting taxpayer test

October 5, 2013

Ottawa city engineers and those who sign contracts on behalf of taxpayers have once again demonstrated a lack of skill and understanding. The pedestrian bridge on the Airport Parkway is two years late, most likely many dollars over budget AND in potential failure mode is one of at least three engineering failures.

The Hazeldean bridge is a monument to stupidity which “sank more than expected” (perhaps due to soil conditions), Strandherd is way behind completion and now we have the Airport Parkway example which may have to be torn down. How much of the money designated for this project has been spent? Will the finished project come in at $13 million?… FOR A FOOT BRIDGE!

Hope the city NEVER goes ahead with a new Ottawa River crossing under its control.

Will heads roll from these continued fiascos? Nancy can you hear footsteps?