Middle Arm Bridge
Middle Arm Bridge
Business Case: Replacement of the Middle Arm Bridge (Bridge 6306)
TyPlan supported engineering firms (Associated Engineering and Collins Johnson Inc.) undertake a Multiple Account Evaluation to support a business case for the replacement of the bridge. Accounts consisted of:
- Environmental Account - shoreline classifications as per Fraser River Estuary Management Plan (FREMP) and City of Richmond marsh habitat.
- Social and Community Account - Displacement and disruption of properties, severance and visual impact's, conformity and consistency with official community plans.
- Economic Development Account - employment, contributions to GDP, household income and tax revenues.
- Customer Service Account - high level federal and provincial benefits.
- Financial Account - preparation of NPV calculations for 3 replacement options.