the bridge—and engineering reports—
and deemed the bridge’s snapped sup-
port cables and disintegrating concrete a
safety hazard.
First and foremost, the bridge replace-
ment is vital for public safety. But sec-
ondary benefits couldn’t be ignored: the
project would be a huge economic boost
for the region and stimulate the economy
with the creation of thousands of jobs,
not to mention the more than $20 billion
annually in cross-border goods that pass
through that vital trade corridor between
Canada and the U.S.
On October 5, 2011, the Government of
Canada announced that the Champlain
Bridge would be replaced by a new cross-
ing to ensure the safety and security of
the public.
Recognizing the aesthetic importance of
this new bridge for the Montreal region,
the Government of Canada established
an architectural review committee to
advice on key architectural components
which were included in the procurement
documents.
The group was composed of representa-
tives from Dissing+Weitling, Provencher
Roy, Arup, the City of Montreal, Mission
Design, Heritage Montreal, the Ordre
des ingénieurs du Québec and the Ordre
des architectes du Québec.
anada
NOVEMBER 2017
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