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Replacement of the Tetsa River Bridge at Km 587.3 of the Alaska Highway
Tetsa River Bridge at Km 587.3 of the Alaska Highway (BC)
April 27, 2004 --
Public Works and Government Services Canada will conduct a screening commencing on April 23, 2004 of the project:
Replacement of the Tetsa River Bridge at Km 587.3 of the Alaska Highway.
Replace the existing Tetsa River Bridge at Km 587.3 with a new bridge that meets the design standards of the Alaska Highway British Columbia Program and a 75-year design service life; this project includes the demolition, removal and recycling of the existing bridge at that location, design and construction of a portion of the approach road on either side of the crossing and restoration of the project site following completion. The planned construction period will extend over 18 months.
Under section 5 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, an EA is required for this project because Public Works and Government Services Canada may provide financial assistance to the proponent for the purpose of enabling the project and is the proponent for the project.
For further information on this environmental assessment, please contact:
Chris Doupe
Manager, Environmental Evaluations
Environmental Services
5th Floor, Telus Plaza North Tower
10025 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5J 1S6
Telephone: (780) 497-3868
Fax: (780) 497-3842
Email: chris.doupe@pwgsc.gc.ca
and refer to CEAR reference number 04-01-2466
For specific information on the project, the proponent may be reached at :
Ronald Iverson
Project Manager
Alaska Highway Program
1000, 9700 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton AB T5J 4E2
Telephone: (780) 497-3858
Fax: (780) 497-3849
Email: ronald.iverson@pwgsc.gc.ca
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