Bridge Budget

City of Red Deer Budget for CPR Bridge Rehabilitation and Landscaping

The budget for this project is $22.3 million. Federal Grant funding is in place for $11.1 million with the remaining $11.2 million in the approved City budget.

• $20.0 million – CPR Bridge Rehabilitation and Contaminated Soil Removal
• $2.3 million – Public Realm Upgrades (plazas, enhanced pathways, area lighting, landscaping)

This includes earmarking $170,000 for "art installation(s)" in the parks. 

The rehabilitation project includes:

• Removal of old 55 Street underpass bridge along the south pathway approach (completed)
• Reconstruction of timber trestle
• Replacement of concrete foundations
• Contaminated soil removal
• Repair/replacement of corroded steel truss elements
• Repainting of steel trusses
• Replacement of timber deck with new durable surface
• Pedestrian level lighting upgrades on and approaching the bridge
• Public realm improvements
  • Installation of gathering plaza at north end of bridge
  • Realignment and enhancement of existing pathways
  • Installation of landscaping and amenities (seating areas, trees, and plantings)