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[Gronk!]

It would definitely be unfortunate if the entire project is delayed. That's where it's too bad that they couldn't open up in phases. Starting from downtown they could open up til 124 street, then next phase 6 months later to Stoney Plain Road, 6 more months to meadowlark mall, and final phase anther 6 months to Lewis Farm. I know they can't do that most likely, but assuming problems are further west, it gives them more time and it at least makes it feel like there isn't as much of a delay.

I doubt they could it in phases because each phase gets more expensive, and takes more time. I'd rather they do it all in one fell swoop.
I just wish they could have included an extension to the Lewis Farms recreation centre.

 

[The_Cat]

At least, to my knowledge, there isn't a P3 element to this project.

 

[EdwardEdm]

At least, to my knowledge, there isn't a P3 element to this project.

It is a P3. Design, build, partially finance. Unlike the VLSE it doesn't include operations or maintenance.

One of the first links I found with more on the different types of P3's:

https://www.bcauditor.com/sites/default/files/publications/2011/report2/files/oagbc-understanding-p3-public-private-partnerships.pdf

 

[The_Cat]

I’m not sure if this was posted earlier, but this may be of interest: https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/defau...COE_ValleyLineLRT_BKLT_2024.pdf?cb=1723907825

 

[CplKlinger]

I’m not sure if this was posted earlier, but this may be of interest: https://www.edmonton.ca/sites/defau...COE_ValleyLineLRT_BKLT_2024.pdf?cb=1723907825

Is there a repository of older books over time? I found one on google from 2021, and while there weren't too many differences, it'd still be nice to see how it changes over time as design work progresses.

 

[J_gordo]

Is there a repository of older books over time? I found one on google from 2021, and while there weren't too many differences, it'd still be nice to see how it changes over time as design work progresses.

No, the city usually doesn’t archive most things. For example the never archive their mid season and year end construction updates, for some reason?

 

[Dubas]

Large swaths of 104Ave do seem behind schedule. Almost the end of August and most areas have sat untouched for weeks. They’re paving the new ride and sidewalks slowly westward, but it almost feels as if they have a single machine doing it, unable to work on multiple areas at once.

 

[The_Cat]

It looks like the greatest progress is along 87 Avenue, with the viaduct on its way to being complete. 156 Street is still under construction, and no track has been laid.

 

[thommyjo]

Big dump. Groat road bridge to west block area.

Looks like all sidewalks and roads are done and ready to open shortly. Although the Y intersection just east of west block is completely a mess and looks months away from reopening. Bridge still has a decent ways to go too to connect to road. Stations are clearly seen taking shape. Those red dividers for the stations are all along the track at orange hub, 156, meadowlark too.

 

[The_Cat]

Wow, the first of the Valley Line West track!

 

[EdwardEdm]

Wow, the first of the Valley Line West track!

Well, it's something. Such a short section doesn't make sense.
How do your build the rest of the forms on either side with the rail sticking out?
Usually the sticks of rail are welded into longer ribbons, how would that work here?
I suspect this rail is a temporary installation. Perhaps testing something.
I find it interesting that there are pieces that look like rubber overhanging with the rail from the ends. Often times rubber flangeway fillers are used at grade crossings, and to me, that's what these look like as best as I can see, or something similar in the very least.
The VLSE's rail is held in place with an elastomeric grout that goes in liquid and solidifies.
So, yes technically the first rail installation, but I suspect it will be temporary until they build up around it.

 

[J_gordo]

Well, it's something. Such a short section doesn't make sense.
How do your build the rest of the forms on either side with the rail sticking out?
Usually the sticks of rail are welded into longer ribbons, how would that work here?
I suspect this rail is a temporary installation. Perhaps testing something.
I find it interesting that there are pieces that look like rubber overhanging with the rail from the ends. Often times rubber flangeway fillers are used at grade crossings, and to me, that's what these look like as best as I can see, or something similar in the very least.
The VLSE's rail is held in place with an elastomeric grout that goes in liquid and solidifies.
So, yes technically the first rail installation, but I suspect it will be temporary until they build up around it.

They dowel into the concrete.

Yes, they termite weld the track together anyways.

They did something similar on 87 ave, just to test I would guess.

Icoset (the rubber) is used on all embedded track installation.

 

[_urbanite]

Oh great, more mulch instead of grass... Does somebody in City Admin own a mulch company or something? Seriously, they're laying this stuff down everywhere they can lately. It's going to look like crap after a few years.

 

[MacLac]

I'm ok with the Mulch - what's confusing is "why lay it now?"

 

[J_gordo]

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Oh great, more mulch instead of grass... Does somebody in City Admin own a mulch company or something? Seriously, they're laying this stuff down everywhere they can lately. It's going to look like crap after a few years.

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Agreed. I think their idea is that it’s much cheaper than grass: i.e. they don’t need to have water trucks watering it to maintain it when it’s first laid down and it’s much cheaper to buy in large quantities