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| Three groups qualify to bid on north Edmonton ring road project  The Canadian province of Alberta has asked three groups to submit proposals to develop the north Edmonton ring road as a public-private partnership (P3) for this essential link in Alberta's transportation network. A Request for Qualifications was issued in July. The three groups are:* North Edmonton Road Consortium, led by Acciona S.A. / SNC Lavalin Inc. * Northwest Connect, led by Bilfinger Berger BOT Inc. * Plenary Roads Edmonton, led by Plenary Group (Canada) Ltd. The Request for Proposals will close in Spring 2008. Bids from the three consortia will then be evaluated to ensure they represent good value for taxpayers. The successful proponent is expected to be chosen by August 2008, with construction beginning as early as fall 2008 and completed by fall 2011. The project will extend from Anthony Henday Drive at Yellowhead Trail on the west side of Edmonton to the Manning Drive Freeway. The 21-kilometre north leg of the ring road will be free-flow with no signal lights and includes eight interchanges and five flyovers, for a total of 27 bridge structures. To ensure a fair, competitive bidding process, government will not release cost estimates until after the contract is awarded. To date, the Alberta government has committed more than $800 million toward the southeast and southwest sections of Anthony Henday Drive. write your comments about the article :: © 2007 Construction News :: home page |