The proposed improvements are designed to fix the insufficient flotation currently in use on the float as well as improve the quality of the decking, cross braces, and pilings of the structure.
This contract includes, but is not limited to the following:
- Removal and disposal of 65.25m2 of float decking timber (representing 50% of float surface area) with priority given to perimeter zones.
- Installation of new decking timbers once float improvements are complete. The perimeter zones will receive new decking timber while the remainder of the new decking timber shall be dispersed throughout the float as directed by and onsite Departmental Representative.
- Installation of new flotation billets as directed by an onsite Departmental Representative. A maximum of ten (10) billets will be installed before decking is re-installed. Billets supplied by the Contractor shall be Enviro Float Manufacturing (2002) Ltd.™ HDPE wrapped encapsulated Styrofoam billets or equivalent as approved by the Owner. Contractor is responsible for the disposal of all waste materials and supply of all hardware required.
- Removal and installation of 4 timber piles at locations detailed in a provided drawing package. Pile lengths and details are also detailed in said drawing package. The contractor is responsible for supplying the new timber piles as well as any hardware required. The contractor is also responsible for the disposal of all waste and salvage material.
- Removal and disposal of eleven (11) diagonal brace timbers as specified in a provided drawing package followed by the supply and installation of eleven new diagonal brace timbers with new hardware at each location.
