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Originally Posted by Snark
Why do you believe that's all that is involved in this project?
For that matter, what do forumers here think such work should cost - say - on a per metre unit cost basis?
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I think what the forumers are asking is why the relative cost of building an urban road is more than the cost of building a rural highway.
So, what all is involved in, let's say, widening Southdale Road? As far as I know, the following are involved in such a project:
- Needs assessment
- Environmental assessment
- Public consultations (sometimes 2 or more)
- Cost assessment
- Engineering
- Property acquisition/expropriation
- Obtaining requests for proposals (RFPs), bidding and awarding of contracts
- Relocation of hydro, cable, and telephone lines, while minimizing disruption to customers
- Removal of old sewer and water lines, while maintaining service to adjacent properties
- Addition of new storm sewer, sanitary sewer, and water lines
- Installation of new curbs
- Paving, twice
- Line painting
- Landscaping (sod, trees, etc.)
- New lighting
- Replacement of traffic signals and signage
I'm sure I've missed a few things.