Little River Crossing Final Design Contract Awarded

The District of Sooke has applied for grant funding for this project from the Government of Canada's Active Transportation Fund. If successful, this funding will support up to 60 percent of the total eligible costs to a maximum federal contribution of $1,307,610. The balance has been allocated in the 2023-24 financial plan in the amount of $1,022,390 for a total project cost of $2,330,000.

On March 17, 2023, at 3:00 pm the District of Sooke closed the Engineering Services and Project Management RFP for Little River Pedestrian Crossing. This request for proposals (RFP) was issued to evaluate prospective firms with demonstrated capacity to assemble a team of professionals to complete the final design of the multi-use trail, boardwalks, and pedestrian bridge, prepare tender documents and project manage the construction of the project.

ISL Engineering Ltd. was the successful Little River Crossing RFP proponent and will work to bring the project to final design in hopes of a favourable grant outcome. Alternatively, further funding arrangements will be explored to allow for a timely realization of this high-priority community project.