A Once in a Generation Transportation Initiative

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1 A Once in a Generation Transportation Initiative A New International Gateway in Windsor Detroit Public Sector Management Workshop 2013 Fausto Natarelli, Director Windsor Border Initiatives Implementation Group Ministry of Transportation PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 1

2 Outline What are we trying to accomplish and why? How are we doing so far? What lessons and experiences do we have to share? What do we see going forward? PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 2

3 What are we trying to accomplish and why? The Windsor Detroit Border Vital economic corridor Insufficient capacity Competing/vested interests Insufficient options/choice Poor quality of life Complex regulatory and stakeholder environment Cynicism/scepticism Ambitious/aggressive timelines Weekday Detroit-Windsor Cross-Border Commercial Flows, 2000 Hourly PCEs (Thousands) Crossing Capacity US to Canada flows have similar characteristics Historic Volume Crossing Capacity Base Forecast Volume Base Forecast Bounds Projected Travel Demand PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 3

4 What are we trying to accomplish and why? Existing Infrastructure Vintage 19 th century Not integrated Segmented Windsor Detroit Tunnel CP Rail Tunnel Ambassador Bridge Truck Ferry Limited cooperation Inefficient PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 4

5 What are we trying to accomplish and why? The Border Transportation Partnership 2004 Planning Need and Feasibility Study Detroit River International Crossing Environmental Assessment (DRIC EA) Study initiated in both countries in 2005 DRIC EA goals: New crossing capacity Improve system connectivity Improve operations and processing Provide options PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 5

6 What are we trying to accomplish and why? Corridor Selection for New Gateway Alternatives in corridors access roads, inspection plaza locations, river crossing locations 50 possible combinations PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 6

7 What are we trying to accomplish and why? Corridor Selection for New Gateway Refined to an Area of Continuing Analysis by 2006 Canadian access road corridor identified 3 Canadian plaza options 3 bridge crossing options Area of interest for US plaza US access road (interstate highway interchange PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 7

8 What are we trying to accomplish and why? Practical Alternatives Canadian Access Road a One-way service roads on either side of 6-lane freeway at grade; 1b One-way service roads either side of 6-lane freeway below grade; 2a Six-lane freeway at-grade, parallel to Huron Church/Highway 3; 2b Six-lane freeway below grade, parallel to Huron Church/Highway 3; 3 Cut and cover tunnel below rebuilt Huron Church Road/Highway 3 Corridor; PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 8

9 What are we trying to accomplish and why? Highway to Highway Border Solution Approved in 2009 Five elements International Bridge US Inspection Plaza US Access Road (Hwy Interchange) Canadian Inspection Plaza Ontario Access Road: The Windsor Essex Parkway PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 9

10 What are we trying to accomplish and why? Bridge Crossing Suspension or Cable Stay options Six lane Nearly 3 km in length (plaza to plaza) Inspection Plaza Accommodate future expansion Primary and secondary inspection Dedicated NEXUS and FAST lanes Improved processing capabilities through 20 inbound lanes (expandable to 40) 55 hectares (137 acres) in area PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 10

11 What are we trying to accomplish and why? The Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway Windsor Windsor-Essex Tecumseh LaSalle Unique solution for a unique setting Unprecedented in Ontario highway transportation Achieves goals of environmental assessment Balances impacts with benefits Meets community needs PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 11

12 What are we trying to accomplish and why? Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway Features Transportation: New urban 6 lane, below grade freeway New parallel 4 lane service road Full illumination Stormwater management facilities Advanced traffic management Community and Environmental: 11 tunnels covering 1.8 km of freeway More than 300 acres of green space 20 km of recreational trails Noise mitigation measures Extensive landscaping Special measures to protect wildlife The Most Significant Investment: In Ontario transportation history Generating 12,000 project related jobs Majority in the Windsor Essex region PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 12

13 How are we doing so far? Full Construction Start of the Rt. Hon. Herb Gray Parkway Shovels in the ground August 2011 PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 13

14 How are we doing so far? Mega Project in Full Swing Hundreds of pieces of heavy equipment on site daily Entire 11 km corridor under construction 18 km of temporary diversion roads built to manage traffic 1500 dump truck movements daily 2 million cm of earth moved 1.5 M person hours of work clocked 350+ contractors and suppliers 90%+ local to region 4600 trained to work to date All 18 structures under construction, 4 in service Extensive ongoing environmental mitigation PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 14

15 How are we doing so far? Planning/Environmental Led Canadian study team Coordination with partners Dozens of stakeholders 300+ consultation events page EA submission with 10,000+ pages in 63 supporting reports Complex foundations investigation Provincial and federal EA requirements addressed Most extensive EA study First major project approved under Ontario s Endangered Species Act Successful in litigation Public Information Open Houses Environmental Reporting PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 15

16 How are we doing so far? Project Delivery properties acquired Maintained hundreds of properties Complex utility relocations Collaborations with railways Supported EA development Initial demolition to clear a path Initial construction pre AFP Demolition salvage Technical support to Alternative Finance and Procurement (P3) Continuity from approved EA report and ESA permits AND delivered LGWEM federal/provincial infrastructure strategy Residential Clearing a Path Commercial Institutional Retail Initial Construction Let s Get Windsor and Essex Moving PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 16

17 How are we doing so far? Communications/Issues Management Intense media scrutiny Politically charged environment 13,000+ media stories Local, provincial, national, international attention Hundreds of interviews Thousands of media requests 13 Open Houses, 3 editorial boards, 30+ other events Coordination with local members Coordination with bi national partners Targeted outreach 2 web sites, social media PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 17

18 How are we doing so far? Policy and Coordination Policy decisions and approvals Governance and project management options Coordination with bi national partnership Contribution agreements Amendment to provincial legislation P3 approaches Collaboration with InfrastructureOntario AFP (P3) approvals OICs Coordinated litigation Supported initiatives related to other Ontario gateways Lessons learned/continuous improvement InfrastructureOntario PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 18

19 How are we doing so far? AFP Project Delivery With InfrastructureOntario s as lead in procurement: February 2009 Market Sounding June 2009 RFQ Stage July 2009 International and local contractors meet October 2009 Three teams short listed InfrastructureOntario December 2009 Short listed teams and local contractors networking December 2009 RFP Stage August 2010 RFP Close November 2010 Preferred Proponent Selected The Windsor Essex Mobility Group December 2010 Commercial/Financial close PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 19

20 What lessons and experiences do we have to share? Champions and Leaders Carol Layton, Deputy Minister Glen Murray Bob Chiarelli Sandra Pupatello Kathleen Wynne Jim Bradley Dwight Duncan Bruce McCuaig Former Deputy Minister Shelly Jamieson Former Deputy Minister Donna Cansfield Hakinder Takar Bruce Crozier Ray Mantha Former Executive Director PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 20

21 What lessons and experiences do we have to share? Endangered Species The Context Ontario legislation enacted in plant, 3 animal species impacted 2 more plant species found subsequently Change from threatened to endangered Very high bar, protection of specie and/or habitat Prescriptive permits and supporting management plans Principle of adaptive management Close scrutiny by environmental groups At odds with AFP/P3 delivery Litigation filed to stop project on allegation of irreparable harm PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 21

22 What lessons and experiences do we have to share? Endangered Species The Successes Amended Parkway design Collaborated with partners Secured new or amended permits Moved plants to protected areas Installed kilometres of snake fencing Daily removal/relocation from harm Ozone, Ontario s first snake hound Survival of species and contribution to science New transmitter technology Defeated legal challenges at lower and appeal courts PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 22

23 What lessons and experiences do we have to share? Communications The Context Unrelenting media interest Negative/neutral editorial stance Local, provincial, national and international coverage Daily media relations Presumption of/or occurrence of litigation Extensive public engagement Coordination among Ministers, MPPS, partners New media, new approaches/tactics PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 23

24 What lessons and experiences do we have to share? Communications Tactics & Tools Communications/media strategy Experts as spokespeople Rigorous media relations training Real time media relations approval Proactive, surprise free environment Media primers Proactive key messages Issues management plans Presence in Windsor PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 24

25 What lessons and experiences do we have to share? Communications Successes Getting out our messages Branding Two web sites weparkway.ca: 3 M + hits Social media Twitter YouTube Flickr Facebook Targeted outreach Enhanced regulatory advertizing Effective public engagement: High quality materials Fact sheets Web broadcasts Balance of media coverage: Neutral to positive PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 25

26 What lessons and experiences do we have to share? Contract and Project Management Unique skills and experience essential Understanding of private sector drivers and values Strong project governance structure, processes, procedures and protocols Team culture and ethic Project team gatherings focused on: Progress and schedule Budget Key issues 4 6 week look ahead Role as the road authority Ontario s AFP Model and transportation Flexibility/adaptability Relationship management Public and stakeholder engagement Education InfrastructureOntario Ministry of Transportation PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 26

27 What lessons and experiences do we have to share? Inter Agency Partnerships and Collaborations Ministry of the Environment Ministry of Natural Resources Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing Ministry of the Attorney General Infrastructure Ontario Ontario Realty Corporation Hydro One Ontario Power Generation Ministry of Culture Ministry of Northern Development & Mines Ministry of Tourism and Recreation Ministry of Agricultural and Food Ministry of Community Safety and Correctional Services Ministry of Health and Long Term Care Ministry of Government Services Ministry of Economic Development and Trade PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 27

28 What lessons and experiences do we have to share? The Windsor Border Team Professionals from several disciplines: Engineering, technical Planning/Environmental Project Delivery Real estate, property management Policy Finance Communications General administration Selected on the basis of: Accomplishment Leadership and/or potential Passion Dedicated solely to improving the Windsor Detroit gateway Committed to public service Nimble and agile Fausto Natarelli Director Garfield Dales Project Delivery Heather Grondin Communications Joel Foster Environmental Ian Sidey Policy PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 28

29 Thank you from an award winning team! 2009 Environmental Achievement DRIC EA Study 2010 Award of Merit Garfield Dales 2008 OPS Amethyst Awards Dave Wake Career Achievement 2010 (National) Public Sector Leadership Bronze, Windsor Border Initiatives Implementation Group Be Bold PHM Innovation 2007 & 2009 AASHTO Value Engineering Awards Silver Medal Windsor Regional Construction Traffic Management System 2010 Engineering Award DRIC EA Study 2010 PHM Innovation Leadership Windsor Communications Team 2012 PIER Award Barb McDonnell Sustainability 2008 PIER Award Garfield Dales Valuing People 2009 PIER Award Dave Wake Carl Hennum Lifetime Achievement 2009 PIER Award Heather Grondin Valuing People 2009 PIER Award DRIC Study Team Team Approach 2010 PIER Award Fausto Natarelli Commitment to Public Service 2011 PIER Award Property Office Commitment to Public Service PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 29

30 What do we see looking ahead? Much more to accomplish and to learn! MTO s first highway AFP/P3 Mitigating construction impacts Communicating construction progress, short and long term benefits of Windsor Essex Parkway Supporting Transport Canada and coordination with delivery of full border solution Knowledge/skill transfer Lessons learned capture and sharing Resource alignment Litigation Preparing for in service Sustaining the energy and momentum PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 30

31 Additional Information hgparkway PSMW 2013 Financial Management in the Global Community 31