PUBLIC BORDER OPERATORS ASSOCIATIONBORDER INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT UPDATES

Canada – United States Transportation Border Working Group MeetingVancouver, BCOctober 21 & 22, 2014

THE FEDERAL BRIDGE CORPORATION LIMITED

The Federal Bridge Corporation Limited

(FBCL) Assets

Sault Ste. Marie International Bridge (St. Mary’s River Bridge Corporation (SMRBC)

Thousand Islands International Bridge

The Seaway International Bridge

OVERVIEW OF FEDERAL BRIDGE CORPORATION MAJOR PROJECTS

New North Channel Bridge (NCB) ($74.8M)

The new bridge, its approaches and toll facilities were opened to traffic in January 2014.

The contract for the demolition of the old high-level structure has been awarded, works were initiated in August 2014 with a completion timeline of 24 months.

Improvements to the approaches and final alignment of roadways, completion planned for 2016-17.

THE SEAWAY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

New NCB Aerial view of deck removal of old NCB

CBSA Facilities (Temporary buildings funded by CBSA)

An Interim temporary CBSA building also opened with the new North Channel Bridge on January 24th, 2014.

A second phase for the completion of a more permanent CBSA building was completed August 19, 2014.

No final decision by Government on the location of permanent facilities.

THE SEAWAY INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

Aerial view of the more permanent interim CBSA facilities

Lansdowne Port Of Entry Rehabilitation of CBSA Facilities ($60M – 4 years)

Identified as priority in Canada/US Border Action Plan, scope and funding approved by Treasury Board November 2013.

New facility will house the CBSA Traffic/Commercial operations under one roof with nine primary travellers and four commercial PILS.

Planning, site investigation and design component were initiated in 2014-15, project is planned for completion in 2017-18.

THOUSAND ISLANDS INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

Concept Plan for CBSA Plaza

Present CBSA Plaza

Repainting of the upper arch of the Canadian Bridge in 2018-19, deck overlay in 2020-21.

US International Bridge Plaza Redevelopment - joint project SMRBC with US partner IBA aimed at improving traffic flow, safety and renewing infrastructure - $8.9 M . Completion October 2015.

Replacement of the 52 year old toll plaza

From 5 to 7 toll lanes with enhanced electronic tolling software (on-line accounts and credit card use)

New 10 K square foot administration building

Canadian Plaza Redevelopment Project for Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA).

($51.6M) Gateways and Border Crossings Fund Contribution Agreement (SMRBC with Transport Canada) amended for additional funding and extended timeline to 2017-18.

SAULT STE. MARIE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

SAULT STE. MARIE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

Canadian Plaza Redevelopment Project

Maintenance Bldg.

Duty Free

CBSA Commercial Bldg.

CBSA Traffic

Bldg..

Construction underway of the new Duty Free shop and CBSA maintenance garage.

SAULT STE. MARIE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

Front of the Duty Free Shop East wall of the Maintenance Building 1

$8.9M U.S. toll plaza.New 10,000 sq. ft. administration building.

SAULT STE. MARIE INTERNATIONAL BRIDGE

THE AMBASSADOR BRIDGE

Phase 1 Replacement of Canadian Approach/New CBSA commercial facility

• Canadian Environmental assessment Act approval - received January 2014

• International Bridges and Tunnel Act- Information submitted Feb.27/14

Phase 2 Construction of Twin Span

• Canadian Environmental Assessment Act approval - received January 2014

• International Bridges and Tunnel Act- Information submitted Feb.27/14

• U.S. Environmental Assessment (FONSI)- awaiting

The Ambassador Bridge Enhancement Project

Status of Approvals

CBP/TRUCK AUTO INSPECTION FACILITY UPGRADES

Initial meeting with CBP Feb 2014 Plans for complete new auto inspection facility construction

Upgraded Commercial Inspection facility

Funding/Budget issues discussed (Sec. 559)

“Innovative” financing” prospects discussed

Further meetings to be scheduled

The Ambassador Bridge Enhancement Project

LEWISTON-QUEENSTON BRIDGE

Phase 1 – New $8M U.S. Duty Free. Completion 2016. Remaining phases on hold pending CBP/GSA funding.

WHIRLPOOL BRIDGE

Two new NEXUS booths replacing one CBSA booth. Became operational October 10, 2014.

New NEXUS booths in the U.S. Operational spring 2014

PEACE BRIDGE

U.S. Bridge Approach Widening - $9.7M

Widens approach to reduce bottleneck conditions. Completion in December 2014.

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After

U.S. Commercial Warehouse Renovation - $23.9M

Replaces outdated facilities and improves commercial processing.

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After

Current

Bridge Re-decking - $72.2M

Construction to start in ~October 2014 and be completed in May 2018.

After