NEWS photo Mike Waketleld CRUISING THROUGH the reflections of moored boats a _ duck creates a wake of its own. Jronworkers’ rename for bridge supported » NORTH VANCOUVER City and the province have agreed to consider renaming Second “Narrows s Bridge.” . NORTH VANCOUVER cITY COUNCH : by Grace Gotightly » The new name, fronworkers Memorial’ Second Narrows Crossing, was proposed by Lacat 97 of the International Association of Bridge, Structural © and Ornamental [ronworkers to com- memorate the 23 bridge workers who died June.17, 1958, when the unfinished bridge collapsed. Surviving family members and the union have marked cach ‘anniversary of the disaster with a ceremony of flowers and wreaths at . the bridge. , In: a letter to city council, Minister of Transportation and Highways Jackie Pement said she is “very favorably inclined” to grant _ the request, and invited council’s comments, The motien to support a rededi- CALL US: 983-2208 cation of the bridge was carried 3- 2, with two councillors absent. While expressing their sympa- thy for die raniilies of the men who were killed, councillors Stella Jo Dean and Barbara Perrault rejected the motion, “Certainly it was one of the sad- dest days in our community,” said Perrault. She added that the pro- posed name is unwieldy, and that the gesture should have been made 35 years ago by the W.A.C. Bennett government. ~ Regardless of any name change, “It will always be called Second Narrows,” said Dean, She pointed out that a plaque on the bridge already commemorates the bridge workers, “People sull refer to it as the Second Narrows, but that’s not the point.” argued Coun. Bill Bell, The gesture, he’ said, is “long overduc” and not endorsing the request would be an insult to the ironworkers. Mayor Jack Loucks supported the request. The rededication is expected to be announced by June [7. to com- memorate“the 35th anniversary of North Vancouver's worst disaster. FOUR ALTERNATIVE Lions Gate Bridge crossings were presented to North Vancouver City Council on Monday. NORTH VANCOUVER CITY COUNCIL by Grace Golightly Each option presents both advantages and drawbacks, said the two Ministry of Transportation and Highways consultants who gave the technical briefing. The ministry was advised that the existing bridge must be rchabil- itated or replaced within five years, or maintenance costs (currently about $2 million a year) could rise to $20 million annually, said Brian Wallace, an engineer with the Vancouver-based N.D, Lea consult- ing company. Although Lions Gate Bridge’s foundation, towers and cables are sound, he said, its deck and side- walks require extensive ongoing maintenance. As well, the bridge wasn't built to modern seismic standards (although it's expected to withstand “medium™ earthquakes). Its narrow lanes contribute to an accident rate double that of other Lower Mainland bridges. : Whichever option is finally agreed upon, it will likely incorpo- rate four general-purpose [anes and possibly one for transit and high- occupancy vehicles. Some provi- sion may be included for pedestri- ans and cyclists, he said. Toll sta- tions will be included in the design, said Wallace, “in case government decides to go that route.” The potentially least expensive options are to either rebuild the existing bridge or create a new bridge. Either wa ay, Wailace explained, “The big issue is how to get through Stanley Park. There‘! be a major impact in the Stanley Park situation if there's more than the three existing lines.” The “bare minimum” for rebuilding Lions Gate would be $100 million, and could go as high as $425 million with some tunnel- ing under Stanley Park to minimize the impact of widening roads, Wallace said. The bridge could be rebuilt in concrete or steel and ietain the her- itage towers, while widening lines, adding a fourth lane or adding a fourth lane and transit. But rebuilding “is icky.” said consultant Peter Hyslop. “It hasn't been done much around the world.” The schemes require major modifications to a delicate structure that was built “very efficiently” with a minimum of materials, he said, and is now suffering from some corrosion from road salt and the marine environment. Is an $11M cost justified for anew NVD municipal hall? Cam Stephen North Vancouver District No it is not justified. It’s another case of bureaucracy run amok. Bureaucracy is completely out of coniroL John Crockett North Vancouver District Anemphatic no! THIS WEE ~ EXPERTS ON t two paiiels examining proposals to modify. the ~ Lions Gate Bridge or buifd a tunnel as another transportation : ‘link between the North Shore snd Vancouver found ail. propos: - : als they, examined. to be. technically, viable, according to Ministry of Transportation’ and. Highways (MoTH) press releas ' issued Tuesday. A . “By: Kevin Gillies . ae Writer 7 orth: Vai jcouver, thine: open a oe is eel to oa hel , i y. of the existing Lions Gate Bride a. ne (Six;lane, immersed: tube. Sand el tunnel ‘from ie He added that Joose grave) on the North Shore is a poor founda- tion, and could not be expected to take any extra load without remedi- al measures for seismic safety. Building a new cable-stayed bridge (like the Alex Fraser) or a suspension bridge would cost from $150-390 million, depending on the extent of tunneling in Stanley Park. But, if built directly east of Lions Gate, as conceived, the gov- ernment would need to negotiate with the Squamish band to acquire some aboriginal land. The First Narrows tunnel option, at a cost of 5300-430 mitlion, would require “major” acquisitions of business and residential property on the North Shure, said Wallace. Finally, the Brockton Alignment Tunnel would connect a peninsula east of Brockton Point (outside Stanley Park) to the Upper Levels at acost of $900 million to $1.2 bil- lion. Classified. snnernsiieiB ® Crossword....... BA ASISHIS.....csesceesnseees @ Trevor Lautens.. er: @ News of the WeitdcaeR7 4 Paul St. Pierte.. 9 W What's Going On...........18 A) eT) Weather Saturday: periods of rain high 11°C, low 4°C Canaclian Publications Mail Sales Product Agreement Nurnber 0087238 When the new. North Vancouver District municipal hall was originally planned, the cost was estimated at $9.4 million, The projected costs now stand at $41.1 million. The new hall is scheduled to open in June. Mike Nicks North Vancouver District No, itis definitely not justified. K’S QUESTION: Erica O’Dwyer North Vancouver : No, it’s ridiculous for North Vancouver to have two councils. s (the new hall) just a waste. Should the police have more leeway in how they conduct car chases?