Recipient: Stantec Consulting Ltd.
Grant: $50,700
Completion: 2023
Project Summary: 30
Background and Need
For decades, municipalities have utilized Interlocking Concrete Pavements (ICP) in sidewalks, plazas, and streetscapes. However, unlike conventional Asphalt Concrete (AC) and Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) pavements, there has been a noticeable lack of systematically gathered data on ICP, impeding the ability to compare its performance and conduct a Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) against AC and PCC.
The benefits of Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) lie in its ability to assess the long-term economic efficiency of competing investment options by considering initial and future costs over their lifetimes. Its goal is to identify the most cost-effective option that meets performance objectives. This tool is invaluable for:
• Selecting cost-effective pavement designs for new or existing infrastructures.
• Maximizing returns on capital investment within budget constraints.
• Exploring various maintenance, rehabilitation, and reconstruction strategies to minimize overall project costs.
• Ensuring transparency in the project selection process for government and public stakeholders