"We are calling on Genivar to pay for the C$4.6 million in costs that have resulted from their design," said mayor Jim Watson.

"This multi-million dollar claim demonstrates our commitment to holding outside consultants accountable for the role that they played in this troubled project."

On 11 December 2013, the city council directed the city clerk and solicitor to seek recovery from Genivar and any other party for the additional costs associated with the construction delays and changes to the design of the bridge (link opens in new tab).

A report in February had identied a series of reasons contributing to the delays and increased costs of the project (link opens in new tab).