As there are 13 sediment removal locations and 7 stock pile locations, I expect that work will be occurring at multiple sites concurrently in order to get the work completed within the required fisheries window. 

I suggest not a same-same comparison to your context.

Its still ALOT of money. just for crude math sake, Each machine with operator charges out at about $250/hr. lets say 6 weeks x 5 days a week x 10 hour days x 20 machines x $250/hr = $1.5M
Sure there is some wood debris mixed in, but minimal processing (washing, screening) could make it quite valuable. Another $2M and it could all be hauled away to a fill site (dump). so we're at $3.5M. Maybe I underestimated the machine/manpower. so double it and we're at 3+2= $5M. A far cry from 13!

I've often wondered how much lead is in the Vedder bottom sediments. Hooks and other gear are not that great either.

The question of lead in the Vedder, and it’s potential problems, was a consideration as a project for DFO’s Science Branch about 25 years ago. It was put on hold when it was found that blood samples from Water Ouzels(dippers) and American Mergansers had negligible lead concentrations.

The gravel does not sell for as much as some may think, It's not good for concrete/asphalt as it contains a high amount of organic matter, small pieces of wood ect..

I've often wondered how much lead is in the Vedder bottom sediments. Hooks and other gear are not that great either.

2 in a row. The Cup will be ours !

Another nice win for the team against a tough Montreal team.

It's been done every 2 years for as long as I can remember.

If anyone bothers to look into it they'd find it was planned for 2023 but delayed to this year to avoid the bi-annual pink run. The groups that complained about it last year are complaining again this year.

Exactly, 13M is like roads and underground on a 200 unit townhouse site that will take 2 years in my business

As there are 13 sediment removal locations and 7 stock pile locations, I expect that work will be occurring at multiple sites concurrently in order to get the work completed within the required fisheries window. 

I suggest not a same-same comparison to your context.

The gravel does not sell for as much as some may think, It's not good for concrete/asphalt as it contains a high amount of organic matter, small pieces of wood ect..

That being said i know it the pass they tended to do this work in years where gravel prices were higher.

How many contractor can get a 13m contract for 2 months work?

Exactly, 13M is like roads and underground on a 200 unit townhouse site that will take 2 years in my business

who cares about the fish, what one has the most gold!