Close X
Thursday, November 14, 2024
ADVT 
National

Government moves ahead on replacement for Massey Tunnel

Darpan News Desk BC Government, 09 Feb, 2022 04:10 PM
  • Government moves ahead on replacement for Massey Tunnel

Nine contracts have been awarded for technical and engineering expertise to support the Province’s delivery of the Highway 99 Tunnel Program to replace the Massey Tunnel, which will improve mobility along the corridor between Richmond and Delta.

“We are moving ahead with a new toll-free tunnel to replace the George Massey Tunnel, and these contracts will support the ministry’s work as we move from development to construction,” said Rob Fleming, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure. “The new tunnel, along with a new Steveston Interchange and Highway 99 improvements, are being designed to improve safety, reliability and connectivity while aligning with regional interests.”

The following contracts with a total value of $56.7 million were awarded following the Province of B.C.’s thorough procurement process:

Owner's Engineering Service (Immersed Tube Tunnel):
COWI North America Ltd.
Value: $15,000,000

Owner's Engineering Service (Highway and Civil Works):
R.F. Binnie and Associates Ltd.  
Value: $15,000,000

Archaeological Services:
Golder Associates
Value: $2,100,000

Environmental Services:
Golder Associates
Value: $14,771,000

Independent Environmental Monitor for the Corridor Improvement Projects:
Sartori Environmental Inc.     
Value: $725,000

Marine Navigation Advisor:
TyPlan Consulting
Value: $322,000

Communication and Engagement Services (Highway 99 Tunnel Project/Steveston Interchange Project):
Lucent Quay Consulting Inc.
Value: $4,187,690

Hydrotechnical and River Hydraulics Services:
Northwest Hydraulic Consultants Ltd.
Value $4,400,000

Marine Construction Advisor:
RAM Engineering Ltd.
Value: $202,000

The Highway 99 Tunnel Program will result in travel-time savings in the region for vehicles, including buses, as well as providing new opportunities for people who cycle or walk. 

The next step in the Fraser River Tunnel Project is to initiate the environmental assessment process. This includes ongoing engagement with Indigenous groups and stakeholders and preparation for procurement. The new tunnel is estimated to cost $4.15 billion and is scheduled to be complete in 2030.

In the interim, improvements to transit and cycling infrastructure along Highway 99 are underway. Construction of the new Steveston Interchange is scheduled to begin this year.

Transportation Investment Corporation is leading the delivery of the major elements (eight-lane tunnel and Steveston Interchange) of the Highway 99 Tunnel Program on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, and will provide the controls, practices and other oversights essential for this complex project.

MORE National ARTICLES

N95 respirators key to curbing Omicron: experts

N95 respirators key to curbing Omicron: experts
As the rise of the Omicron variant upends Canada's COVID-19 response, experts say medical mask mandates should not only be abolished, but wearing respirators should become the norm.    

N95 respirators key to curbing Omicron: experts

Canada reinstates molecular test for travellers

Canada reinstates molecular test for travellers
NSD Canada is bringing back a requirement for everyone entering the country to have a pre-arrival negative molecular test result for COVID-19, even if travellers are returning after being away for under 72 hours.

Canada reinstates molecular test for travellers

Cause of extreme B.C. weather unclear, expert says

Cause of extreme B.C. weather unclear, expert says
Aseem Sharma, a post-doctoral fellow at the University of Alberta in the renewable resources department, says extreme weather events are expected to be more "common, stronger and broader" in the future and he's calling for more research to determine its cause.

Cause of extreme B.C. weather unclear, expert says

Omicron fears prompt new B.C. restrictions

Omicron fears prompt new B.C. restrictions
 The new public health measures range from limits on venues that hold more than 1,000 people to 50 per cent capacity to no youth or adult sports tournaments over the Christmas holiday period and cancellation of all New Year's Eve parties, Henry said. Indoor family gatherings, including those at rental or holiday properties, are limited to one household, plus 10 guests, and everyone must be vaccinated.    

Omicron fears prompt new B.C. restrictions

789 COVID19 cases for Friday

789 COVID19 cases for Friday
There are 4,313 active cases of COVID-19 in the province, and 218,960 people who tested positive have recovered. Of the active cases, 191 individuals are in hospital and 74 are in intensive care. The remaining people are recovering at home in self-isolation.

789 COVID19 cases for Friday

Canada's auto sector side-swiped by U.S. politics

Canada's auto sector side-swiped by U.S. politics
The tax-credit scheme that President Joe Biden is proposing to encourage U.S. consumers to buy more electric vehicles might never be implemented in its current form, say veteran observers of both North America's auto sector and Canada-U.S. relations.    

Canada's auto sector side-swiped by U.S. politics