鈥淲e are moving ahead with a new toll-free tunnel to replace the George Massey Tunnel, and these contracts will support the ministry鈥檚 work as we move from development to construction,鈥� said Rob Fleming, minister of transportation and infrastructure. 鈥淭he 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.鈥�
The contracts, which have a total value of CA$56.7m, were awarded following the Province of British Columbia鈥檚 procurement process. The winners are:
- Owner's engineering service (immersed tube tunnel) - Cowi North America - value CA$15,000,000
- Owner's engineering service (highway and civil works) - RF Binnie & Associates - value CA$15,000,000
- Archaeological services - Golder Associates - value CA$2,100,000
- Environmental services - Golder Associates - value CA$14,771,000
- Independent environmental monitor for the corridor improvement projects - Sartori Environmental聽 聽- value CA$725,000
- Marine navigation advisor - TyPlan Consulting - value: CA$322,000
- Communication and engagement services (Highway 99 Tunnel project/Steveston Interchange project) -聽 Lucent Quay Consulting - value CA$4,187,690
- Hydrotechnical and river hydraulics services - Northwest Hydraulic Consultants - value CA$4,400,000
- Marine construction advisor - RAM Engineering - value CA$202,000
The next step in the Fraser River Tunnel Project is to initiate the environmental assessment process.
Transportation Investment Corporation is leading the delivery of the major elements 鈥� the eight-lane tunnel and Steveston Interchange - of the Highway 99 Tunnel Program on behalf of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure. The new tunnel is scheduled to be completed in 2030.