“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 contracts, which have a total value of CA$56.7m, were awarded following the Province of British Columbia’s 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 - value CA$725,000
- Marine navigation advisor - TyPlan Consulting - value: CA$322,000
- Communication and engagement services (Highway 99 Tunnel project/Steveston Interchange project) - 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 – 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.
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