Ontario Construction News staff writer
Aecon Group says Traylor-Aecon General Partnership, a consortium comprised of Aecon (40%) and Traylor Bros Inc. (60%) has been awarded a $288 million contract by Metro Vancouver (Greater Vancouver Water District) for the Annacis Water Supply Tunnel, Fraser River Crossing project in British Columbia. Aecon’s share of the contract will be added to its Construction segment backlog in the first quarter of 2022.
The scope of work includes construction of two deep vertical shafts, one on each side of the Fraser River, connected by a 2,350-metre tunnel between New Westminster and Surrey, as well as the installation of a watermain, valve chambers and surface piping. Construction is expected to commence in the first quarter of 2022, with anticipated completion in the second quarter of 2027.
“This complex, multi-year project further strengthens our diverse backlog in Western Canada and demonstrates our position as the partner-of-choice in the civil construction market for tunnelling and water infrastructure projects,” said Jean-Louis Servranckx, president and CEO, Aecon Group Inc.
“This project will ensure the sustainable, reliable supply of clean drinking water for growing communities. As we continue to execute the Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel project with Traylor, we are pleased to strengthen our partnership and further our relationship with Metro Vancouver.”
The tunnel will be one of five new water supply tunnel crossings in the region built to withstand a major earthquake. Once complete, the new tunnel will be connected to the region’s drinking water system and will help ensure the continued, reliable delivery of clean, safe drinking water in a growing region.
Earlier this month, Aecon Infrastructure Management was awarded a $135 million contract to build a new intersection in Winnipeg.
The project is expected to be completed in summer 2024.
“Our government has committed to investing in strategic infrastructure plans for 2022-23 to support economic opportunities for the province, including building towards the Winnipeg One Million Perimeter Freeway Initiative and Manitoba’s Trade and Commerce grid,” Reg Helwer, Manitoba minister of infrastructure said in a statement.
“Manitoba’s 10-year vision to establish the province as a national trade hub will enable a strong economic recovery within and across our borders.”
Site preparation and contractor mobilization will begin shortly, with construction starting in early spring.