Ontario Construction News staff writer
British Columbia Ferry Services Inc. has selected Stantec to provide engineering services for the phased redevelopment of the Horseshoe Bay terminal, a major infrastructure project that will modernize one of the province’s busiest transportation hubs.
As prime consultant on the project, Stantec will work alongside Mott MacDonald and Westmar Advisors under a construction manager at risk (CMAR) delivery model, helping to guide the complex redevelopment program, which is expected to last about nine years.
“This is one of the significant infrastructure upgrades in the Lower Mainland,” said Kip Skabar, senior principal and Canada ports sector leader at Stantec. “We’re proud to be a long-term partner to BC Ferries and to manage a complex program to deliver a world-class ferry facility.”
Stantec will oversee permitting and coordinate multidisciplinary engineering services spanning structural, environmental, electrical, mechanical, geotechnical, civil marine, and constructability review disciplines. The work will be carried out through a series of call-up assignments under a master services agreement, allowing the consulting team to provide ongoing engineering and advisory support throughout the program.
The redevelopment presents a significant engineering challenge due to the terminal’s location in a constrained coastal environment adjacent to an active residential community and marina. Construction activities will require careful sequencing and innovative design solutions to ensure ferry operations continue uninterrupted throughout the project.
Horseshoe Bay terminal has been operating for more than 65 years serving about seven million passengers annually. Project improvements will include marine infrastructure upgrades, upland civil works and enhanced multimodal transportation connections. BC Ferries said the redevelopment will improve passenger comfort, strengthen operational efficiency, and provide better access to and from the terminal.
The redevelopment is expected to play a key role in supporting future ferry service needs while improving connectivity and reliability for travelers using the Horseshoe Bay terminal, one of BC Ferries’ most important gateways.
