SOUTH SHORE CORRIDOR PROJECT

Description

The South Shore Corridor Project was to provide a reliable and continuous road connection for truck traffic through the south shore area of Vancouver Port. The project included an 800-meter overpass of ten at-grade road/rail crossings to eliminate the extensive periods of delay for the heavy truck volumes. It also involved major road reconstruction, a pedestrian overpass, pedestrian safety improvements and major communications security infrastructure upgrades.

Scope of Services

CJI provided project management services for development, procurement, design and construction phases. This involved liaison with terminal operations and railway companies, coordinating public communications and managing interfaces with Port Tenant’s.

CJI was responsible for managing the budget, scope, cost and schedule and reporting on project progress to senior staff. Reviewing and administering contract changes. Providing construction, and engineering field services as well as safety reviews and formal audits. Managing the procurement of engineering services as well a successful contractor procurement.

Key Wins

  • The construction of the Stewart Street Grade Separation was completed within one-year to reduce impacts on the trucking, rail and terminals;

  • Enhanced truck, rail, and port operations and accommodated anticipated growth in rail and road traffic while providing local quality of life and environmental benefits;

  • Oversaw daily coordination with 20+ port tenants for access and traffic accommodation during construction;

  • Expanded project scope significantly under the direction of the project funders while keeping the project within budget and schedule.

CLIENT

Port Metro Vancouver

LOCATION

Vancouver, BC

CAPITAL COST

$75 million

DATES OF ASSIGNMENT

2010 – 2013

PEOPLE

Robin Johnston, John Collings, David Collings, Tania Stracuzza