The province of British Columbia has shortlisted three consortia to design and build a replacement for the George Massey Tunnel on the southern outskirts of Vancouver in Canada.
The competing teams include:
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"Cross Fraser Partnership," spearheaded by the Canadian division of the French conglomerate Bouygues, in collaboration with Spanish contractor FCC, Pomerleau from Quebec, consulting engineer Arcadis, and Dutch maritime specialist Boskalis.
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A consortium jointly led by two South Korean companies, Daewoo and GS Engineering and Construction, in partnership with Ontario-based engineer Hatch, and Danish consulting engineer Ramboll.
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"Fraser River Tunnel Constructors," headed by Spain’s Acciona, in association with Canada's Aecon Construction, US contractor Flatiron, Dutch civil engineer Strukton Immersion Projects, and TEC Tunnel Engineering Consultants, a joint venture between Royal HaskoningDHV and Witteveen + Bos of the Netherlands.
The US$3 billion tunnel, initially unveiled in 2021, will be a prefabricated structure known as an "immersed tunnel," positioned on the bed of the Fraser River. These three teams will now develop intricate plans for this 1 km-long tunnel, designed to accommodate eight vehicle lanes and two for pedestrians and cyclists. The winning team will also undertake the construction of a 350 m highway bridge for the tunnel’s southern entrance, involving the demolition of the existing structure. This advancement in tunnel infrastructure will not only boost trade with the US but also provide a crucial connection to Vancouver International Airport.
