Coquitlam City Centre water tunnel construction set to get boring in 2026
After a few delays, Metro Vancouver is readying for some thirsty work.
The regional utility provider is designing a two-kilometre water pipeline that would run under Coquitlam’s downtown between Guildford Way and Dewdney Trunk Road.
The $400-million construction project is set to include two tunnel shafts and two underground valve chambers. Restoration plans are also set to be unveiled concerning the southeast corner of Town Centre Park and the area near Dewdney Trunk Road and Westwood Street.
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The City Centre section is part of a 12-kilometre, four-section pipeline. The project is set to be complete in 2033.
Approximately 40 trees are set to be removed to make room for infrastructure and to allow access for construction vehicles.
Crews may work 24 days during portions of the project including tunnelling and valve chamber construction, according to Metro Vancouver.
A previous version of the project was tentatively slated to get underway in the late 2022 but was delayed due to the planning and coordination required.
However, before push comes to shovel, Metro Vancouver is embarking on a period community engagement intended to minimize construction impacts.
An open house is set for Wednesday at Douglas College’s Coquitlam campus. The session is slated to be held at Room A1130. More info here.
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