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Quarterly Report No. 2 (April to June) 2009
Quarterly Report No. 2 (April to June) 2009
Table of Contents
Executive Summary ....................................................................................................................................... i
1. Safety ................................................................................................................................................... 1
2. Legal and Financial ............................................................................................................................ 2
2.1 Legal Activities...................................................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Public Sector Contributions to the Canada Line Project ....................................................................... 2
2.2 Construction Phase Costs .................................................................................................................... 3
2.3 Forecast................................................................................................................................................ 4
3. Schedule.............................................................................................................................................. 5
3.1 Concessionaire’s Schedule .................................................................................................................. 5
4. Concession Agreement ..................................................................................................................... 8
4.1 General ................................................................................................................................................. 8
4.2 Concessionaire Payment Applications ................................................................................................. 8
4.3 Changes ............................................................................................................................................... 9
4.4 Compensation and Relief Events ....................................................................................................... 11
4.5 General Issues and Challenges.......................................................................................................... 12
5. Design and Construction ................................................................................................................. 13
5.1 Summary ............................................................................................................................................ 13
5.2 Pre-construction Activities .................................................................................................................. 13
5.3 Construction ....................................................................................................................................... 14
6. Property ............................................................................................................................................. 19
6.1 Property Acquisition ............................................................................................................................ 19
6.2 Property Disposition ........................................................................................................................... 19
7. Project Information, Consultation and Liaison .............................................................................. 20
7.1 Project Information ............................................................................................................................. 20
7.2 Project Information and Access .......................................................................................................... 22
7.3 Community Liaison ............................................................................................................................. 22
7.4 Business Liaison ................................................................................................................................. 23
7.5 Public Delegations at Board Meetings ................................................................................................ 24
8. Permits and Approvals .................................................................................................................... 25
8.1 CLCO Permits and Approvals............................................................................................................. 25
8.2 Concessionaire Permits and Approvals .............................................................................................. 25
8.3 Status of Commitments and Assurances ............................................................................................ 25
8.4 First Nations Relations........................................................................................................................ 25
9. CLCO/TransLink Operations Preparation Planning ...................................................................... 26
10. Labour ............................................................................................................................................... 27
Glossary ....................................................................................................................................................... 28
Quarterly Report No. 2 (April to June) 2009
Quarterly Report No. 2 Safety
(April to June) 2009
The Engineer, Procure, Construct (EPC) Contractor
Executive Summary reported an accident frequency rate of 2.09 to date –
well below the industry average of 4.0 - 6.0 for similar
Significant progress was made on all construction types of work.
fronts through the second quarter of 2009. The
following summarizes progress this quarter against Bored Tunnel
key Project commitments.
Work in the bored tunnel is complete.
Progress against Key Commitments
Cut-and-Cover Tunnel
Safety: Focus continues on the safety of all workers,
adhering to the Testing and Commissioning Safety Work in the cut-and-cover tunnel is complete.
Plan, and coordination of multiple work activities in
the same location. Restoration
Schedule: The end of the second quarter of 2009 City of Vancouver crews continue final street
represented the completion of 47 months of the restoration work (curb and gutter, sidewalks, etc.)
52-month construction schedule. The Line is well along Cambie Street.
ahead of schedule and expected to open before
Labour Day 2009. Cambie Street between 2nd and 10th Avenues was
returned to two lanes in each direction in April 2009.
Budget: The Project remains on budget; all
scheduled contributions from funding agencies have Work continued on the off-ramps for the Cambie
been received. Bridge and along Davie Street in Yaletown; both are
scheduled to reopen in July 2009.
Information: During this quarter a total of twenty-
seven News Releases, Public Notices and The City of Richmond Traffic Management Plan
Construction Updates were issued. (TMP) continues to be monitored where the City
completes the road restoration and median planting.
Environmental and Community Commitments: Generally, four traffic lanes are being maintained
Business Liaison Committees in Richmond and along No. 3 Road (two in each direction).
Vancouver continued to meet this quarter. Direct and
indirect contributions from Canada Line total more Elevated Guideway
than $3m, and TransLink has provided $1m in
business support funding for publicity and marketing Work on the elevated guideway is complete.
initiatives supported by the Business Liaison
Committees. Stations
Environmental monitoring and permiting processes Construction continues at all stations.
continue.
Vehicles
Summary of Second Quarter 2009 Activities
All vehicles have been delivered.
Construction Activity
Operations and Maintenance Centre (OMC)
At the end of June 2009 InTransitBC reported the
average number of workers on the Project each day Construction of the OMC is complete.
to be 412.
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Testing and Commissioning (T&C) the immediate area participated on the day with
donations, in-kind support, and event staff.
The entire Line is a designated T&C site with trains
running in full automatic mode. “Design for Diversity,” held on June 27, 2009
celebrated the near completion of Canada Line
Electrical and Mechanical construction in the Oakridge area. Many of the
merchants in the immediate area took part in the
Procurement and installation activities are complete. event which was combined with a public Open House
at Oakridge-41st Avenue Station. Approximately 4,000
Independent Engineer people attended.
The Independent Engineer (IE), RW Beck Inc., Business Liaison Program
continues to issue monthly reports and certificates
which include the IE’s opinion on whether Business Liaison Committees in the Cities of
construction remains on schedule and funding is Vancouver and Richmond continued to meet during
sufficient to complete the Project as specified. The IE the quarter.
reports that the Project is on schedule and that
funding is sufficient to complete the Project. In addition to the “Cambie All Access” and “Design for
Diversity” events, Open Houses at Lansdowne,
Permits Templeton, and Oakridge-41st Avenue Stations were
held. Planning is underway for the “Granville
No permits were issued this quarter. Showcase,” and the Open House at Vancouver City
Centre. In addition, activities to coincide with opening
Construction Information for Corridor Residents, day are being planned.
Businesses & Commuters
Media buys continue to publicize areas along the Line
During the second quarter of 2009 CLCO and and businesses have been profiled in advertorial
InTransitBC issued one Electronic Postcard in pieces in the Province and the Vancouver Sun.
addition to the twenty-seven News Releases, Public
Notices and Construction Updates. Staff replied to Third Quarter 2009 Objectives
140 public inquiries during the quarter compared to (July to September 2009)
102 the previous quarter. The vast majority of calls
are inquiries about an opening date and related bus • Work with InTransitBC and the EPC Contractor
service. to ensure the construction environment continues
to be safe for Project workers, those who live and
CLCO continued to work closely with InTransitBC to work near the corridor, and the public.
keep corridor residents, businesses, and commuters
informed of construction activities and schedule. • Monitor environmental compliance to ensure the
terms and conditions of environmental permits
Community Liaison Program continue to be met.
More than 1,000 people attended the April 9, 2009 • Monitor construction activities, final T&C
Open House at Lansdowne Station where members activities, and certification by the IE.
of the public were given the chance to view the
Canada Line station and trains prior to the Line • Communicate completion of construction
opening. elements; particularly, road restoration on
Cambie Street.
On April 25, 2009, “Cambie All Access” celebrated the
near completion of Canada Line construction on • Planning for Opening Day events by Labour Day
Cambie Street. Numerous business sponsors from 2009.
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1. Safety
Specific training for T&C site safety continues, and access passes issued to staff that successfully complete the
training.
CLCO’s Health and Safety Manager continues to monitor construction activities and has observed continued
improvement in site safety.
The EPC Contractor has reported an accident frequency rate of 2.09 to date; well below the industry average of
4.0-6.0 for similar types of work.
Focus continues on the safety of new and inexperienced workers, adhering to the T&C Safety Plan, and
coordination of multiple work activities in the same location (e.g., station finishes).
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2. Legal and Financial
This section discusses legal activities, Project costs, and funding.
2.1 Legal Activities
The action commenced by Susan Heyes Inc., dba Hazel and Co. went to trial in March 2009. Mr. Justice Pitfield
issued his judgment in the matter on May 27, 2009, dismissing all claims of misrepresentation and negligence. He
also dismissed claims of nuisance as against the City of Vancouver, Canada, and British Columbia. The judge
found, however, that InTransitBC, CLCO, and TransLink were liable in nuisance for the harm suffered by the plaintiff
as a result of the disruption caused by cut-and-cover construction on Cambie Street between 2005 and 2008, which
he calculated at $600,000. CLCO, on behalf of CLCO, InTransitBC, and TransLink, filed a notice of appeal in June
2009.
An action commenced in November 2008 under the Class Action Proceedings Act involving merchants on Cambie
Street has yet to go to trial.
2.1 Public Sector Contributions to the Canada Line Project
CLCO receives funding for the Project from five Agencies. Table 2.1 summarizes construction phase funding
received to June 30, 2009 against budget.
Table 2.1: Construction Phase Funding at 30 June 2009 ($millions)
Funding Agency Budget Actual Variance
TransLink 342.1 362.2 20.1
Province of BC 265.4 265.4 0.0
Vancouver Airport Authority 289.6 275.3 (14.3)
Government of Canada 435.7 437.0 1.3
City of Vancouver 29.7 30.0 0.3
City of Richmond 0.0 2.0 2.0
Total 1,362.5 1,371.9 9.4
The Government of Canada contributes to the Project monthly based on a percentage of each monthly Milestone
Payment. Funding from other Agencies is based on annual contributions, some of which are based on actual costs
or completion of certain milestones. The difference between the amount budgeted and received from TransLink
($20.1m), as indicated in Table 2.1, is the funding received on specific options or changes negotiated by TransLink;
these include double track, Richmond-Brighouse Bus Mall, and Broadway-City Hall Station refinements. The
contribution from the City of Richmond relates to the funding of the Richmond Bus Mall. Figure 2.1 on the following
page demonstrates actual versus budgeted Agency Contributions for the Construction Phase.
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Figure 2.1 Agency Contributions to 30 June 2009
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2.2 Construction Phase Costs
CLCO makes monthly payments to InTransitBC for Concessionaire Costs and completion of construction milestones
as certified by the IE. CLCO is also responsible for the acquisition of the properties/rights-of-way related to the
Project and for funding its own management and related costs. Table 2.2 below summarizes the CLCO Construction
Phase Costs to date.
Table 2.2: Construction Phase Costs – Budget Versus Actual Costs 30 June 2009 ($ millions)
Budget Actual Variance
Milestone Payments 1,157.3 1,158.7 (1.4)
Property Acquisition 133.1 131.8 1.3
CLCO Costs 73.7 73.6 0.1
Total 1,364.1 1,364.1 0.0
As of June 30, 2009, InTransitBC had applied for Milestone Payments totaling $1,158.7m. Milestone Payment
applications were $1.4m lower than budgeted; Milestone Payment applications at the end of the first quarter of 2009
were $5.3m lower than budget. The variance is due to the timing differences in the Concessionaire’s contribution.
At the end of the second quarter of 2009 the net property acquisition cost for the Project was $1.3m lower than
budget due to the sale of property ahead of schedule; this was somewhat offset by the higher cost of acquisitions.
CLCO anticipates the net cost of property to be within the overall budget.
CLCO Costs to date are $0.1m lower than budget reflecting timing differences.
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2.3 Forecast
The committed Agency contributions to CLCO during the construction phase are sufficient to fund the total Milestone
Payments, Property Acquisition Costs, Management Costs, and the reserve to cover any unexpected CLCO costs.
CLCO, based on its current assessment of the Project and taking into account the opinion of the IE, believes the
Project will be completed within budget.
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3. Schedule
At the end of the second quarter of 2009 the Project was 47 months into the 52-month schedule and is ahead of
schedule with completion expected by Labour Day 2009.
Table 3.1: Project Schedule
SCHEDULE HIGHLIGHTS -- This schedule is subject to change
COMMUNITY LIAISON AND CONSULTATION
Ongoing Community Liaison
Spring 2006 Detailed Station Design Public Consultation Begins
CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE: AUGUST 2005 – MID 2008
August 2005 Construction Phase Begins
Late 2005 – Late 2007 Utility and road relocation (typically occurs prior to tunnel/guideway construction)
Early 2006 – March 2008 Construction of Bridge over North Arm Fraser River complete
Early 2006 – February 2008 Guideway Construction in Richmond complete
Late 2005 – May 2008 Cut-and-Cover Tunnel Construction along Cambie Street in Vancouver
complete
Late 2005 – March 2008 Bored Tunnel Construction (Downtown Vancouver) complete
Mid 2006 – Mid 2009 Construction at Station Locations
TESTING AND COMMISSIONING
January 2008 – June 2009 Vehicle Testing complete
March 2009 Full Service Testing commenced
September 2009 Canada Line in Service
3.1 Concessionaire’s Schedule
The Approved Project Schedule is the version dated April 27, 2006. CLCO and the IE are of the opinion that the
Project remains on schedule.
The EPC Contractor reports that the Primary Critical Path runs through installation and commissioning of
elevators and escalators at various stations, station finishes, road restoration, and finalizing the operating permit
with BCSA.
Construction activities will continue in the next quarter as follows:
1. Granville Street Restoration – The City of Vancouver is undertaking a “Granville Street Redesign” along the
length of Granville Street from Cordova Street to the north end of the Granville Bridge. This work includes a
complete reconstruction of the street and sidewalks. This construction is adjacent to the Canada Line at two
stations: the south entrance of Waterfront Station at Hastings Street, and Vancouver City Centre.
2. Waterfront Station – Station finishes. The station is substantially complete for fit and finishes;
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3. Vancouver City Centre Station – Restoration of the Pacific Centre Plaza, station finishes. The station is
substantially complete for fit and finishes;
4. Yaletown-Roundhouse Station – High speed testing of escalator and elevator, station finishes, completion of
remaining streetworks (lighting, signage, etc.) by the City of Vancouver. The station is substantially
complete for fit and finishes;
5. Olympic Village Station – Installation of elevators and escalators, site restoration and landscaping. The
station is anticipated to be substantially complete for fit and finishes in July 2009;
6. Broadway-City Hall Station – Site restoration and landscaping. The station is substantially complete for fit
and finishes;
7. King Edward Station –The station is substantially complete for fit and finishes;
8. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station – Elevator installation, station finishes, site restoration and landscaping. The
station is substantially complete for fit and finishes;
9. Langara-49th Avenue Station – Elevator installation. The station is substantially complete for fit and finishes;
10. Marine Drive Station – Electrical and mechanical systems installation, commissioning of station elevator and
escalator, station finishes. The station is anticipated to be substantially complete for fit and finishes in July
2009;
11. Bridgeport Station – Commissioning of elevators and escalators, station finishes. The station is
substantially complete for fit and finishes;
12. Aberdeen Station – Signage installation. The station is substantially complete for fit and finishes;
13. Lansdowne Station – The station is substantially complete for fit and finishes;
14. Richmond-Brighouse Station – Elevator and escalator commissioning. The station is substantially complete
for fit and finishes;
15. Templeton Station – The station is substantially complete for fit and finishes with the exception of installation
of new emergency gates and signage expected to be complete July 2009;
16. Sea Island Centre Station – Elevator and escalator installation at the north pedestrian entrance, signage
installation. The station is anticipated to be substantially complete for fit and finishes in July 2009;
17. YVR-Airport Station – Mechanical and systems installation, escalator commissioning, station finishes. The
station is anticipated to be substantially complete for fit and finishes in July 2009;
18. Bored Tunnel – Complete;
19. Cut-and-Cover Tunnel – Complete;
20. Elevated guideway – Complete;
21. YVR at-grade guideway – Complete;
22. Middle Arm Fraser River Bridge – Complete;
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23. North Arm Fraser River Bridge – Complete;
24. OMC Building – Minor deficiencies being corrected;
25. Road reinstatement above the Cut-and-Cover Tunnel from Broadway to 2nd Avenue – This work is
substantially complete. The City of Vancouver is completing final curb and gutter works, sidewalks, and
seeding of the Cambie Heritage Boulevard.
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4. Concession Agreement
4.1 General
Work progressed during the second quarter 2009 on finalizing all outstanding Change issues with InTransitBC.
CLCO continues to audit utility cost information provided by the EPC Contractor and generate a monthly summary of
utility costs that are agreed, those requiring clarification, and those in dispute. This quarter CLCO met with the EPC
Contractor to review the outstanding issues and reduce the number of disputed items; as some issues remain
outstanding further meetings will be held to resolve these issues.
Costs incurred for the removal of hazardous and contaminated materials are now finalized with the agreement of
CLCO and InTransitBC; there are third-party costs to be recovered associated with Oakridge-41st Avenue Station.
Costs for variations in No. 3 Road roadworks required to meet schedule, limited to deficiency repair and minor works,
have been finalized and resolved.
4.2 Concessionaire Payment Applications
The payment application procedure continues in accordance with the Concession Agreement, and payments are
being made on schedule.
Figure 4.1 below demonstrates the status of the projected versus actual monthly payments to InTransitBC; these
payments consist of the funding available through CLCO (see section 2.2) and the private sector contributions.
Figure 4.1: Projected versus Actual Monthly Payments to InTransitBC
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4.3 Changes
The following tables indicate the status of Changes that are under consideration.
Table 4.1: CLCO Initiated Changes
Change No. Title/Description Current Status
2 Move Lansdowne Station south. Price agreed; included in a grouped Richmond
Change.
4 Change in guideway over the CP track Price agreed; included in a grouped Richmond
in Richmond. Change.
7 Preparing a second design for Change incorporated.
Waterfront Station concourse.
8 Preparing a second design for Change incorporated.
Vancouver City Centre Station
concourse.
9 Provision of a security room at each Change Certificate issued.
station.
13 Deletion of construction of Park-and- Credit agreed; included in a grouped Richmond
Ride at Bridgeport Station; facility Change.
proposed to be constructed by others.
16 Grouping of all Richmond Changes as Change Certificate issued.
one Change.
17 Construction of a police station within Unable to agree on price. Change deleted.
Marine Drive Station.
18 Waterfront Station Entrance Change Certificate issued, construction and
Relocation Study. operating values agreed.
19 Richmond-Brighouse Station Change Certificate issued.
relocation of ancillary rooms.
21 Relocation of Broadway-City Hall Change Certificate issued.
Station entrance to create an entrance
close to the junction of Broadway and
Cambie Streets.
22 Relocation and redesign of Vancouver Change Certificate issued, construction value
City Centre Station entrance to create and operating value agreed.
an entrance into Pacific Centre Mall.
23 Extend Richmond single track Change Certificate issued.
guideway south by three metres.
24 Design of the Marine Drive Station Change Certificate issued.
Bus Loop Integration Works.
25 Provision of a CCTV camera into each Change Certificate issued.
elevator on the Main Line Stations.
26 Extend the bored tunnel from south of Change Certificate issued.
Dunsmuir Street to north of Pender
Street.
28 King Edward Station – Changes to Change Certificate issued.
station entrance structure and
foundations to allow for construction of
a three-storey development over the
north part of the station entrance.
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Change No. Title/Description Current Status
29 Richmond-Brighouse Station – Change Certificate issued
Relocation of the Traction Power
Substation (TPS) to a separate area
east of the station within the proposed
bus mall.
30 Pedestrian access from concourse at Incorporated into Change 22.
Vancouver City Centre Station into
Vancouver Centre Mall, in accordance
with Change 22.
31 Design of (future) Capstan Station in Change has been modified to avoid any possible
order to obtain a price for construction, impact on completion of the Canada Line by the
together with the design of the ATC to Service Commencement Date as specified in the
include Capstan station in the system. Concession Agreement.
32 Capstan Station – Design, Change Certificate issued.
programming, and installation of ATC
systems necessary to recognize a
future Capstan Station.
33 Access by TransLink Police to the Report received and agreed, a Change
Canada Line CCTV and radio systems Certificate will be issued next month
for active monitoring, without
recording, CCTV images and other
information at the TransLink offices.
54 Provision for TransLink to make Preliminary Change Instruction issued.
attachments of overhead power and
other facilities to various stations and
guideways on the Canada Line
55 Provision for Public and Regulated Preliminary Change Instruction issued.
Utility Companies to make
attachments to various stations and
guideways on the Canada Line
56 Olympic Operations Changes To be treated as a Special Event
Fifth Changes to Operating Period Amendment to the Concession Agreement
Amendment Insurance. finalized.
to the
Concession
Agreement
Table 4.2: YVR Initiated Changes
Change No. Description Current Status
6 Relocate Templeton Station north. Change Certificate issued.
11 Provision of remote airline check-in at Change Certificate issued.
every station.
20 Systems and operations associated Under discussion, quotation received as a basis
with down elevators at YVR2 and for allocation of responsibilities.
YVR4 Stations.
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Change No. Description Current Status
34 Change in Construction Management Change Certificate issued.
Fee to cover an increase in scope of
services.
Table 4.3: Concessionaire Initiated Changes
Change No. Description Current Status
3 Removal of the diamond crossing Credit agreed; included in a grouped Richmond
west of Bridgeport Station. Change.
27 Installation of InTransitBC dark fibre No effect on CLCO; matter to be agreed between
cable. InTransitBC and EPC Contractor.
Fourth Amend Change Management Concession Agreement amendment complete.
Amendment Protocol.
to the
Concession
Agreement
Approved Changes
The Approved Changes finalized prior to Financial Close are included in the Concession Agreement and being
implemented. The status of the remaining Approved Changes is as follows:
Table 4.4: Approved Changes
Approved Description Current Status
Change No.
CLCO Approved Changes
3 Double Track from Bridgeport Station Price agreed; included in a grouped Richmond
to Aberdeen Station. Change.
YVR Approved Changes
1 Single track between YVR 3 and Change incorporated.
YVR4.
2 Change in vertical alignment between Change incorporated.
YVR 3 and the Middle Arm Bridge.
3 Changing the YVR Stations Change incorporated.
procurement process to construction
management.
5 Deletion of YVR 3. Change incorporated.
4.4 Compensation and Relief Events
The claimed Relief Events ‘Delay to the Delivery of the Bearing to the TBM Manufacturer’, ‘Unreasonable
Interference by a Public Utility’, and ‘Extraordinary Adverse Weather Conditions’ were submitted for referee’s review.
The referees ruling did not support the claimed Relief Events for ‘Delay to the Delivery of the Bearing to the TBM
Manufacturer’ and ‘Extraordinary Adverse Weather Conditions’; the referees found there was insufficient information
to make a ruling on ‘Unreasonable Interference by a Public Utility’.
Compensation for Relocation of the Watermain, related to the Unreasonable Interference by a Public Utility February
15, 2007 – rescinded, however the relief event claim remains open.
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Compensation for Relocation of a Watermain in the OMC: received March 28, 2007 – Referee’s decision received,
suggesting that there are no grounds for compensation under the Concession Agreement.
Compensation for legal fees with respect to Susan Heyes Inc. vs. City of Vancouver et al.: received October 31, 2007
– CLCO has assumed conduct of InTransitBC’s defense.
Compensation for legal fees with respect to litigation brought under the Class Action Proceedings Act involving
merchants on Cambie Street: received November 14, 2008 – CLCO assumed conduct of InTransitBC’s defense.
4.5 General Issues and Challenges
There were no major commercial issues for the Project over the last quarter.
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5. Design and Construction
5.1 Summary
Design and construction continues to proceed generally ahead of the Approved Project Schedule (see section 3.0 –
Schedule). The status of the major work elements follows.
Bored Tunnel: Complete.
Cut-and-Cover Tunnel: Complete.
Stations: Station construction is progressing with all stations achieving or nearing substantial completion.
Electrical and Mechanical Systems: Substantially complete.
Track and Systems: Complete.
5.2 Pre-construction Activities
Utilities
Utility work for the Project is substantially complete. Going forward relocations will be completed as required.
Traffic Management
Vancouver – Downtown
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station: The closure of Davie Street between Pacific Boulevard and Mainland Street, and
the traffic diversions for Yaletown-Roundhouse Station construction activities continue to be monitored. Davie
Street is scheduled to be reopened to vehicle traffic in mid July 2009.
Vancouver City Centre Station: The restoration of Granville Street between Georgia and Robson Streets was
handed over from CLCO to the City of Vancouver in March 2009. Pedestrian sidewalk access along the east
and west sides of Granville Street between Robson and Georgia Streets, is being maintained and managed by
the City of Vancouver as part of its Granville Street Redesign.
Waterfront Station: The closure of Granville Street to vehicular traffic from Pender to Cordova Streets for
Waterfront Station construction continues, with pedestrian access to businesses maintained on both sides of the
400-block of Granville Street. One lane in each direction continues to be provided along the restored road on
the north side of Hastings Street. The section of Granville Street between Hastings and Pender Streets was
handed over to the City of Vancouver in June 2009 for restoration as part of the City’s Granville Street Redesign.
The City continued its Granville Street Redesign work between Hastings and Cordova Streets.
Vancouver - Cambie
The traffic diversion resulting from the closure of the southbound off-ramps for the Cambie Street Bridge
continues to be monitored. Utility work along Cambie Street between 2nd and 10th Avenues commenced in
late January 2009 reducing traffic capacity to one lane in each direction along the east side of Cambie Street.
Cambie Street was returned to two lanes in each direction in April 2009.
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The traffic diversion along 2nd Avenue was shifted to the north side with three lanes of traffic, two lanes
eastbound and one lane westbound, at the beginning of April 2009, to allow for utility work and street restoration
along the south side of 2nd Avenue. The southbound Cambie Bridge off-ramp to westbound 2nd Avenue is
scheduled to reopen in mid July 2009, and 2nd Avenue is scheduled to be restored together with the southbound
Cambie Bridge off-ramp to eastbound 2nd Avenue at the end of July 2009.
Richmond
The TMP for construction along No. 3 Road between Cambie Road and Cook Road continues to be monitored.
Generally, four lanes of traffic are being maintained along No. 3 Road (two in each direction), except for periodic
lane closures at station construction sites. Restoration and street improvement work continues.
The City of Richmond’s street restoration and beautification work for No. 3 Road between Cambie Road and
Westminster Highway continues. This includes elements of the City’s No. 3 Road Vision with raised bike lanes,
pedestrian enhancements, street furniture, centre median lighting, and landscaping. This phase of work is
scheduled to be complete by August 2009.
5.3 Construction
Alignment
With some minor exceptions, construction is proceeding on or ahead of schedule. Key construction activities this
quarter include the following:
Waterfront Station to 2nd Avenue:
The City of Vancouver continues its Granville Street Redesign work.
2nd Avenue to North Arm Bridge:
The north Cambie Bridge off-ramp was completed and both ramps are scheduled to be opened in July 2009.
Cambie Street utilities and road restoration is substantially complete. As noted earlier, the City of Vancouver is
completing sidewalk construction and final paving.
North Arm Bridge to Richmond Centre:
Guideway is complete and reconstruction of No. 3 Road by the City of Richmond is proceeding.
Airport Connector:
Guideway is complete.
Middle Arm Bridge:
The Middle Arm Bridge is complete.
North Arm Bridge:
The North Arm Bridge is complete.
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Operations and Maintenance Centre (OMC)
Correction of minor deficiencies is complete.
Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) Systems
- Power Supply and Distribution (PS&D) - Fully operational.
- Automatic Train Control (ATC) – Fully operational.
- Communications Systems – Fully operational.
- Guideway Intrusion – Fully operational.
- Systems Installation –System Installation is complete.
- Tunnel Ventilation – Fully operational.
- Control Room – Fully operational.
Vehicles
- All 20 vehicles are fully operational.
Testing and Commissioning (T&C)
- T&C is substantially complete.
- System Integration Tests (SITs) complete.
- Trial Running is proceeding.
Operations and Maintenance (O&M)
Recruitment of operations, maintenance, and administrative staff exceeds 210; more than required for Service
Commencement as outlined in the Mobilization Plan by ProTrans BC (the Canada Line operator). Support for
T&C activities is being maintained with about one-half of ProTrans BC staff members assigned to assist the EPC
Contractor with these activities.
Work continues on finalizing the O&M training program, standard and emergency operating procedures,
the Safety Management System, and the Security Risk Assessment.
Employee training and readiness activities related to revenue operations continue to be a prime focus in the lead
up to the Line opening. A number of major milestones related to these areas have been achieved.
Consultation with various emergency services agencies, participation in hazard and safety analyses, and
consultation with the BC Safety Authority (BCSA) continues.
Stations
Station Showcase(s) which comprise the final step of the Design Advisory Process are nearing completion. Open
houses at Lansdowne and Oakridge-41st Avenue Stations were held. The final Open House at Vancouver City Centre
Station is scheduled for July 25, 2009.
Stations are forecast to complete on or slightly behind the Approved Project Schedule. In all cases where
construction of the station is later than the Approved Project Schedule, float is available and the delay will not impact
the Approved Baseline Schedule for system operation.
The status of construction on each station at the end of the second quarter 2009 follows.
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Waterfront Station
- Installation of signage is complete.
- Installation of the headhouse elevator and escalator and finishes is ongoing and is expected to be complete
in early July 2009. BCSA inspections and high speed testing of elevators and escalators are expected to be
complete in July 2009.
- Works to the street at grade by the City of Vancouver are ongoing.
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
Vancouver City Centre Station
- Installation of signage is complete.
- High speed testing and inspection of the elevators and escalators is complete apart from the headhouse
elevator, which is expected to be complete in early July 2009.
- Works to the street at grade by the City and in the plaza by CLCO are ongoing.
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
Yaletown-Roundhouse Station
- All street works including sidewalks and final paving are complete. Remaining works underway by the City,
e.g. signage, lighting etc., are to be complete in July 2009.
- Design and installation of additional smoke baffles has commenced and will be completed in July 2009.
- Installation of the fire damaged third escalator is pending receipt of materials. BCSA inspections and high
speed testing of elevators and escalators will be completed in July 2009.
- Installation of signage is in progress and is expected to be complete in July 2009.
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
Olympic Village Station
a) North
- Mechanical and electrical works are substantially complete.
- Mezzanine and platform drywalling are complete.
- Metal ceiling installation is complete.
- Installation of elevators and escalators continues.
- Installation of headhouse roofing and glazing is complete.
- Installation of signage is complete.
- North ramp construction is complete.
- Site restoration and landscaping work is in progress.
- Substantial completion of fit and finishes is scheduled for July 2009, three months later than the Approved
Project Schedule.
b) South (TPS)
- Restoration of the park site south of 2nd Avenue and Cambie Bridge is complete. Landscape remains to be
done.
Broadway-City Hall Station
- Installation of signage is complete.
- Site restoration and landscaping work is in progress.
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
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King Edward Station
- Installation of signage was completed.
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
Oakridge-41st Avenue Station:
- Installation of the headhouse escalator was completed and elevator installation is in progress.
- Installation of signage was completed.
- Site restoration and landscaping work is in progress.
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
Langara-49th Avenue Station
- Installation of the headhouse elevator is in progress.
- Installation of signage was completed.
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
Marine Drive Station
- Ancillary M & E equipment installation, guardrail and glazing work is ongoing.
- Installation of composite panels was completed.
- Commissioning of the elevator and escalator is continuing.
- Installation of signage is in progress and is expected to be complete in July 2009.
- Substantial completion of fit and finishes is scheduled for July 2009.
Bridgeport Station
- Commissioning of escalators and elevators continues.
- Installation of signage is expected to be complete in July 2009.
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes and was turned over to T&C. Minor deficiencies are
being rectified.
Aberdeen Station
- Installation of signage is in progress and is expected to be complete in July 2009.
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
Lansdowne Station
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
Richmond-Brighouse Station
- Commissioning of the escalators and elevators is continuing.
- Tiling and composite panel installations were completed.
- The station is substantially complete of fit and finishes. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
Templeton Station
- Station is substantially complete of fit and finishes with the exception of Installation of some new emergency
escape gates and signage which is expected to be completed in July. Minor deficiencies are being rectified.
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Sea Island Centre Station
- On the north pedestrian entrance, mechanical and electrical installation and roofing and glazing are
complete and metal panel installation continues. Elevator and escalator installation continues.
- Construction of the south entrance ramp is complete with the exception of guardrail installation which is
expected to complete in July 2009 along with installation of signage.
- Substantial completion of fit and finishes is scheduled for July 2009.
YVR-Airport Station
- Mechanical and electrical and installation continues.
- Glazing and finishes work continues.
- Escalator commissioning continues.
- Construction of the RCMP office on the platform continues.
- Substantial completion of fit and finishes is scheduled for July 2009.
OMC
- Modifications to the wheel lathe equipment are scheduled for completion in July 2009.
- Commissioning of the vehicle wash plant equipment is expected to complete in July.
- Tunnel wash equipment modifications, including testing, are complete.
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6. Property
Acquiring property for the right-of-way for the Project is a CLCO responsibility. Property interests include full lots,
rights-of-way over partial lots, underground rights-of-way for the tunnel, and aerial easements for the elevated
guideway.
6.1 Property Acquisition
Progress on acquisition is as follows:
Table 6.1: Property Acquisition
Total No. of Property No. Acquired in the Total Properties Actual Cost of Properties
Interests to be Acquired 1st Quarter of 2009 Acquired to Date Acquired to Date
257
1 253 $167,328,597
(including sub-interests)
The cost of the acquired properties is within the budget approved by the CLCO Board. Of the total properties
acquired to the end of this quarter:
166 have been acquired consensually via fee simple and Statutory Right of Way arrangements;
30 have been acquired through Section 3 of the Expropriation Act;
45 have been acquired through formal expropriation; and
12 are City of Richmond or City of Vancouver properties that InTransitBC can access via the Access
Agreements.
6.2 Property Disposition
As part of the strategy to minimize risks associated with the Property budget, CLCO is moving forward with the
disposition of properties surplus to, or that will be surplus to, the needs of the Project. By June 30, 2009, dispositions
were complete or under contract as follows:
4020 - 4060 No. 3 Road, Richmond Sale completed; closing deferred to January 2010.
8520 River Road, Richmond Sale fully complete.
8850 Ash Street, Vancouver Sale complete; environmental review as per contract.
520 East Kent Avenue, Vancouver Sale fully complete.
8540 River Road, Richmond Sale fully complete.
Parcel “A”, 9451 Van Horne Way, Richmond Sale fully complete.
4047-4071 Cambie Street, Vancouver Sale fully complete with closing in July 2009.
Charles Street lands, Richmond Sale complete; environmental review as per contract.
Adjacent Charles Street lands, Richmond Under contract.
8888 River Drive, Richmond Sale complete.
9151 Van Horne Way, Richmond Under contract.
As of June 30, 2009, approximately 18 properties or partial properties (some representing multiple or smaller parcels)
were listed for sale or the subject of discussions with TransLink. The disposition of these properties will be
transacted consistent with the CLCO Property Disposal Policy and Procedures (July 2006) approved by the Board of
Directors.
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7. Project Information, Consultation and Liaison
CLCO’s communications, consultation and liaison programs are designed to provide corridor residents, adjacent
businesses, and other stakeholders with regular Project information, respond to enquiries, monitor construction-
related activities, and manage issues during construction. All Project information is posted to the Canada Line
website at: www.canadaline.ca.
7.1 Project Information
The Project undertook the following activities during the second quarter of 2009 to distribute information about the
Project to the public and media:
Table 7.1: Summary of Communications Activities
Summary of Communications Activities April - June 2009
News Releases and/or June 19, 2009 Canada Line to Appeal Pitfield Judgment
Information Bulletins
Distributed to media and May 27, 2009 Canada Line statement relating to the
subscribers Heyes court case.
Media Advisories No media advisories were released in this quarter
Distributed to media
Public Notice of June 19, 2009 Public Notice No. 155 Testing of Emergency Systems at
Construction Activities Canada Line Facilities
Distributed to media,
subscribers and affected June 19, 2009 Public Notice No. 154 Public Invited for a Sneak Peek of
residents and businesses. Oakridge-41st Avenue Station June 27, 2009
May 22, 2009 Public Notice No. 153 Public Invited for a Sneak Peek of
Templeton Station on Sea Island on Thursday, May 28,
2009
April 6, 2009 Public Notice No. 152 Public Invited for a Sneak Peek of
Lansdowne Station in Richmond on April 9, 2009
Construction Updates June 17, 2009 Construction Update Yaletown #016 UPDATED
Posted to website and Ventilation System Test Rescheduled for June 18, 2009
distributed to affected
residents and businesses June 16, 2009 Construction Update Yaletown #016 Ventilation System
Testing at Yaletown-Roundhouse Station on Wednesday,
June 17, 2009
June 11, 2009 Construction Update Yaletown #015 Sidewalk Repair
Activity as part of Yaletown-Roundhouse Station
Construction
June 9, 2009 North Cambie Construction Update #051 Ventilation
System Testing at Olympic Village Station in Vancouver
June 9, 2009
June 5, 2009 Construction Update Granville #017 Ventilation System
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Summary of Communications Activities April - June 2009
Testing at Canada Line's Waterfront Station on Monday,
June 8, 2009
June 1, 2009 June Monthly Construction Update – Vancouver
June 1, 2009 June Monthly Construction Update – Richmond
and Sea Island
May 29, 2009 Construction Update Yaletown #014 Ventilation
System Testing at Yaletown – Roundhouse Station
June 1, 2009
May 26, 2009 North Cambie Construction Update #050 Ventilation
System Testing at Olympic Village Station May 26,
2009
May 21, 2009 North Cambie Construction Update #049 Ventilation
System Testing at Broadway-City Hall Station in
Vancouver
May 6, 2009 Canada Line Quarterly Report No. 1 (Jan – March)
2009
May 1, 2009 Construction Update Granville #016 Utility Relocation
Activity at Waterfront Station
May 1, 2009 May Monthly Construction Update – Vancouver
May 1, 2009 May Monthly Construction Update – Richmond
and Sea Island
April 30, 2009 South Cambie Construction Update #037 Ventilation
System Testing at Cambie Street and 41st Avenue
in Vancouver April 30, 2009
April 27, 2009 South Cambie Construction Update #036
Emergency Ventilation System Testing in Vancouver
April 27, 2009 Construction Update Granville #015 Emergency
Ventilation System Testing in Vancouver
April 20, 2009 South Cambie Construction Update #035
Emergency Ventilation System Testing Along the
Canada Line Corridor in Vancouver
April 15, 2009 North Cambie Construction Update #048
Emergency Ventilation System Testing at King
Edward Station and Broadway-City Hall Station in
Vancouver
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Summary of Communications Activities April - June 2009
April 1, 2009 April Monthly Construction Update – Vancouver
April 1, 2009 April Monthly Construction Update – Richmond
and Sea Island
Fact Sheets No fact sheets were released in the second quarter of 2009
Electronic Post Cards April 3, 2009 No. 51: LED the way in PIDs
Distributed to subscribers
Media Enquiries Fielded by CLCO: 17
Fielded by InTransitBC: 14
InTransitBC provided the following media outlets with information/stories at the
Oakridge Station Open House on June 25th. Global TV, CTV, CBC TV, News
1130, The Province, Fairchild TV, Fairchild Radio, Epoch Times.
7.2 Project Information and Access
CLCO is committed to reporting to the public on the status of the Project and to being accessible to ensure the public
can follow progress, learn more and provide input as the Project is implemented. Most information about the Project
is available on the Project website: www.canadaline.ca including:
Quarterly Reports
Project Reports
Project Updates, Information Bulletins, Presentations
Feedback Forms
Access to Information Request Forms
Minutes of CLCO Board Meetings
Audited Financial Statements
Annual Reports
Members of Business Liaison Committees (Cities of Richmond and Vancouver)
7.3 Community Liaison
Events
April 9, 2009 – The first Station Open House was held at Lansdowne Station giving members of the public a chance
to view the station and the trains prior to the Line opening. More than 1,000 people attended the Open House.
April 25, 2009 – “Cambie All Access” celebrated the near completion of Canada Line construction on Cambie Street.
The event was a great success; thousands of people came to Cambie Street to see a performance by the band 54.40
and to take part in the street party and festivities. Numerous business sponsors from the immediate area participated
on the day with donations, in-kind support, and event staff.
June 27, 2009 – “Design for Diversity” celebrated the near completion of Canada Line construction in the Oakridge
area. Mosaics will be designed and installed in the sidewalks adjacent to the station on the four corners of the
intersection at Cambie and 41st Avenue. These will be unveiled on Opening Day. Many of the merchants in the
immediate area took part in the event which was combined with a public Open House at Oakridge-41st Avenue
Station. Approximately 4,000 people attended.
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Presentations and Tours
May1, 2009 – Jane Bird, CLCO CEO, moderated a panel discussion at the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE)
Quad Conference in Vancouver. The annual meeting brings together ITE members from Greater Vancouver,
Vancouver Island and the States of Washington and Oregon. This year’s theme was “Our Transportation Legacy.”
May 27, 2009– Ms. Bird presented an overview of the Canada Line project to the Annual General meeting of Easy
Park. The same day, Ms. Bird met with a task force delegation from the United States’ General Accounting Office
(GAO). The GAO task force has undertaken a review of best practices in innovative transit financing and
procurement practices.
May 28, 2009 – The second public station open house took place at Templeton Station on Sea Island. This open
house was primarily hosted for residents and workers of Sea Island.
June 6, 2009 – Ms. Bird and Mr. Larry Berg, Vancouver Airport Authority CEO, hosted the Federal Minister of
Transport, Infrastructure and Communities John Baird, on a ride of the Canada Line from YVR-Airport to Oakridge-
41st Ave.
June 10, 2009 – Ms. Bird gave a presentation on the Canada Line to the Canadian Urban Transit Association
(CUTA) at its Annual Meeting in Whistler.
June 15, 2009– Mr. Jeff Hewitt, CLCO Senior Vice President, Engineering, was a presenter at the 2009 American
Public Transportation Association’s Rail Symposium in Chicago, IL, where he discussed the Canada Line from the
perspective of automated rail systems.
June 23, 2009 – Mr. Dan Doyle, CLCO Director, presented an overview of the Canada Line project at the Honolulu
Transit Symposium, focusing on the advantages of grade separated systems and transit oriented development.
CLCO’s Community Liaison activities during the second quarter of 2009 are summarized in Table 7.2 below:
Table 7.2: Summary of Community Liaison Activities
Summary of Community Liaison Activities: April – June 2009
Contact with Groups/Associations: 9
Responses to Public Enquiries: 140 – 84% of the enquiries were answered
within the week
Collection of Contact Information for Construction 5,910 people subscribe to receive regular
Period Notification Programs Project updates
7.4 Business Liaison
CLCO’s business liaison activities during the second quarter of 2009 are as follows:
Table 7.3: Summary of Business Liaison Activities
Summary of Business Liaison Activities: April – June 2009
Vancouver Business Liaison and Communication The Committee met April 16, 2009
Committee (BLCC) Meetings May 21, 2009
June 18, 2009
Richmond Business Liaison Communication The Committee met April 15, 2009
Committee (BLCC) Meetings
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Summary of Business Liaison Activities: April – June 2009
Retail Consultant No activity this quarter.
Contact with Individual Businesses or Business 119 - The number is higher than usual because of the
Groups large number of events (”Cambie All Access”, “Design
for Diversity” and “Granville Showcase” as well as
Opening Day activities) held during these months and
the related communication with businesses in the
surrounding areas.
Business support planning between GREY Vancouver, the BLCCs, InTransitBC and Canada Line continued. Street
events such as ”Cambie All Access”, “Design for Diversity” and Station Open Houses at Lansdowne, Templeton and
Oakridge-41st Avenue Stations were held. Planning for “Granville Showcase” and the Open House at Vancouver City
Centre, as well as Opening Day activities continued.
Media buys continue to publicize areas along the line and businesses have been profiled in advertorial pieces in the
Province and the Vancouver Sun.
7.5 Public Delegations at Board Meetings
In carrying out its mandate, the CLCO Board is committed to providing the public with opportunities to offer input and
feedback on the Project, and hears from public delegations who wish to express their views directly to the Board.
Table 7.4: Public Delegates
Board Meetings to Hear from Public Delegates
Date of Meeting: Delegates Registered:
The Board of Directors met on May 28, 2009
There were no public delegations.
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8. Permits and Approvals
8.1 CLCO Permits and Approvals
No environmental permits, approvals or licenses were obtained by CLCO during the second quarter of 2009.
8.2 Concessionaire Permits and Approvals
No environmental permits, approvals or licenses were obtained during this period by or on behalf of InTransitBC.
8.3 Status of Commitments and Assurances
One random field audit and one compliance audit were conducted in the second quarter of 2009.
8.4 First Nations Relations
Requirements to address First Nations issues under the terms of EAC T05-01 were completed in late 2007. All key
contracts have now been issued for construction of the Project; there are no remaining opportunities for First Nations
companies or joint ventures to compete for construction work.
InTransitBC and Vancouver Airport Authority are working with a Musqueam artist on an installation at YVR-Airport
Station.
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9. CLCO/TransLink Operations Preparation Planning
CLCO and TransLink continue to meet on a regular basis to confirm activities related to operations and review their
current status.
Management of TransLink activities leading to the Operating Period continued through this reporting period.
Activities that are nearing completion and will be ready for an early opening date include transit police, bus loop
construction, ticket vending machine installation, and operating period insurance. Full bus integration is progressing
to schedule and will be ready for September 7, 2009.
CLCO and TransLink continue to meet with InTransitBC and ProTrans BC to review ongoing operation issues and
contract deliverables. Deliverables reviewed this reporting period include Operations and Maintenance Plan, Failure
Management Plan, and Communication Plan. In addition to deliverable reviews, discussions continue in regard to
the payment process, security, transit policing, and emergency procedures.
CLCO has developed a Transition Plan which continues to be reviewed with TransLink to ensure a seamless
handover.
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10. Labour
At the end of June 2009 the EPC Contractor reported that the average number of persons on the Project each day
was 412.
CLCO understands from InTransitBC that recruitment and retention of suitable skilled labour is satisfactory to meet
the needs of the Project.
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Glossary
Canada Line or Line – The rapid transit system that will link Vancouver with Central Richmond and YVR. The Line
will be approximately 19 km. long and is scheduled to be in service in November, 2009.
CLCO – Canada Line Rapid Transit Inc. (formerly “RAVCO” – RAV Project Management Ltd.), the subsidiary of the
South Coast British Columbia Transportation Authority (SCBCTA or TransLink [formerly Greater Vancouver
Transportation Authority or “GVTA”]) that is responsible for overseeing the procurement, design, construction, and
implementation of the Canada Line.
Cut-and-cover tunnels – A method of constructing tunnels where trenches are dug, the facilities are built and then
covered over and the roadway reinstated.
Funding Agencies – The Governments of Canada and British Columbia, TransLink, the City of Vancouver and
Vancouver Airport Authority; these agencies, together with InTransitBC, the private sector partner, fund the Canada
Line.
Geotechnical testing – Testing to confirm ground conditions along the route.
Guideway – The actual track and supporting structures for the track. Sections of the guideway will be underground,
other sections will be elevated and part of the guideway section on the Airport Connector on Sea Island will be at
road level, but fully separated from vehicle and pedestrian traffic.
Independent Engineer (IE) – R.W. Beck, an engineering firm, retained to certify construction progress on a monthly
basis; the IE reports specifically to the banks lending to InTransitBC, the Federal Government, and CLCO.
InTransitBC – The Company selected by CLCO to design, build, operate, maintain and partially finance the Line; this
company was formed by SNC-Lavalin Inc., and is also owned by British Columbia Investment Management
Corporation and the Caisse de dépôt et placement du Québec.
Portal – The transition structure where the underground guideway changes to an elevated guideway at 64th Avenue.
Precast concrete facility – A facility in Vancouver at the southernmost end of Fraser Street where concrete sections
of the tunnel will be fabricated and then transported to the construction site for installation.
Project Scope – The general description of the work to be completed under the terms of the agreement between
CLCO and InTransitBC.
Regulated Utilities Authorities – Municipal or provincial water, sewer, electrical and natural gas authorities.
Conflict utilities are areas where planned construction may interfere with existing utility works.
Side platform or centre platform stations – Design options for the Canada Line stations. Side platforms are
passenger platforms on each side of a two track guideway (similar to Holdom or Braid Stations on the Millennium
Line). Centre platforms are passenger platforms between two single track guideways (similar to Metrotown Station
on the Expo Line).
Subscribers – People who subscribe on the project’s website to receive regular Project updates; currently there are
over 5,800 Subscribers.
YVR – The international designation for Vancouver Airport. YVR is administered by the Vancouver Airport Authority.
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