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2023 Awards for
Engineering Excellence
2023 Individual & Organization Award Winners
2023 Project Award Nominees & Winners
Woodworth Dam Optimization
The City of Prince Rupert needed to replace the aging Woodworth Dam and turned to Austin Engineering (now BBA) to optimize its redesign. This was a critical project, as the 100-year-old dam is the main source of drinking water. Using an innovative 3D printing approach…
Ah ta apq Creek Hydroelectric Project
The project is a run-of-river hydro facility on Ahtaapq Creek, near Refuge Cove and is owned by the Hesquiaht First Nation. Its area overlaps with the interests of both the Hesquiaht and Ahousaht First Nations. Hesquiaht lead the project with a perspective based on their values…
British Columbia Institute of Technology Health Sciences Centre
The 10,000 m2 BCIT Health Sciences Centre is a four-storey consolidation of 32 health science programs under one roof. The new HSC puts student wellness at the forefront as evidenced by its WELL Gold Certification and Rick Hansen Foundation…
Wuikinuxv Debris Wall and Wharf Facility Reconstruction
Westmar Advisors worked with the Wuikinuxv Nation to design, tender, and install a revitalized wharf facility featuring an innovative debris barrier to deflect increasingly severe debris flows made worse by climate change. Consultants, contractors, and community…
Spirit Trail over Lynn Creek
Prime Consultant Mott MacDonald provided design engineering and contract administration services for the Spirit Trail over Lynn Creek, including multi-use bridge + upgraded trail connections as part of an existing active transportation trail. Scope included unique…
Kitimat Flood Risk Management Strategy
The journey to sustainable flood risk management does not involve a single project. Instead, it calls for a staged plan that involves local communities, identifies needs and responds to them in a thought-out way. By providing flood mapping in tandem…
Baxter Bridge Rehabilitation – A Community Lifeline Restored
Baxter Bridge is an iconic 1950’s Howe Truss bridge, connecting communities across the Shuswap River. The May 2021 inspection revealed severe structural decay, requiring emergency repairs to keep the bridge operational at existing capacity, while a new…
City Hall Fleet Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Solar Canopy
The City of Burnaby required engineering services for the design and construction of 105 EV charging stations, a solar canopy, a movie set power distribution kiosk, and fleet vehicle parking lot improvements at City Hall. Binnie designed the solar canopy to maximize…
Highway 91 / 17 Upgrade Project
The Highway 91 / 17 Upgrade project upgraded the existing Highway 91, 17, and 91 connector corridors to improve travel safety and efficiency. These highways are major trucking routes, connecting the Port of Vancouver’s Roberts Bank terminal…
First Narrows Pump Station Design-Build
The First Narrows Pump Station showcases the collaborative effort between stakeholders, the design-builder, and the owner that has resulted in one of Metro Vancouver’s flagship facilities. Located under the Lions Gate Bridge and adjacent to the Burrard Inlet, this project had…
Highway 8 – Hydrotechnical and Geotechnical Emergency Response
In Nov. 2021, Hwy 8 experienced a catastrophic flood, severing access to several communities. Over 25 sites damaged, 7km of highway lost, & 60km of river channel devastated. KWL & Ecora worked together to complete the hydrotechnical & geotechnical hazards mitigation…
Queensborough Substation
The Queensborough substation is supplied by the BC Hydro 69kV Transmission system. The substation is a greenfield fenced site and serves as the third substation in the City’s service area. This new substation will alleviate a distribution backup requirement. It will also provide backup for the existing…
Shoreline Impacts Calculator for Changing Climates
Climate change-induced drought is drying up BC rivers. Upgrading dams or weirs provides a source of extra flow, to improve drought resiliency. Regulating lake levels can have negative impacts to shorelines. Estimating impacts for modest, & nuanced changes in lake levels…
Craigflower Community and Performing Arts Centre
The new Craigflower Community and Performing Arts Centre is a circular 10,000 sf one-storey building with multiple frontages shaped by its purpose and location overlooking the shores of Portage Inlet. It will serve as a gathering place for the community on a curved corner…
6th Street Viaduct Replacement Project
The replacement of L.A.’s most cinematic bridge acts as a vital connection between the growing Arts District and the historic neighborhood of Boyle Heights, earning an Envision Platinum award for sustainability by addressing community needs…
Fairview-Ridley Connector Corridor
One of Western Canada’s largest container trade corridors, the Fairview Container Terminal in Prince Rupert has experienced a boom in export operations. With this growth comes increased traffic—the number of trucks travelling on Highway 16…
Othello Road Southbound Lane Reinstatement
November 2021’s atmospheric river event caused flooding and washouts, damaging over 20 sites along 130 km of the Coquihalla Highway. ISL provided coordinating professional engineer services, highway and drainage engineering design, utility coordination…
Crooked Creek Bridge Replacement
WSP was able to overcome a number of geotechnical and environmental challenges in the design and construction of the new Crooked Creek Bridge on Klondike Highway #2 at km 521.4. Given the importance of the highway in vital link of goods…
Broadway Subway Project
The Broadway Subway Constructors General Partnership (BSCGP) contracted Allnorth to design temporary bridges and support of excavations (SOEs) for five stations along Broadway. Allnorth developed a novel design which allows for installation without…
Centerm Expansion Project
The Centerm Expansion Project was key to the Port of Vancouver’s mission and vision to enable Canada’s increasing trade while becoming the world’s most sustainable port. Hatch led a skilled team to execute the project which included construction of new port…
Chehalis Bridge
The Chehalis Bridge is an example of how to deliver better bridges; bridges designed to endure climate change without compromising performance, budgets, and schedules. Constructability, durability, and structural resilience are the cornerstones…
Lions Gate Bridge Reversible Lane Control System Rehabilitation
60,000 vehicles cross the Lions Gate Bridge each day. Since 1994, a Reversible Lane Control System has helped keep traffic flowing, but required full replacement due to aging technology. PBX developed and implemented a sophisticated high-availability…
Green Infrastructure Asset Management Program Planning
GHD developed a Living GI AM Framework –the first of its kind in Canada. The GI AM framework provides guidance for effectively managing existing GI, scaling up the implementation of new GI assets, and adapting to the related evolving governance…
Newcastle Dam Decommissioning and Village Water Supply Intake
NHC began working with the Village of Sayward in 2015 to conduct a DSR of the Newcastle Dam and identify options to meet provincial dam safety regulations. After assessing multiple upgrade options, NHC developed a practical solution to decommission the concrete…
PNE Historic Wooden Roller Coaster Restoration
Hedgehog Technologies acted as the owner’s engineer in collaboration with the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) to restore a historic wooden roller coaster. With a team of professional engineers, they supported the remediation construction and received…
School District 78 – Solar and Microgrid Controller
Hedgehog Technologies implemented a solar microgrid solution for a school experiencing blackouts due to wind, allowing for energy storage and continuity of education. The team designed the system, collaborated with suppliers and developed an innovative…
One Burrard Place and the Offices at Burrard Place
Located in downtown Vancouver, Burrard One and The Offices are the first two buildings in Burrard Place’s multi-tower complex, showcasing innovation in sustainable high-end residential and commercial design. Burrard One is a 54-storey tower, the city’s third-tallest building…
Comox Valley Water Treatment Project
The Comox Valley Water Treatment Plant is a vital source of clean water for the community of Courtenay, Comox, and K’ómoks First Nation. Stantec, Aecon, and Comox Valley Regional District worked in partnership and collaboration with K’ómoks to deliver a new water treatment plant and…
ʔapsčiik t̓ašii (Upscheek Tashee)
The ʔapsčiik t̓ašii (pronounced Upscheek Tashee) is a 25-km bi-directional multi-use path with major bridges, boardwalks, highway culverts & extensions, amphibian crossings, pathway culverts, major walls, highway widening, Fisheries Enhancements, & switchbacks…
Líl̓wat Nation Poleyard Dike Upgrade
In 2022, NHC and Thurber collaborated with the Líl̓wat Nation and other members of the Pemberton Valley Emergency Management Committee to complete the Phase 1 design and construction of approximately 750 m of dike upgrades to the Poleyard Flood Defence System…
5th Street Bridge Rehabilitation
The 5th Street Bridge in Courtenay, BC is a vital component of the City of Courtenay’s infrastructure and important local landmark. Nearing the end of its service life, rehabilitation was required. A complex 40-year service life extension was completed which included…
Gilbert Trunk Sewer No. 2
The Gilbert Trunk Sewer Twinning – Gilbert Road Section project required the complex design & construction of a new 6.2 km pipeline that will collect City of Richmond sewage & convey it to the Lulu Island Wastewater Treatment Plant – eliminating existing sewer backups & overflows…
sθәqәlxenәm ts exwts áxwi7 (Rainbow Park)
DIALOG worked with Vancouver Board of Parks and Recreation to design this unique and innovative park, setting a new direction for park design in the city. Extensive dialogue between stakeholder groups, municipal government, and designers brings this green space to the city center…
Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre
The Central Surrey Recycling and Waste Centre is the sixth facility in Metro Vancouver’s recycling and waste management network. It fills a previous service gap in this area of the region, increasing the convenience of recycling and waste management for…
Semiahmoo First Nation Infrastructure Redevelopment Project
For 3 decades, SFN has lived without safe access and supply to water. Years of fighting for a basic necessity urged the nation to take critical measures to ensure wellbeing and longevity of their community. Their advocacy to build a relationship with the City of Surrey…
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