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Surrey company awarded another Evergreen Line early works contract

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COQUITLAM - Another early works construction contract for the Evergreen Line has been awarded to Surrey-based Hans Demolition and Excavating, bringing jobs to local families.

"The Government of Canada is proud to invest in this important project and looks forward to the start of major construction on the Evergreen Line," said the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages. "Once complete, it will provide Metro Vancouver residents with an expanded, efficient and environmentally sustainable transit system past Burnaby, into the Tri-Cities."

"The Evergreen Line is about moving people and creating jobs," said Transportation and Infrastructure Minister Mary Polak. "The project is on track to open in summer 2016, bringing more transportation choices to families in Burnaby, Port Moody and Coquitlam."

"The Evergreen Line will be an important part of the region's integrated transportation system," said TransLink chief operating officer Doug Kelsey. "We are already seeing the benefits of the new line - it's shaping development and helping the Tri-Cities area and region grow in a sustainable way."

Hans Demolition will begin work this fall to modify three light-industrial buildings in the 3000-block of Spring Street in Port Moody. This work is necessary to accommodate the Evergreen Line guideway.

During early works construction traffic is expected to continue without interruption and businesses in the area will be notified in advance as required.

The building modifications are part of a series of early works construction for the Evergreen Line. Early works construction lays the groundwork for major construction and helps keep the construction schedule on track.

The contract is valued at over $581,000. Hans Demolition and Excavating received one of the first early works contracts to remove vacant buildings in Coquitlam and Burnaby.

Other early works activities currently underway include the widening of North Road and the installation and relocation of utilities in Burnaby and Coquitlam. Power supply upgrades in Port Moody and northeast Coquitlam were completed in August.

SNC-Lavalin Inc. has been selected as the preferred proponent to design, build and finance the project. Major construction will get underway later this year once the final contract is signed.

The Evergreen Line will open in summer 2016, providing rapid transit for the first time to the communities of Coquitlam and Port Moody, as well as the students of Douglas College.

Construction cost for the Evergreen Line is estimated to be $1.4 billion. Funding is being provided by the Government of British Columbia, the Government of Canada and TransLink.

The Province is contributing $583 million and will also oversee construction of the project. The Government of Canada is contributing up to $417 million. TransLink is contributing $400 million and will operate the Evergreen Line when it is complete.

Construction of the Evergreen Line will create 8,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Contacts:

Kate Trotter
Government Communications and Public Engagement
Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure
250 356-8241

Media Relations
Transport Canada, Ottawa
613 993-0055

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Une entreprise de Surrey obtient un nouveau contrat pour des travaux préparatoires à la construction de la ligne de chemin de fer Evergreen

COQUITLAM, COLOMBIE-BRITANNIQUE - Un autre contrat pour des travaux préparatoires à la construction de la ligne de chemin de fer Evergreen a été accordé à Hans Demolition and Excavating de Surrey, ce qui créera des emplois pour les familles des environs.

" Le gouvernement du Canada est fier d'investir dans cet important projet et il a hâte que des travaux majeurs soient entamés en vue de la construction de la ligne de chemin de fer Evergreen ", a déclaré l'honorable James Moore, ministre du Patrimoine canadien et des Langues officielles. " Lorsque la construction de la ligne Evergreen sera terminée, elle fournira aux résidents de la région du Grand Vancouver un réseau de transport en commun efficace et durable sur le plan environnemental, et qui s'étendra au-delà de Burnaby jusque dans les Tri-Cities. "

" Parler de la ligne Evergreen, c'est parler de la mobilité des gens et de la création d'emplois ", a dit la ministre des Transports et de l'Infrastructure de la Colombie-Britannique, Mme Mary Polak. " Le projet va bon train et la ligne de chemin de fer devrait entrer en service comme prévu à l'été 2016. Elle permettra d'offrir plus de choix de transport aux familles de Burnaby, de Port Moody et de Coquitlam. "

" La ligne Evergreen sera une partie importante du réseau de transport intégré de la région ", a indiqué M. Doug Kelsey, chef de l'exploitation de TransLink. " Nous constatons que la nouvelle ligne a déjà des répercussions positives : elle stimule la croissance locale et aide la région des Tri-Cities et ses environs à se développer d'une manière durable. "

Hans Demolition and Excavating commencera à modifier trois bâtiments abritant des industries légères à la hauteur des numéros 3000 sur la rue Spring à Port Moody. Ces travaux sont nécessaires pour qu'on puisse ensuite y construire la ligne Evergreen.

La circulation ne devrait pas être interrompue durant les travaux préparatoires. Au besoin, les entreprises locales seront averties à l'avance.

Les modifications qui seront effectuées aux bâtiments font partie d'une série de travaux de construction préparatoires à la construction de la ligne Evergreen afin de pouvoir ensuite procéder à des travaux majeurs et respecter l'échéancier du projet.

Avant d'obtenir ce contrat de plus de 581 000 $, Hans Demolition and Excavating avait été une des premières entreprises à obtenir un contrat pour des travaux préparatoires qui consistaient à enlever des bâtiments vacants à Coquitlam et à Barnaby.

D'autres travaux préparatoires sont en train d'être effectués, y compris l'élargissement de North Road, de même que le déménagement et la réinstallation de services publics à Burnaby et à Coquitlam. En août dernier, des améliorations aux lignes électriques ont été apportées à Port Moody et dans le nord-est de Coquitlam.

SNC-Lavalin inc. a été sélectionnée comme soumissionnaire préféré pour assurer la conception, la construction et le financement des travaux. Les travaux de construction majeurs seront entrepris plus tard cette année, une fois que le contrat final aura été signé.

La ligne Evergreen sera mise en service à l'été 2016. Elle offrira pour la première fois un service de transport en commun express à la population de Coquitlam et de Port Moody, ainsi qu'aux étudiants du Collège Douglas.

Les coûts de la construction de la ligne Evergreen sont estimés à 1,4 milliard de dollars. Ce sont les gouvernements de la Colombie-Britannique et du Canada, ainsi que TransLink qui en assurent le financement.

Le gouvernement provincial y contribue pour 583 millions de dollars et il assure la surveillance des travaux de construction du projet. Le gouvernement du Canada y injectera pour sa part jusqu'à 417 millions, alors que TransLink en fournira 400 millions et assurera le service lorsque la ligne Evergreen sera terminée.

La construction de la ligne Evergreen créera 8 000 emplois directs et indirects.

Renseignements :

Kate Trotter
Communications gouvernementales et Engagement public
Ministère des Transports et de l'Infrastructure de la Colombie-Britannique
250 356-8241

Relations avec les médias
Transports Canada, Ottawa
613 993-0055

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