Sapperton Transportation Plan
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Sapperton Transportation Plan

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Engineering, Lower Mainland, Market Sectors, Planning, Region, Services, Transportation, Transportation & Transit, Transportation Planning, Urban Design

New Westminster, BC – The Sapperton neighbourhood in New Westminster, BC is experiencing significant growth. The Royal Columbian Hospital is undergoing a major expansion for the next decade. New mixed-use developments such as the Brewery District and Sapperton Green are bringing in employment opportunities and hundreds of new residents, and new major infrastructure including the Pattullo Bridge replacement and interchange upgrades planned for Brunette Avenue at Highway 1, will significantly impact traffic volumes and goods movement on neighbourhood streets.

Roberts Bank Rail Corridor – Surrey Combo Overpass Project
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Roberts Bank Rail Corridor – Surrey Combo Overpass Project

Award-Winning Project, British Columbia, Engineering, Lower Mainland, Market Sectors, Region, Services, Transportation, Transportation & Transit

McElhanney’s component was located within the City of Surrey,City of Langley and Township of Langley between 192nd and 196th Streets, and between the Nicomekl River and 64th Avenue. McElhanney provided design management services, geometrics, traffic analysis, utility relocations, traffic management plan, lightweight fill accommodation with MSE wall designs, railway crossing permits, and construction quality review for roads and bridges.

Parks Canada Campground Concepts & Design Manual
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Parks Canada Campground Concepts & Design Manual

Alberta, British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Community Sustainability, Engineering, Environmental, Landscape Architecture, Market Sectors, Mitigation, Compensation, & Restoration, Parks, Planning, Recreation, Region, Services, Transportation

The Parks Canada Campground manual forms the foundation for developmental standard and design guides for existing and new campgrounds. With the original manual created in 1972 and last updated in 1992, Parks Canada needed a new edition for modern visitors. McElhanney was given the opportunity to update and develop the manual to guide the renewal of campgrounds and associated facilities throughout Canada’s national parks.

Mount Lehman Interchange
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Mount Lehman Interchange

Award-Winning Project, British Columbia, Construction Management, Engineering, Lower Mainland, Market Sectors, Region, Services, Transportation, Transportation & Transit

Mount Lehman Interchange 2004-2006 | Abbotsford was Canada’s fastest growing economy in 2004 according to The Conference Board of Canada. The existing Mt. Lehman Road / TransCanada Highway Interchange was overwhelmed by this rapid growth and the expansion of Abbotsford International Airport.

Jasper Tramway Upgrades
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Jasper Tramway Upgrades

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Construction Surveys, Engineering, Geotechnical, Market Sectors, Region, Services, Structural, Surveying, Tourism, Transportation, Transportation & Transit

Jasper Tramway Upgrades 2012 | Jasper SkyTram whisks people to 2300m elevation, providing access to boardwalks and hiking trails to the summit of Whistler’s Mountain. What started out as an upgrade design for the tram’s braking system has turned into a long-term relationship between McElhanney and the owners.

Highway corridor improvements
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Highway 97 Corridor Improvements, Boucherie to Westlake

Engineering, Market Sectors, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Planning, Region, Services, Strategic Planning, Transportation, Transportation & Transit

Highway 97 Corridor Improvements, Boucherie to Westlake Conceptual Planning Study 2013-2017 | West Kelowna, BC Highway 97 is the primary North-South roadway through the Okanagan Valley, connecting the communities of Osoyoos, Oliver, Penticton, Kelowna, Vernon, and Kamloops.

High Rockies Trail
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High Rockies Trail

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Engineering, GIS & Remote Sensing, Landscape Architecture, Mapping, Market Sectors, Planning, Recreation, Region, Services, Structural, Tourism, Trails, Transportation, Transportation & Transit

High Rockies Trail Completed in 2017, this approximately 80 km portion of the Trans Canada Trail connects the Elk Valley of British Columbia to Banff National Park, and offers breath-taking views of the Rocky Mountains. The Trail accommodates a wide variety of uses (biking, hiking, skiing, etc.) along its length.

Golden Ears Bridge
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Golden Ears Bridge

Award-Winning Project, British Columbia, Engineering, GIS & Remote Sensing, Lower Mainland, Mapping, Market Sectors, Region, Services, Surveying, Transportation, Transportation & Transit

Golden Ears Bridge 2005-2009 | Maple Ridge, Pitt Meadows, Surrey, and Langley, BC – Prior to 2009, residents and commuters in Langley, Maple Ridge, and Pitt Meadows faced long traffic delays when crossing the Fraser River. At the time, the only options available were the Port Mann Bridge or the Albion Ferry.

Comox Valley Airport Relocation
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Comox Valley Airport Relocation

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Construction Management, Engineering, Market Sectors, Municipal Underground Infrastructure & Roadways, Region, Services, Transportation, Transportation & Transit, Vancouver Island

McElhanney’s municipal engineers began working with the Comox Valley Airport Commission back in 2002, when the then two-taxiway and single-wide trailer civilian airport required relocation and redevelopment to keep up with user demand. The new site opened to the public in 2004.