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Inside the Largest Projects in Canada January/February 2019 Breaking Down the Top100 Projects Positive IONs Smart Health BUILDING BIG Inside the Largest Projects in Canada Contents JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2019 SPECIAL INSERT Top100 Projects 2019 Our thirteenth annual report on Canada’s biggest infrastructure projects is inserted into the centre of this issue. For additional details on this year’s Top100 report, visit top100projects.ca OUTLOOK POLITICS 10 8 Coming Soon 24 B attleground ReNew Canada’s annual Canada look at the key projects A federal election, coupled and issues that will define the NDP’s search for a infrastructure development second mandate, dominate in the year ahead. an important year in politics. By Andrew Macklin TOP100 PROJECTS MANAGEMENT 10 Top100 Projects Report 26 Smart Health Breaking down the facts and The lessons learned from figures behind the $212.6 the construction of Canada’s billion in public sector first digital hospital are 14 infrastructure development paying dividends in the featured in our annual development of future smart, Top100 Projects report. green healthcare facilities. By Andrew Macklin DEPARTMENTS 14 Positive Ions 4 E ditor’s Note Vehicle issues may delay its Andrew Macklin discusses opening, but Waterloo’s new whether a resolution is ION LRT system is otherwise attainable in London’s bus ready to go. rapid transit debate. By Carroll McCormick 5 Front 16 Northern Health Champlain Bridge One of the largest opening delayed until 26 20 infrastructure projects ever the spring of 2019. undertaken in the north, the 18 Panorama Stanton Territorial Hospital Traffic efficiency prepares to open its doors in Yellowknife. 30 People & Events Appointments, By Carroll McCormick announcements, company 20 Inside Keelesdale news, and event reports. A pictorial look at the 34 Closing Shot development of one of the Todd Latham on the new transit stations that will ineptitude displayed in the be part of the Eglinton LRT. recent bridge collapse in By Andrew Macklin Saskatchewan. 34 renewcanada.net January/February 2019 ReNew Canada 3 Editor’s Note THE FATE OF LONDON’S BRT January/February 2019 Volume 17 Number 1 AN ARCTIC FIRST By Andrew Macklin EDITOR Andrew Macklin hen the dust settled in All that stood in the way was PUBLISHER Todd Latham the municipal election, the municipal vote, one that could DIRECTOR OF Elena Langlois W it was expected that a re-open the debate and send the BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT clear picture of London’s transit project to the start of construction, CONTRIBUTORS Carroll McCormick future would be painted. After or back to the drawing board. ART DIRECTOR all, the hard fought campaign But the result of the election Donna Endacott saw many candidates place their created the potential for a AND DESIGNER support, or their opposition, of the stalemate, one that could pose CONTENT AND Todd Westcott planned $500-million bus rapid an even bigger problem. As the MARKETING MANAGER transit plan at the forefront of their London Free Press pointed out ADVERTISING Elena Langlois push to earn a spot on council. And in the hours following the final [email protected] for many voters, it was expected result, the 15-member council ADVISORS Nick Reid, James Sbrolla that the election would ultimately now sees seven staunch supporters resemble a referendum on of the plan, and seven stark the issue. objectors, with one councillor, Josh As of right now, London remains Morgan, expected to continue his the largest community in Canada declaration of a conflict of interest that does not have any rapid transit due to his employment at Western in place or under development. University. (Western would be one ReNew Canada is published The previous council, under then of the biggest benefactors of the six times a year by Actual Media Inc. Mayor Matt Brown, had pushed BRT as currently planned) 147 Spadina Avenue, Unit 208, Toronto, ON M5V 2L7 forward with the plans for bus Because of this, any potential Phone: 416-444-5842 rapid transit that would reach all vote to repeal the current plan Subscription/customer services: 416-444-5842, ext 211 directions of the city. The system for the BRT would be defeated at would run across two corridors council, as a tie is an automatic with a north-and-east route that defeat. So repealing the current encompasses both post-secondary plan for bus rapid transit in the city ReNew Canada subscriptions are institutions and a south-and- could be very difficult. available for $39.95/year or $64.95/two years and include the annual Top100 Projects report. west route that focuses on the It’s a deadlocked debate that bustling retail sectors. Both routes is one changed mind away ©2019 Actual Media Inc. All rights reserved. The contents of this publication may not be would run through a downtown from a permanent solution. But reproduced by any means in whole or in part, without hub that would link with other until one councillor makes that prior written consent from the publisher. bus service and the nearby VIA debate-altering decision, or a Printed in Canada Rail station. change is made that negates their "ReNew Canada" and "ReThink. ReBuild. ReNew" The municipality had even ward’s disdain for the project, are Trademarks of Actual Media Inc. garnered financial support for the this will remain one of the most initiative, securing $170 million contentious infrastructure issues in in provincial funding in January the country. of 2018, and enough federal funding for transit allocated to them that would cover the Andrew Macklin is the editor remaining costs associated with of ReNew Canada magazine. Undeliverable mail return to: the project. [email protected] 147 Spadina Avenue, Unit 208 Toronto, ON M5V 2L7 Canadian Publications Mail Product Sales Agreement 40854046 ISSN 1715-6734 Join the conversation. Search “ReNew Canada” on LinkedIn. For daily news and discussion, visit Proud members of @ReNewCanada /ReNewCanada 4 ReNew Canada January/February 2019 renewcanada.net renewcanada.net ABOUT THE COVER Front Credit: Government Credit: of Canada The 2019 Top100 Projects report represents $212.6 billion in large-scale development. Turn to page 10 to learn more. Photo Credit: BBE Hydro Constructors AN ARCTIC FIRST CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE CORRIDOR TO OPEN IN 2019 he Government of Canada announced that the new Champlain Bridge Corridor project would not open on In November, the federal government announced December 21, 2018 as originally mandated as part of its first investment through the Arctic Energy Fund T the contract signed between the Government of Canada and the (AEF). The $400-million fund was established to help successful proponent. improve energy security in the North by replacing or During a technical briefing at the site, Signature on the St. upgrading aging fossil fuel energy infrastructure. Lawrence (SSL), the private consortium responsible for building The first investment will provide funding for the and operating the new corridor, announced that despite the Inuvik Wind Generation project, and includes: progress that has been made during the fall of 2018, the new Champlain Bridge would not be ready to open to traffic in The installation of wind turbines; • December. The opening will take place no later than June 2019 • A grid controller; and the official date will be confirmed. SSL reported significant progress had been made on the bridge A large battery storage system to generate • and indicated that the main structure of the bridge would be energy when the wind slows down; completed on schedule. They noted however, that some important • Construction of a five-kilometre access road weather-dependent permanent work, including waterproofing from Dempster Highway to the project site; and and paving, is unlikely to commence until early spring. “The Government of Canada’s priority is to ensure the new Connections to the local electric grid. • toll-free Champlain Bridge is built to endure without ever In addition to the $30 million contribution from the compromising the safety of workers or the public,” said Minister federal government through the AEF, the Government of Infrastructure and Communities François-Philippe Champagne. of the Northwest Territories is providing $10 million “The construction update makes clear that significant progress for the project. has been made on this critically important project and that final work necessary to open the bridge to traffic will take place in the new year. I commend everyone who has contributed to this ambitious project. Your dedication and innovation is truly NEXT ISSUE: MarcH/APRIL inspiring and I have no doubt it will continue as we set our sights THE MANAGEMENT ISSUE on the opening of the new Champlain Bridge in 2019.” The new Champlain Bridge Corridor project is one of the largest infrastructure projects in North America. Throughout this Plugging Asset Combatting project, the Government of Canada has maintained its objective In Framework California of ensuring a high quality bridge that will meet the long-term Building Building How do we needs of Canadians. The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges Incorporated Canada’s competency implement (JCCBI), which is responsible for the operation and maintenance electric car within asset residential of the existing Champlain Bridge, also provided an update on the infrastructure. management. renewables? measures it is taking to ensure safe and uninterrupted service until the new bridge opens. Advertising Deadline: January 18, 2019 The Champlain Bridge is safe and continually being monitored. In recent years, The Jacques Cartier and Champlain Bridges To reach our influential readers in print Incorporated had implemented an effective reinforcement plan and online, contact [email protected] for the bridge. renewcanada.net January/February 2019 ReNew Canada 5 Outlook Credit: MMTP Credit: In mid-November, the National Energy Board recommended that the The Montreal Pink Line, if it receives support from the provincial and Manitoba-Minnesota Transmission federal government, would connect Montreal North to Lachine.
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