Update Réseau express métropolitain November 2020 Agenda Project highlights Report on work completed in 2020 Exceptional events in 2020 Updated schedule Question & answer period Context 3 - Report on work completed in 2020, under exceptional circumstances - Analysis of the COVID-19 impact on all REM construction sites - Technical presentation on two unexpected situations that were beyond our control and occurred within the context of the Mont-Royal Tunnel modernization, requiring special measures to ensure everyone’s safety - Presentation of the updated project schedule Project highlights The project 5 100% automated light rail network 67 km of track 26 stations in the Greater Montréal area 3 connections to the Montréal metro Work to be completed for this project 6 A brand new transit network built from A to Z 14 26 5 3 PARK-AND-RIDE STATIONS KM OF KM OF TUNNELS LOTS TUNNEL TO BE 67 MODERNIZED KM OF TRACK 8 OF WHICH ELEVATED STATIONS 18.2 KM IS ON AN 13 ELEVATED GROUND- GUIDEWAY LEVEL STATION 5 2 11 5 BRIDGES MAINTENANCE BUS UNDERGROUND CENTRES STATIONS STATIONS 1.16 KM Work to be completed for this project 7 Extensive coordination with numerous partners MORE THAN COORDINATION PLANNING NEARLY 70,000 WITH WITH 2,000 DOCUMENTS PROCESSED 13 9 WORKERS DURING THE DESIGN PHASE MUNICIPAL MOBILITY ON THE GROUND IN 2020 PARTNERS PARTNERS AND 8 + 30,000 BOROUGHS DIRECT AND INDIRECT JOBS CREATED FOR THE EXECUTION PHASE 2020: A defining year 8 Major milestones to reach Closure of the Mont-Royal Tunnel after nearly two years of planning Departure of the tunnel boring machine toward the airport First REM cars received Maintenance centre in Brossard ready the welcome the first cars Commissioning of a representative segment of the future network May October November Report on work completed in 2020 Rive-Sud Branch 10 23/3 3.2 KM ELEVATED STATIONS 56/6 1 ELEVATED 104122/122 STATIONS BRIDGE STRUCTURE UNDER BUILT COLUMNS CONSTRUCTION BUILT COMPLETED OF WHICH 22/2 + GROUND-LEVEL STATIONS 2 RAILS COMING STATIONS ARE FOR THE SAMUEL-DE 1 MAINTENANCE CHAMPLAIN BRIDGE 252291/291 CENTRE 70 % COMPLETED AT CONCRETE /1 BEAMS 11 COMPLETE COMPLETED UNDERGROUND STATION 75% Brossard 11 Work completed and in progress in 2020: - Brossard and Du Quartier stations progressing well - Panama Station and bus terminal under construction - Maintenance and command centre 75% completed and the Brossard Station bus terminal is under construction - 3.5 km representative segment being finalized Testing period on 12 the South Shore - Confirmation that a testing period will begin in the fall of 2020, on a representative segment - REM’s typical infrastructures (rails, catenary, control and communication system, two stations, platform screen door system, etc.) will be tested under actual Greater Montreal conditions for approximately 13 months. Rolling Stock 13 - The first four REM cars arrived in Montreal. - The next deliveries are scheduled for 2021. - Production of rolling stock is progressing according to schedule. - Unveiling in mid-November of the first REM cars at the maintenance centre in Brossard. Île-des-Sœurs 14 Work completed and in progress in 2020: - Concrete being poured for station foundations - Elevated structure construction in progress (pillars and beams) - Île-des-Sœurs Channel bridge under construction Verdun to downtown 15 Work completed and in progress in 2020: - 1.7 km of the elevated guideway completed - Rehabilitation of southbound overpass - Pillars and abutments for widening De La Commune Bridge - Central Station: removal of railway infrastructures, construction of technical rooms, access to the station and installation of electromechanical equipment Deux-Montagnes Branch 16 8/14 0/460 14 460 5 KM 23/3 1 STATIONS CONCRETE SEGMENTS OF TUNNEL TO BE BRIDGES MAINTENANCE MODERNIZED CENTRE COMPLETED 03/3 ELEVATED STATIONS 96/9 GROUND- LEVEL 60/70MM STATION 043/43 70 01.6/1.6 524/24 22/2 OF EXCAVATION SPANS KM ELEVATED KM OF TRACK UNDERGROUND AT STATIONS ÉDOUARD-MONTPETIT STATION STRUCTURE AT GROUND LEVEL Outremont 17 Work completed and in progress in 2020: - Édouard-Montpetit: concreting and waterproofing of walls - Erection of the steel structure and excavation for platforms (in progress) - Station and platforms: mobilization of equipment, temporary installations and foundations started Côte-des-Neiges and 18 City of Mont-Royal Work completed and in progress in 2020: - Removal and reconstruction of railway tracks (electrical power supply, drainage, ballast, rails) - Construction of Mont-Royal and Canora stations (steel structure and foundations) - Demolition and reconstruction of Cornwall Bridge and the north deck on the Jean- Talon Bridge Saint-Laurent 19 Work completed and in progress in 2020: - Track work in the railway right-of-way between Côte-de-Liesse and Du Ruisseau stations - Côte-de-Liesse and Montpellier stations: foundation construction and start of steel structure erection - Du Ruisseau Station: foundation construction - Bois-Franc Station: erection of the structure and exterior finishing North Shore: Laval 20 and Deux-Montagnes Work completed and in progress in 2020: - Laval: construction of two railway bridges crossing Rivière-des-Prairies - Laval: road redevelopment in the Sainte- Dorothée sector to eliminate existing grade crossings - Laval and Deux-Montagnes: relocation of public utilities and work zone preparation - Laval and Deux-Montagne: Implementation of interim measures in preparation for suspension of service Anse-à-l’Orme and airport branch 21 13/3 /4,102 ELEVATED STATIONS 26/6 2,1704,102 7.714.5/14.5 1 STATIONS CONCRETE SEGMENTS KM ELEVATED MAINTENANCE GUIDEWAY GARAGE 1/11 GROUND-LEVEL STATION TUNNEL BORING MACHINE 357367/367 191366/366 LAUNCHED 02/2 PILLARS SPANS TUNNEL CONNECTING THE UNDERGROUND TECHNOPARC TO THE AIRPORT STATIONS West Island 22 Work completed and in progress in 2020: - Nearly 8 km of structure installed - 357 of 367 pillars completed - Installation of a gantry for the elevated structure over Highway 40 - Start of Fairview-Pointe-Claire and Anse à l’Ormes station construction (foundations) Technoparc and 23 Montréal airport Work completed and in progress in 2020: - Construction of the elevated structure in the Technoparc area - Assembly of the tunnel boring machine and testing before drilling begins - Tunnel boring machine put into operation and start of drilling/construction of the tunnel to the airport Exceptional events in 2020 COVID-19 analysis All sectors and construction sites 26 COVID-19 shutdown period Status of the situation March 24, 3030 May 11 to early June 2020 Period during which all REM construction sites All REM Gradual resumption of work on were shut down: construction sites all REM construction sites shut down following Repercussions to date COVID-related Since May 2020 result in a 3- to 6-month governmental directives 1. Implementation of a series of precautions and delay of the original measures to monitor workers’ health so work Design and could continue schedule. engineering activities continued 2. Impact on procurement 3. Impact on mobility of specialized labourers New measures on the construction sites 27 Modernization of the Mont-Royal Tunnel Modernization of the Mont-Royal Tunnel 29 Modernization of a century-old tunnel 5 km of tunnel Reinforcement of the rock to modernize from Central Station to Canora, including addition Excavation to add stations of McGill and Édouard-Montpetit New lighting system stations Construction of a New ventilation shafts separation wall New power supply Installation of a new New rails telecommunications system New ballast Drainage Modernization of the Mont-Royal Tunnel Two unexpected events beyond our control that occurred in 2020 Following the complete closure of the tunnel as of May 11th Unplanned detonation Intrusive inspections and of a century-old explosive discovery of the tunnel’s charge deficient general condition beneath McGill College All measures required to ensure Avenue safety of workers, professionals, suppliers and citizens were implemented. Unplanned detonation of a century-old 31 explosive charge Status of the situation After investigation and July 21 May 11, 2020 May and June 2020 July 2020 enquiry: closure of the mobilization of start of unexpected Mont-Royal teams and excavation detonation while Most likely root cause: Tunnel preparatory work work drilling in a intersected an old bore work face hole containing – No workers explosive residue dating were injured back to tunnel in this event construction in 1912. Unplanned detonation of a century-old explosive charge 32 Cause analysis according to exports Construction techniques - Horizontal drill bar with one (1) or four (4) drills mounted to it - Major limitations of drilling equipment in the era: Limited ability to position accurately and align the hole Unplanned detonation of a century-old explosive charge 33 Key conclusions from the investigation The detonation occurred Three primary risks More than one hundred following direct thermal associated with simulations to model the contact with nitroglycerin detonation of an explosive extreme conditions of a residue, not from vibration. charge: detonation. 1. Rock projections Tests established from various 2. Air overpressure analyses based on the minimum standards to be met, in terms of 3. Fumes projections, noise and air quality. Unplanned detonation of a century-old explosive charge 34 Measures implemented to resume modernization work More than 1 km of 30,000 boreholes clearance required, making required within the context of it
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