STANLEY PARK WATER SUPPLY TUNNEL This project will ensure the reliable supply of clean, safe drinking water to the Lower Mainland. Project Overview Metro Vancouver provides clean, safe drinking water to residents and businessesWATER across the region through a system of reservoirs, water mains and pump stations. Operating our vast drinking water system, with expansive infrastructure and a growing population, requires constant upgrades, improvements, repairs and expansion. To meet the growing demand for drinking water in the region, Metro Vancouver is planning to construct a major water infrastructure project, called the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel, deep under Stanley Park. The new water supply tunnel will replace an existing water main that was built in the 1930s and is nearing the end of its service life. Metro Vancouver is planning to tunnel deep underground to build a new water main and two valve chambers. The valve chambers will house underground pipe and valves to control the flow of water through the mains in the area. The new main and valve chambers will then be connected to the existing water distribution system. To excavate the proposed tunnel, install the water main and build the valve chambers, three shafts will be constructed in Stanley Park. At all three shaft sites, the construction areas will be restored to equal or better condition. The project is in the planning and design stage and construction is expected to begin in late 2022 through 2026. When complete, the new tunnel will meet current seismic STANLEY PARK WATER SUPPLY TUNNEL – KEY PROJECT LOCATIONS standards, help ensure the continued A V I reliable delivery of clean, safe drinking water S O N to the region, and increase the capacity of The Burrard Inlet T Shaft will be located R the existing system for the region’s growing A IL in the northeast population. corner of the park near Tunnel Trail NOVEMBER 2020 Project Timeline NO H CREEK TRAI CREEK H RT Public Engagement on Preliminary Design Public Engagement on LAKE TRAIL L Detailed Design BEA VER Construction LA KE TRA IL The Centre Shaft RAVINE TRAIL will be located north Beaver of the Stanley Park ST Lake ANLEY P Service Yard ARK Fall 2017 Burrar PATH Inlet BRIDLE TISDALL d 2019 – 2021 WALK Late 2022 – 2026 THEDRAL IL Stanley Park Dr Park St St St St St St St St St St St St St St St St St St St St St S S S S S S S S S St S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S S Stanley A TRA St C t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t t ta t t t t ta an an a an an an an a a a a a a an an an an an an an an an an a an a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a TUNNEL TRAIL an n n n n n n n n n n n SOUTH CREEK TRAIL CREEK SOUTH le le le le le le le le l le le le le l l l l le l l l l l e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e S y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y y t TA Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa Pa P P Pa Pa P P Pa Pa P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P a Pa TLOW WALK k a a a a ar a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a a n dd a rk rk rk rk rk rk rk r rk rk r r rk rk rk rk rk rk rk r r r rk rk r r rk r r R rk l e k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k k e k y nnen D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D i D lli P e r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r pep r a i The Chilco Street r PiPPipeline Rd Shaft will be located k C in the park near the a u intersection of Chilco s No e and Alberni Streets rth w L a ag y LOST LAGOON TRAI o o R Lost n O Lagoon S D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D E r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r r G i i i i i i i i i i i v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v v A E e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e e R N D A E N L L S LaLLagoonTENNIS Dr COUR ta agog nle ayay o y ono Pa W MALLARD TRAIL n rk D n Dr TS r sono visi WWest Geor AvABROCKTONison Way OV AlAAlber CChChiChilcohhihilhilciililcilcollclcococo StSt e B l sst beb r Existing Water Main R t AL TRAIL Coal Harbour O e G rnr Proposed Stanley Park C nin St K eoe T i o Water Supply Tunnel O StS rgr N ggia St t Proposed Tunnel Shafts P iai O a IN T GGiGilfGilforilflfoorrd StSt SSt T R t A IL V CITY OF ANCOUVER Minimizing Project Impacts Working with the Community The Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel is critical for the Metro Vancouver will notify residents, park businesses safe and reliable delivery of drinking water. We are and park users of any disruptions well in advance sensitive to the impacts that construction will have and and be responsive to any concerns raised about are taking steps to minimize them, wherever possible. project activities. The majority of the work will take place deep A Community Liaison is available to address any public underground and park businesses and visitors are questions or concerns. The project team has been not expected to experience significant disruptions working closely with the Vancouver Park Board, the City to regular activities. Key considerations during the of Vancouver, First Nations, residents and businesses to planning stages of this project include: identify and mitigate impacts early in the process. • Limiting impacts to the natural environment and First Nations cultural sites • Maintaining access for park users How Big is the Water Main? • Protecting the park’s public amenities There are all different sizes of water mains in our • Minimizing construction duration and impacts region’s distribution system, but the water main Residents near the Chilco Street Shaft will experience being installed for this project is approximately construction impacts such as noise and dust while 2.6 m (8.5 feet) in diameter. crews build the shaft and valve chamber. However, the construction schedule will be designed to complete Person Height 1.8 m (approximately 6') the work as quickly as possible while ensuring local residents receive a break from construction activities at New Water Main night and on Sundays. A temporary re-routing of the 2.6 m bike and pedestrian paths near the Chilco Street Shaft (approximately will also be required throughout construction of the 8.5') shaft and the valve chamber. CROSS-SECTION OF THE PROPOSED WATER SUPPLY TUNNEL Burrard Inlet Centre Chilco Street Shaft STANLEY Shaft Shaft PARK VANCOUVER Lost Lagoon Burrard Inlet Water Supply Tunnel (1.4 km long) 35 to 45 metres deep Project Updates Contact Us For additional information on this project, please Metro Vancouver Community Liaison: 604-432-6200 visit www.metrovancouver.org and search: (Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 4:30 PM) “Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel” After Hours Emergency: 604-451-6610 Email: [email protected] (Please include “Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel” in the subject line).