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Cambie-Richmond Water Supply TunnelCambie-Richmond Water Supply Tunnel<div class="ExternalClass778DBBBC002C4A519122FC6CD46F0970"><p>To increase the reliable delivery of high-quality drinking water, Metro Vancouver is planning to build a new water supply tunnel beneath the Fraser River. The project will feature a tunnel approximately 1.1 kilometers long and 4.5 meters in diameter, constructed deep beneath the riverbed. To connect the tunnel to the existing water system, deep vertical shafts will be built—one in Vancouver and one in Richmond—along with underground valve chambers. The project is currently in the design stage, and construction is anticipated to begin in 2029.</p><p>The Cambie-Richmond Water Supply Tunnel is one of the several new water supply tunnels in the region designed to withstand major earthquakes. It will also provide additional long-term supply capacity to meet increasing demand for the region’s growing population.​ </p><p></p><p> <i class="fa-light fa-file">​</i> ​​​​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/cambie-richmond-water-supply-tunnel-fact-sheet.pdf">Fact Sheet - Cambie-Richmond Water Supply Tunnel​</a>​ <br> </p><p></p></div>City of Vancouver and City of RichmondProject

 

 

 

 

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Community engagementCommunity engagement<div class="ExternalClassF38EEB165AE04EDFB354A4A9979BFCD0"><p>​​At Metro Vancouver we make decisions that impact nearly 3 million residents that live in our region. Metro Vancouver engages municipalities, businesses and the general public whenever we are working on a new program, policy, or project across our service areas. Learn more about our <a href="/about-us/community-engagement" title="engagement principles">engagement principles</a>.</p><p> <strong>Keeping the community updated</strong></p><p>Metro Vancouver is committed to listening to and learning from the public and interested parties throughout this project. We will keep the community informed and engaged via the project web page, newsletters and events, and notify residents and businesses of any disruptions. You can subscribe to our mailing list to receive updates via email by selecting the project name in our ​<a href="/services/water/water-engagement-mailing-list">water projects sign-up page</a>.</p></div>
First Nations engagementFirst Nations engagement<div class="ExternalClass8AC30CB05A6842D1B1499674C780CA8B"><p>Metro Vancouver recognizes the cultural and spiritual importance of the work site to many First Nations. Metro Vancouver will engage early, often and on an ongoing basis with all affected First Nations. We will co-develop customized engagement plans with identified high-interest First Nations.​<br></p></div>
Project materialsProject materials<div class="ExternalClass660A85535B2C4B9E93B99171A1062AFB"><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file">​</i>​</span>​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/cambie-richmond-water-supply-tunnel-fact-sheet.pdf" target="_blank">Fact Sheet – Cambie-Richmond Water Supply Tunnel​</a>​​</li></ul> <strong>​​Newsletters</strong></div><div class="ExternalClass660A85535B2C4B9E93B99171A1062AFB"> <strong> <br></strong></div><div class="ExternalClass660A85535B2C4B9E93B99171A1062AFB"><ul class="fa-ul"> <li>​ <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file">​</i>​</span>​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/cambie-richmond-water-supply-tunnel-newsletter-ground-investigation-work-2025-11-07.pdf">​2025 - November 7 - ​Upcoming Ground Investigation Work​</a><br>​<br></li></ul></div>
Related linksRelated links<div class="ExternalClass1694DAB3429D40538A73C54CA884606C"><p></p> <ul class="fa-ul"> <li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-link">​</i>​</span><a href="/services/water/the-regional-system">Regional drinking water system</a><br></li><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-link">​</i>​</span><a href="/services/water/its-all-drinking-water">Water conservation tips​</a><br></li></ul><p></p></div>

 

 

2019 – 20222019 – 2022<div class="ExternalClass5C27BF7250294C52A12566E6EEDAF080"><p><span data-teams="true">Conceptual Design</span>​<br></p></div>0
2024 – 20282024 – 2028<div class="ExternalClassF0981DD72AF541BC88ADD62531C5E0CE"><p><span data-teams="true">Preliminary and Detailed Design</span>​<br></p></div>1
2029 – 20352029 – 2035<div class="ExternalClassAFAB5D0E87874C43B34B2BE1D34AF6D3"><p>​<span data-teams="true">Construction</span>​<br></p></div>0

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