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Centre Shaft SiteCentre Shaft Site<div class="ExternalClassF8AAA029BA3A42ADA664CADC4E0FD265"><p>The new Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel will replace an existing water main that was built in the 1930s and is at the end of its service life. The new water supply tunnel is being built to withstand a major earthquake. <span data-teams="true">Once complete, it will help ensure continued access to high-quality drinking water for the cities of Vancouver, Richmond, and Delta for years to come</span>​.<br></p><p>This major infrastructure project includes the installation of new valve chambers and pipes that will connect the new water main to the region’s existing water distribution system. The project will include the installation of three tunnel shafts, including the Centre shaft located in the Stanley Park Service Yard area. <br></p><p>The Centre shaft site will be the main construction area for the project and will include the construction of a shaft that will be used to dig the tunnel and remove excavated material. No permanent infrastructure will be installed at this site.<br></p><p>Construction of the Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel began in late 2024 and is expected to run through 2029.<br></p><p>Learn more about this project on the ​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/fact-sheet-stanley-park-water-supply-tunnel-centre-shaft-site.pdf" target="_blank">Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel – centre shaft site fact sheet</a>.<br></p>​ </div>City of VancouverProject

 

 

 

 

Centre Shaft Site - Key project locations maphttps://metrovancouver.org/services/water/ConstructionImages/_t/Map-Key_Project_Locations-Stanley_Park_Water_Supply_Tunnel_2_jpg.jpgCentre Shaft Site - Key project locations map
Construction area maphttps://metrovancouver.org/services/water/ConstructionImages/_t/Map-Construction_Area-Centre_Shaft_Site-SPWST_jpg.jpgConstruction area map
Truck routes map - Centre shaft sitehttps://metrovancouver.org/services/water/ConstructionImages/_t/Map-Truck_Routes-SPWST-Centre_Shaft_Site_jpg.jpgTruck routes map - Centre shaft site

 

 

Project materialsProject materials<div class="ExternalClassBF4E91F120C2472C919B87AD8923E352"><p> <strong>Fact sheet</strong></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i> </span>​​​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/fact-sheet-stanley-park-water-supply-tunnel-centre-shaft-site.pdf" target="_blank">F​act Sheet – Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel – Centre Shaft Site</a>​​​​​​<br></li></ul><p> <strong>Newsletters</strong></p><ul class="fa-ul"><li> <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-file"></i> </span>​​​<a href="/services/water/ConstructionDocuments/construction-preparations-at-centre-shaft-newsletter-stanley-park-water-supply-tunnel.pdf" target="_blank">2024 – December 17 – Construction Preparations at Centre Shaft Site</a>​​​​​​<br></li></ul></div>
Related linksRelated links<div class="ExternalClass134E566172A64426A2A383FCD3569E98"><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></li><li>​ <span class="fa-li"> <i class="fa-light fa-link"></i> </span>​​<a href="https://www.itsalldrinkingwater.ca/">Water conservation tips</a>​<br></li></ul></div>

 

 

Fall 2024 - Winter 2025Fall 2024 - Winter 2025<div class="ExternalClass725BFD0CE4F1478FB69E273A8D14BBB3"><p>​Site Preparation<br></p></div>1
Winter 2025 - 2029Winter 2025 - 2029<div class="ExternalClassC589CB4A91984128B0870940B4FF37E9"><p>​Construction<br></p></div>0

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