Construction Projects


Capital Projects Highlights

Use this interactive map to explore some of the major Engineering and Public Works projects we are working on to advance the City’s strategies. You can interact with projects that interest you through the map or the links.

Explore Richmond's Capital Projects Highlights

Annual Asphalt Re-paving Program

Project Description

Maintenance paving of MRN and Non-MRN classified roads in alignment with the City’s Ageing Infrastructure Strategy and the Pavement Management System. The project includes the costs associated with ancillary works such as curb, gutter, road base repairs and other incidental work such as manhole adjustments, line painting and staff time. Annual re-paving program may also include but not be limited to the pavement component of the City’s capital water, sanitary and drainage upgrade projects.

Location

Various locations throughout the City.

General Considerations

  • Typical hours of work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Businesses and residents will be notified in advance of work that may impact them.

Capital Funding

$5,032,038

Estimated Completion Date

Winter 2022

Project Manager

Wasim Memon
wasim.memon@richmond.ca
604-276-4189
No. 4 Road Reconstruction from Blundell Road to Granville Avenue and Box Culvert Repair from Blundell Road to Alderbridge Way

Project Description

The project involves reconstructing the roadway along the east side of 7000 block of No. 4 Road (Blundell Road to Granville Avenue) and repairing the drainage box culverts from Blundell Road to Alderbridge Way. Over time, significant settlement has occurred, most prominently on the east side of the roadway, resulting in a slanted and inconsistent surface that increases vibrations and water pooling.

Location

No. 4 Road between Blundell Road and Granville Avenue (road reconstruction).No. 4 Road between Blundell Road and Alderbridge Road (box culverts).

General Considerations

  • Typical hours of work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Businesses and residents will be notified in advance of any work that may impact them.
  • Access pits will be required for box culvert investigation and rehabilitation along the west side of No. 4 Road between Blundell Road and Alderbridge Way during construction.
  • Shrubbery removal within City right-of-way may be necessary. The City will try to avoid or minimize such impacts. If you wish to retain and relocate the shrubbery onto your property, you may do so prior to project commencement; however, trees cannot be relocated without a permit.
  • Businesses and residents will be notified in advance of driveway crossing excavations that may be necessary during construction. The disturbed driveways will be temporarily restored to gravel condition and then back to original condition upon project completion.

Capital Funding

$3,286,000

Estimated Completion Date

Spring 2022

Project Manager

Roger Keating
roger.keating@richmond.ca
604-247-4927
Dike Upgrades - South Dike - No. 9 Road

Project Description

The City has 49 kilometres of perimeter dikes that provide the City with flood protection from freshet events. This project consists of approximately 630 metres of dike upgrades between 7920 and 7611 No. 9 Road along the Fraser River's South Arm. Raising the existing dike and other dike upgrades are necessary to continue to improve existing dike and drainage infrastructure, meet medium to long term needs and accommodate local area needs such as the provision of basic recreation trails.

Location

South Arm of Fraser River between 7920 and 7611 No. 9 Road.

General Considerations

  • Typical hours of work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Businesses and residents will be notified in advance of work that may impact them.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic are currently not permitted at this time.

Capital Funding

$2,327,715

Estimated Completion Date

Winter 2023

Project Manager

AJ Morris
allen.morris@richmond.ca
604-276-4028
Burkeville Drainage, Watermain, and Sanitary Sewer Upgrades

Project Description

This project includes designing a new drainage network down the center of roads in the Burkeville area to reduce local flood risks by increasing the City’s storm system capacity. To achieve cost efficiencies, ageing local watermains and sanitary sewers will be upgraded to better service the Burkeville area.

Construction of this project is proposed to be implemented in phases over 5 to 10 years. The phasing is designed to prioritize addressing areas of known servicing concerns and mitigate the construction impacts to the community. During each phase, all drainage, water and sanitary infrastructure improvement within the identified phasing area will be completed.

Location

Burkeville Area.

General Considerations

  • Typical hours of work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Residents will be notified in advance of work that may impact them.
  • Shrubbery removal within City right-of-way may be necessary. The City will try to avoid or minimize such impacts. If you wish to retain and relocate the shrubbery onto your property, you may do so prior to project commencement; however, trees cannot be relocated without a permit from the City.
  • Excavation of driveway crossings may be necessary during construction. Residents will be notified in advance of such work. Driveway crossings will be restored to original condition upon project completion.

Capital Funding

Phase 4 - $240,000 and Phase 5 - $4,054,000

Estimated Completion Date

Phase 4 - Spring 2023 and Phase 5 - Winter 2023

Project Manager

Roger Keating
roger.keating@richmond.ca
604-247-4927
Bridge Rehabilitation Program

Project Description

This project involves improvements to a number of Richmond bridges. The scope of work includes the installation of barriers, railings and signage. Sidewalk, pavement and utility repairs will also be part of the project scope. Bridges have been prioritized through condition and public safety assessments. The bridges to be repaired or replaced include the Bird Road Bridge and West Dike Trail Bridge.

Location

Various locations throughout the City.

General Considerations

  • Typical hours of work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Residents will be notified in advance of the work that may impact them.

Capital Funding

$290,000

Estimated Completion Date

West Dike Trail Bridge - Early 2023
Bird Road Bridge - Project on hold

Project Manager

Roger Keating
roger.keating@richmond.ca
604-247-4927
Dike Upgrades - South Dike - No. 3 Road to 400m west of No. 4 Road

Project Description

The City has 49 kilometres of perimeter dikes that provide the City with flood protection from ocean storm surge and freshet events and sea-level rise due to climate change. This project includes approximately 1,015m of dike raising and improvements. The dike will be raised approximately 1.6m to 4.9m elevation. Raising the existing dike and other dike upgrades are necessary to continue to improve existing dike and drainage infrastructure, meet medium to long term needs and accommodate local area needs such as the provision of basic recreation trails.

Location

South Arm of Fraser River between No. 3 Road and 400m west of No. 4 Road.

General Considerations

  • Typical hours of work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Businesses and residents will be notified in advance of work that may impact them.
  • A temporary pedestrian and cyclist path will be maintained, but may be limited at times.

Capital Funding

$4,318,000

Estimated Completion Date

Spring 2023

Project Manager

AJ Morris
allen.morris@richmond.ca
604-276-4028
LED Streetlight Upgrade Program

Project Description

The City has 5,800 high pressure sodium (HPS) light fixtures that are past the end of their useful life. This replacement plan will involve the replacement of these aged HPS fixtures with more efficient light emitting diodes (LED) fixtures over a five-phase program. This project is the first of this program and will be completed in 2023, with plans of replacing approximately 1,200 HPS fixtures. The replacement of these fixtures with LED lighting in this phase will reduce the corporate energy consumption associated with street lighting by 350,000kWh, which will result in approximately $30,000 in annual cost savings.

Location

Various locations throughout Richmond.

General Considerations

  • Typical hours of work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Residents will be notified in advance of the work that may impact them.

Capital Funding

$490,000 (Phase 1)

Completion Date

Winter 2023 (Phase 1)

Project Manager

Peter Discusso
peter.discusso@richmond.ca
604-276-4024
Thompson Gate Pressure Reducing Valve Station

Project Description

This project involves the installation of a new Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) station at Thompson Gate and Boundary Road and the associated tie-ins to connect the neighbourhood’s watermain system to Metro Vancouver’s Annacis No. 4 transmission main. Completion of the project is required to provide adequate flows to support upcoming development. Land required for the station shall be acquired through development re-zoning.

Location

Thompson Gate and Boundary Road.

General Considerations

  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Businesses and residents will be notified in advance of the work that may impact them.

Capital Funding

$1,500,000

Estimated Completion Date

Fall 2023

Project Manager

Roger Keating
roger.keating@richmond.ca
604-247-4927
Pump Station Resiliency - Pilot Project

Project Description

The City of Richmond operates an extensive sanitary pump station system network which supports the conveyance of sanitary waste from buildings. Throughout the years the City has increased the resiliency of these systems by installing permanent backup diesel generators at key locations, and using portable diesel generators in the case of an emergency at stations without permanent backup power. To limit the use of portable generators throughout Richmond, the City plans to implement electrical resilience systems at sanitary pump stations which could keep the systems running in the event of a power outage. This pilot project involves installing electrical resilience systems at the Richmond Works Yard Sanitary Pump Station.

Location

Works Yard Sanitary Pump Station located near 5599 Lynas Lane.

General Considerations

  • Typical hours of work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Residents will be notified in advance of the work that may impact them.

Capital Funding

$390,000

Estimated Completion Date

Summer 2022

Project Manager

Do Youl Bae
EIT@luluislandenergy.ca
604-276-4018
Gilbert Road - Steveston Highway Storm Main Drainage Upgrades

Project Description

The 1980mm diameter corrugated steel pipe along Gilbert Road through Steveston Highway is in need of rehabilitation. This storm main rehabilitation work will ensure continued drainage service of the area.

Location

Intersection of Gilbert Road and Steveston Highway.

General Considerations

  • Typical work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Public will be notified in advance of the work that may impact them, including advance warning of any planned lane closures of Steveston Highway.

Capital Funding

$950,000

Estimated Completion Date

Winter 2023

Project Manager

Patrick Lai
patrick.lai@richmond.ca
604-247-4937
Hammersmith Way Sanitary Forcemain

Project Description

The Hammersmith sanitary forcemains are located in the Riverside and Horseshoe Slough areas, and are constructed of reinforced concrete and asbestos cement materials. The forcemains have shown signs of deterioration and many repairs have been required in recent years. This project will complete inspections of the remaining sections of forcemain to determine condition, rehabilitation requirements, and rehabilitation methodology. The first phase of rehabilitation will be completed under this capital project, with additional phases of rehabilitation (if required) to be carried out in future capital projects.

Location

Within Riverside Industrial district.

General Considerations

  • Typical work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Public will be notified in advance of the work that may impact them.

Capital Funding

$900,000

Estimated Completion Date

Fall 2024

Project Manager

Elena Paller
elena.paller@richmond.ca
604-276-4023
Steveston Sanitary Upgrade Project

Project Description

This is a multi-year project for the replacement and rehabilitation of the entire Steveston sanitary catchment. The sanitary sewers in the area are nearing the end of their service life. The City sanitary sewers, up to the private property line, will be upgraded to ensure continued sanitary service.

Location

Steveston area.

General Considerations

  • Typical work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Residents will be notified in advance of the work that may impact them.

Capital Funding

$2,900,000 (2022 Construction package)

Estimated Completion Date

Winter 2030

Project Manager

Elena Paller
elena.paller@richmond.ca
604-276-4023
Steveston Highway Multi-Use Pathway - Phase 1

Project Description

This project includes the provision of a 2.5m to 3.0m wide paved multi-use pathway along the south side of Steveston Highway between Shell Road and No. 2 Road, as well as the necessary street lighting and a landscaped boulevard where feasible. Crossing enhancements will also be installed at the No. 4 Road and Shell Road intersection.

Location

Along Steveston Highway, between Shell and No. 2 Road.

General Considerations

  • Typical work will be from 7:00am to 5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Residents will be notified in advance of the work that may impact them.
  • Excavation of driveway crossings may be necessary during construction. Residents and businesses will be notified in advance of such work.
  • Driveway crossings will be restored to original condition upon project completion.

Capital Funding

$2,510,000 (Phase 1)
$6,000,000 (Phase 2)

Estimated Completion Date

Summer 2023

Project Manager

Mike Maxwell
mike.maxwell@richmond.ca
604-276-4054
Watermain Replacement -Nevis/Petts Area

Project Description

This project includes installation of 1935m of watermain in the Nevis & Petts area to replace aging steel water pipes with new PVC pipes as part of the City's watermain replacement program. Watermain replacement minimizes unplanned maintenance and improves fire protection. This project is in alignment with the City's Ageing Infrastructure Replacement Strategy.

Location

Within Nevis/Petts area.

General Considerations

  • Typical work will be from 7:00am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional evening work may be required.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Residents will be notified in advance of the work that may impact them.
  • Shrubbery removal within City right-of-way may be necessary. The City will try to avoid or minimize such impacts. If you wish to retain and relocate the shrubbery onto your property, you may do so prior to project commencement; however, trees cannot be relocated without a permit.
  • Excavation of driveway crossings may be necessary during construction. Driveway crossings will be restored to original condition upon project completion.

Capital Funding

$2,472,000

Estimated Completion Date

Early 2023

Project Manager

Roger Keating
roger.keating@richmond.ca
604-247-4927
Watermain Replacement - Danube and Minler Area

Project Description

This project includes installation of 1325m of watermain in the Danube/Minler neighbourhood to replace aging steel water pipes with new PVC pipes as part of the City's watermain replacement program. Watermain replacement minimizes unplanned maintenance and improves fire protection. This project is in alignment with the City's Ageing Infrastructure Replacement Strategy.

Location

Within Danube/Minler area.

General Considerations

  • Typical work will be from 7:00am to 5:00 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional evening work may be required.
  • Vehicle and pedestrian traffic may be limited at times.
  • Residents will be notified in advance of the work that may impact them.
  • Shrubbery removal within City right-of-way may be necessary. The City will try to avoid or minimize such impacts. If you wish to retain and relocate the shrubbery onto your property, you may do so prior to project commencement; however, trees cannot be relocated without a permit.
  • Excavation of driveway crossings may be necessary during construction. Driveway crossings will be restored to original condition upon project completion.

Capital Funding

$1,260,000

Estimated Completion Date

Late 2023

Project Manager

Roger Keating
roger.keating@richmond.ca
604-247-4927