Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Stanley Park Water Supply Tunnel
Province: British Columbia
City/Region: City of Vancouver
13
Current Rank
Project End: 2029
Project Amount: $495 Million
Industry Sector: Drinking Water
Funding Source: Public
LEED Status: N/A
| Year | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024 | 15 |
About The Project
METRO VANCOUVER is planning to construct a new water supply tunnel deep under Stanley Park. The new tunnel will replace an existing water main that was built in the 1930s, has experienced leaks, and is near the end of its service life.
This project is part of Metro Vancouver’s regional plan to upgrade the existing drinking water system to meet the needs of the growing region. The project involves the construction of a new water supply tunnel, designed to provide increased capacity to meet future water demand as well as to meet current seismic standards.
The new tunnel will be 1.4 km long, approximately 4.5 m in diameter and include a 2.65 m diameter steel water main, and will connect to two new underground valve chambers. The project has been designed to minimize construction footprint, minimize impacts to the park, and reduce construction impacts to park users and residents.
Project Owner: Metro Vancouver
Project/Construction Manager: Delve Underground
Engineer: Mott MacDonald, Jacobs, GeoPentech
Contractor: Burrard Chilco Partnership
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