Richmond News
When the George Massey Tunnel is finally replaced – estimated to be in 2030 – the old tunnel might just be left in place and filled in.
According to the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, they are currently “exploring” an option of filling the current tunnel with sand instead of removing it.
“Filling the existing tunnel will address long-term seismic concerns and related risks to marine navigation and nearby infrastructure,” the ministry said in a statement. “Leaving the existing tunnel in place will reduce impacts to the river and marine traffic through construction.” …
Richmond Mayor Malcolm Brodie told BC Hydro representatives he couldn’t understand why BC Hydro ever considered “regressive” overhead transmission lines that look like they’re from the 1920s.
“I always struggle to determine just how is that future-oriented,” said Brodie.
The new tunnel is budgeted at $4.15 billion and will be an eight-lane immersed tube tunnel. …