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The APGCI's Projects Map
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All financial figures are anticipated federal contributions for projects, most of which are cost-shared with important contributions from partners including provincial and municipal governments, ports and railways.
All the new projects are subject to funding commitments of all partners, completion of due diligence, contribution agreements and final federal project approval.
1- Prince Rupert Port Container Security Program, $28 million
A CBSA Marine Container Program ensures secure and efficient border services for the new Fairview Container Terminal, which opened in the fall of 2007.
2- Highway Improvements near Vanderhoof, $1.05 million
Improvements include a 2-kilometre auxiliary passing lane and intersection improvements on Highway 16, the only direct National Highway System link to the Port of Prince Rupert.
3-Twinning of Simon Fraser Bridge, $18 million
Twinning of the Simon Fraser Bridge will reduce traffic congestion and enhance the efficient delivery of goods between the Port of Prince Rupert container facility and the soon-to-be constructed Prince George Inland Container Terminal.
4- Highway Upgrade near Prince George, $4.2 million
Upgrading 4.2 kilometres of the highway to four lanes at Wright Station Curve, between 100 Mile House and Williams Lake on Highway 97, the major north/south artery in BC, will support the development in the Port of Prince Rupert.
5- Highway 2 and 41 Avenue Intermodal Access, Edmonton, $75 million
A new interchange on Highway 2 and 41 Avenue will facilitate the relocation of the CPR intermodal facility.
6- Two freeway interchanges, Saskatoon, $20 million
Two interchanges at Lorne Avenue and Circle Drive South, and Idylwyld Freeway and Circle Drive South will improve access to CN intermodal terminal.
7- TransCanada Highway Upgrade, $8 million
Upgrade of a 4.3-kilometere section of the TCH between the communities of Sorrento and Salmon Arm will improve the safety and reliability of the primary highway link for commercial goods between Lower Mainland container ports, Asia-Pacific markets and the rest of Canada.
8-TransCanada Highway Twinning, Banff National Park, $37 million
A segment of highway near Lake Louise is being twinned using world-leading techniques to facilitate the movement of goods and people and to mitigate harm to wildlife.
9- Regina Region Intermodal Project, $27 million
A partnership that will relocate the CPR intermodal terminal outside the City of Regina and provide proper road access to the new larger capacity terminal.
10- Highway Interchange and Grade Separation, Portage la Prairie, $21 million
Construction of an interchange of the TransCanada and Yellowhead highways and of a road/rail grade separation at the Canadian National Railway main line is part of a competitive transportation and logistics system connecting the West coast to North American markets.
11- Northwest Winnipeg Access Project, Winnipeg, $33.25 million
Upgrading parts of Inkster Boulevard to a four-lane divided roadway with intersection improvements, rail overpasses, and interchange improvements at the Perimeter Highway are planned along this key multimodal international freight transportation link.
12- Regional Traffic Management Centre, $5 million
Staff will control and monitor traffic conditions, and provide traveller information on major highway networks and the transit system in the Lower Mainland.
13-Pitt River Bridge and Mary Hill Interchange, $90 million
Seven-lane bridge will connect trade-related and transportation facilities on both sides of the Pitt River and enhance the movement of international goods through the Lower Mainland.
14- North Fraser Perimeter Road, United Boulevard Extension, $65 million
Plans include extending a four-lane roadway, constructing a four-lane overpass and constructing a bridge over the Brunette River to enhance connections between ports and rail yards and improve rail and traffic efficiency.
15- City of Richmond, $4.72 million
Widening Westminster Highway and Nelson Road to four lanes with associated traffic signal upgrades will improve efficiency of road network serving Gateway facilities such as Coast 2000 Terminals, HBC Logistics, and Westran.
16- Dredging at Fraser Port, $4 million
Deepening and widening shipping channels will enhance efficiency and maximize shipping capacity for the Vancouver-Fraser Port Authority.
17- Corporation of Delta, $730,000
Improvements will facilitate truck movements on Annacis Island at two intersections, namely Chester Road/ Derwent Way as well as Chester Road/ Cliveden Avenue.
18- Roberts Bank Rail Corridor Road/Rail Grade Separations, $75 million
Up to nine road/rail grade separations-along with road closures, network reconfigurations, and traffic management measures-will increase road and rail capacity and reduce impact on communities along this 70-kilometre corridor connecting international container and coal terminals with the North American rail network.
19- South Fraser Perimeter Road, $365 million
A 40-kilometre four-lane road connecting Deltaport to Highway 1 and the Golden Ears Bridge will provide a designated east-west truck route that enhances international freight movement and reduces impacts on municipal road networks.
20- Expansion of Roberts Bank
Deltaport, Canada's largest container terminal, is undergoing expansion, with a third berth under construction. The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority has also launched a process to select the builder and operator of a new container terminal.
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Delivering Local and National Benefits – Roberts Bank Rail Corridor
The Roberts Bank Rail Corridor is an important 70-kilometre stretch connecting Canada’s largest container facility and a major coal terminal at Roberts Bank (south of Vancouver) with the North American rail network. It carries increasing volumes of international freight through communities in the Lower Mainland of British Columbia.
A comprehensive corridor study was completed in February 2007 to prioritize road-rail grade separations. Careful consideration was also given to selected road closures, network reconfigurations, and traffic management measures in order to maximize benefits for motorists, railways, and neighbouring communities. The study was a collaborative effort among all the key players, including the Government of Canada, the Province of British Columbia, the Vancouver Port Authority, TransLink, the Greater Vancouver Gateway Council, affected municipalities and the railways.
The Roberts Bank Rail Corridor project illustrates the value of the gateway approach and the leadership and partnerships it requires. Under the Asia-Pacific Gateway and Corridor Initiative, grade separation projects are being addressed in the context of the whole corridor, with all the beneficiaries at the table. This approach leverages financial contributions from more players. Additional strategic measures are coordinated to complement construction of overpasses, generating even greater benefits and a win-win-win scenario.
Furthermore, the new road-rail grade separations for the Roberts Bank Rail Corridor will enhance the efficiency and safety of rail operations and accommodate the anticipated growth in trade-related traffic. They will also provide quality of life and environmental benefits to neighbouring communities by improving the flow of community traffic and reducing idling of vehicles at level crossings, energy use, and greenhouse gas emissions.
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