2025 Award for Road Design and Engineering Innovation
Last updated on January 31, 2025Nominees
The nominees for the 2025 Award of Excellence for Road Design and Engineering Innovation are:
McElhanney Ltd. And BGC Engineering
Project: Peers Creek Frontage Road Recovery
Location: Hope
The Peers Creek Frontage Road Recovery project in Hope is a model of collaborative infrastructure restoration. This project stemmed from severe flooding of the Coquihalla River during the 2021 atmospheric river event, which disrupted Peers Creek Frontage Road near Hope, cutting off access for residents and the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project.
McElhanney and BGC Engineering provided swift and innovative solutions. McElhanney's interim road design minimized waste for the future permanent solution and expedited access restoration, while BGC's hydrotechnical assessment addressed future climate impacts and environmental concerns. This collaborative effort not only restored vital access quickly, but also enhanced the corridor's resilience in the final design.
This project exemplifies a commitment to sustainability and climate resilience by addressing extreme weather impacts and ensuring long-term stability. It also demonstrated how collaboration can accelerate project timelines and deliver resilient, permanent infrastructure, benefiting the people who rely on this critical transportation corridor.
R.F. Binnie & Associates Ltd. & BGC Engineering
Project: Hwy 97 Cottonwood Hill Phase 2
Location: Quesnel
The Highway 97 Cottonwood Hill Phase 2 project near Quesnel, BC, is a testament to innovative engineering and community collaboration in addressing active landslide challenges. Following significant movement in the Cottonwood River Slide complex in 2020, R.F. Binnie & Associates with BGC Engineering implemented a phased mitigation strategy, prioritizing immediate stability while planning for long-term resilience on the project.
The team's careful balance of technical expertise, environmental considerations, and community engagement has been crucial to the project's success. Through advanced monitoring systems, strategic design choices, and inclusive partnerships with local First Nations, the project ensures the safety and accessibility of this vital transportation corridor while setting a high standard for sustainable infrastructure development.
Winner
McElhanney Ltd. And BGC Engineering
Project: Peers Creek Frontage Road Recovery
Location: Hope
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