2025 Award for Structural Design and Engineering Achievement

Nominees

The nominees for the 2025 Award of Excellence for Structural Design and Engineering Achievement are:

WSP Canada Inc.

Project: Narcosli Creek Bridge
Location: 25 km south of Quesnel

The Narcosli Creek Bridge project is a testament to engineering adaptability and resilience. Following significant flooding in 2018, the existing West Fraser Road and Narcosli Creek Bridge suffered severe damage. A new route was developed to bypass unstable zones, calling for a robust, climate-resilient bridge spanning the creek's floodplain.

WSP Canada Inc. (WSP) successfully designed the bridge to accommodate increased flood flows and future climate change impacts. Innovative design choices, such as extended steel pipe piles and low-carbon reinforcing steel, prioritize long-term sustainability and reduced maintenance costs.

Environmental considerations were integral to the project schedule, resulting in a deliberately innovative construction approach that minimized impact while ensuring exceptional results. By prioritizing environmental preservation and exceptional engineering foresight, the Narcosli Creek Bridge project sets a high standard for resilient infrastructure development.

Urban Systems Ltd.

Project: Hwy 97 Cache Creek Crossing Restoration
Location: Cache Creek

The Highway 97 Cache Creek Crossing Restoration project demonstrates engineering excellence and collaborative partnerships. In the aftermath of severe flooding, Urban Systems and WSP quickly mobilized to design and deliver a new, climate-resilient bridge.

The team adopted an innovative approach to design, leading a collaborative process that effectively addressed challenges and advanced the project to meet tight timelines. Early efforts, including a robust site investigation and seamless collaboration, ensured minimal design changes during construction.

Through innovative design approaches, strategic climate adaptation measures, and effective procurement, the project was completed ahead of schedule. This project exemplifies the power of engineering to restore critical infrastructure and strengthen community resilience.

Winner

WSP Canada Inc.

Project: Narcosli Creek Bridge
Location: 25 km south of Quesnel