REGINA — The Association of Consulting Engineering Companies – Saskatchewan (ACEC-SK) toured the Regina Bypass project on Sept. 14 along with federal and provincial dignitaries to highlight contributions of local Regina engineering firms.
The tour was part of the “Bring an MP to Work” program, which connects industry to government leaders.
Provincial Minister of Highways and Infrastructure Lori Carr, MP for Moose Jaw-Lake Centre-Lanigan Tom Lukiwski and ACEC-SK past-chair Paul Walsh were on hand to see progress on the bypass, the largest transportation project in Saskatchewan’s history.
Nine ACEC-SK member firms were involved in the project, which involved over 60 kilometres of new four-lane highway, 20 kilometres of highway rehabilitation, 12 interchanges, 33 new bridges, eight railway grade separations, service roads, drainage systems and an intelligent transportation system.
“Having an elected official visit this project showcases the contributions that Saskatchewan consulting engineers are making to the social, economic and environmental quality of life in our province,” Walsh said in a statement.
The Regina Bypass is a public-private partnership project. Partners include Graham Construction, Parsons Canada, Ltd., Carmacks Enterprises and Vinci Canada. The finance and development side of the project included Graham Capital, Parsons Enterprises, Vinci Concessions and Connor, Clark and Lunn.
Phase one of the project was completed in 2017 and phase two is scheduled for completion by October 2019.
“The Bring an MP to Work program is a truly unique opportunity to take part in, not only does it raise the visibility of a firm both in the community and nationally, but it also raises the industry’s profile with decision-makers, which in turn highlights the importance of consulting engineers to a successful community,” said ACEC Canada president and CEO John Gamble.
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