Innovation Summer 2025

PROJECT HIGHLIGHTS | 2024-2025

WOODFIBRE LNG FERRY AND FLOATING ACCOMMODATIONS

In partnership with the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Ú xwumixw (Squamish Nation), the Woodfibre LNG project determined that on-site floating accommodation, called a floatel, was needed for its non-local workforce. The selected floatel is a 35,000-gross-ton converted cruise ferry, the MV Isabelle X. Bridgemans Services Group retained Westmar Advisors to help develop its mooring system and design the marine infrastructure needed for operation. Two new ferry terminals

were rapidly designed and constructed to support the 652-person floatel. One terminal is located at the Woodfibre site and uses a modified barge combined with offshore mooring technology fitted with attenuators. The second new terminal is in Richmond and incorporates an advanced pile fendering and mooring system. Mandated by provincial and Squamish Nation regulatory approvals, the floatel’s deployment represents a community-driven solution that mitigates environmental and social impacts while Participants: Simon Daniel, P.Eng.; Daniel Leonard, P.Eng.; Robert Louie, P.Eng.; Cheng Zhou, P.Eng.; Patrick Devlin, P.Eng.; Sal Vayeghan, P.Eng.; Peter Jiang, EIT; Logan Elias, EIT. P hoto : S ubmitted by W estmar A dvisors I nc . creating local opportunities. Company: Westmar Advisors Inc.

The Phibbs Transit Exchange upgrades project was delivered by the Ministry of Transportation and Transit in collaboration with TransLink as a funding, design, and implementation partner. Phibbs Exchange is an important regional transit hub on the North Shore, PHIBBS TRANSIT EXCHANGE UPGRADES

serving 13 bus routes and over 5,000 passengers on an average weekday. The upgrades modernized the space, expanded bus capacity, and provided a safe and well-lit environment for customers and operators. Enhanced amenities include high-capacity bus shelters, real-time

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