Innovation Summer 2026

McElhanney partnered with the City of Burnaby to deliver a new pedestrian bridge over Highway 1. The project addresses a significant gap between existing crossings, linking Burnaby Lake Park with Deer Lake Park, delivering vital north–south connectivity for users and strengthening the City’s active transportation network. Works include the bridge, a new plaza with placemaking improvements at the south end, and connecting trails on both sides of the highway. The bridge integrates structural design with architectural vision, creating a landmark for Burnaby travelers who cross or pass under it. McElhanney has led this project since its inception in 2019, spanning initial planning/ siting studies, extensive public and stakeholder BURNABY LAKE PEDESTRIAN OVERPASS This project replaced a failing, undersized, manually operated flood box with a modernized system that improves flood protection and restores aquatic connectivity between Joe’s Lake and Nicomen Slough, near Deroche, in BC’s Fraser Valley. The upgraded infrastructure includes a larger concrete culvert and an automated slide gate that opens and closes based on measured water levels. The gate provides flood control during high water while improving fish passage into the upstream wetland complex, which is a habitat for salmon. The previous culvert was collapsing and required a diver to operate. With no utility power at the site, KWL designed an off-grid solar power and

engagement, conceptual design, a federal grant application, detailed design, and construction. The team includes architecture, structural and civil engineering, landscape architecture, environmental services, arborist, survey, geotechnical engineering, archaeology,

electrical engineering, and lighting design. Company: McElhanney Engineering Services Ltd.

Participants: Patrick Zerr, P.Eng.; Shane Anderson, P.Eng.; Angel Wong, P.Eng.; David Jeakle, P.Eng.; Neon Koon, P.Eng.; Ben Ticknor, P.Eng. PBX Engineering: Julian Vasquez, P.Eng. EXP: Muhammed Al-Kustaban, P.Eng. P hoto : J acob B ros C onstruction

controls package for winter autonomy, continuous instrumentation, and real-time control. The project’s multi-benefit approach resulted from collaboration between conservation organizations, Leq’á:mel First Nation, and local farmers. The remotely operated flood box performs during high water while maintaining fish passage. Company: Kerr Wood Leidal Associates Ltd. Participants: Sarah Lawrie, P.Eng.; Patrick Lilley, RPBio; Steeve Gagne, P.L.Eng.; Jacob Lloyd, EIT; Sal Fuda, EIT; Erica Harvey, EIT. P hoto : K err W ood L eidal A ssociates L td .

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