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Asset Management Prioritization Tool 2022-2024 | North Vancouver, BC Supporting Data-driven Infrastructure Planning in North Vancouver As the District of North Vancouver continues to maintain and upgrade its water system, annual watermain replacement decisions require a clear understanding of risk, performance, and long-term needs. McElhanney partnered with the District to redevelop a critical GIS-based application…
Lake Louise Traffic Safety and Wildlife Connectivity Program 2022-2025 | Lake Louise, AB Improving Traffic Safety and Mobility in Lake Louise Surging visitation to Lake Louise — between 10-12,000 visitors on an average summer day — placed significant strain on aging infrastructure, increasing congestion and safety risks. McElhanney partnered with Parks Canada (PCA) to deliver…
South Canmore Deep Utility Replacement Program 2025-Ongoing | Canmore, AB Planning for Long-Term Infrastructure Renewal in South Canmore With much of South Canmore’s underground infrastructure nearing the end of its lifecycle, the Town required a coordinated, long-term strategy to prioritize upgrades while maintaining reliable service and minimizing disruption in existing neighbourhoods. McElhanney partnered with the…
Fort Nelson Complete Communities and Official Community Plan Update 2023-2025 | Fort Nelson, BC Strengthening Livability and Resilience in Fort Nelson As Northern Rockies Regional Municipality planned for long-term growth, shifting economic conditions and changing community needs required a refreshed approach to land use, infrastructure, and livability. McElhanney partnered with the Northern Rockies Regional Municipality…
Granville Bridge Interim Connector 2020-Ongoing | Vancouver, British Columbia False Creek has long been a barrier for people walking and cycling to and from downtown Vancouver. The Granville Bridge Interim Connector project was developed to create safer, more accessible active transportation routes on and around the bridge while improving connections into the surrounding street network.…
Burnaby Lake Pedestrian Bridge 2019-2026 | Burnaby, British Columbia The City needed a safe new pedestrian and cycling connection between Burnaby Lake Park and Deer Lake Park to close a 5 km gap in crossings over Highway 1—improving access to park amenities and unlocking commuter and recreational active transportation while managing multi-agency and environmental considerations.…
Wildfire Analysis for Maxwell Creek Watershed 2026 | Salt Spring Island, British Columbia Protecting watersheds under increasing wildfire risk As climate change accelerates wildfire risk across British Columbia, the protection of source water and ecologically sensitive watersheds is becoming a critical environmental priority. For communities that rely on surface water, wildfire can introduce long-term risks…
Inclusive Climate and Disaster Risk Planning 2025-2026 | Philippines, Provinces of Bohol and Samar As climate impacts intensify, communities in British Columbia, Alberta, and around the globe are increasingly focused on climate-resilient planning and emergency preparedness. McElhanney’s involvement in the Governance for Climate and Disaster Resilience (Gov-CDR) project in the Philippines demonstrates how inclusive, evidence-based, climate-risk…
Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre 2021-2024 | Jasper National Park, Jasper, AB McElhanney served as Prime Consultant for the planning, design, and delivery of the Caribou Conservation Breeding Centre in Jasper National Park: North America’s first facility dedicated to conservation breeding of woodland caribou. This project supports Parks Canada’s long-term caribou recovery program by providing secure,…
Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Station Replacement Design 2022-2026 | District of Saanich, BC As part of its asset replacement program, the District of Saanich faced a growing challenge: two aging pressure reducing valve (PRV) stations that had reached the end of their service life. Built in 1955 and 1970, the stations were heavily corroded and…
