Summit Drive Pedestrian Bridge 2025 | Kamloops, British Columbia The City of Kamloops is exploring a proposed multi-use pedestrian overpass on Summit Drive at the on-ramp from Thompson Rivers University (TRU). Building on McElhanney and VIA Architecture’s 2022 concept work, the assignment focuses on developing and evaluating additional bridge concepts at the north crossing location…
Highway 1 Ford Road to Tappen Valley Road Upgrades 2015–2016; 2017–2018; 2019–2023 detailed design; 2023–ongoing construction supervision | Tappen, British Columbia This Highway 1 four-laning project included 4.3 km of highway upgrades, 8 km of new connecting and frontage roads, reconfiguration of the Sunnybrae Road intersection, relocation of the Bolton Road intersection, two grade-separated interchanges,…
Baxter Bridge Replacement 2018-2025 | Enderby, British Columbia The Ministry of Transportation and Transit required a safe, durable replacement for the aging single-lane Baxter Bridge while maintaining traffic during construction and minimizing impacts to adjacent properties and environmentally sensitive habitat along the Shuswap River. McElhanney delivered a conceptual, preliminary, and detailed design for a new…
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…
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…
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…
Bridgeland Mainstreets Streetscape Improvements 2020-Ongoing | Calgary, AB The Bridgeland / Riverside community in Calgary stands out for its active streets, diverse local businesses, and engaged residents, creating a dynamic urban environment that reflects both community pride and a spirit of renewal. The City of Calgary’s Bridgeland Mainstreets Streetscape Improvement project focused on transformative streetscape…
Town of Sundre Highway 27 Watermain Replacement 2023-2024 | Sundre, AB Project Background: Sundre’s Watermain Challenge It was no secret that the Town of Sundre’s (the Town) water infrastructure was leaking. Water licensing and lagoon discharge had been close to, or over, limit for some time. Leaks from old, cast-iron watermains in the highway combined…
