generate approximately 13,450 direct and indirect jobs, spanning engineering, station construction, tunneling, and project management. It’s not just about the workers on-site, there are employment benefits within the supply chain as well— businesses, from local coffee shops to construction equipment suppliers, see increased demand. The project’s economic impact extends far beyond employment. “We undertook a comprehensive business case analysis which estimates the Broadway Subway will generate nearly $3 billion in benefits, including travel time savings, reductions in commuting costs, environmental improvements, and urban development,” says Matthias. This investment ensures the long-term viability of the Broadway Corridor, a crucial east-west route for goods movement. BUSINESS CONTINUITY Executing a major infrastructure project in a dense urban environment presents a unique set of challenges. The Broadway Corridor is one of Vancouver’s most dynamic areas, with 500,000 daily pedestrians, 80,000 vehicles, 3,000 cyclists, and 850 buses. Moreover, this area includes 125,000 residents and over 1,500 commercial businesses within a two-block radius. To minimize disruption, two tunnel boring machines (TBMs), nicknamed Elsie and Phyllis, were deployed Aerial view of Great Northern Way-Emily Carr Station (Photo Credit – TranBC) 74 JUN 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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