Shovels could be in the ground as early as next month as initial clearing and early work gets underway for the Evergreen Line.
New underground BC Hydro power lines will be installed in several places along the route alignment in Port Moody and Coquitlam.
The work is expected to begin in January and continue until June 2012 ahead of major construction of a tunnel and guideway along several parts of the line.
A 1.5 metre trench will be excavated in sections along the route and duct banks will then be installed to house power lines.
In Port Moody work will be required along St. Johns Street (just east of Moray Street) continuing on to Electronic Avenue and along Spring Street to Douglas Street.
Excavation of the trench will also be required in Coquitlam at the intersection of the Lougheed and Barnet Highways and along Como Lake from North Road through the Clarke Road intersection.
Once the work is done the surface above will be returned to its previous condition.
More details regarding specific timing, locations and traffic management will be made available once a contractor is selected to conduct the work.
According to a media release from the Evergreen Line project office representatives from the project will work with residents and business owners to minimize disruptions through the course of the work.
For more information contact the Evergreen Line project office (2900 Barnet Highway, Coquitlam), email [email protected], call 604-927-4452 or visit www.evergreenline.gov.bc.ca.
