George Massey Tunnel Replacement | Proposed

[flipper316]

https://www.delta-optimist.com/local...inally-7889071

[aberdeen5698]

Originally Posted by flipper316

https://www.delta-optimist.com/local...inally-7889071

Opened in May 1959, the current tunnel was originally called the Deas Island Tunnel.

The structure was renamed the George Massey Tunnel in 1967, three years after his death.

I still call it the "Deas Island Tunnel", in the same vein as the way I refer to the "Second Narrows Bridge". And when the new tunnel is built I doubt I'll change my ways...

[flipper316]

https://www.delta-optimist.com/local...-delta-7991698

[trofirhen]

Originally Posted by flipper316

https://www.delta-optimist.com/local...-delta-7991698

First it was a huge bridge; that got narrowed, and it became a tunnel, with a lot of push=pull over the option of a tunnel or a bridge. Now this. I wish they could make a decision and get on with it.

[Sheba]

Originally Posted by flipper316

https://www.delta-optimist.com/local...-delta-7991698

"...the report notes it is recognized that the construction will result in temporary community noise and dust impacts." Well no shit - that always happens with construction.

[cganuelas1995]

Originally Posted by trofirhen

First it was a huge bridge; that got narrowed, and it became a tunnel, with a lot of push=pull over the option of a tunnel or a bridge. Now this. I wish they could make a decision and get on with it.

Then it will go back to a ferry

[VancouverOfTheFuture]

Originally Posted by trofirhen

I wish they could make a decision and get on with it.

there was a decision. and it was being moved on. then the NDP decided to play politics with infrastructure instead of doing the project.

it would have been done almost 2yrs ago by now.

i still dont see how theyre going to get environmental approval for literally digging a massive trench across the fraser river. talk about environmental impacts.

[Jimbo604]

Originally Posted by cganuelas1995

Then it will go back to a ferry

Maybe some sort of gondola would work...

[officedweller]

Originally Posted by Jimbo604

Maybe some sort of gondola would work...

Transporter Bridge!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizcaya_Bridge

[stump]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Transporter Bridge!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizcaya_Bridge

Please don't give the NDP any ideas. I can already see some intern passing this on to the transport minister.

[cganuelas1995]

Originally Posted by stump

Please don't give the NDP any ideas. I can already see some intern passing this on to the transport minister.

I'm sure they watch these forums for ideas. How many transit fantasies have come true so far?

[Sheba]

Originally Posted by stump

Please don't give the NDP any ideas. I can already see some intern passing this on to the transport minister.

Maybe they could use something like this to connect Queensborough to the rest of New West.

[Greetingsfromcanada]

Originally Posted by VancouverOfTheFuture

there was a decision. and it was being moved on. then the NDP decided to play politics with infrastructure instead of doing the project.

it would have been done almost 2yrs ago by now.

i still dont see how theyre going to get environmental approval for literally digging a massive trench across the fraser river. talk about environmental impacts.

The politics are pretty simple. Spending capital on other projects is worth more than the south delta - south surrey bridge. It's just not very relevant to winning elections

[VancouverOfTheFuture]

Originally Posted by Greetingsfromcanada

The politics are pretty simple. Spending capital on other projects is worth more than the south delta - south surrey bridge. It's just not very relevant to winning elections

and i think its ridiculous. such a major route from the US. such an old crossing that would fail in even a small earthquake. limits on dangerous goods. being woefully undersized for the growth of the region.

and we get these loser politicians not giving a crap about what is right for the region, vs what is right for their votes. that is the one issue with democracy; no long term thinking.

i dont know what the changed happened, but politicians didn't used to be this ridiculous.

[Repthe250]

Originally Posted by VancouverOfTheFuture

and i think its ridiculous. such a major route from the US. such an old crossing that would fail in even a small earthquake. limits on dangerous goods. being woefully undersized for the growth of the region.

and we get these loser politicians not giving a crap about what is right for the region, vs what is right for their votes. that is the one issue with democracy; no long term thinking.

i dont know what the changed happened, but politicians didn't used to be this ridiculous.

*Politicians in BC. This doesn’t seem to be a problem elsewhere, for infrastructure upgrades at least. We are years behind even Alberta for highway upgrades. Hell, 4 people died in 2 separate accidents on highway 5 north of Kamloops on Dec 27th. It’s the main highway connecting Edmonton/Jasper to BC and there is no reason why it can’t be upgraded to a 4 lane divided highway but BC gov just doesn’t give a shit. The mayors of towns along the highway are furious and accusing the province of neglect.

[Jimbo604]

Originally Posted by officedweller

Transporter Bridge!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vizcaya_Bridge