Calgary Green Line selects Graham Construction to build 78^th Avenue Project

by arslan_ahmed | July 19, 2023 2:52 pm

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Through request-for-proposal (RFP) evaluation, the Green Line Board has chosen Graham Infrastructure LP as the contractor for the 78 Avenue S.E. Grade Separation and Ogden Pedestrian Tunnel Project (referred to as the “78^th Avenue Project”).

The purpose of this project is to create vehicle and pedestrian tunnels beneath the Canadian Pacific Kansas City Railway (CPKC) railway corridor, ultimately improving mobility and pedestrian safety around the future Green Line LRT Ogden Station.

Graham Infrastructure LP, headquartered in Calgary, brings its extensive experience from various major infrastructure projects across North America. This undertaking is especially important since the CPKC’s main line operates approximately 26 trains per day, and completing these complex tasks will help mitigate risks during the main LRT construction phase. Once the tunnel at 78 Avenue S.E. is finished and accessible to traffic, the vehicle crossing at 69 Avenue S.E., east of Ogden Road, will be permanently closed.

Construction is scheduled to begin shortly and continue until summer 2025. As the Green Line progresses through the development stage for Phase 1, from Shepard to Eau Claire, there will be additional opportunities for local contractors, trades, and suppliers to be involved. The implementation phase and main construction are on track to begin in 2024.

“Green Line has prioritized opportunities that advance construction, reduce risk, and support local job creation. Partnering with Graham to deliver this critical project speaks directly to this commitment” says Darshpreet Bhatti, CEO, Green Line LRT Program.

Source URL: https://www.constructioncanada.net/calgary-green-line-selects-graham-construction-to-build-78th-avenue-project/

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