Project Overview 

Location: New Westminster, British Columbia (Fraser River crossing) Project Type: Rail bridge rehabilitation Proponent: Railway companies (CP, CN), federal support Status: Planning phase 

Project Description 

Critical Fraser River rail crossing serving freight and commuter traffic for metropolitan Vancouver. Rehabilitation extends bridge lifespan and maintains capacity. 

Investment Value 

Estimated Capital: $200-500 million CAD 

Indigenous Partnerships 

Coastal Nations: Musqueam, Qayqayt, Fraser Valley First Nations Marine Rights: Fraser River territorial waters consultation Urban Context: Different dynamics than remote resource projects 

Partnership Opportunities: 

• Employment and training 

• Indigenous business procurement 

• Urban Indigenous community engagement 

Key Risks 

Lower Risk: 

• Rehabilitation of existing infrastructure (not new crossing) 

• Established rail corridor 

• Urban context with existing relationships 

• Critical infrastructure justification