Binnie Provides Engineering Design Services in Support of the Proposed Site C Clean Energy Project

September 2011: Burnaby, BC – Binnie is pleased to announce that it has been awarded the contract for the preliminary design of road and bridge infrastructure works for Highway 29 by BC Hydro for the proposed Site C Clean Energy Project. The Site C project is currently in Stage 3 of a multi-stage planning and evaluation process. Stage 3 is the environmental and regulatory review phase, which includes a thorough and independent environmental assessment process.

Gordon Wagner, P.Eng., Manager of Binnie’s newly formed Northern Division, will lead the team of qualified and experienced professional and technical personnel, working in conjunction with BC Hydro and representatives of the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, to perform a full spectrum of engineering, project management and technical services for the Highway 29 Relocation works. The services to be provided include Highway Design, Structural, Geotechnical, Environmental, and Traffic Engineering for the Highway 29 Relocation works.

Photo: Members of Binnie’s Site C Team (L-R) – James Norris, EIT, Highway Designer; Edoardo Ballarin, P.Eng., Engineer of Record; Maurizio Ponzini, P.Eng., Design Manager; Terry Walton, P.Eng., Project Manager; Richard Bush, P.Eng., PMP, Project Management Support; Gordon Wagner, P.Eng., Project Manager.

About Binnie

Founded in 1969, Binnie has established a record of providing quality, practical, civil engineering, surveying, and project management services throughout British Columbia to both public and private sector clients.

Binnie is known for the energy and expertise of its dedicated staff and for attention to detail. The company is committed to the strictest regard for environmental protection, healthy working environment, and safe work practices and procedures at all times. Binnie is active in supporting the communities where it works.