Date Posted : October 7, 2024

by Naomi G. in : Our Work Sewer Projects


At our current sanitary upgrades project in West Vancouver, the unsung heroes keeping everything running smoothly aren’t just the pipelayers — it’s our exceptional traffic management team that has truly stood out.


3rd Street and Mathers Avenue Sanitary Upgrades


  • Completion Date: October 2024
  • Start Date: August 2024
  • Client: District of West Vancouver

The job site at 3rd Street and Mathers Avenue presents unique logistical challenges. These are narrow, shoulderless streets bordered by large trees and overhanging power lines, leaving little maneuvering room for heavy machinery. On top of that, the city mandated that local traffic must continue flowing with minimal interruption. Enter our traffic control team — and what a phenomenal job they've done.

From day one, our traffic management crew, led by Richard Des Ormeaux and Rayne Sodaro, have gone above and beyond. Through strategic planning, constant communication, and expert on-the-ground execution, they've not only kept traffic moving but also won praise from numerous local residents for minimizing disruptions.

Their work has allowed our construction team to proceed safely and efficiently under challenging conditions. With 80% of the work completed, we've laid down:

  • 450 linear meters of 525 mm sanitary main,
  • 280 linear meters of 375 mm sanitary main,
  • 10 precast manholes,
  • 4 overbuild manholes,
  • 18 sanitary service connections,
  • and over 2,000 m² of full-depth asphalt paving rehabilitation still to come.

The technical complexity of the project includes:

  • Operating near a 600 mm steel Metro Vancouver Watermain,
  • Bypassing existing sewer infrastructure using 6" pumps,
  • Navigating multiple gas main crossings in close quarters.

Despite these hurdles, the project has progressed smoothly — a testament to our traffic control professionals whose role was critical not just to safety and compliance, but to the success of the project itself.

Kudos to Richard, Rayne, and every member of our TCP team — your commitment, professionalism, and excellence in the field have truly set the gold standard for traffic management in urban infrastructure projects.

Through strategic planning, constant communication, and expert on-the-ground execution, our traffic management crew have not only kept traffic moving but also won praise from numerous local residents for minimizing disruptions.