May 8,2006

May 08, 2006
Geotechnical Work Begins on Evergreen Line Tunnel

Geotechnical testing in connection with the Evergreen Line will begin the week of May 8. Crews will be testing the sub-surface conditions at two locations around St Johns Street and Charles Street in Port Moody.

The drilling will continue over a ten-day period between 7 AM and 7 PM, in accordance with City of Port Moody bylaws.

There will be no disruption to vehicle or pedestrian traffic, and it is anticipated the noise and vibration will be minimal.

TransLink thanks the public for its patience and understanding during this period.

The Evergreen Line, the Light Rail Transit system linking neighbourhoods between Coquitlam, Port Moody and Burnaby, will begin operation in fall of 2009, with regular service starting in time for the Winter Olympics in 2010.

For more information on the Evergreen Line, please visit the “Rapid Transit Expansion” page at www.translink.bc.ca/plans_projects.

For further information:

Drew Snider
Media Relations -- Transit Operations,
TransLink
604-453-3054 (w)
604-803-3199 (c)