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Additional benefits realized during project delivery

include opportunities for Indigenous peoples and
other traditionally underrepresented groups in the

skilled workforce, apprenticeship opportunities,
and training and development opportunities

and initiatives. The Design-Builder is required

to incorporate access to these opportunities,
particularly for local workers and businesses.

When complete the Highway 91/17 Upgrade Project

will enhance safety and better manage the interface

between industrial, regional and local traffic, all of
which continue to grow in this area of the region.

Project URL: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/
transportation-projects/highway-91-17-deltaport/

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The project area is an important trade corridor

that connects port facilities to the Lower Mainland

and drives economic benefits to the surrounding
communities. The improvements will provide better

access to the Nordel commercial vehicle inspection
facility, including a dedicated lane to separate

trucks from local traffic. This will also enable

expanded hours of operation. Further, access to a
new Canadian Border Services Agency container

screening facility near Delta port will create local

jobs and improve trade safety and security. And,
over the life of the project, approximately 745 direct

construction jobs will be created.

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