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Metro Vancouver digs water tunnel designed to withstand ‘the big one’ under Fraser River - BC | Globalnews.ca

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The Annacis Water Supply Tunnel is one of five key crossings’ Metro Vancouver has prioritized after a review of seismic hazards in its water network.

The new tunnel will serve communities south of the Fraser River , ensuring clean water is available in the event of a disaster.

The tunnel is being bored between 45 and 60 metres below ground level.

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