Mott MacDonald appointed to support upgrades at BC Ferries’ Horseshoe Bay and Langdale terminals

Modernizing vital ferry connections for British Columbia’s coastal communities

We have been appointed as owner’s engineer to support BC Ferries on the Horseshoe Bay/Langdale Infrastructure Program, involving a phased upgrade of the Langdale Terminal on the Sunshine Coast and the Horseshoe Bay Terminal in West Vancouver – one of the busiest ferry terminals on Canada’s West Coast. As part of an integrated team alongside Stantec and Westmar Advisors, we will help advance this major long-term infrastructure program that will modernize a vital link between British Columbia’s Lower Mainland, Sunshine Coast, and Vancouver Island. The program is expected to span approximately five years.

BC Ferries’ Horseshoe Bay Terminal is a key transportation hub connecting coastal communities across British Columbia.

In operation for more than 65 years and serving nearly 7 million travelers each year, Horseshoe Bay is a critical part of the region’s transportation network. Langdale Terminal has been in operation for over 70 years and plays a vital role in connecting the Sunshine Coast to the Lower Mainland. Planned upgrades include marine works and upland civil improvements, which will improve on-time performance, enhance customer experience, and support continued safe and reliable operations.

As owner’s engineer, we will provide engineering and delivery planning for the project, including developing concept and final designs, preparing management plans, and providing cost, schedule and risk inputs to support funding decisions.

Delivering this program in a constrained coastal environment beside an active community and marina demands careful planning, close collaboration and smart sequencing. Maintaining ferry operations throughout the phased redevelopment will require integrated thinking across disciplines and a clear focus on constructability, resilience and long-term performance.

“This project is an important opportunity to help BC Ferries deliver a more resilient, efficient and passenger-focused terminal for the communities and travelers who rely on Horseshoe Bay and Langdale every day,” said Nick Stewart, project manager at Mott MacDonald. “We are proud to support this program that will strengthen connectivity and improve the customer experience for the long term."