wvfaP8_New100KgalTank_web200x193Project 8, also known as Grain Subdivision Phase B is nearing completion as approximately 2,000 lateral feet of rail is being added in the vicinity of the grain terminal as part of the ongoing West Vancouver Freight Access project.

Construction of the rail reconfiguration and expansion began in March and must be complete by September 6 and turned over to United Grain September 17, 2012. The new rail will allow for United Grain Corporation to load 20 rail cars at a time rather than its current six, more than tripling loading capacity. This project is a timely one in that UGC is also transitioning to handling corn and soybeans in addition to wheat.

Another aspect of Project 8 is the completion of a 100,000 gallon water tank, located near the Great Western Malting facility. The structure has been built, but still needs to be cleaned and filled by the September 6 date.