Vancouver Fraser Port Authority seeks construction partner for Roberts Bank Terminal 2

The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority will issue a request for qualifications in July 2025 to select a construction partner for the landmass and wharf components of the Roberts Bank Terminal 2 Project.

The progressive design-build contract will cover the delivery of a marine terminal landmass, wharf structure and berth pocket, widened causeway, expanded tug basin and environmental mitigation work. It marks a key milestone in the development of a new marine container terminal at the Port of Vancouver, a project poised to bolster Canada’s trade capacity and economic resilience.

Once operational, the terminal is expected to enable the trade of more than $100 billion in goods annually, generate over $3 billion in GDP each year and support more than 17,000 long-term jobs. During construction, more than 18,000 jobs will be created.

Roberts Bank Terminal 2 will also enhance affordability for Canadians and strengthen supply chain reliability, with 27 Indigenous groups having provided consent for the project to move forward.

Approved by federal and provincial governments in 2023 following a detailed environmental assessment, the project has progressed steadily. In 2024, the port authority submitted a Species at Risk Act-compliant application under the Fisheries Act, with a regulatory decision expected by October 2026.

Construction mobilization and early works are slated to begin in 2027, with major land reclamation works to follow in 2028. Terminal operations are anticipated in the mid-2030s.