City of Vancouver National Works Yard

Transportation systems are an essential part of our mobility. Even more important is the construction and maintenance of transportation infrastructure. Without them, the efficiency and safety of the system is compromised. The National Yard award application focuses on the City’s facilities and staff that ensure the efficient operation of the City’s transportation system. The National Works Yard is a new sustainable facility that houses approximately 400 staff responsible for the construction and maintenance of the City transportation infrastructure. These staff are responsible for roads, sidewalks, bike paths, traffic signals, signage, road markings, street lighting, fleet fuelling and maintenance, and parking operations. The new National Works Yard demonstrates the City’s commitment to protecting and enhancing the environment in a unique way. The facility has a focus on sustainable design initiatives which reduces the environmental impact of the facility by focusing on a sustainable site, water efficiency, energy savings, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.