Last summer, construction on Vancouver Community College's (VCC) ground-breaking Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation (CCEAI) commenced.
The CCEAI is a catalyst project for VCC's Campus Plan and will revitalize VCC campuses and transform the Broadway and Great Northern Way corridor for the surrounding communities.
As shoring and excavation of the building site is now complete, the next phase of the project includes construction of the concrete superstructure (above ground elements of the building). The construction superstructure phase is expected to last from June 2025-December 2026.
Important things to note:
- Installation of the first crane week will commence May 26 and formwork will begin.
- Expect intermittent lane and road closures for concrete pumping and other construction activities along East 7th Avenue, Glen Drive, and Great Northern Way.
- Expect construction noise, increased truck activity, parking restrictions and altered pedestrian routes around the site to continue for the duration of the project.
As parking in the area will be limited during construction, myVCC (login for employees and students required) has several helpful tips and resources for commuting and parking at the Broadway campus during construction.
We thank you for your patience and understanding as we work towards enhancing our facilities for future generations of students.
About VCC's Centre for Clean Energy and Automotive Innovation
The state-of-the-art, hybrid mass-timber/concrete building will provide teaching and experiential learning for VCC students in important clean energy fields. The Province of British Columbia is contributing $271.3 million towards the new centre with a total projected capital cost of $291.3 million.
The CCEAI will also reflect VCC's commitment to Truth and Reconciliation. The exterior and interior design of the new building will tell the story of Musqueam, Squamish, and Tsleil-Waututh Nations, and of the Coast Salish people who are the stewards of these lands. In respect of Indigenous customs, a Ground Blessing ceremony was held April 2024 to bless and prepare the lands.
