South of Fraser Maintenance and Storage Facility
Learn about preload underway at the SFMSF site.
South of Fraser Maintenance and Storage Facility Preload Works
Work is underway to prepare the site of the South of Fraser Maintenance and Storage Facility (SFMSF) for future construction. This work involves “preloading” – the placement of gravel and sand to improve site conditions by compressing and settling the ground.
The site is located at the southeast corner of Fraser Highway and Highway 15 (176 Street).
Current Work
Starting July 2025, crews are removing vegetation and peat and then placing gravel and sand at the site. There will be an increase in construction vehicles and equipment, including excavators, compactors, and hauling trucks.
Hours of work:
- 24 hours/day, Monday to Saturday
- Work will stop by 7 p.m. on Saturday and start again at 7 a.m. on Monday.
- To manage potential traffic impacts, trucks will not travel to or from the site between 6 a.m. and 9 a.m. or 3 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Notice of work: Preload work starting at the South of Fraser Maintenance and Storage Facility site (July 17,2025)
Timeline of Preload Works
Current and Future
- July 2025 to Fall 2025: Replacing site vegetation and peat with sand layer
- Fall 2025 to late 2026 (approx. 15 months): Hauling and placing gravel and sand
- Late 2026 to early 2029 (approx. 27 months): Preload settlement – minimal activity on the site
Complete
- June-July 2025: Widening the northbound shoulder of Highway 15 and building an access road from Highway 15 into the site
Notice: Overnight roadwork on Highway 15 (May 15, 2025)
- March 2025: Tree falling and vegetation clearing
Notice of work: Vegetation clearing at Fraser Highway and Highway 15 (February 20, 2025)
Contact
For more information, please email sfmsf@gov.bc.ca.
The 24/7 construction phone line is 1-844-815-6111.
SFMSF Overview
The Province and TransLink are currently working to finalize planning for the SFMSF. The preloading work at the site will support the future construction of the facility, and help the project move ahead quickly once planning is complete.
The SFMSF will serve as a necessary SkyTrain vehicle storage and maintenance facility to support the region’s SkyTrain network and growing transportation needs in the region. This will be the first SkyTrain maintenance facility constructed south of the Fraser River making it particularly important to the Surrey Langley SkyTrain extension.