Major upgrades to the Brentwood Town Centre SkyTrain Station will begin in April to improve station accessibility and customer flow. According to TransLink, these upgrades will greatly improve customer access at the south entrance and enhance customer connections to bus service, the nearby mall, and many residential developments.

“The neighbourhood around Brentwood Town Centre Station is one of the fastest growing areas on our system with 9,000 more homes being added in nearby developments. These station upgrades are part of our commitment to improving the customer experience and making our facilities more accessible and more convenient for everyone,” said Kevin Quinn, CEO, TransLink.

The project is receiving $32.6 million in funding from the Investing in Canada Infrastructure Program (ICIP) with contributions from the Government of Canada and TransLink. Construction completion is anticipated in 2024.

Project works include: the construction of a street-level elevator to the south entrance, improving access for commuters; the replacement of the existing south stationhouse stairs from ground level to mezzanine level, enhancing ambience and safety; improved lighting and the installation of an operator washroom to streamline bus and operator transitions. There will also be a new public art installation.

“The Brentwood Station upgrades are key to building an efficient and accessible public transit infrastructure across Metro Vancouver,” said Terry Beech, MP for Burnaby North—Seymour. “We are proud to work with our B.C. partners to ensure that local transit keeps up with the pace of growth and meets the needs of all commuters. Whether Canadians use transit once in a while or every day, our government will help ensure they can get to their destination in greener, more accessible, and efficient ways.”

Brentwood Town Centre Station will be the first Millennium Line station to receive upgrades since the Millennium Line first opened in 2002.