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The tunnel was renamed the George Massey Tunnel in 1967, three years after Massey died. It is still sometimes referred to by its previous name, the Deas Island Tunnel. [2] [5] Dangerous goods are not allowed to pass through the tunnel.
Season 1 - Episode 5; George Massey Tunnel. We visit landmarks around British Columbia and share the history and events about them.In this episode we look at...
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Sep 8, 2022 · On July 15 in 1959, just seven years into her reign, a fresh-faced “Queen of Canada” – as she was then - arrived here to officially cut the ribbon on what was then called the Deas Island Tunnel, later renamed after George Massey.
Apr 11, 2022 · Opened in 1959, the tunnel was originally called the Deas Island Tunnel. The structure was renamed the George Massey Tunnel in 1967, three years after his death. Massey was the driving force in getting a tunnel crossing connecting Delta with Richmond. He first visualized Delta having such a structure when he moved to the community in the mid-1930s.
- Sandor Gyarmati
- Kenneth Mwenda
- A marvel of engineering. When the George Massey Tunnel was constructed, it was hailed as a marvel of modern engineering. The design and construction techniques used were innovative for the time, setting new standards in tunnel construction.
- Lowest road in Canada. The George Massey Tunnel is distinguished as thelowest roadin Canada, with its deepest point lying about 22 meters below the Fraser River.
- Nehemiah George Massey’s last toll. Nehemiah George Massey played a crucial role in the creation of the tunnel, advocating for its construction during his time as a Member of the Legislative Assembly.
- Royal opening. The George Massey Tunnel had the honour of being officially opened by Queen Elizabeth II on July 15, 1959, adding a royal touch to its history.
May 2, 2022 · In 1964 Nehemiah George Massey paid $1 to use the tunnel. As the MLA who fought to get it built, his last toll was a publicity move to mark the end of tolls in the tunnel.
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Sep 8, 2022 · As the U.K. and people around the world mourn the death of 96-year-old Queen Elizabeth, the Richmond News remembers the day Her Majesty came to town to open the Massey Tunnel.
