CEO of Calgarys Green Line steps down as wind-down continues on LRT project – Calgary [Video]

As the wind-down of Calgary’s Green Line LRT project continues, the project’s CEO has announced he is stepping down from the role.

Darshpreet Bhatti told city councillors during an update Tuesday that he’s transitioning out of the role this week after three years at the helm of the multi-billion-dollar project.

“Serving this community over the last three years and meeting thousands of Calgarians from all walks of life is the most rewarding experience of this job that I’ve had,” Bhatti told council.

“Thank you for your support. That support, that engagement, that encouragement made my time truly special in Calgary.”

City officials continue to wind down the Calgary version of the Green Line LRT, after the province pulled its share of $1.53 funding from the project following council’s decision to approve a shortened first phase of the line with a ballooned budget of $6.2 billion.

Council voted in September to …