In April 2008, Edmonton City Council approved $45 million in funding to build a tunnel under the Epcor Tower site immediately, while it was still under construction, with the aim of saving $140 million more than would have been required to dig under the tower once it was completed.
In April 2008, Edmonton City Council provided funding of $45 million to construct a tunnel beneath the Epcor Tower while it was still under construction, with the intention of saving $140 million over digging underneath the tower post-completion.