Location
Esquimalt, British Columbia
Client
Defence Construction Canada
Delivery
2017 2020
Contract type
Lump sum and unit price
Project
Replace one of the two main jetties as part of the major rehabilitation of Canadian Forces Base Esquimalt and remediate contaminated soil ashore and harbour-seabed sediments that have accumu- lated over two centuries.
Assignment
Demolish the jetty, dredge, excavate, remove waste soils and construct a new concrete utility tunnel.
Challenges
Perform major remediation work to remove hazard- ous material from the water.
Maintain operations over the duration of the project.
Manage a multidisciplinary project involving many different trades.
Ensure security clearance for every worker.
Solutions
Create an extensive environmental protection plan.
Implement a site-specific health and safety plan.
Coordinate details with harbour authorities and base operatives.
Generate a building information model for pre- viewing works prior to construction to reduce the number of change orders.
Marine works at a dockyard
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