Heavy Civil

144th Ave Extension Roadway and Bridge Project

Ironclad acted as Subcontractor to Graham Construction to deliver a new infrastructure project that included 1.2 km of new arterial roadway and a new bridge over West Nose Creek. Ironclad successfully completed all earthwork scopes over a two-year period.

KEY DETAILS

Contract Value

$12,812,759

Project Owner

The City of Calgary

Completion Date

August 2023

Project Role

Subcontractor

Scope of Work

  • Over 100,0000 m3 of bulk earthworks.
  • Rock excavation and aggregate material processing. 
  • Asphalt roadway removal and disposal.
  • Supply and installation of 120,000 tonnes of aggregate. 
  • Roadway grading and subgrade preparation.
  • Waste material excavation.
  • Structural excavation and backfill.

Resources & Challenges

  • Total Crew: 25 Persons
  • Equipment Used:
    4 Excavators, 8 Rock Trucks, 4 Dozers, 4 Compactors, 1 Grader, 
35 x Highway Trucks.
  • Challenges:
    Management of complex earthworks management plan that underwent significant volume changes on-site requiring Ironclad to act quickly and expedite additional resources to maintain project schedule

Project Timeline

//   May 2023

Drilling & Pressure Grouting

//   May 2024

Sheet Pile Core Wall & Concrete Work

//   July 2024

Embankment Structure

//   September 2024

Spillway and Concrete Work

//   October 2024

Final Dam Commissioning

TESTIMONIAL

The crews consistently arrived on time, worked efficiently to meet the schedule, and maintained a professional, safety-focused approach.

Evan Dyson, Senior Project Manager | Standard General