Instream Works
Fort Macleod Riverbank Stabilization
Ironclad acted as Prime Contractor on the Fort Macleod 2013 Flood Mitigation project for the Town of Fort Macleod, providing general contracting and waterworks construction services. The project involved supplying over 20,000 tons of heavy rock riprap for 1,500 meters of riverbank armoring and significant instream work on the Oldman River.
KEY DETAILS
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Contract Value
$3,800,905
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Project Owner
Town of Fort Macleod
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Completion Date
October 2014
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Project Role
Prime Contractor
Scope of Work
- Supply and delivery of over 20,000 tons of heavy rock riprap
- 1,500 linear meters of riverbank armoring
- Restoration on the Oldman River
- Full-time turbidity monitoring and control
- Divert and realign the main channel of the Oldman River in two locations within strict RAP periods.
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Resources & Challenges
- Total Crew: 13 Persons
- Equipment Used:
4 Excavator, 4 Rock Trucks, 2 Loaders, 1 Skidsteer, 35 Highway Trucks
- Challenges: This project was completed shortly after the 2013 Alberta Floods amid a severe shortage of heavy rock riprap. Ironclad had to source over 20,000 tons of riprap from multiple B.C. quarries to meet strict regulatory deadlines. Ironclad also leveraged its network to haul the material during a trucking subcontractor shortage.
Project Timeline
TESTIMONIAL
Ironclad is a versatile company, and is able to quickly respond to challenging situations with innovative solutions.
Dave Hennigar, Hennigar Consulting | Fort Mcleod Riverbank Stabilization
