Heavy Civil

James Walker Trail Bridge and Earthworks Development

Ironclad partnered with PCL Construction to complete all earthworks on this challenging transportation infrastructure project. Ironclad successfully finished the project on schedule and was an invaluable partner when it came time to construct a significant in-stream river berm to allow for pier construction of the new bridge.

KEY DETAILS

Contract Value

$2,175,000

Project Owner

Town of Cochrane

Completion Date

October 2019

Project Role

Subcontractor

Scope of Work

  • Topsoil stripping to stockpile.
  • Common excavation to embankment.
  • Bulk Import material from off-site. 
  • In-stream berm with riprap protection.
  • Detailed excavation & backfill for structure. 
  • Seeding and ESC measures.

Resources & Challenges

  • Total Crew: 15 Persons
  • Equipment Used:
    3 Excavators, 5 Rock Trucks, 2 Dozers, 2 Compactors, 1 Loader, 1 Skidsteer, 
20 Highways Trucks.
  • Challenges:
    Completion of large in-stream berm on Bow River with all materials imported and placed in real time during short fish window.

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

Working with Ironclad is always a great experience. Their expertise in handling unknown site conditions and providing accurate pricing ensures high-quality execution.

Kaden Dauter, Estimator, PCL Construction | James Walker Trail