Instream Works

Westridge Utilities River Diversion and Isolation

Ironclad completed specialized instream work for West Ridge Utilities in Rock View County, Alberta that required significant river diversion and isolation measures in the Elbow River to successfully complete the work. 

KEY DETAILS

Contract Value

$1,800,905

Project Owner

Westridge Utilities

Completion Date

June 2018

Project Role

Prime Contractor

Scope of Work

  • Site clearing and grubbing.
  • Bulk dewatering and pumping.
  • River diversion and isolation.
  • Pipe excavation and installation.
  • Site restoration.

Resources & Challenges

  • Total Crew: 12 Persons
  • Equipment Used:
    4 Excavators, 2 Loaders, 1 Dozer, 1 Skidsteer.
  • Challenges:
    The project required a team with extensive experience with instream work including river diversion, isolation measures and bulk dewatering to successfully complete the utilities installations.

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

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