Dredging
Commercial Harbour Facilities
Ferry Terminals
Marinas
Water Resources
Construction Support Services
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Dredging

We have managed dredging projects throughout the Great Lakes region ranging from large commercial navigation projects within the St. Lawrence Seaway system to individual boat slips. These projects incorporated a variety of technical details including hydraulic dredging, containment berms, mechanical dredging, dewatering of entire basins and rock dredging with drilling and blasting. Our services include:
  • Sediment sampling
  • Analysis of sediment chemistry
  • Hydrographic surveying
  • Digital terrain visualization
  • Disposal options
  • Beach Nourishment
  • Plans and Specifications
  • Turbidity monitoring
  • Regulatory approvals
  • Confined Disposal Facilities

Commercial Harbour Facilities

We have a tremendous depth of experience in this area of expertise and offer practical solutions to port authorities. These projects usually include above and underwater inspection, estimation of useful residual life, evaluation of rehabilitation alternatives and engineering services for full project implementation.

Our services include:

  • Mooring arrangements
  • Berthing energy analysis and fender design
  • Determination of bed velocities and scour protection
  • Facility planning and design
  • Condition surveys and budgeting support
  • Crane loads and heavy lift analysis
  • Structural design
  • Concrete rehabilitation
Ferry Terminals

We have been involved with the planning, feasibility studies, design, dredging, construction, rehabilitation and/or detailed assessments for the following ferry services;
  • Jiimaan and Pelee Islander serving Pelee Island / Mainland in Lake Erie
  • Chi-cheemaun serving Tobermory / South Baymouth in Lake Huron
  • Walpole Islander serving Walpole Island / Algonac in the St. Clair River
  • Baldeen Serving Sombra / Marine City on the St. Clair River
  • Proposed fast ferry service Toronto / Rochester in Lake Ontario
  • Manitou II serving Moosonee / Moose Factory Island on the Moose River near James Bay
Marinas

Our engineers have been providing expertise to small craft harbours for over 20 years and know the difference between what might work and what will work. Cost-effective solutions that respect our clients’ budget and meet their needs are our trademark.

Our services include:

  • Feasibility studies
  • Marina and waterfront planning
  • Pier and breakwater design
  • Launching ramps
  • Floating dock arrangements
  • Shore protection
  • Environmental assessments and regulatory approvals
  • Site services
  • Dredging
Water Resources

We strive to develop innovative solutions that are in harmony with the natural environment.

Our services include:

  • Hydraulic and hydrologic studies
  • Numerical models
  • Dams
  • Spillways
  • Erosion protection / stabilization
  • Water quality assessment and monitoring
Construction Support Services

We have established sound working relationships with contractors throughout Ontario and provide a range of support services to ensure their projects are successes.

Our services include:

  • Coffer dams
  • Shoring
  • Sediment and erosion control plans
  • Temporary water passage systems
  • Dewatering
  • Traffic control plans
  • Quality Verification Engineer (QVE) services


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