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Skuhun Creek and Nicola River Restoration Project
The Skuhun Creek and Nicola River restoration project was designed by BGC Engineering and Kerr Wood Leidal in collaboration with the Scw’exmx Tribal Council, Shackan Indian Band, Rock Solid Industries, and Fisheries and Oceans Canada.
Penstock Pressure Relief Ports
BC Hydro sought to improve its ability to respond to a potential abnormal loading condition with high consequences, at one of its hydroelectric facilities. An excessive transient penstock pressure surge following a failure of the generating unit’s pressure…
Mill Creek Flood Protection Project – Diversion Structure
The Mill Creek Flood Protection project in Kelowna, B.C., aimed to improve flood control, enhance public safety, and protect properties by upgrading diversion hydraulics, managing debris, and improving fish passage, worsened by climate change.
Cascade Hydroelectric Development Penstock 1 Rehabilitation
TransAlta’s Cascade Hydroelectric Facility in Banff National Park contained a corroded steel penstock from 1942. Installed in fall 2024, Klohn Crippen Berger applied CFRP lining to strengthen the structure and improve the performance of the penstock.
Site C Clean Energy Project
The Site C Clean Energy Project is a hydroelectric generating station that began providing power to the BC provincial grid in 2024. Site C provides a reliable, long-term source of sustainable generation to power the equivalent of 450,000 homes.
The Centre for Plant Health, Canadian Food Inspection Agency
The Centre for Plant Health consolidates labs, greenhouses and offices into a high-performing, modern building – providing the Canadian Food Inspection Agency with state-of-the-art amenities and tools to advance plant science.
Professional Practice Guidelines for the Preparation of One Water System Risk Management Plans in British Columbia
The Professional Practice Guidelines for the Preparation of One Water System Risk Management Plans in BC were developed to support communities in managing water system risks from source to tap and sink to watershed.
Tofino Wastewater Treatment Plant and Conveyance System
Tofino is a secluded coastal village located within Clayoquot Sound, a designated UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. This pristine habitat hosts an abundance of wildlife and is a traditional shellfish harvesting area for the Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation.
Sikanni Chief River Bridge, Emergency Response & Post Fire Rehabilitation
In August 2022, a transporter carrying a highly flammable liquid crashed at the Sikanni Chief River Bridge. The resulting fire generated intense heat causing extensive structural damage and a full closure of Hwy 97, cutting off the primary link to Northern Canada and Alaska.
Burnaby Firehalls No. 4 & No. 8
The City of Burnaby replaced Fire Hall No.4 and built Fire Hall No.8 to serve SFU and Burnaby Mountain. Both 15,000 sq ft facilities feature sustainable designs, high seismic safety standards, and energy-efficient systems. Fire Hall No.4…
Elk Valley Resources Administration & Maintenance Complex
The existing Admin & Maintenance Complex (AMC) for Elk Valley Resources coal mine near Sparwood, BC, was nearing its end of life, which led to the design and construction of new buildings that would not only upgrade the mine’s operation’s…
Highway 97 North Beach Slide
On August 28, 2023, a significant rockfall event occurred on Highway 97 between Summerland and Peachland, covering three out of the four travel lanes with approximately 3,000 cubic meters of rock.
Chilliwack WWTP Outfall Rehabilitation Project
The City of Chilliwack’s WWTP Engineering Services needed to rehabilitate the WWTP’s effluent outfall pipe and diffuser. In February 2021, a survey revealed 170 meters of pipe had been undermined by scour associated with Fraser River flows.
CəX̣ ʷ Cixʷ Bridge at Falls Creek
Hwy 1 at Falls Creek was damaged by floods. The Falls Creek Alliance (MOTT, Eurovia/BA Blacktop, Stantec) designed and built a single-span bridge, reopening the Hwy quickly, under budget, ahead of schedule, and with great Indigenous engagement.
Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel
The Second Narrows Water Supply Tunnel project broke ground in early 2019 and the substantial completion milestone was achieved in January 2025. It replaces three of Metro Vancouver’s critical water mains (the Second Narrows Crossing) that convey drinking water…
Shoreline Trail and Sanitary Sewer Upgrades
Guichon Creek’s transformation is a triumph of resilience and innovation. What started as a culvert failure became an opportunity to daylight a lost waterway, restore critical fish habitat, and construct a naturalized fishway.
Guichon Creek Daylighting
Guichon Creek’s transformation is a triumph of resilience and innovation. What started as a culvert failure became an opportunity to daylight a lost waterway, restore critical fish habitat, and construct a naturalized fishway.
False Creek Energy Centre Low-Carbon Expansion
The False Creek Energy Centre Low-Carbon Expansion tripled sewage heat recovery capacity, making it North America’s largest sewage heat recovery facility. KWL’s design improved efficiency, maximizing heat pump capacity & reducing reliance on RNG.
Overview Level Rockfall Hazard Assessment PRI OLI 323 – Princeton to Keremeos
Ecora was appointed by FortisBC to provide consulting engineering services for the FortisBC Pipeline Corridor (PRI OLI 323) between Princeton and Keremeos in British Columbia. The primary objective was to conduct an Overview Level Rockfall..
Bridge River Generating Station No. 1 Penstocks – Slope Stabilization and Debris Removal
Bridge River Generating Station No. 1, on Seton Lake, BC, needed debris removal and slope stabilization. Ecora, Norpac, BC Hydro, and TDC completed the project using innovative solutions for various stabilization methods for rock and soil slopes.
BC Highway Reinstatement Program – Highway 1 – Nicomen River Bridge Replacement Project
Following the 2021 floods, this project restored a vital transportation link with a resilient, seismically robust bridge. Through innovation, environmental stewardship and Indigenous collaboration, it was delivered ahead of schedule and under budget.
Svante’s Centre of Excellence for Carbon Capture & Removal
BBA provided complex seismic upgrades to Svante’s Centre of Excellence for Carbon Capture & Removal, Canada’s first commercial-scale facility. Using advanced technologies, BBA reinforced the 141,000 sq. ft. building ensuring safety & sustainability.
Beaver Creek Solar Project
BBA led the engineering for design, construction and commissioning of the 1.9 MW solar project. The Copper Niisϋϋ Ltd Partnership project reduces diesel use for the off-grid White River First Nation, increases energy sovereignty & economic autonomy.
Woodfibre LNG Ferry and Floating Accommodations Marine Infrastructure
The Woodfibre LNG project is aiming to be the world’s first net-zero LNG export facility and is located in Howe Sound, 7km West from the city of Squamish and within the traditional territory of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation).
Capilano Substation Upgrade Project
Capilano Substation (CAP) is an existing 12kV, 56.5MVA substation owned by BC Hydro and located in North Vancouver, with nine feeders and one standby. It was built in 1950 and had been a power supply for years for the North Shore area.
Direct Current Fast Charging (DCFC) – Service Connection Design in Gitlax̱t’aamiks, BC
RAM provided design and construction support for BC Hydro’s EV fast-charging hub in New Aiyansh, completed in October 2024. The project included overhead and underground service installations, extensive engagement, and tailored solutions, delivering
Bonaparte First Nation IR2 Water System Improvements
The Bonaparte First Nation IR2 Water System Improvements Project is a design and construction project that addressed the significant health and safety risks the existing water systems posed to the residents in the Bonapart First Nation (BFN) I.R.#2 (Lower Hat Creek).
Using Net Environmental Benefit for Remediation and Recovery of a Wetland Following a Diesel Release
GHD was retained by CPKC to provide environmental emergency response and consulting services associated with an incident resulting in the release of grain and diesel fuel, that occurred in February 2024, near Revelstoke, British Columbia.
Gitga’at First Nation Hydrogen Production Feasibility and FEED Studies
The Gitga’at First Nation project is a pioneering energy initiative that utilizes hydroelectric power to produce green hydrogen. This forward-thinking project is a model for sustainable and energy independence in remote and Indigenous communities.
TransLink Battery Electric Buses: Hamilton Transit Centre and 22nd Street Station
support the expansion of TransLink’s Battery Electric Bus fleet, PBX provided a detailed design for charging infrastructure at two locations – Hamilton Transit Centre (HTC) and 22nd St Station – marking a significant step toward sustainable transit.
Site C Channel Contouring and Side Channel Enhancement Project
As part of the largest fish habitat project undertaken by BC Hydro, NHC designed and engineered 6.5 hectares of aquatic habitat along the Peace River to benefit fish populations during the operations of the Site C Clean Energy project.
Othello Road – Location C
Recovery from the 2021 Atmospheric River Event in BC provided an opportunity to rethink traditional approaches to mitigating scour and erosion of road embankments adjacent to watercourses, with a focus on integrating environmental benefits into project development life cycles.
Foothills Trail White River Bridge
M is the designer and Engineer of Record for the White River Bridge, a key link in the regional Foothills Trail extending 48km through communities and scenic landscapes in the shadow of Mount Rainier.
Crab Creek Trail Bridge and Trestle
V+M’s innovative design addresses various challenges, particularly constructability and environmental restrictions. The result is an economical and aesthetic pair of structures for Washington State Parks that reflect the beauty of the landscape.
Knight Street Bridge Deck Rehabilitation
Using a sustainable Polyester Polymer Concrete option for deck overlay replacement, Mott MacDonald helped TransLink make the Knight Street Bridge a safer, more resilient link for everyday commuters and trucks between Vancouver and Richmond.
Highway 3 Jaffray Overhead and Big Sand Creek Bridge Replacement
A substandard S-curve on Highway 3 posed risks for drivers, and two bridges at the end of their service life required replacement. McElhanney’s design transformed this section of the highway, minimizing traffic disruptions and ensuring a safer route.
Burnaby Lake Pavilion Rehabilitation
Nestled in Burnaby Lake Regional Park, the Burnaby Lake Rowing Pavilion is located in an environmentally sensitive habitat that is home to turtles, beavers, ducks, salmon, and other wildlife. The site is a bird sanctuary where blue herons, eagles, kingfishers…
Annacis Island WWTP New Outfall System
The largest wastewater treatment plant serving the Vancouver, BC metropolitan area is located on Annacis Island within the Fraser River. The plant provides secondary wastewater treatment to over 1 million residents across 14 municipalities.
Klamath River Renewal Project
The Klamath River Renewal Project is the largest dam removal and river restoration project in US history, involving the removal of four hydroelectric dams along the Klamath River to restore volitional fish passage to historic spawning grounds.
Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat Project
The Salton Sea Species Conservation Habitat Project, designed by the Knight Piésold-Kiewit team, revitalized over 4,000 acres of aquatic and terrestrial habitats along the shores of the Salton Sea, a below sea level saltwater lake in California.
Corra Linn Spillway Gate Replacement Project
The Corra Linn Spillway Gate Replacement Project revitalized a 90-year-old spillway on the Kootenay River. Knight Piésold served as the Owner’s Engineer, supporting the development of hydrologic risk management and innovative construction solutions.
Dicklands Farm Biogas Plant
Dicklands Farm, a well-established dairy farm in Fraser Valley near Chilliwack, BC, has expanded and thrived by integrating innovative technologies and sustainable practices. This approach has improved herd health, boosted efficiency and reduced the farm’s environmental footprint while enhancing long-term productivity.
Trans Mountain Expansion Project – Westridge Marine Terminal
Moffatt & Nichol provided detailed engineering for Trans Mountain’s Westridge Marine Terminal. The project comprises three new marine shipping berths which can accommodate marine vessels ranging from barges up to Aframax tankers.
Hwy 97 North Beach Slide Emergency Response and Temporary Stabilization
When a rockfall on Highway 97 near Summerland, BC indicated the initiation of a large rockslide, Thurber supported MoTT with a quick response, timely recommendations, and a safety-first approach that opened the highway to traffic within two weeks.
Rockwell Drive Flood Recovery – Debris Flow Site 1
The Rockwell Drive Flood Recovery project addresses the impacts of the catastrophic “atmospheric river” event in November 2021, which caused widespread washouts and damage along Rockwell Drive. Site DF1, located at 6535 Rockwell Drive…
R6 RapidBus Project – Scott Road Corridor
The R6 RapidBus project runs along Scott Road and 72 Avenue between Scott Road Exchange and Newton Exchange, serving the cities of Surrey and Delta. Launched in January 2024, the R6 RapidBus addresses critical issues….
Canada Line – Capstan Station
Capstan Station, located at the intersection of Capstan Way and No. 3 Road in Richmond, between the existing Bridgeport and Aberdeen stations along the Canada Line, is a critical addition to Metro Vancouver’s TransLink transit system.
Fraser Mills Presentation Centre
The Presentation Centre utilizes a forward-thinking mass timber approach that merges structural innovation with an homage to local heritage. Located on a former sawmill site in Coquitlam, the building’s trapezoidal plan spans 200 feet in length…
Nanaimo Correctional Centre
The Nanaimo Correctional Centre Replacement project renews the existing facility through innovative, sustainable design, modernizing the complex to house 220 inmates across varied security levels in a campus-like setting.
YVR Pier C CATSA + Conversion Project
The Vancouver Airport Authority (YVR) upgraded its domestic security screening area with advanced technology to address spatial and logistical challenges. The project introduced the CATSA Plus checkpoint with new Computed Tomography…
BCIT Tall Timber Student Housing
The Tall Timber Student Housing project at the British Columbia Institute of Technology (BCIT) in Burnaby, British Columbia, is a 12-storey structure comprising of 11 mass timber floors over 1 story of concrete to house 470 single occupancy student resident units.
Water Hazard Detection Program for Railway Flood Monitoring
CPKC’s Water Hazard Detection Program is revolutionizing railway safety and risk management. Using AI and satellite remote sensing data, the system monitors water hazards across 12,600 miles of track, delivering near real-time alerts that improve response times, minimize disruptions, and enable proactive maintenance.
Operational Wave Forecast Platform for Tug Logistics in the Salish Sea
Tetra Tech was retained by Trans Mountain and KOTUG Canada to develop and launch an online platform that provides a 7-day forecast of wave conditions in the Salish Sea, supporting safe navigation and operational planning for tug and tanker traffic.
Padakus Creek Hydroelectric Project
A run-of-river hydro facility on Padakus Creek near Kingcome Inlet, owned by Dzawada’enuxw First Nation, generates 350kW of renewable electricity, displacing 97% of diesel consumption and reducing yearly GHG emissions from ±868MT of CO2 to ±26MT.
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