Baxter Bridge is an iconic 1950’s Howe Truss bridge, connecting communities across the Shuswap River. The May 2021 inspection revealed severe structural decay, requiring emergency repairs to keep the bridge operational at existing capacity, while a new…
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City Hall Fleet Electric Vehicle Charging Stations and Solar Canopy
The City of Burnaby required engineering services for the design and construction of 105 EV charging stations, a solar canopy, a movie set power distribution kiosk, and fleet vehicle parking lot improvements at City Hall. Binnie designed the solar canopy to maximize…
Newcastle Dam Decommissioning and Village Water Supply Intake
NHC began working with the Village of Sayward in 2015 to conduct a DSR of the Newcastle Dam and identify options to meet provincial dam safety regulations. After assessing multiple upgrade options, NHC developed a practical solution to decommission the concrete…
PNE Historic Wooden Roller Coaster Restoration
Hedgehog Technologies acted as the owner’s engineer in collaboration with the Pacific National Exhibition (PNE) to restore a historic wooden roller coaster. With a team of professional engineers, they supported the remediation construction and received…
School District 78 – Solar and Microgrid Controller
Hedgehog Technologies implemented a solar microgrid solution for a school experiencing blackouts due to wind, allowing for energy storage and continuity of education. The team designed the system, collaborated with suppliers and developed an innovative…