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Remedial Excavation & Bank Restoration, Calgary

7,000 tonnes removed from a historic landfill on the Bow River bank. Bioengineered bank restoration and fish habitat enhancement followed.

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Remedial Excavation & Bank Restoration, Calgary

2020

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Site background and materials

7,000 tonnes of contaminated material removed from a historic landfill on the Bow River bank, followed by bioengineered bank restoration and fish habitat enhancement.

Site
Historic landfill on the Bow River bank, Calgary
Client
Residential property owner (confidential)
Materials
Historic landfill debris and contaminated material
Location
Bow River bank, Calgary

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Nelson's role and project scope

Prime contractor: care and control of full project

Scope
Excavation; Silt curtain isolation; Bioengineered bank restoration; Fish habitat enhancement

03

Equipment, handling and logistics

Silt curtain isolated the work area from the Bow River.

Excavation completed within a restricted activity period.

Native channel bed excavated behind the curtain for riprap toe protection.

Bank restored using vegetated soil wraps and hedge brush layers.

Large woody debris and rootwads installed for fish habitat.

Native seed, shrubs and trees planted for revegetation.

Volume
Approx. 7,000 tonnes excavated

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Site controls and project requirements

A silt curtain isolated the work area from the Bow River, and excavation was completed within a restricted activity period. Native channel bed behind the curtain was excavated for riprap toe protection.

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Documented outcomes

The bank was stabilized and revegetated with native seed, shrubs and trees. Large woody debris and rootwads enhanced fish habitat.

Result
Bank stabilized and revegetated; fish habitat enhanced
Completed
2020
Safety
Zero lost-time injuries

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