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Site Remediation, Edmonton

Demolition, UST removal and impacted soil excavation at a retail fuel site. Neighbouring businesses stayed open throughout.

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Site Remediation, Edmonton

2023

Capability Applied

UST & Tank Removals→

01

Site background and materials

Demolition, underground tank removal and impacted soil excavation at a retail fuel site, with neighbouring businesses kept open and safely accessible throughout.

Site
Retail fuel site beside active Edmonton businesses
Client
Major energy company (confidential)
Contaminants
Petroleum hydrocarbon (PHC) impacted soil

02

Nelson's role and project scope

Prime contractor: care and control throughout

Scope
Demolition; UST removal; Excavation and disposal; Backfill and paving

03

Equipment, handling and logistics

Canopy, building and pump islands demolished; asphalt and concrete recycled.

USTs inerted, excavated and decommissioned.

PHC-impacted soil hot-loaded and hauled to a Class 2 landfill.

Excavation water removed as it recharged.

Clean fill compacted to 98% SPMDD and paving matched to grade.

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Site controls and project requirements

Neighbouring businesses remained open and safely accessible while demolition, tank removal and excavation proceeded. Excavation water was removed as it recharged, and backfill was compacted to 98% SPMDD.

Criteria
Backfill compacted to 98% SPMDD

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Documented outcomes

Project liabilities were managed and the property was returned to specification, with neighbouring businesses kept open and safely accessible throughout.

Result
Liabilities managed and property returned to specification
Completed
2023
Safety
Zero lost-time injuries

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