Our Projects
Raising the Bar at Every Turn
Engineering Design and Innovation
Every project that Harbourside undertakes is backed by our commitment to engineering excellence. Our work is characterized by thorough communication and comprehensive design. We see the whole picture. At every step, Harbourside redefines the meaning of quality engineering. With seasoned professionals from every sector of the industry, we are able to solve even the most technically challenging projects. Both throughout Atlantic Canada, and on the international stage, our work has been recognized by highest supervising bodies. The award-winning projects below are a testament to the calibre of the engineering performed at Harbourside.
MacKay and Macdonald Bridges: Forensic Investigation and Rehabilitation of Concrete Foundations
The two bridges spanning Halifax Harbour, the Macdonald and the Mackay Bridges, are some of the busiest sections of roadway in the province. As such, their continued maintenance and upkeep is essential for transportation throughout the region.
Halifax International Airport Stand-by Parking Lot
Halifax International Airport Authority (HIAA) was in need of a new parking lot to accommodate vehicles waiting to pick up incoming passengers. Harbourside Transportation Consultants (HTC) was retained to complete a review of the available options for stand-by parking on the HIAA property and to develop a solution to provide the number of required spaces.
Ocho Rios Berth 2 Rehabilitation
Harbourside was hired by the Port Authority of Jamaica (PAJ) to perform a condition assessment of the existing Berth 2 at the Ocho Rios Cruise Terminal in Jamaica. The berth was damaged by a cruise vessel in February 2024.
Barrack Point Potash Terminal Facility Condition Assessment
Harbourside was engaged by the Port of Saint John to assess the Barrack Point Potash Terminal Facility’s infrastructure at the Port in Saint John, New Brunswick. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the condition of the structures throughout the facility and estimate their remaining service life.
CCG SAR Geotechnical & Servicing Study
The Canadian Coast Guard propose to construct a new CCG Search and Rescue Station at the Freeport (South Cove) Small Craft Harbour on Long Island, Digby County, NS. Harbourside was engaged to conduct a geotechnical investigation and site servicing study.
Port Lands Flood Protection and Redevelopment
Harbourside was retained to provide Erection and Fabrication Engineering and Quality Verification Engineering services. This was for the fabrication, transportation and erection of the steel arch Port Lands bridges. These would be transported by barge from Halifax, all the way to Toronto!
Cabot Shores: Malpeque Harbour Development
Lobster fishing and aquaculture vessels struggle daily to access Malpeque harbour in PEI. In 2019, a steering committee was formed to develop a long-term solution. The committee engaged Harbourside Engineering Consulting and MRSB Consulting Services Inc. to conduct an Economic Impact Study and New Wharf Design for Malpeque Harbour Authority.
Highway 104 Twinning (Part 3)
Working as part of the Dexter Nova Alliance (DNA), Harbourside Engineering Group completed the design of all bridge structures, including inspection, rehabilitation, and replacement; geotechnical engineering design, soil testing, foundation testing, and inspection; and alignment and interchange designs.
Université Sainte-Anne Track and Field Facility
Harbourside was retained by Tate Engineering as part of the design of Université Sainte-Anne track and field facility. This was for their client Municipality of the District of Clare. As a major university, and the only francophone university in Nova Scotia, this project represented an important cultural objective.
Peggy’s Cove Infrastructure Improvements
Peggy’s Cove is one of Nova Scotia’s most iconic tourist attractions, drawing approximately 700,000 visitors annually. In recent years, the popularity of Peggy’s Cove has created issues in relation to crowds, traffic, servicing, and vehicular and pedestrian infrastructure. To address this, Develop Nova Scotia commissioned the Peggy’s Cove Master Plan…
Canada Border Services Agency Warehouse
In 2020 Harbourside carried out a geotechnical investigation to aid with design and construction of the new container examination facility. Later, Harbourside would also be contracted to undertake the design, paving, and marking of the lot surrounding the facility.
Pier C Terminal Expansion
From 2018 to 2020, Harbourside provided geotechnical and site services to the Halifax Port Authority related to the construction of the Pier C Extension for the Port of Halifax’s South End Container Terminal in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Rocky Barachois Bridge Replacement Approach
In 2016, Gros Morne continued its series of bridge replacement projects. This time, the focus was on the Rocky Barachois Bridge. Once again, Harbourside was contracted to provide detailed concept, design, and tender documents.
Maritime Link
The Maritime Link Project involved the construction of hundreds of kilometers of power transmission infrastructure in order to allow Nova Scotia to import renewable energy from Muskrat Falls in Labrador. This project took shape after engaging with Mi’kmaq stakeholder, various environmental studies, and multiple surveys.
Dicks Brook Bridge Replacement Approach
In 2014, Gros Morne National Park began the process of replacing the Dick’s Brook Bridge. This would be one of the first in a series of bridge replacements required by the famous park.
Highway 104 Twinning (Part 2)
As a part of a major initiative by NSTIR to twin Highway 104 through the town of Antigonish, Harbourside received the contract to design six major structures along the new alignment.