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.
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.
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.
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.
Port of Charlottetown Cruise Berth Expansion
Amongst many marine projects successfully completed by the team over the past 5 years, the work at the Port Charlottetown is arguably the most well rounded civil marine project that showcases the team’s exceptional experience in assessment, design, project management, and construction of marine works.
Legion Road and Lawrence Pond Road Upgrades
The Town of Conception Bay South had identified the need to improve its road network through two road upgrades, Legion Road and Lawrence Pond Road.
Galway Road Network Design
In 2015, Harbourside Transportation Consultants was hired to provide the consulting design services to assist with the creation of three multi-lane roundabouts. These were to be constructed in the Galway development in St. John’s. HTC’s scope of work as transportation engineers was for preliminary and detailed design of the three roundabouts and the roadway between roundabouts ‘A’ and ‘B’.
Souris Marine Terminal
In 2012, the Souris Harbour Authority required engineering consultations and analysis services. The goal was to evaluate the operations and conditions surrounding the Souris Marine Terminal, and potential future upgrades to the facility.
Peake’s Quay Marina Retaining Wall Repairs
The Peake’s Quay Marina Retaining Wall was built in 1990 as a tied timber lagging retaining wall wharf structure. The wall consists of steel H‑piles spaced at 2.5 metre centres with tie‑backs to concrete Deadman anchors. HEC was approached by the Charlottetown Area Development Corporation (CADC) to provide repair details for the water side face of the piles.
Magaguadavic River Bridge Demolition
The existing Magaguadavic River Bridge was a 3 span continuous 3 cell cast in place reinforced concrete box structure. It spanned the Magaguadavic River close to Saint George, NB. This bridge was replaced with a new adjacent structure as part of the Gateway project twinning Route 1.
Caribou Ferry Terminal (Part 2): Repairs and Upgrades
Harbourside oversaw the assessment and repairs of various structures for the Caribou Ferry terminal in Caribou, NS. Following the assessment, HEC completed repair prioritization and initial cost estimates for a variety of upgrades required around the facility.
Little Bras d’Or Cofferdam, Trestle and Bridge Replacement
Local tourism in the Little Bras D’Or area is dependent on the access provided by the Little Bras D’Or bridge. It acts as the only non-load related link to the Newfoundland ferry in North Sydney. As the bridge was in a deteriorated state, it was slated for replacement in 2010.
Caribou Ferry Terminal (Part 1): Harbour Planning
Public Works Government Services Canada hired Harbourside Engineering Consultants to carry out preliminary engineering and planning for proposed upgrades to the existing small craft harbour located in Caribou, NS.
Skinners Pond Breakwater Repairs
The bulkhead breakwater structure at the Skinners Pond facility had severely deteriorated by 2011. As such, Public Works and Government Services Canada were looking to have a concept developed and the detailed design caried out of the substantial repairs that were needed.
Tufts Cove Cooling Water Intake Structure, Floating Analysis
As part of an overall circulating water improvement at the Nova Scotia Power Tufts Cove site in Halifax Harbour, NS Dexter Construction engaged Harbourside Engineering Consultants to conduct a floating analysis of the large concrete intake structure that was fabricated on the Halifax side of the Harbour…
Alternate Dock Facility Viaduct, Marine Atlantic
The Alternate Dock Facility Viaduct at Port Aux Basques is unique among Harbourside’s projects. This is because the principals of HEC, Robbie Fraser, MSc., P.Eng. and Greg MacDonald, P.Eng., completed the detailed design of the Alternate Dock while still employed at CBCL Limited!