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.
Fletcher Hebb Bridge Replacement
The original Fletcher Hebb Bridge was a simple span steel girder structure with reinforced concrete deck and abutments. The original structure had reached the end of its service life and was in need of immediate replacement.
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.
Highway 104 Twinning (Part 1)
The twinning of Highway 104 was a massive undertaking. Various projects were completed by an alliance of engineers and construction contractors working to modernize 63 km of critical highway infrastructure. As part of this monumental effort, Harbourside completed the design of the twin overpass structures at Trunk 7 intersection.
Waverley Road Rapid Bridge Replacements
Waverley Road is a high traffic density artery for commuters traveling from Waverley to Halifax/Dartmouth. Harbourside Engineering Consultants was hired to develop and design panel bridge abutments for two separate structures.
Northport Bridge Replacement Alternate
After tender and award, HEC was hired by Alva Construction to provide a value engineering alternate design for the replacement of the Northport Bridge that spans the Shinimicas River in Cumberland County along Route 366.
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.
Canal Bridge Replacement
The Canal Bridge over Rights River in Antigonish is an important connector for the community. As part of the main street that bisects the town, it acts as an integral transportation artery. Unfortunately, by 2008, the aging structure needed to be replaced. Harbourside completed the design of the new bridge in 2009. Construction was then done during the 2010 and 2011 construction seasons.
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.
Chéticamp River Bridge Replacement
The former Cheticamp River Bridge consisted of a four simple span riveted steel girder, reinforced concrete deck superstructure, founded on three in-river concrete piers and concrete abutments and retaining walls located at each end of the bridge. The structure underwent several stages of rehabilitation, but in 2006 after a detailed inspection it was recommended that the 73-meter-long structure be completely replaced.
Sangster Bridge Demolition
In 2010, Habourside was working with Dexter Construction on the demolition of the Sangster Bridge. The original demolition plan proposed providing a temporary in-water support and lifting the bridge out in two sections.
PEITIR Bridge Inspection Program
Since 2010, Harbourside Engineering Consultants has been an integral part of the PEI bridge inspection program. HEC is responsible for the detailed inspection of approximately 40 structures bi-annually for PEITIR.
Larry Uteck Interchange
In response to the rapid growth of the both the Bedford South and the Bedford West communities, the Nova Scotia Department of Transportation and Infrastructure Renewal sought to improve the interchange at Larry Uteck Boulevard between Exits 2 and 3. The project began in 2008, and the new interchange was opened in 2010.
Ramp 9 Structure Demolition and Overload Analysis, Halifax Approach
This project entailed the detailed demolition design of a post-tensioned concrete box structure in the North end of Halifax, adjacent to the MacKay Bridge (one of the two large suspension bridges crossing Halifax Harbour).
Demolition of Fairview Overpass
In 2009, the Fairview overpass was slated for demolition. The bridge was set to be redesigned and replaced due to the age and condition of the existing structure. This was coupled with the fact that the structure was similar in construction to that of the highway overpass in Laval Quebec that collapsed in 2006. The critical detail of concern was the bearing support corbel for the middle drop in span that was lightly reinforced and inaccessible for proper condition surveys.
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…
Highfield Park Pedestrian Bridge
In 2009, the Halifax Regional Municipality recognized the need for a pedestrian crossing across Highway 111 from Highfield Park to the Burnside Industrial Park. This area is known for its heavy traffic. A break in the active transportation network at such a crucial point posed a significant safety risk.
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!
Spanks River Bridge
In 2008, a single lane aging through truss bridge was damaged by a snowplough in rural Nova Scotia. Due to the condition of the existing structure, it necessitated rapid replacement.