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.
Shannon Park Development Traffic Study
Back in 2016, Harbourside Transportation Consultants (HTC) was retained by the Canada Lands Company (CLC) to prepare a traffic study for the redevelopment of Shannon Park in Dartmouth, NS. The CLC proposed development included approximately 3,000 residential dwelling units and 145,000 sq. Ft. of neighbourhood type commercial space.
Town of Bay Roberts Transportation Master Plan
Most of the streets and roadways within the Town of Bay Roberts are rural in nature, with narrow asphalt widths, gravel shoulders and ditches to accommodate drainage. Many of these streets are not well suited to accommodate the urban growth patterns that have been experienced within the Town. To address this, the Town engaged HTC to prepare a comprehensive Transportation Master Plan (TMP).
Memorial University Area Traffic Study
In 2016, the City of St. John’s, Memorial University, and the Provincial Department of Community Services partnered together to undertake the Memorial University Area Traffic Study. The goal of the study was to examine the longer-term transportation infrastructure needs in and around the University area which has seen significant growth. Naturally, this study necessitated the expertise of transportation engineers.
Bedford By-pass Girder Repair
In 2012, the Bedford By-Pass Bridge Structure sustained structural damage from a vehicular impact to the north girder Cherubini Metal Works contracted Harbourside to provide structural engineering services for the rehabilitation of the portion of the Bedford By-Pass Bridge superstructure that sustained impact damage.
East River & Sydney River Arch Bridges
Harbourside conducted extensive assessment of both bridge structures. Ultimately, it was determined that replacing the bridges would be more cost-effective than the substantial repairs that were needed to maintain them.
Northwest River Bridge Replacement
The former Northwest River Bridge consisted of a two simple span prestressed concrete girder, reinforced concrete deck superstructure, founded on a single in-river concrete pier and concrete abutments and retaining walls located at each end of the bridge. Repairs had been completed on the structure over its lifespan, however, in 2012 the owner decided to replace the structure.
Mount Pearl Integrated Transportation Study Phase 1B
One year following the information gathered in Phase 1A, the City of Mount Pearl engaged Harbourside Transportation Consultants (HTC) once again. This time, it was to complete the second phase of the Integrated Transportation Study.
Bonnie Road Bridge Emergency Collision Repairs
The southernmost girders in the center of the bridge span were struck and significantly damaged by an excavator bucket on the flatbed of a truck travelling northbound at highway speeds. The damage on the girders was beyond repair and extended beyond the east pier and into the east side span.
Truro Heights Pedestrian Bridge
In 2011, as part of Colchester County’s active transportation initiative, funding was earmarked for the development of an overpass project and multi-use trail. By 2015, a pedestrian bridge was planned for construction beside the overpass at Exit 13. This would join two major service areas that otherwise require pedestrians to cross the busy highway on foot.
Warren Brook Bridge Replacement
The bridge structure spanned over the Warren Brook along the Cabot Trail near Ingonish Beach, Nova Scotia. Repairs had been completed on the structure over its lifetime; however, a call for proposals was issued in 2015 for the design of a replacement for the Warren Brook Bridge.
Shubenacadie River Bridge Replacements Project
The Shubenacadie River Bridges were twin 4 span structures, each with a total span of approximately 195 meters, constructed in 1975. Failure of the expansion joints at each end of each bridge allowed salt laden water to spill onto the steel superstructure below. This resulted in excessive corrosion of the ends of the steel box girders. Harbourside identified poor workmanship in the fabrication of the girders as well as overall poor detailing to address fatigue issues.
Route 2 Traffic Study
In 2015, Harbourside Transportation Consultants (HTC) were retained by the Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Transportation and Works (NLDTW) to study the potential impacts of a new interchange that was being proposed on Route 2 between the Route 1/Route 2 cloverleaf interchange and the Fowler’s Road interchange.
Bedford West Sub Area 10 Traffic Study
Harbourside Transportation consultants completed a traffic impact study as part of the development application for Bedford West Sub Area 10. This was to quantify the transportation impacts of the proposed roundabout development.
Mount Pearl Integrated Transportation Study Phase 1A
The City of Mount Pearl and surrounding areas have seen significant growth in development, population and infrastructure in recent years. Considering this, the City of Mount Pearl engaged Harbourside Transportation Consultants (HTC) to complete an integrated Transportation Study.
Blackmarsh Road Roundabout
In 2015, Harbourside Engineering Consultants did the detailed design on one of the first roundabouts in the city of St. John’s Newfoundland. Past planning by the City of St. John’s, with respect to the construction of the Team Gushue Highway, identified much needed infrastructure investments at nearby intersections.
Torbay Pedestrian Safety Study
With the rapid growth it experienced over the past few years, the Town of Torbay was looking towards the future. It needed to ensure the Town had suitable transportation infrastructure that could accommodate a growing population. This included sidewalks, trail systems, and integrated pedestrian crossings throughout the town. In 2015, Harbourside Transportation Consultants (HTC) was retained by the Town of Torbay to carry out a pedestrian safety review.
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.
Indian Sluice Bridge Replacement
The new Indian Sluice bridge replaces a 103-year-old deteriorated structure connecting the mainland to Surette’s Island in Yarmouth, NS.
Vimy Memorial Bridge Erection
The Vimy Memorial Bridge (formerly the Strandherd Armstrong Bridge) is a multiple, space-truss arch bridge that spans across the Rideau River with a concrete deck supported by steel framing that is, in turn, suspended by cables. Harbourside Engineering Consultants (HEC) provided the erection engineering for the project and had developed a unique method to erect the complex structure.