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.
St. Peter’s Swing Bridge Replacement
Harbourside Engineering Consultants (HEC) was contracted by Dexter Construction to provide specialist structural construction engineering services for the replacement of the existing St Peter’s Swing Bridge in Cape Breton, NS.
Burgoyne Bridge Erection
Originally built in 1915, by 2010, it was recommended that the Burgoyne bridge be replaced. Design began in 2014, and construction was completed by 2016. Harbourside was contracted by Pomerleau and Structal as a subconsultant to handle construction phasing, and unique launch/design approaches. Harbourside also developed the temporary works utilized in this project.
Bakers Brook Bridge Replacement Approach
In 2016, Harbourside Transportation Consultants designed the new approach for the replacement Bakers Brook Bridge in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland. This was part of a series of sweeping bridge replacements undertaken by Harbourside Engineering Group for Parks Canada.
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.
Deer Arm Brook Bridge Replacement Approach
In 2016, the Dear Arm Brook bridge was slotted for replacement. The existing conditions presented unfavourable turning radii and possible compound curvature that surprised westbound traffic.
MacKenzie River Bridge Replacement
Harbourside Transportation Consultants completed the design of the vertical and horizontal alignments, from initial concept layouts through to detailed design and tender, for the new approaches to the MacKenzie Bridge Replacement.
Karwood Market Area Traffic Study
The Karwood Market and Octagon Pond development areas in the Town of Paradise, NL. have been the subject of several development proposals in recent years. With all the expected construction, Harbourside Transportation Consultants (HTC) was tasked with preparing a Traffic Study to help direct Town staff on the road network improvements that would be required. The traffic study was to cover both development areas over a 5-year and 10-year planning horizon.
THE BIG LIFT: Angus L. MacDonald Redecking Project
The continued operation of the Macdonald bridge is essential to life in Halifax. As one of the main access points between Halifax and Dartmouth, much of the Halifax Regional Municipality revolves around the proper functioning and traffic flow of the Harbour bridges.
Central Avenue – Accelerated Bridge Construction
The central avenue replacement bridge will replace an existing 5 span bridge structure. The existing bridge longest span is a through truss design that spans 61.56m over 4 railroad tracks. Harbourside was responsible for the structural design of the 4 – self stabilizing temporary steel bents which were supported on spread reinforced concrete footings founded on bedrock.
Seal Island Bridge Emergency Repair
The Seal Island Bridge Structure was constructed in 1961 in Victoria County, Nova Scotia. The Seal Island Bridge is the third longest bridge span in the province. NSTIR consulted Harbourside to provide structural engineering services for the structural assessment of the three span continuous main span and rehabilitation of the damaged truss diagonal located within the 500 ft. center arch span.
Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s Street Classification
In 2016, Harbourside Transportation Consultants conducted a comprehensive traffic and roadway study in the Town of Portugal Cove, St. Philip’s. In gathering this information, the Town’s goal was to have Harbourside re-classify streets as necessary and create a new town map to illustrate the street reclassifications.
Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philips Traffic Calming Policy
In 2016, Harbourside was brought on as transportation engineers to address traffic and pedestrian safety issues within the Town of Portugal, Newfoundland. To address these issues in a consistent manner, Harbourside developed a Traffic Calming Policy that could empower town staff to make informed decisions.
Town of Portugal Cove – St. Philip’s Speed Limit Policy
Harbourside Transportation Consultants (HTC) was retained by the Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philips’s to develop a Speed Limit Policy. The policy provides guidelines for establishing and reviewing posted speed limits within the Town. As Transportation engineers, the objective of the policy…
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.