2024 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards

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Written By Christian Allaire

20 projects were recognized for their technical excellence and their contributions to society, during the 2024 Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards (CCEA).

Two projects on which Harbourside Engineering was intimately involved received recognition during this prestigious event: the Deconstruction of the Champlain Bridge, and the Panel Replacement of the A. Murray Mackay Bridge. Although.

During the Deconstruction of the Champlain Bridge, Harbourside acted as the deconstruction engineer.

For the Panel Replacement of the Mackay Bridge, Harbourside Project Management worked alongside COWI and on behalf of Halifax Harbour Bridges.

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Read about the Old Champlain Bridge Deconstruction

Projects
Old Champlain Bridge Deconstruction
Old Champlain Bridge Deconstruction

Harbourside Engineering was named as Deconstruction Engineers for the Old Champlain Bridge, which joined Brossard to Montréal, Québec, and spanned the active St. Lawrence Seaway Navigation Channel as the busiest vehicular bridge in Canada. Reports indicated hazards related to the structure of the bridge, with partial or complete collapse being a legitimate risk. Its demolition ensured the safety of Québec residents, and Harbourside was awarded the 2023 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Engineering as a result of this project.

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Other Halifax Harbour Bridge Projects

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MacKay and Macdonald Bridges: Forensic Investigation and Rehabilitation of Concrete Foundations
MacKay and Macdonald Bridges: Forensic Investigation and Rehabilitation of Concrete Foundations

W.S. Langley, as a division of Harbourside Geotechnical Consultants, was responsible for the condition assessment of the pier foundations for both the Macdonald and the MacKay Bridges in Halifax, Nova Scotia. W.S. Langley and Harbourside also developed the concrete mixture proportions for the rehabilitation of the pier foundations by means of concrete encapsulation. These bridges function as two of the main transportation arteries within the city, and their proper functioning is crucial.

Halifax Harbour Bridges : Annual Inspections
Halifax Harbour Bridges : Annual Inspections

Harbourside Engineering Consultants has completed annual structural inspections of both the Angus L. Macdonald Bridge and the A. Murray MacKay Bridge in Halifax, Nova Scotia, owned and operated by Halifax Harbour Bridges (HHB), from 2010 to present. As the two main connectors between peninsular Halifax and the city of Dartmouth, the municipality is dependent on the continued operations of both bridges. Inspection reporting includes element condition, defect identification, and recommended maintenance.

THE BIG LIFT: Angus L. MacDonald Redecking Project
THE BIG LIFT: Angus L. MacDonald Redecking Project

The existing deck and stiffening truss of the Angus L. Macdonald (ALM) Bridge, spanning over the Halifax Harbour in Nova Scotia, were nearing the end of their service life and needed replacement. The project consisted of the design of the new suspended deck and stiffening truss, as well as the analysis of the bridge during erection and the design of the main erection equipment. Harbourside received the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Excellence in Engineering in 2018 for its work on The Big Lift.

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