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.
Etobicoke Creek Rail Bridge Replacement
Harbourside Engineering was retained by Demathieu & Bard Construction to design a versatile, modular gantry system to replace the 122‑year‑old Etobicoke rail bridge for Metrolinx, which aimed to modernize a critical commuter corridor. The gantry enabled the safe removal and installation of bridge spans during three short (51‑hour) weekend closures. This innovative approach reduced disruptions and avoided the environmental impacts of traditional crane-based methods, delivering significant benefits for commuters of the busy Lakeshore West Line.
Highway 102/107 Overpass
The Highway 107/102 Southbound Overpass creates a link between Highways 107 and 102 near Rocky Lake and the Bedford Commons in Nova Scotia. Harbourside Engineering provided the preliminary and detailed structural bridge and geotechnical design services for this project, as well as erection engineering. The project was awarded the 2025 Steel Design Award for Excellence by the CISC in the category of Bridge Projects. This overpass and the improvements to Highway 107/102 help to improve transportation throughout HRM.
Central Avenue – Accelerated Bridge Construction
The Central Avenue replacement bridge in Fort Erie, Ontario, was designed use the same footprint as the existing bridge. Harbourside was engaged to provide the structural design of four self-stabilizing temporary steel bents which were supported on spread reinforced concrete footings founded on bedrock. With 11,300 vehicles crossing the centrally located bridge daily, it was important to ensure traffic disruptions were kept to a minimum. The completed bridge features two traffic lanes, two bike lanes, and sidewalks.
Juno Beach Memorial Pedestrian Bridge Erection
The Hunt Club pedestrian bridge was completed in 2014. Originally designed by another firm, multiple setbacks prompted the City of Ottawa to dismiss the original designer and retain Parsons to redesign the bridge. The in turn hired Harbourside as the bridge erection specialists.
Bedford By-Pass Girder Repair
The Bedford By-Pass Bridge Structure near Halifax, Nova Scotia, sustained structural damage in 2012 from a vehicular impact. In 2016, NSTIR awarded the contract for rehabilitation to Cherubini Metal Works, who contacted Harbourside to provide structural engineering services for the rehabilitation of the damaged portion of the bridge. Harbourside Engineering completed a condition assessment, developed a girder repair procedure that minimized impact to traffic on Highway 102 and the Bedford By-Pass, and provided detailed phasing drawings outlining the girder repair procedure to the contractor.
Little Bras d’Or Cofferdam, Trestle and Bridge Replacement
The Little Bras D’Or bridge acts as the only non-load related link to the Newfoundland ferry in North Sydney, Nova Scotia, and was slated for replacement in 2010. Following the development of the Little Bras D’Or Cofferdam and Trestle, Harbourside was involved with the replacement of the existing bridge structure. The bridge, located on Highway 105 in Cape Breton County, is a two span twin trapezoidal steel box girder bridge spanning over St. Andrew’s Channel, and it is integral to keep Newfoundland and Nova Scotia connected.