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.
Canada Creek Small Craft Harbour Reconstruction
Harbourside Engineering was engaged by Public Services and Procurement Canada to deliver the full redevelopment of the Canada Creek Small Craft Harbour—a small craft harbour serving the local fishing community. The existing facility was in severe disrepair and required a complete reconstruction to support federal divestiture plans.
Canada Creek Small Craft Harbour
The Canada Creek Wharf reconstruction was done during challenging conditions. Harbourside Engineering overcame these for Public Services and Procurement Canada, delivering on yet another Small Craft Harbour repair.
Naufrage Breakwater Reconstruction
Harbourside was engaged as the prime consultant to complete the design of a new breakwater to replace the existing breakwater structure. The existing breakwater was a timber piled structure, a concrete deck and armour stone below and at the end. The new structure is a steel sheet pile wall with a concrete deck and armour stone behind and at the end of the new breakwater.
Hall’s Harbour Wharf Replacement
Harbourside Engineering Consultants was hired to design a replacement structure for Hall’s Harbour wharf: a ground-out fishing wharf that is also heavily used by tourists during the summer and fall. Hall’s Harbour is also a popular location for observing tidal changes of the Bay of Fundy. Due to structural conditions, the existing wharf at this facility was considered unsafe for use.
Naufrage Breakwater
Harbourside Engineering was hired by DFO Small Craft Harbours to manage the demolition and reconstruction of the previous breakwater at Naufrage on Prince Edward Island. The department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada also hired Harbourside Engineering to complete the structural design work.
North Lake Wharf Replacement
For this project, Harbourside was engaged as the prime consultant to complete the design of a replacement structure for North Lake 426P. The project started with an inspection and assessment of the existing wharf structure. That inspection determined that the existing wharf was in poor condition and needed to be temporarily repaired prior that fall to ensure the wharf was ready for the spring lobster fishing season.
Souris Marine Terminal
In 2012, the Souris Harbour Authority required engineering consultations and analysis services. The goal was to evaluate the operations and conditions surrounding the Souris Marine Terminal, and potential future upgrades to the facility.
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.
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.
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…
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!