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.
Little Liscomb Wharf Reconstruction
Harbourside was engaged as the prime consultant to complete the planning, design, and contract administration for the encapsulation of one section of timber crib wharf at the Little Liscomb Wharf, Nova Scotia. Work was broken down into four phases: the preliminary design phase, the detailed design phase, the tender phase, and the construction and project closeout phase. During construction, Harbourside oversaw the onsite construction work to ensure compliance with applicable permits.
Fort York Pedestrian Bridge
Dufferin Construction was awarded a design-build contract for the design and construction of two pedestrian bridges in Ontario, providing a link between Stanley Park and the Western area of Fort York grounds. ES Fox was subsequently awarded the contract for the bridge steel superstructure erections, retaining Harbourside to complete the erection engineering. Construction began in 2015 and was completed in 2019, and Harbourside was awarded the Award for Excellence in Bridge Projects from the Canadian Institute of Steel Construction.
Wharf Strengthening and Rehabilitation, Makkovik, NL
In 2019, Harbourside Engineering completed a third-party review for the Newfoundland Department of Transportation & Infrastructure for a new fender system for the existing ferry terminal wharf in Makkovik, Newfoundland. Based on the review, Harbourside Engineering recommended modifications to the tendered fender system design and additional strengthening measures, and completed a detailed design and a drawing package. Harbourside continued this cooperation through construction, as previously unknown issues were identified and had to be addressed.
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 at the Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia. Harbourside provided end-to-end engineering services, from conceptual planning through detailed design and construction phase support. The new harbour infrastructure was designed to provide long-term reliability in one of the most challenging marine environments in Atlantic Canada and was given to the Annapolis Valley First Nation in 2019.
Naufrage Breakwater Reconstruction
The Naufrage Breakwater project in Kings County, Prince Edward Island, included the demolition and re-construction of the existing breakwater structure that protects the run from the harbour out to the Gulf of St. Lawrence. The project was completed for the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Small Craft Harbours through Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), who hired Harbourside on their behalf to complete the structural design work of a new breakwater to replace the existing structure.
Hall’s Harbour Wharf Replacement
Harbourside Engineering Consultants was hired by Public Works and Government Services on behalf of the Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Small Craft Harbours, to design a replacement structure for the Hall’s Harbour Wharf in Nova Scotia. This structure would need to house three commercial fishing vessels, along with requiring updated lighting and electrical systems, as advised by RSEI Consultants Ltd. The project’s engineering design phase was completed by 2015, and construction finished in 2018.
Legion Road and Lawrence Pond Road Upgrades
The Town of Conception Bay South, Newfoundland, identified the need to improve its road network through road upgrades to Legion Road and Lawrence Pond Road. Progressive Engineering & Consulting along with Harbourside Engineering Consultants were chosen to provide comprehensive services for both roadways, with Harbourside handling multiple facets of design and analysis. This included widening the existing cross section by providing a wider travel lane, municipal services upgrades, new curbs and gutters, and a new sidewalk.
Cornwall Interchange Design
The Prince Edward Island Government requested funding from Ottawa to redirect the Trans-Canada Highway around the town of Cornwall, Prince Edward Island, in 2016. Harbourside Transportation Consultants provided consulting design services for the new Trans-Canada Highway bypass, including two roundabouts, connector roads, interchange ramps, and roadways approaching, and in between, the roundabouts. The development of the Cornwall interchange and roundabouts has allowed for heavier traffic to navigate the Cornwall area with ease.
Galway Road Network Design
Harbourside Transportation Consultants was hired in 2015 to provide the consulting design services for the creation of three multi-lane roundabouts in the Galway development of St. John’s, Newfoundland. The developer, two municipalities, the Provincial Department of Transportation, and a municipal services consultant all had to be kept apprised of the development. The Galway development is now accessible through its Mount Pearl connection, improving transportation throughout the city.
City of Corner Brook Traffic Signal Systems
The City of Corner Brook, Newfoundland, retained Harbourside Transportation Consultants in November of 2017 to complete a comprehensive evaluation of the city’s traffic signal systems. The systems consisted of fifteen signalized intersections and five signalized pedestrian crossings. The goal of the study was to document existing conditions at each traffic signal system and to recommend upgrades as required. This helped inform the city on next steps for modernizing roadways and improving accessibility throughout the city.
St. Peter’s Swing Bridge Replacement
Harbourside Engineering Consultants 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, Nova Scotia. The new structure is a two lane, two span bobtail swing bridge over the historic St. Peter’s Canal. It consists of a cast-in-place reinforced concrete deck supported by twin trapezoidal steel box girders, founded on cast-in-place concrete piers and abutments complete with socketed piles.
Burgoyne Bridge Erection
The Burgoyne bridge is one of three crossings that span Twelve Mile Creek. It is an important transportation artery for the Niagara area, Ontario. By 2010, it was recommended that the bridge be replaced, and Harbourside was contacted by Pomerleau and Structal as a subconsultant to handle construction phasing and unique launch and design approaches, which began in 2014. After completion in 2016, Harbourside was awarded the Award of Excellence at the Canadian Consulting Engineering Awards Gala for the project in 2017.
Bakers Brook Bridge Replacement Approach
In 2016, Harbourside Transportation Consultants designed the new approach for the replacement of the Bakers Brook Bridge in Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland, as part of a series of bridge replacements undertaken by Harbourside Engineering Group for Parks Canada. Harbourside completed the design of the vertical and horizontal alignments, from initial concept layouts through to detailed design and tender for the new approach for the Bakers Brook Bridge Replacement.
Rocky Barachois Bridge Replacement Approach
Gros Morne, Newfoundland, continued its series of bridge replacement projects with a focus on the Rocky Barachois Bridge in 2016. Harbourside was contracted to provide detailed concept, design, and tender documents. Harbourside Transportation Consultants completed the design of the vertical and horizontal alignments, while Harbourside Geotechnical Consultants investigated the approaches at this site. The design of the new bridge was undertaken by Harbourside Engineering Consultants, making this project a truly comprehensive endeavour for the group.
Maritime Link
The Maritime Link Project involved the construction of hundreds of kilometers of power transmission infrastructure in 2017 to allow Nova Scotia to import renewable energy from Muskrat Falls in Labrador. Harbourside worked on several phases of the Maritime Link Project, with involvement beginning with planning and extended to the completion of construction. The connection provided by the Maritime Link is one more step towards a greener future for Nova Scotia, who intends to be carbon net zero by 2035.
Deer Arm Brook Bridge Replacement Approach
The Deer Arm Brook bridge in Gros Morne, Newfoundland, was slotted for replacement in 2016. Harbourside Transportation Consultants completed the design of the vertical and horizontal alignments, from initial concept layouts through to the detailed design and tender for the new approaches for the bridge replacement. Alternative alignment options for reconstructing the approaches for the new bridge were based on the Transportation Association of Canada Geometric Design Guide for Canadian Roads (TAC) for a design speed of 90 kilometers per hour.
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 for the MacKenzie Bridge Replacement in 2016. The objective of the alignment design was to be able to construct the new bridge while maintaining traffic on the existing structure and improving the geometry on the roadway approaches. The updated bridge now meets modern guidelines, making it much safer than its predecessor.
Karwood Market Area Traffic Study
Harbourside Transportation Consultants was engaged by the Town of Paradise, Newfoundland, to prepare a Traffic Study determining required road network improvements for the Karwood Market and Octagon Pond development areas over both a five-year and ten-year planning period. Harbourside’s scope of work included information gathering and data collection, trip generation and distribution, existing capacity analysis, conceptualizing the road network and improvements, future capacity analysis, and active transportation considerations.
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.
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.