Project Description
Location: Winnipeg, MB.
Client: City of Winnipeg, Water and Waste Department
Completed: 2017
Project Description
- Construction of 1.6km of 1350mm diameter interceptor (wastewater) sewer by trenchless construction methods
- Downstream connection to an existing 1650 wastewater sewer
Key Challenges and Solutions
Challenges
- Working in traffic, working under 66kv hydro lines and crossing and working around other underground utilities
- Dealing with unforeseen cobbles, boulders and till during tunneling
- Trying to adhere to the project schedule given the frequency of obstructions
Solutions
- Working with the various agencies to utility owners to protect or move conflicting utilities
- Assisting the owner in obtaining additional geotechnical data and evaluating construction methods and impacts
- Adding crews and equipment to make up lost time
