Sierra Yoyo Desan (SYD) Road Environmental Assessment, Fort Nelson, BC

From 2002 to 2004, EDI served as the Environmental Representative for the Ministry of Energy and Mines project team on the Sierra Yoyo Desan (SYD) Road Project, a 188-km multi-user resource road established through a public-private partnership (P3) in Fort Nelson, BC. EDI conducted environmental coordination for this project, including assistance with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (CEAA) screening and approval process, First Nations consultation, and completion of baseline fisheries and wildlife inventories. After delivering this completed environmental package to the successful contractor, EDI also carried out environmental monitoring during the construction phase of the project.

Little Smoky River and Waskahigan Bridges, Valleyview, AB

EDI prepared an Environmental Construction Operations (ECO) Plan for Ruskin Construction Ltd. for the construction of bridges over the Waskahigan River and Little Smoky River on Hwy. 43 near Valleyview, Alberta. The ECO identified potential environmental impacts of the project and outlined measures required to minimize these impacts. The ECO also fulfilled the regulatory requirements of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Alberta Environment (AE) and Alberta Infrastructure and Transportation. Following preparation of the ECO, EDI also provided environmental monitoring services during the construction phase of the project.

Bow River Bridge, Trans Canada Highway, AB

EDI was retained by Ruskin Construction Ltd. to prepare an Environmental Protection Plan (EPP) for the installation of a permanent crossing structure over the Bow River, associated with the Trans-Canada Highway twinning project. The project involved construction of a new double lane, two-span bridge approximately 85 m in length. The EPP outlined mitigation measures designed to minimize potentially negative impacts to the environment resulting from construction activity. The EPP was designed to meet the pertinent regulatory requirements put forth by Parks Canada, Fisheries and Oceans Canada, Transport Canada, and the Province of Alberta to prevent harmful environmental effects resulting from activities at watercourse crossings.

Serpentine River Bridge, Highway 10, Cloverdale, BC

EDI prepared an Environmental Management Plan (EMP) for Ruskin Construction Ltd. for the construction of a bridge over the Serpentine River in Cloverdale, BC, as well as an additional railway bridge structure spanning the Cloverdale Canal/Greater Vancouver Regional District sewer. The EMP recommended measures to minimize the potential impacts of construction on fisheries resources, and fulfilled the regulatory requirements of Fisheries and Oceans Canada, the Ministry of Environment and the Ministry of Transportation. EDI also conducted environmental monitoring for the project during construction.

Simon Fraser Bridge Four-Laning Project, Prince George, BC

EDI prepared a Canadian Environmental Assessment Act Environmental Screening Report for the BC Ministry of Transportation for a 4-laning project on Cariboo Highway 97 between the Yellowhead Highway 16 and Sintich Road junctions in Prince George, BC. The project involves rehabilitation of the existing bridge, the addition of a new two-lane bridge structure over the Fraser River, and works required to accommodate the four-laning of the bridge. EDI also prepared the proponent application plan and developed a compensation plan conceptual design for the project.

Highway 97, Fort Nelson, BC

EDI was retained by IDL Projects Ltd. to develop an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan (ESCP) for the Weigh Scale Access Road and Canfor Access Road components of the Road and Water Improvements Project in the Muskwa Heights Industrial Subdivision, Fort Nelson, BC. The Muskwa Heights Industrial Subdivision Road and Water Improvements project works involved approximately 3000 m of roadworks, including drainage ditches, culverted crossings, asphalt and gravel road surfaces, and the installation of approximately 1100 m of 200 mm diameter water main and 425 m of 50 mm diameter water services. The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan recommended techniques to minimize erosion and movement of sediments for each phase of the roadway upgrades.

Rutherford Creek, Pemberton, BC

EDI prepared a Sediment and Drainage Plan (SDMP) for the replacement of the Rutherford Bridge over Highway 99 near Pemberton, BC. The SDMP recommended sediment and erosion control measures for each phase of construction in order to meet the BC Ministry of Transportation’s Standard Specifications for Highway Construction and Design/Construct projects. EDI also provided environmental monitoring services during the construction phase of the project.

Yukon River Bridge Environmental Services, Dawson, YT

EDI was retained by the engineering team (UMA Engineering) to provide technical advice and assistance during the design of the bridge. For this project, we provided input on design options, reviewed and provided background data and technical advice for permitting and water license approvals. As the selected design required Fish Habitat Compensation under the Federal Fisheries Act, EDI developed compensation options as part of the design project. Following the completion of the design contract, the Yukon Government retained EDI to research and complete the design of the most desirable compensation option. A plan to link up several dredge ponds in the Klondike River Valley was developed.