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Demonstrated Experience: Water Resources Engineering

Local. Established. Qualified Problem-Solvers.

From watershed assessments to site-specific improvements, we have delivered solutions to support some of the biggest challenges facing your community. McElhanney’s demonstrated experience in planning, design, and construction services covers the entire water cycle. Committed to our people, our clients, and our partners, our team of trailblazers is continually adapting to suit today’s end-user – delivering the right solution for your water engineering project. For the perfect fit, contact your local McElhanney office.

Learn about some of McElhanney’s recent projects: 

 

River and Hydrotechnical Engineering

Ice Jam
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Nechako River Ice Jam Emergency Response

In December 2007 the City of Prince George experienced a rapid cold snap which resulted in an ice jam on the Nechako River. A 66-day long local state of emergency was declared and over 100 residents were evacuated from their homes.

Salmon River Decommisioning
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Water Management for the Salmon River Dam Decommissioning

During the summer of 2017, BC Hydro’s 60-year old creosote timber dam was completely removed from the Salmon River on Vancouver Island, and the site was re-naturalized. McElhanney designed bypass channels, cofferdams, and river diversion works to use as small a footprint as possible in this narrow and hectic worksite.

Infrastructure Planning and Renewal

Water and park bench
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View Royal Sanitary Master Plan

The Town of View Royal’s sanitary sewer master plan was last updated in 2005. Since then, the region has undergone significant growth, and their plan and systems need to be upgraded. Currently their sanitary sewer system is comprised of a gravity collection pipe network and 17 pumping stations. View Royal hired McElhanney to update past system models to reflect current operating conditions, to assess existing system conditions and service life, and prepare a capital plan list to help the town prioritize short-term and long-term upgrades.

Uplands Combined Sewer Separation
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Uplands Combined Sewer Separation

The Uplands is a 400-unit subdivision in the District of Oak Bay, and was originally developed in the early 1900s. The District hired McElhanney to develop six options for separate sewer and stormwater systems with service to each residence in the Uplands. The District’s primary goal is to eliminate combined system overflows to the ocean, and reduce overall volume to the CRD system. McElhanney created and documented each option with enough detail to allow for public review and a council decision on the preferred option.

Stormwater Management and Green Infrastructure

Sylvan Lake Stormwater Management Plan
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Town of Sylvan Lake Stormwater Management Plan

McElhanney provided an affordable and actionable plan that identified and addressed Sylvan Lake’s stormwater issues, and offered a phased road map and costing strategies to complete the work over the next 20 years.

Southwest Yorkson Stormwater Detention System
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Southwest Yorkson Stormwater Detention System

McElhanney designed a 21,200m3 stormwater detention system for the Southwest Yorkson neighbouthood of Langley, BC. Due to land constraints, McElhanney proposed a non-traditional solution where the stormwater detention system was installed below sports fields in tanks.

Water and Wastewater Facilities

Lift Station in High River, Alberta
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High River Lift Station Upgrades

The budget-friendly re-design included a much-needed new bypass around the lift station for emergency or other temporary use. Through intricate design, the team managed to tie it in with existing, unused infrastructure to save the Town added expense. 

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