The template and the way it engaged
with the leads was custom-built for the
project, allowing the installation of 18
piles, then was turned around to do
another 18 in a different spot. This was
done at each of the two piers.
Clean to the finish
Another challenge with this project
was the environmental aspect of working
on a waterway. With conventional
micropile techniques, there is a certain
discharge of fluids. In this project,
Bermingham was able to eliminate the
need for drilling fluids, extracting dry
or naturally wet material and replacing
it with grout. In that way, the crew
controlled the spoils, alleviating any
environmental concerns.
“Our part of the overall cost came
in at about $1.2 million,” said Morrisey.
“There is no doubt that the project has
been a challenge, but then every project
has things to work out. We are unique
in that we have the ability to develop
new equipment and procedures for
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whatever is needed. Each project can
be a learning experience.”
With a projected completion date
towards the end of 2016, another new
CNRail bridge will soon be in place to
provide safe transportation and convenience
to travellers. Since its beginning,
Bermingham has built a strong, longstanding
relationship with Canada’s
rail companies, turning more than a
century of challenges into opportunities
for innovation and excellence in
the deep foundation industry.
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Henry Drilling specializes in
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including cast in drilled hole
piles, continuous flight auger
piles, soldier piles and lagging,
secant pile walls, tangent
walls, rock drilling and gas
extraction wells at landfills.
Backed by the largest, most
modern drilling fleet in
British Columbia, and with
more than 30 years of drilling
experience, no job is too
big or too challenging.
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