Great Canadian Flag project
One recent project that really stands out in Dean
Construction’s portfolio was its involvement in the Great
Canadian Flag project.
Five years in making, the project finally came to fruition
on May 20, 2017, when the 18 metre by 9 metre Canadian flag
– atop a 45-metre-high flag pole (weighing more than 5,800
kilograms) – was erected at the foot of Ouellette Avenue
along Windsor’s waterfront.
This project was the culmination of a plan that first went
before City Council in 2012. However, City Council board
member Mary Baruth emphasized that the idea was born
nearly 40 years ago, originating with Windsorite Thomas
McDade in 1980.
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Funding for this approximately $350,000
project came from both private donors and
the Federal Government to commemo-rate
Canada’s 150th anniversary.
“Dean’s involvement with the Great
Canadian Flag stemmed from our rela-tionship
with a long-time client who was
spearheading the project,” said Dean.
“We were one of the contractors that
donated time, labour and equipment.
The helical piers installed were 4.5-inch
diameter, with 16-inch diameter helices
and an average depth of about 40 feet.
It was not a large or complex piece of
work, but the public’s positive associa-tion
of Dean with the project made it
very rewarding.”
What’s next?
As for what the future holds, Dean
Construction’s star continues to
shine bright.
When asked what is in the foreseeable
future, Dean said, “Our medium-term
plans include increasing our involve-ment
in larger, longer-term projects
through increased involvement with
owners and design/construction teams,
increasing our capacity to perform deep
foundations in urban environments and
geographic expansion. We are also con-stantly
looking for heavy construction
personnel to develop and grow within
our organization.”
The company invested heavily to
enlarge and enhance its marine facility
on the Detroit River in LaSalle, Ont.
“By consolidating our operations
at one location, we have improved our
efficiency and primed ourselves for the
long-term expansion of business.”
No doubt Americo Dean Sr. would
be proud.
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pieces of equipment to
overcome challenges
on specific projects.”
– Marc Dean, Dean Construction
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