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Forebay Construction July 2020
Sediment forebays are located at each major inlet to trap sediment and preserve the capacity of the main pond.
Forebay Construction July 2020
Sediment forebays are located at each major inlet to trap sediment and preserve the capacity of the main pond.
Bridge Girders Installed September 2020
Looking east at the largest girders on the North Project – these girders are up to 54 metres long and 2.8 metres tall, which makes them a little longer than an Olympic swimming pool (50 metres).
Piling Abutments August 2020
Piles for the west and east abutments have been installed
Abutment Piles Complete July 2020
Looking south at the piles for the north and south bridge abutments
Pouring Abutment Walls September 2020
Earthworks For Future Road July 2020
Crews excavate and grade the future 109 Street SW
Retaining Wall Concrete Poured July 2020
The concrete for a portion of the retaining wall next to Valley Ridge Heights NW is poured with the mountain motif.
Progress on Grading and Geogrid July 2020
Centre Piers Complete September 2020
Looking north at centre pier construction.
Centre Pier Construction July 2020
Forming centre pier
Forming Centre Pier Cap October 2020
Looking west at the formwork for the centre pier cap
Bridge Deck Cured August 2020
This bridge deck was poured in July and the concrete has cured
Bridge Deck Poured August 2020
New Roundabout Completed September 2020
Looking north at the new roundabout
Placing Clay Liner September 2020
The clay lining allows the wet pond to contain and settle stormwater, returning cleaner water to rivers and streams
Bridge Girders October 2020
Looking up at support braces between girders
Girders Installed September 2020
Looking southeast at the bridge girders installed over the ramp from eastbound Trans-Canada to northbound Stoney Trail and over the future 1 Ave. S.W.
Forming the Bridge Deck September 2020
Looking southeast at the bridge girders installed over the ramp from eastbound Trans-Canada to northbound Stoney Trail and over the future 1 Ave. S.W.
Piling Abutments October 2020
Looking north at pile installations for the bridge abutments
Minimizing impacts
Work hours
- Monday – Saturday: 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
- Sundays and holidays: 9 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Overnight work, authorized by Alberta Transportation, may be required to limit impacts and improve public safety.
Dust mitigation
Dust will be monitored during construction. Mitigation measures may include:
- Watering
- Dust suppressant products
- Hydroseeding (a planting process that sprays a mixture of seed and mulch on surfaces to minimize dust)
Weed control
Seeded areas will be mowed twice per year and noxious weeds will be removed throughout the project.
Gravel extraction
Steps will be taken to address residents’ concerns and minimize impacts:
- Gravel for the WCRR project will be removed and hauled off-site for processing (crushing). After processing, it will be hauled back to the site for use.
- Noise and air quality will be continuously monitored and if conditions exceed established limits, appropriate action will be taken.
- Where practical, an earth berm will be constructed between the gravel extraction area and adjacent residences to minimize dust and noise impacts.
- Where practical, the existing vegetation will be retained as a buffer between the berm and the community. Additional trees may be planted.
- The berm and stockpile areas will be seeded, watered or have dust suppressant products applied to minimize erosion and dust.
On-site gravel extraction provides several benefits as well:
- Reduced number and frequency of trucks using public roads to haul gravel, improving safety and reducing noise
- Excavation will lower the road elevation, reducing noise and visual impacts for nearby residents
- Using gravel from the site reduces construction cost
- Gravel is a non-renewable resource and this deposit would be difficult to access after road construction is complete
