Resolve Earthworks & Environmental Ltd. was selected as the successful contractor to complete this work through a competitive bidding process. 

The project scope included the following:

• Due to the smaller diameter and placement of the existing culvert, fish were not able to swim upstream.

• Multiple parties involved with the pre-planning and execution. Client project team, acquatic consultant, Alberta Environment and The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (D.F.O).

• Remove existing culvert and replace it with a larger diameter culvert at a lower elevation.

• Site specific ECO Plan and Health And Safety Plan were developed to ensure construction was completed within the strict site permitting requirements as set out by Alberta Environment and D.F.O.

• Specialized erosion control measures were implemented to comply with the surface runoff and water management plan for pre and post construction.

• Fish salvage was completed prior to construction activities.

• 24hr pump around work area during construction.

• All work was executed as per design drawing and confirmed in the field via site inspection and survey.

• Construction was inspected by design engineering firm and Alberta Environment with no recommendations or infractions.

• Existing road materials were re-used post new culvert installation.

• To bring local value to the area during the construction, local subcontractors were prequalified and utilized when available.