INNOVATION-May-June-2020

ROGERS PASS MAINTENANCE COMPOUND INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENTS This multi-year, multi-phase project included complete re-grading and re-surfacing of the Park’s Canada maintenance compound at the summit of Roger’s Pass. The compound was built in the 1960s and had numerous fill and paving projects completed since. Work included installation and replacement of stormwater mains and accessories, the addition of quality and quantity control facilities, and removal of some sanitary sewer mains in coordination with the demolition and restoration of the former lodge. Installation of snow fences around the compound was also included in the project. An overriding goal of the project was increased protection for the adjacent Rogers Creek. Participants: Wedler Engineering LLP: Andrew Gower, P.Eng., Sam Rogers, P.Eng.

KOOTENAY LAKE WEST ARM DREDGING The Kootenay Lake Ferry is the longest free ferry ride in the world. This year-round crossing between Balfour and Kootenay Bay, parallel to Highway 31, is a key component of the BC’s inland ferry system. Dredging the west arm navigation channel into Balfour was required to maintain year-round ferry terminal access, due to Kootenay Lake’s annual water level fluctuations. Advisian was retained for a navigation study, geotechnical assessment, and design. Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd. was awarded the dredging contract in August 2019, and carried out the dredging under tight environmental timelines, adverse weather conditions, and close to ferry passage. The project was successfully completed in November 2019. Site supervision was provided by RWM Engineering Ltd. BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure: Mike Hallas, Callum Campbell, P. Eng. Advisian: Atelka Turney, P.Eng., Jason Braun, P.Eng., Chris Slater, P.Geo. Vancouver Pile Driving Ltd: Ian Purvis, EIT. RWM Engineering Ltd.: Ron Mathieson, P.Eng., Bernie Jebson.

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