| CLIENT | Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) |
| LOCATION | North Vancouver, BC |
| CONTRACT VALUE | $8,500,000 |
| SCHEDULE | Start Date: October 2024 End Date: March 2025 |
PROJECT PROFILE
PSPC awarded this year’s contract to KBL Projects and Atwell Contracting, operating as Atwell Environmental Joint Venture, following a competitive tender process. In partnership with Atwell Contracting, a Squamish Nation-member owned organization, this JV aims to maximize our positive impact and contributions to the local community. The remedial excavation program continued over 2024/2025 at the waterfront property on the Vancouver Harbour in North Vancouver. This year, key tasks included the removal of temporary stockpile cells, excavation of contaminated soils, and dismantling of an on-site transfer facility. The JV was responsible for excavating to specified limits, disposing of contaminated soil, the treatment of contaminated water both onsite and offsite, and proper disposal of contaminated and anthropogenic materials. The project site is subject to various access and environmental restrictions, including proximity to the CN Railway, industrial properties, and residential areas. Excavation work had to be performed in accordance with water table levels and strict contamination handling protocols.
SCOPE OF WORK
- Excavation, transport and disposal of 62,000 tonnes of metals contaminated soil
- Work completed on Squamish Nation lands with 100% of the project revenue committed to indigenous spend where contractual obligations required 10% revenue-spend
- The existing trailer was abated for asbestos by Enviro-Vac and trailer demolition was carried out with waste streams sent to appropriate disposal facilities.
- Ongoing recruitment and direct employment of Squamish Nation members
- Extensive planning and design permitting with adjacent property owners prior to executing work in proximity to critical Metro Vancouver and CN infrastructure
- Excavation in the wet below the tidally-influenced water table
- 62,000 tonnes of backfill placement and specialized rapid impact compaction of fill below the water table
PROJECT SUCCESS
The JV executed all project components with precision, encompassing comprehensive water treatment (both on-site and off-site) and rigorous adherence to soil classification protocols, including Hazardous Waste, Waste, and Non-Contaminated categories. Stringent access control measures were implemented to safeguard critical infrastructure, including CN Rail lines, Squamish Nation roads, Metro Vancouver facilities, as well as surrounding industrial, residential, and marine environments.
