Dams and Power Generation
New Dam ConstructionDam/Gate RehabilitationDam Safety ReviewsEmergency Preparedness PlansCoffer DamsPower DistributionElectrical ControlPermitting
DOMTAR INC. STOBIE DAM REPLACEMENT
VERMILLION RIVER, ONTARIO
VERMILLION RIVER, ONTARIO
- replacement of existing ten gate, 60 m dam
- new four gate structure with 100 m control spillway weir
- 500 m³ of new structural concrete
- removal of existing dam
WANAPITEI DAM
SUDBURY, ONTARIO
SUDBURY, ONTARIO
- rehabilitation of 98 m of existing 221 m long structure
- new fish spawning habitat
- new elevated access road
- completed on time and under budget
- presented at the Canadian Dam Association Conference
ALMONTE GENERATING STATION
ALMONTE, ONTARIO
ALMONTE, ONTARIO
- expansion of 1925 generating station
- increased output from 2.4 MW to 5.0 MW
- rehabilitation of existing station and construction of new station
- extension of penstocks to lower station
- tie-in to Hydro One Transmission Circuit with transfer trip capability
DOMTAR INC. BANNERMAN DAM REPLACEMENT
LAKE ONAPING, ONTARIO
LAKE ONAPING, ONTARIO
- replacement of existing dam structure
- new 5 m high concrete structure
- new control gate and 25 m spillway weir
- existing dam used as coffer dam
MNR DUTCHMAN’S DAM REPLACEMENT
PORT LORING, ONTARIO
PORT LORING, ONTARIO
- replacement of existing dam
- new earth fill high water control dam
- new 25 m concrete spillway control weir
- coffer dam design
- removal of existing dam
We rigorously assess the site and existing conditions in order to develop pragmatic, carefully detailed design solutions that are inherently constructable and cost effective, that maximize power yield for power production dams and that minimize intervention and impact on the environment. We are active members of the Canadian Dam Association.
MNR McCREIGHT’S DAM REPLACEMENT
THESSALON, ONTARIO
THESSALON, ONTARIO
- replacement of existing two gate dam structure
- new 8 m high, two gate structure
- existing dam used as coffer dam
MNR NEPEWASSI LAKE DAM REPLACEMENT
NEPEWASSI RIVER, ONTARIO
NEPEWASSI RIVER, ONTARIO
- replacement of existing dam structure
- new two gate structure with two spillway weirs
- 20 m wingwall
- removal of existing dam
WEST NIPISSING POWER DAM UPGRADE
STURGEON FALLS, ONTARIO
STURGEON FALLS, ONTARIO
- upgrade of 100 year old power dams
- forebay and wingwall replacements
- dam stabilization, anchoring and grouting
- optimization studies for existing and new 4 MW turbines
- turbine and monitoring relay replacements