Project Scope

Soletanche Bachy Canada partnered with Pomerleau Inc. to deliver the foundation works for a new deep-water, multi-use marine dock at the Port of Sept-Îles. Designed to accommodate two Chinamax vessels simultaneously, the project formed part of one of the largest deep-water port developments of its kind in North America.

Solution

Soletanche Bachy Canada delivered large-diameter driven piles, up to 1.8 m in diameter and 63 m in length, installed from marine plant and socketed into bedrock to achieve the required capacity. Both vertical and battered piles were used to support the dock structure.

Owner:
Port of Sept-Îles

Dates of work:
2012

Location:
Sept-Îles, QC

Market:
Marine

Techniques:
Driven Piles

Bored Piles (Caisson)

Project Outcome

This project demonstrates our ability to deliver critical foundation and shoring works within a large, fast-paced energy infrastructure program.

By integrating safely into a complex construction environment and coordinating closely with the project team, Soletanche Bachy Canada supported efficient excavation and construction while maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and execution.

Key takeaways