Baird was retained to complete the planning, design and construction services to protect 1,400 metres of eroding shoreline on Whitesand First Nation traditional land, located on the north shore of Lake Nipigon. The design consisted of an armour stone revetment and slope stabilization.
The shoreline was actively retreating due to a combination of wave-induced erosion and mass wasting. The project required production and placement of 30,000 tonnes of stone in the revetment, clearing and construction of access roads, installation of culverts through the revetment, a boat launch, slope grading, hydroseeding, and planting 28,000 live stakes to stabilize the slope. Working closely with Whitesand First Nation and environmental permitting agencies was important to the success of this project.
Baird was responsible for the conceptual, preliminary, and final design of the revetment and slope stabilization works. The project included an assessment of coastal conditions, conceptual design, preparation of the Project Description for the Environmental Assessment, and production of final designs, specifications, construction documents, and quantities. Baird also provided assistance during tendering and project management and construction observation services including quarry quality assurance. The project was led by Baird with support from geotechnical engineering and environmental subconsultants.
Whiting, IN, USA
An assessment of storm damage to a rubble mound revetment protecting a park in Whiting, IN, along with the design and construction of emergency repair works and preliminary design development for comprehensive rehabilitation works for the structure.
Trents/Holetown, Barbados
Barbados receives large seasonal rainfall, resulting in widespread flooding, yet remains one of the most water-scarce countries in the world. Baird was retained by the Government of Barbados to undertake a comprehensive program to improve stormwater management and flood resilience.
