This expansion provided a new state-of-the-art space to grow Vancouver as a destination for conventions and large gatherings.

VanPile’s scope of work included:

• Approximately 1000 each 914 mm OD by 19 mm w.t. by 36 m steel pipe piles were installed. Both marine and land pile operations occurred simultaneously to maintain a demanding pile schedule.
• Supply and installation of a sheet pile wall complete with tie-back anchors.
• Site preparation that involved the demolition and disposal of marine structures (concrete wharf, berthing dolphins, etc.) and a land-based vehicle ramp.
• Ground densification including both marine and land-based operations working to densify a perimeter berm around the site.
• Dredging and disposal of contaminated material and backfill with clean material.
• Installation of 17 each 2.4 m dia. concrete caisson to support the viaduct. This involved driving a steel casing into the ground, auger drilling a hole to the required depth, installing a rebar cage and installing concrete with a tremie pour.