Safety Boom Design and Installation at Norwich Dam
Equinox Construction Services (ECS) was mandated to design, supply, and install a dam safety boom system at Norwich Dam.
The objective of the project was to enhance public safety and protect critical hydraulic infrastructure by installing a floating barrier system upstream of the dam. The intervention required careful design integration, specialized equipment supply, and precise installation in a dynamic river environment.
Through its expertise in hydraulic infrastructure and field-based construction management, ECS ensured that the safety system met operational requirements as well as dam safety standards.
- Dam safety systems
- Floating safety boom design
- Hydraulic infrastructure protection
- Construction management
- Hydromechanical integration
Timeline
5 months
Cost
76 500$
Professional fees
Included
The Challenge: Installing a Safety System in a Dynamic River Environment
Dam safety boom systems are essential protective barriers designed to prevent public access to hazardous areas upstream of dams and water control structures.
At Norwich Dam, the challenge was to design and install a floating boom capable of withstanding fluctuating water levels, varying flow conditions, and seasonal factors such as floating debris and ice.
The project required a robust solution that could maintain long-term durability while minimizing operational constraints for the facility. Close coordination between engineering design, fabrication teams, and installation crews was necessary to ensure safe and efficient deployment of the system.
Intervention by Equinox Construction Services
Equinox Construction Services coordinated the complete delivery of the dam safety boom system, from design development to fabrication coordination and field installation.
Our team supervised the design process, managed the suppliers responsible for manufacturing the system, and planned the installation sequence according to site conditions and operational constraints.
Detailed installation methodologies, lift plans, and safety procedures were developed to guide the work and ensure compliance with dam safety requirements. Once installed, the safety boom system provided a durable and effective protective barrier upstream of Norwich Dam.
Services Provided
- Engineering design of floating boom, as well as in-water and on-shore anchors, all signed by a PEO
- Development of risk management plan
- Measures, permits, and supervision required to carry out the work
- Procurement of high-quality materials
- Detailed schedule
- Maintenance Manual
- Professional installation by our skilled team
Team
Additional Resources
Printable project sheet