Dam Safety Studies and Review in Saint-Antonin, Quebec
Equinox Construction Services was mandated by Winston Hydro Inc. to undertake various studies and reviews as part of the corrective action plan, in accordance with the Loi sur la sécurité des barrages. The scope included an Inspection Calendar, Reliability, Stability, and Geotechnical Classification Studies, as well as updated Dam Safety and overall dam health assessments.
ECS prepared a comprehensive Dam Safety Review report consolidating the work, findings, and recommendations of four consulting firms. ECS also coordinated regulatory requirements, field data collection, and the assessment of future OPEX and CAPEX investments.
Throughout the project, particular attention was given to regulatory compliance, data management, dam safety, structural stability, and the implementation of corrective measures.
- Dam safety review
- Reliability and stability studies
- Geotechnical assessment
- Dam condition assessment
- Dam health studies
- Regulatory compliance
- Aerial inspection
- Corrective action planning
- Dam safety documentation and reporting
Timeline
2022-2024
Cost
Confidential
Professional fees
$80,000
The Challenge: Coordinating Multiple Interdependent Dam Safety Studies
One of the main challenges of the mandate was the interconnected nature of the various studies and reviews required as part of the corrective action plan. ECS was required to consolidate and simplify the information generated by multiple studies and consultants to facilitate an efficient and comprehensive review of the dam’s overall condition and safety.
The mandate required coordination of several technical assessments, including the Stability, the Reliability and the Geotechnical Classification Studies, dam health assessments, and the updated Dam Safety Review. ECS integrated the findings and recommendations from four consulting firms while maintaining consistency across the various technical disciplines.
Another key challenge was ensuring that the work remained within the defined project scope while satisfying the applicable laws, regulatory requirements, and dam safety obligations governing the structure.
ECS coordinated the associated field investigations, regulatory requirements, and OPEX/CAPEX planning, providing the owner with a structured and integrated understanding of the dam’s condition and future needs.
Intervention by Equinox Construction Services
Equinox Construction Services coordinated and carried out the various studies and reviews required under the corrective action plan for Winston Hydro Inc. The work included reliability, geotechnical, stability, dam health, and dam safety assessments, as well as an updated Dam Safety Review.
ECS consolidated the findings and recommendations from four consulting firms into a comprehensive Dam Safety Review report, ensuring that the information from the different studies was integrated and presented in a clear and coherent manner.
ECS also coordinated field data collection, regulatory requirements, and the assessment of future OPEX and CAPEX investments. Throughout the mandate, ECS ensured that the work remained within the defined project scope while complying with applicable legislation and dam safety requirements.
Services Provided
- Dam Safety Review
- Geotechnical Stability and Classification Study
- Dam Reliability Study
- Aerial inspections and 3D scanning
- Hydraulic and hydrology modeling
- Dam Failure Study
- Coordination and review with the regulatory agency
Team
Additional Resources
Printable project sheet