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Corbeau Hydroelectric Station Demolition and Remediation

Location

Kitigan-Zibi, QC

Decontie Milestone Inc. (DMI) a joint venture formed by Decontie Construction Inc. and Milestone Environmental Inc., was contracted to demolish, and decommission a former run of the river Hydro Québec hydroelectric power station, the Corbeau Hydroelectric Station located adjacent to the Anishinabe (Algonquin) community of Kitigan Zibi. Decontie and Milestone worked together seamlessly to conduct specialty services such as environmental remediation of hazardous substances, construction cofferdams, and demolition of the building itself alongside a trusted subcontractor, Demolition Plus for heavy civil earthworks and demolition services. A project team with members of the Anishinabe (Algonquin) community of Kitigan Zibi was formed filling 30 new jobs in heavy equipment operation, skilled trades, administration, and site supervision.

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Type of Work

Decommissioning and Reclamation

Key Services

Facility Decommissioning

Key Highlights

A total of 30 Anishinabeg workers were employed on the project.
A total of 812 hours of independent KZ truckers (dump trucks) were hired by the project.
Design and installation of an upstream rock cofferdam to divert Gatineau River flow around Corbeau Island.
Excavation and disposal of petroleum hydrocarbon impacted soil, sediment and concrete.
Removal, packaging and disposal of hazardous building materials (asbestos, lead based paint, bird droppings) from the hydroelectric station.
Site restoration, slope stabilization and seeding completed in December 2015, a full 5 to 6 months ahead of anticipated construction schedule.

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