Muncho Lake Remediation
Type of Work
Soil and Groundwater Remediation
Key Services
Excavation and Disposal
Location
Muncho Lake, Alaska Highway, BC
Year
2016
Project Scope
- Construction of an engineered soil treatment facility (STF) to accommodate contaminated soil from this contract and future fiscal projects.
- Excavation, loading, trucking and transfer of contaminated soil from km 698 maintenance yard to km 713 for placement of the STF.
- Provision and operation of water treatment plant and equipment to manage accumulated groundwater within the excavations.
- Excavation, loading, transport, placement and compaction of granular backfill material to restore excavation areas.
Key Highlights
- Faced temperatures in the ‐30 to ‐40 degree Celsius range, creating a logistical challenge to maintain worker safety and keep heavy equipment running efficiently.
- Project was located on an isolated stretch of the Alaska Highway – approximately 2 or 3 hours in either direction to reach essential services. Despite these constraints, Milestone was able to complete the project on‐time and on‐budget.