CLIENT Public Works and Government Services Canada (Parks Canada)
LOCATION Chambly
DURATION 1998-1999
PROJECT CHARACTERISTICS
Reinforcing the bridge without impacting its historical appearance;
Lightening the bridge to reduce mechanical stress;
Rebuilding the bridge's mechanical elements, notably through replacement or reconstruction;
Completing the project within a short timeframe (all needed to be done by the
date on which the canal opened for navigation, namely May 15, 1999);
Considering the bridge's mobility and equilibrium
SERVICES RENDERED
Bridge inspection
Preparation of plans and RFP specifications
Supervision of construction activities
ROJECT DESCRIPTION Bridge no. 7 was originally built around 1925, and is a historical structure crossing over the Chambly Canal, on route 223. Our company's mandate consisted in completing a major reconstruction of the bridge, notably to provide it with a QS 660 capacity while retaining its historical flair.
