Parkland County’s existing transfer station and recycling centre had reached the end of its lifecycle and was replaced through a comprehensive upgrade project. The work included expanding the main transfer station building, constructing a new cast-in-place concrete foundation, and erecting a new facility.
Additional scope included installing two new scales and associated kiosks, increasing sawtooth sorting capacity, and adding a new trailer tunnel beneath the superstructure floor. The project also included the installation of two firewater storage tanks and a firewater pump station to provide the remote facility with reliable fire protection.
Originally, the plan was to reuse and expand the existing foundation to support the new, larger pre-engineered structure. However, following demolition of the original building, the project team determined that the foundation was unsuitable and required full replacement. Prior to construction, the team developed a risk register to identify potential project risks and establish mitigation strategies.
During the project, the team achieved an on-site milestone by completing the first all-female concrete pour in the province as part of self-performed foundation work.
