Case Studies
- Quebec
Montreal-Area Municipal Flood Protection
The Challenge
Recurring flood risk to municipal properties and residential areas across several Montreal-area boroughs required a pre-positioned, professionally managed flood defence capability.
The Solution
Custom-engineered Defender Flood Kit packages utilizing Eco-Dam and Muscle Wall systems were delivered to each site with five-year deployment contracts. Defender East manages annual inspections, exercises, and active flood response.
The Outcome
Turnkey flood protection systems in place at multiple municipal locations. Three active five-year deployment contracts secured.
- Flood Protection
- Alberta
Vernon Regional Airport
The Challenge
Severe flooding caused a runway washout, requiring site isolation for bank re-stabilization and sub-base reconstruction without causing further environmental damage.
The Solution
Eco-Dam deployed for full site isolation, creating a stable work envelope for bank re-stabilization and reconstruction crews.
The Outcome
Runway infrastructure restored. Site isolation maintained with minimal environmental footprint.
- Flood Response
- Edmonton, Alberta
Construction Site Dewatering
The Challenge
The work area required continuous dewatering over a 30-day period to enable a concrete outcropping installation project.
The Solution
The work area required continuous dewatering over a 30-day period to enable a concrete outcropping installation project.
The Outcome
The work area required continuous dewatering over a 30-day period to enable a concrete outcropping installation project.
- Construction
- Winter Pipeline Repair
Winter Pipeline Repair
The Challenge
Pipeline A full river diversion was required for a pipeline repair in -20°C winter conditions, with all work required to be completed within 30 days.
The Solution
Pipeline A full river diversion was required for a pipeline repair in -20°C winter conditions, with all work required to be completed within 30 days.
The Outcome
Full river diversion completed in under 30 days with minimal environmental impact. Defender’s cold-weather operating capability confirmed under demanding field conditions.
- Pipeline
- Barrhead, Alberta
Pipeline Integrity Dig in Protected Wetlands
The Challenge
A pipeline integrity excavation in environmentally protected wetlands required full site isolation and dewatering without disturbing the surrounding ecosystem.
The Solution
Aqua-Barrier systems deployed to isolate the dig site with continuous dewatering maintained throughout. Equipment placement coordinated to meet all environmental protection requirements.
The Outcome
Integrity dig completed in full environmental compliance. Wetland ecosystem undisturbed.
- Pipeline
- Airdrie, Alberta
Wetland Flood Mitigation and Creek Diversion
The Challenge
Vegetation accumulation in local wetlands was restricting water volume capacity, increasing flood risk. Work was required in December conditions at -29°C.
The Solution
Eco-Dam systems installed with glycol circulating units to maintain operability at -29°C. Full creek diversion executed to support dredging operations clearing vegetation obstruction.
The Outcome
Creek diversion and dredging completed in extreme cold. Wetland water volume capacity restored, reducing downstream flood risk during spring thaw and heavy rainfall events.
- Municipal / Environmental
- Alberta
Fort McMurray Ice Jam Flood Protection
The Challenge
Post-ice-jam flooding threatened residential and commercial areas. A large-scale proactive deployment was required before flood waters arrived.
The Solution
Eco-Dam water-filled systems deployed proactively across exposed areas, providing stabilization against low-flow, standing, and fast-rising water conditions simultaneously.
The Outcome
Properties protected ahead of the flood event. Deployment confirmed Eco-Dam’s versatility across the full range of water rise scenarios.
- Flood Response