As part of the port infrastructure maintenance program and in order to meet the growing demand, the Port of Sept-Îles wanted an updated picture of its facilities to know the condition of the docks and take the necessary corrective measures. Docks 30-31, measuring 488 metres long, were built in 1962 and include buildings, pipelines, conveyors and a ship loader.
| Client’s name Port of Sept-Iles |
| Total cost of the project 25 M$ |
| Project delivery methods Traditional mode (Engineering – Project management – Monitoring) |
| Region Sept-Iles, Pointe noire |
Nature des services
- Inspection of docks 30-31;
- Draft analysis and report;
- Simultaneous engineering with an integrated design approach
| − | Preparation of a master plan for the rehabilitation work; |
| − | Preparation and design of performance specifications; |
| − | Preparation and design of technical plans and specifications; |
- Project management;
- Monitoring services
| − | Quality control and assurance; |
| − | Inspection during the construction phase; |
| − | Environmental monitoring; |
| − | Marine mammal monitoring. |
Specificities of the project
- Extension and reinforcement of dock 31 with the addition of pilings;
- Construction de 2 dolphins;
- Concrete repair of docks 30-31;
- Reinforcement of docks 30- 31 with the addition of rock-embedded pilings;
- Modification of the mooring bollards to accommodate vessels of more than 16,000 tons.