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Raising of the Bayonne Bridge

Bridges, Construction Management, Engineering, International, Market Sectors, Structural, Transportation, Transportation & TransitBy Jenn Kuhn April 10, 2019

The historic raising of the Bayonne Bridge has permitted the largest modern supertankers and shipping vessels vital access to Newark Bay.

Spirit Rock Climbing Gym

British Columbia, Engineering, Geotechnical, Market Sectors, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Region, Services, StructuralBy Jenn Kuhn December 11, 2017

Kimberly, BC – The Spirit Rock Climbing Gym is located in Kimberly, BC. It features 6000 square feet of indoor and outdoor roped climbing, reaching heights of 50 feet and includes a 16 foot high top out bouldering area. In 2013, McElhanney provided geotechnical engineering and site reviews for the building foundation as well as structural engineering and inspection services for the climbing surfaces.

Jasper Tramway Upgrades

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Construction Surveys, Engineering, Geotechnical, Market Sectors, Region, Services, Structural, Surveying, Tourism, Transportation, Transportation & TransitBy Jenn Kuhn December 11, 2017

Jasper Tramway Upgrades 2012 | Jasper SkyTram whisks people to 2300m elevation, providing access to boardwalks and hiking trails to the summit of Whistler’s Mountain. What started out as an upgrade design for the tram’s braking system has turned into a long-term relationship between McElhanney and the owners.

High Rockies Trail

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Engineering, GIS & Remote Sensing, Landscape Architecture, Mapping, Market Sectors, Planning, Recreation, Region, Services, Structural, Tourism, Trails, Transportation, Transportation & TransitBy Jenn Kuhn December 11, 2017

High Rockies Trail Completed in 2017, this approximately 80 km portion of the Trans Canada Trail connects the Elk Valley of British Columbia to Banff National Park, and offers breath-taking views of the Rocky Mountains. The Trail accommodates a wide variety of uses (biking, hiking, skiing, etc.) along its length.

Haugland Housing

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Engineering, Market Sectors, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Region, Services, StructuralBy Jenn Kuhn December 11, 2017

Haugland Housing 2016-2018 | Terrace, BC – This BC Housing project, located on Haugland Avenue near Hall Street, aimed to provide more affordable housing in the region, necessary because of the boom in Northern development with LNG projects and the Kitimat Modernization project.

Haisla Multiplex

British Columbia, Cities & Communities, Engineering, Market Sectors, Northern, Interior, Central BC, Region, Services, StructuralBy Jenn Kuhn December 11, 2017

Haisla Multiplex – The Haisla Multiplex is a 40,000ft 2 High Importance category structure designed to serve several purposes. Not only is it a much-needed recreational space in the area, the building also converts into a shelter to act as post-disaster housing should a tsunami or other natural disaster occur.

Banff Legacy Trail

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Engineering, Market Sectors, Services, Structural, Tourism, Trails, Transportation, Transportation & TransitBy Jenn Kuhn December 11, 2017

Banff, AB – To commemorate the 125 the anniversary of Banff National Park in 2010, Parks Canada commissioned the Banff Legacy Trail, a 22.3 km paved trail stretching from the Town of Banff to Banff National Park’s east gate.

Anniversary Park Revitalization

Alberta, Cities & Communities, Landscape Architecture, Market Sectors, Parks, Planning, Recreation, Region, Services, Structural, Tourism, Urban Design, Urban DesignBy Jenn Kuhn December 11, 2017

The existing Anniversary Park site was in need of an upgrade for a multitude of reasons. The previous park wasn’t formally developed and the limited infrastructure was near the end of its lifecycle.