The Vancouver Aquarium’s $45-million renovation and expansion was unveiled in June 2014 in Vancouver, British Columbia’s Stanley Park as the most significant expansion in the 58-year history of Canada’s largest marine science center.
- 20,000 cubic meters of excavation.
- 7,700 square feet of zero clear shotcrete shoring.
- 4,700 square feet of underpinning.
- 7,500 lineal feet of conventional anchors.
- 28,000 square feet of slab prep.
- 2,000 cubic meters of detail backfill.
- Installation and maintenance of truck wash and sediment control system.
- Civil work including onsite storm, sanitary and water, including re & re of existing services.
- Coordinated work with client to minimize noise during scheduled marine shows.
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