Case Study: Edmonton Commercial Site Development

Project Overview

In an increasingly dense urban landscape, installing comprehensive utility infrastructure for commercial developments presents numerous challenges for contractors. This case study examines how Trenchcor Utilities successfully executed a complex utility installation for a major commercial development in downtown Edmonton, completing the project ahead of schedule with zero safety incidents despite numerous logistical challenges.

Project Details

Client: Westland Development Corporation

Location: Downtown Edmonton Business District

Project Timeline: August 2022 - January 2023

Project Scope:

• 1.8 kilometers of water main installation (200mm-300mm diameter)
• 2.1 kilometers of sanitary sewer infrastructure (300mm-450mm diameter)
• 1.5 kilometers of storm sewer installation (450mm-900mm diameter)
• 1.2 kilometers of natural gas distribution lines
• Electrical duct bank installation for primary and secondary services
• Telecommunications infrastructure (fiber optic and copper)
• Multiple utility vault installations
• Service connections to four commercial buildings

Challenges

The project presented several significant challenges requiring innovative approaches and meticulous planning:

1. Dense Urban Environment

The downtown location presented substantial constraints:

• Limited workspace and staging areas
• High-volume traffic on surrounding streets
• Proximity to occupied commercial buildings
• Underground congestion from existing utilities

Results and Outcomes

The project achieved exceptional results across multiple performance metrics:

1. Safety Performance

The project completed with:

• Zero lost-time incidents
• Zero recordable incidents
• Zero near-misses involving the public
• 100% compliance with safety protocols
• 16,500 total man-hours worked safely

Client Testimonial

"Trenchcor Utilities exceeded our expectations on every aspect of this challenging project. Their meticulous planning, innovative problem-solving, and unwavering commitment to safety resulted in an exceptionally smooth project execution despite the complex urban environment. The zero-incident completion is particularly impressive considering the numerous challenges involved. We look forward to partnering with Trenchcor on future developments."