Westshore Potash Export Project

Scope of Work

The contract awarded to BEL Contracting included a wide range of activities:

• Removal and disposal of existing coal and sand mix spoil within the work area, including underground utilities such as pile spray mains, water mains, coal wastewater, and dust suppression pipes. This also encompassed the removal of existing underground electrical duct banks and direct-bury cables.
• The project involved the relocation and modification of an existing pipe bridge along with its associated mechanical and structural components.
• BEL Contracting also managed the supply and installation of a new coal wastewater gravity pipeline, complete with piled foundations, support, and all associated piping connections. Furthermore, new cast-in-place drainage systems like the A-West drainage ditch and the Western Slurry Screening Facility overflow pond trench drain were installed.
• Additional work included the supply and installation of new lock block and precast concrete drainage sumps. BEL Contracting was also responsible for setting up power, communication, and control systems for the SW Loop Road Ditch Sump and the NE Ditch Sump.

The project showcased BEL Contracting’s proficiency in handling intricate civil works, all while ensuring the safe and efficient execution of tasks. By successfully completing this phase, BEL Contracting has made a significant contribution to the region’s export capabilities, supporting both current coal exports and future potash facilities.