Golder Associates Ltd.
Kanata, ON
Company Overview
NAV CAN Canada Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments conducted for the transfer of 750 air navigation sites, and 2, 400 facilities to the newly formed private corporation, Nav Canada. Golder Associates was responsible for the management and completion of assessing 50 percent of the sites across all regions on of Canada, making use of personnel within 14 different Golder offices. The first phase of this project, specifically Phase 1 ESAs and preliminary Phase II ESAs, was completed in 180 days. The investigations were carried out in accordance with CSA Standard Z768-94, with an addition review of the fuel storage tank compliance. All Phase II programs were carried out in accordance with standard engineering practice within the specific region. The completed reports were subjected to legal and technical peer review.
From the Golder Ottawa Office, Golder participated in a jointly managed project. This project demonstrated our ability to deliver quality and consistent products, at a competitive cost, from a number of offices using qualified personnel holding engineering association licenses and/or permits in all provinces and territories. Many of the sites were remote and/or in the Canadian north, thus requiring extensive logistical co-ordination and planning.
Assessment of Rockcliffe Airbase LandsOttawa, Ontario
Project Manager to participate as part of a multi-disciplinary team assembled to conduct an existing conditions assessment related to potential redevelopment of the Rockcliffe site for residential land use. Completed a review of subsurface environmental investigation reports in terms of identifying potential development constraints associated with soil and groundwater conditions at the site. Presentation of recommended actions for evaluating issues of potential environmental concern including development of cost estimates to address these concerns.
Department of Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Ottawa, Ontario
Managed the investigation of the West Isle Remediation Project, a $3.3 million project sponsored by Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, Environment Canada and the Canadian Coast Guard. Developed a framework to facilitate risk identification, assessment and remediation on similar Federal projects.
Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment - Ottawa, Ontario
Conducted an independent review of environmental issues facing Canada for the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME). Developed a priority setting matrix within which the CCME could articulate priorities on the short, medium and long term.
Strathcona Heights Apartment - Ottawa, Ontario
Geotechnical investigation and subsequent inspection and testing of mid-rise apartment building. Responsible for various aspects of building foundings design as well as materials testing.
San Christobal HighwayDominican Republic
Materials consultant for two week period during construction of a 14 kilometre stretch of a four lane divided highway from Santo Domingo to San Christobal in the Dominican Republic. Responsible for setting up quality performance testing program at the asphaltic concrete plant, initiating a compaction and core testing program and trouble shooting for mix problems during placement
Stone Arch Bridge - Pakenham, Ontario
Material evaluation and inspection and testing services during rehabilitation of five span stone arch bridge constructed in 1901.
Golder Associates (Ottawa) Borehole Database Ottawa, Ontario
Involved with conceptualisation, implementation and ongoing supervision of a borehole database for projects carried out within the Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton. Pertinent information from boreholes dating from 1971 to present advanced by the Ottawa office of Golder Associates are being geo-referenced to a regional map database. The database can subsequently viewed by staff using a windows based program. Project carried out with ArcInfo and ArcView.
Communal/Commercial Water Supply Evaluation - Ontario
Communal water supply investigations for non-profit housing developments in Elgin and Clayton, Ontario and time share condominium development in Cobden, Ontario; responsible for groundwater resource evaluation with respect to project specific water supply requirements. Conducted hydrogeological assessment of the Evergreen Spring Water Site in the Township of Sebastopol, Ontario for Cott Beverages Ltd.; assessment included characterization of geological setting, quantity, quality and age of spring water and evaluation of potential sources of contamination in the vicinity of the spring.
Company Information
Physical Address
32 Steacie Dr.
Kanata, ON K2K 2A9
CA
Mailing Address
32 Steacie Dr.
Kanata, ON K2K 2A9
CA
Additional Details
Legal Name: Golder Associates Ltd.
Number of Employees: 2000
CA
The Golder group of companies have developed a number of environmental remediation technologies in order to facilitate and accelerate the resolution of complex environmental problems. Commercialized technologies are as follows:
Fractool: this technology relies on the hydraulic fracturing of the soil. It consists of the pumping of a fluid containing fine sand into low permeability soil matrix in order to facilitate the extraction of liquids or vapours; or it allows the injection of nutrients or bacteria to accelerate the process of contaminant biodegradation. This technology can also be used to diminish the permeability of the soil by injection of low permeability mixtures. It can thus help create horizontal or vertical confining barriers, which restrict the movement of contaminants and limit the extent of the impacted zones.
Limnofix: this technology uses in situ biodegradation or fixation of contaminated sediments present at the bottom of lakes or waterways, thus avoiding dredging operations and restricting suspension of large quantities of contaminated sediments.
Golder provides high quality technical and administrative expertise in the area of in situ and ex situ soil and groundwater remediation techniques, notably in;
soil and groundwater characterization;
risk analysis;
natural attenuation evaluations;
multi-phase extraction system ( vacuum enhanced recovery);
groundwater biosparging;
groundwater pumping and treatment:
soil excavation and off-site disposal;
hydraulic containment;
industrial effluent treatment;
biodegradation of impacted soil in piles;
soil vapor extraction and venting;
physical containment of impacted soil and hazardous materials;
biogas collection.
Corporate Expertise:
----------------------- San Christobal HighwayDominican Republic
Materials consultant for two week period during construction of a 14 kilometre stretch of a four lane divided highway from Santo Domingo to San Christobal in the Dominican Republic. Responsible for setting up quality performance testing program at the asphaltic concrete plant, initiating a compaction and core testing program and trouble shooting for mix problems during placement.
Philippines - Solid Waste Management Environmental Impact Assessment /Feasibility Study
Solid waste management planning for two medium sized cities in the Philippines, involving collection, diversion, landfill siting, conceptual design, Environmental Impact Assessment and Feasibility Study (EIA/FS). On this World Bank demonstration project initiative, responsible for development of work programs and CIDA/CTF funding approvals;
co-ordination of Golder personnel and Filipino subconsultant teams; technical aspects; EIA/FS documentation and public consultation.
Corporate Language Capabilities:
----------------------- English or French
Proj: Waste Study Country: Philippines Contribution:
Philippines - Solid Waste Management Environmental Impact Assessment /Feasibility Study
Solid waste management planning for two medium sized cities in the Philippines, involving collection, diversion, landfill siting, conceptual design, Environmental Impact Assessment and Feasibility Study (EIA/FS). On this World Bank demonstration project initiative, responsible for development of work programs and CIDA/CTF funding approvals;
co-ordination of Golder personnel and Filipino subconsultant teams; technical aspects; EIA/FS documentation and public consultation.
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Services
- Earth Science, Environement
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Additional Information
541360
Philippines, Michigan