Grading & Earthworks
Kitstone Commons Bulk Earthmoving and Site Grading
Ironclad was prime contractor on Kitstone Commons, which is an innovative 440-acre agrihood community located near Carstairs, Alberta requiring over 700,000 m3 of bulk earthmoving to complete the site grading.
KEY DETAILS
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Contract Value
$3,075,400
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Project Owner
General Land & Power
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Completion Date
October 2023
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Project Role
Prime Contractor
Scope of Work
- Topsoil stripping.
- Bulk earthmoving (over 700,000 m3).
- Pond excavation with clay liner.
- Finish grading.
- Site restoration.
Resources & Challenges
- Total Crew: 20 Persons
- Equipment Used:
8 Scrapers, 4 Rock Trucks, 2 Excavators, 2 Dozers, 2 Graders, 2 Water Trucks.
- Challenges:
The project was challenged by a water course on-site that was preventing efficient earthwork operations and Ironclad constructed earthen temporary crossings for haul road access.