Renewable Energy

Travers Solar Large-Scale Construction

Ironclad partnered with PCL Construction to successfully deliver the largest solar project in Canada, Travers Solar, which covers over 3,300 acres and generates 692 DC megawatts of electricity in Vulcan County, Alberta.

KEY DETAILS

Contract Value

Undisclosed

Project Owner

Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners

Completion Date

November 2022

Project Role

Subcontractor

Scope of Work

  • Bulk site grading.
  • Gravel road construction.
  • Inverter pad excavation and backfill.
  • Electrical trenching and backfill.

Resources & Challenges

  • Total Crew: 40 Persons
  • Equipment Used:
    4 Excavators, 8 Scrapers, 4 Dozers, 2 Graders, 4 Compactors, 8 Skidsteers.
  • Challenges:
    Ironclad overcame the challenge of a large out-of-town earthworks project with an aggressive schedule and regular coordination with other subtrades for successful completion of this project.

Project Timeline

//   May 2023

Drilling & Pressure Grouting

//   May 2024

Sheet Pile Core Wall & Concrete Work

//   July 2024

Embankment Structure

//   September 2024

Spillway and Concrete Work

//   October 2024

Final Dam Commissioning

TESTIMONIAL

Ironclad’s personalized approach, openness to feedback, and regular discussions created a highly cooperative environment.

Rob Coolen, Project Manager | Canadian Projects Limited