Golden Ears Bridge Project

Golden Ears Bridge Project

Company: Denbow

Location: Chilliwack, British Columbia, Canada

Project Site:  Golden Ears Bridge at Langley, BC and Pitt Meadows, BC

EB Models Used:  EB-60, TM-45MD, (2) EB-90’s (note: the EB-90 is a discontinued model)

Project Scope/Challenges:  The Golden Ears Bridge is a 1.1 billion dollar project involving the construction of a 1 kilometer long (slightly more than one-half mile) high-level bridge spanning the Fraser river. The project also involves the development of 13 km (just over 8 miles) of roadway and infrastructure in fisheries-sensitive areas adjacent to the river. Denbow was contracted to provide erosion and sediment control as well as revegetation services for the life of the 3 year project. The project includes specific environmental commitments to the government authorities responsible for fisheries and the environment.

Products Applied: EcoBlanket®, Terraseeding™, Filtersoxx™, Growing Medium (manufactured onsite by Denbow), and Composted Bark Mulch.

Quantities/Distance: 35,000 square yards of EcoBlanket®; 23,000 square yards of Terraseeding™; 3,200 linear feet of Filtersoxx™; also includes 19,000 cubic yards of growing medium and 3,200 cubic yards of composted bark mulch.

Company Profile: Denbow has specialized in the delivery and installation of bulk products for over 25 years. They have evolved into an innovative service company focused on the delivery and placement of erosion control solutions, slope stabilization, forest by-products, and landscaping materials. Denbow currently runs five Express Blower units.