Poster Presentations: Northern Site Challenges
- Analysis of Surface Water Quality at Seven Legacy Uranium Mines in Saskatchewan
- Logistical and Conceptual Challenges in Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Assessment in Subarctic Old Crow, Yukon
- Simple Project Scope in Challenging Locations – Project Execution in a Remote Location in Northern Ontario
- Mould Bay Causeway Reconstruction
Qiong (June) Lu1, David Sanscartier1, Thomas Lavergne2
1SNC-Lavalin Inc.
2Saskatchewan Research Council
1SNC-Lavalin Inc.
2Saskatchewan Research Council
The objective of this presentation is to discuss the challenges in managing surface water quality at these remote northern legacy uranium sites, summarize the three-step approach, and describe key findings and recommendations.
Logistical and Conceptual Challenges in Geotechnical and Hydrogeological Assessment in Subarctic Old Crow, Yukon
Anthony West1, Rebecca Hardie1, Janelle Langlais2, Forest Pearson1
1Morrison Hershfield
2Environment Yukon
1Morrison Hershfield
2Environment Yukon
The objective of this presentation is to share our experience solving logistical challenges while performing geotechnical and hydrogeological field investigations in the subarctic and reflect on how the permafrost environment requires a shift in thinking away from traditional norms.
Simple Project Scope in Challenging Locations – Project Execution in a Remote Location in Northern Ontario
Leon Burger1, Tiffany Wong2, Scott Thompson1
1SNC-Lavalin Inc.
2Public Services and Procurement Canada
1SNC-Lavalin Inc.
2Public Services and Procurement Canada
The objective of this presentation is to focus on the project management challenges and lessons learned from carrying out a seemingly simple project at a remote location and discuss how to i) better define our understanding of remote sites; ii) identify ways to prepare for success; and, iii) identify how to respond when unanticipated conditions are encountered or incidents occur.
Alexandre Leclair1, Claudia Simonato2, Owen Wade3, Deniz Baykal3
1Englobe Corp.
2Public Services and Procurement Canada
3Environment and Climate Change Canada
1Englobe Corp.
2Public Services and Procurement Canada
3Environment and Climate Change Canada
The objective of this presentation is to share the unique challenges faced whilst planning for and operating fast-tracked projects in remote northern locations.