Landfill Closure Works

  • Date: January – March, 2014
  • Location: Metlakatla, BC
  • Category: Landfill Closure Works, Civil
  • Owner: Metlakatla Governing Council

Project Scope

Work consisted of the deactivation of 3 existing landfill sites located in the isolated community of Metlakatla. Logistical constraints a factor as the only access to site for equipment is via barge. Three sites required excavation, grading and capping to restore the areas into as natural a state. Existing monitoring wells were removed and work was performed under strict environmental guidelines. Largest landfill site to become a new Village public works storage yard.