Environmental Recovery
Seabird Bluff Slide — Hwy 7
Client
BC Ministry of Transportation & Transit
Schedule
August 2024 - December 2024
Contract Value
$5.3 Million
Delivery Method
Bid-Build
The Seabird Bluff Slide project on Highway 7 involved complex emergency reconstruction and environmental stabilization following significant landslide damage. Ballina's scope included creating a temporary creek diversion and performing extensive fish salvage operations to protect local aquatic life.
Construction teams built a robust deflection berm, requiring precise placement of over 21,000 cubic metres of material, primarily consisting of granular berm fill and riprap, to protect the roadway and stabilize surrounding slopes. Effective collaboration with multiple stakeholders, including Sq’éwqel (Seabird Island Band) First Nation, BC Hydro, WSP, and McElhanney, was essential for managing environmental impacts and ensuring project success.
"The Seabird Bluff Slide project demanded quick, decisive action and thoughtful environmental protection. Our ability to rapidly mobilize resources and collaborate closely with stakeholders allowed us to restore this critical roadway swiftly and sustainably."
— Nestor Martinez, Operations Manager, Ballina Contracting
Completing the Seabird Bluff Slide repairs required the full scope of our expertise in emergency project mobilization, meticulous environmental safeguards, and strategic stakeholder engagement. With detailed planning and seamless execution, we effectively restored critical infrastructure, protected sensitive ecological habitats, and reinforced long-term community resilience along Highway 7.