Grace Estates

Subdivision Development

This 11 lot subdivision is located in beautiful Naramata, British Columbia. The project entailed blasting 25,000 m³ of rock for a road way with utility trenching. The project posed a unique challenge in trying to preserve unique natural features at the owners request such as ornamental rocks and trees and working closely near environmentally sensitive areas without disturbance. Site safety was of most importance working close to the narrow winding public road at the entrance. Blast mats and traffic control were utilized to ensure safety standards were maintained.

• Over 1 km of road with utility trenches blasted
• 11 lots
• Close proximity blasting, home at 85 meters and a roadway within 15 meters
• Use of blast mats when needed
• Challenges included several realignments of the road which caused extra blasting in single rows creating an abundance of oversize rock on site.
• We did a great job at working around some of nature’s artwork at the owner’s request such as large ornamental rocks and trees.
• Seismic monitoring
• Engineered stemming
• 25,000 m³ blasted

The Bluffs at Skaha - Subdivision Development, Penticton

This 40 lot subdivision overlooks both Okanagan and Skaha Lake, situated in the rocky terrain of the east hills of Penticton. 47,000 m³ of rock was blasted to make way for a road and utility trenches. This project is situated in close proximity to many homes so careful planning and monitoring was required to ensure there was no disturbance to the surrounding houses.

• 1 year duration
• 40 lot subdivision
• 47, 000 m³ blasted
• New road with utility trenches blasted
• Close proximity blasting with houses and pools at 25 meters
• Use of blast mats when needed
• This site provided the opportunity to work with a lot of neighbors as it is in a well-established residential area.

Frind Properties, Kelowna and Vernon

This proposed vineyard in Kelowna was situated on rocky terrain that needed to be blasted to provide a suitable growing medium for vines. 43,000 m³ of rock was blasted and removed. Working in and around power lines, we had to change out the mast on the drill to a custom shortened mast to ensure safe operating practices around the lines.

• Vineyard in Kelowna
• 8 months duration and ongoing
• Blasted building sites
• Blasted planting areas under power lines, changed mast on drill to custom shortened length in order to maintain clearances under live power lines
• Drilled anchor holes for high strength rock catchment fence
• 43,000 m³ blasted

This proposed vineyard in Vernon is situated on rocky terrain that needed to be blasted to provide a suitable growing medium for vines. 6000 m³ of rock was blasted and removed. We had to navigate riparian areas and reptile habitat. Seismic monitoring was used to ensure minimal disturbance and impact to potential snake dens in the area

• Vineyard in Vernon
• 8 months duration and ongoing
• Blasted planting areas in close proximity to homes
• Environmentally friendly techniques included staying away from riparian areas and reptile habitat with seismic monitoring near snake dens to ensure acceptable Peak Particle Velocity readings
• 6000 m³ blasted