Preparatory work is progressing rapidly at the site of the future Contrecœur container terminal! Over the past few weeks, a major operation took place with the delivery of the sheet piles that will be used to build the wharf.
Made from 95% recycled steel at an ArcelorMittal plant in Luxembourg, the sheet piles began their journey at the Port of Antwerp before making their way to Quebec. After being unloaded by Logistec, they were transported by truck to the construction site.
Their transportation and handling presented a significant logistical challenge. Each sheet pile measures 23 metres long and 1.6 metres wide and weighs approximately five tonnes, requiring specialized equipment to move. In total, 95 deliveries were needed to transport all 415 sheet piles.
The sheet piles will play an essential role in the construction of the wharf. Driven deep into the ground, they will be combined with piles to form a continuous steel wall that will serve as the face of the wharf. Behind this structure, a second row of sheet piles will form an anchor wall, helping to ensure the strength and stability of the structure.
Completing an operation of this scale required rigorous coordination and outstanding collaboration. “This milestone is essential as we prepare to launch in-water work in August,” the Montreal Port Authority noted.
(Photos from Port of Montreal)