WJ Canada has a long history of providing dewatering solutions for residential developments across the UK, Middle East, and mainland Europe. 543 Richmond Condominiums may seem like just another new high-rise in Toronto’s bustling downtown core, but it holds special significance for WJ. This project marked our first residential dewatering project in Canada.
As with many urban projects, space was at a premium from the outset. The excavation footprint for 543 Richmond Condominiums covered almost the entire site, leaving very little room for the installation of dewatering wells or storage of necessary pumping equipment. This is a common challenge for city-centre developments, where access and available space are often restricted.
However, WJ Canada’s flexible approach allowed us to collaborate closely with the client to find efficient ways to position our plant, equipment, and materials in the available space. This teamwork ensured the dewatering system was set up quickly and effectively, with minimal disruption to the construction timeline.
The key to success on this project was maintaining a tight schedule while managing Toronto’s characteristic silty sandy lake deposits. To address the complex ground conditions, WJ mobilized two drilling rigs from our fleet of modern, well-maintained equipment. We installed 55 eductor wells around the excavation’s perimeter, ensuring effective groundwater control throughout the process.
The ground conditions on site were highly stratified, with low permeability soils mixed with occasional higher permeability layers. Despite the challenging geology, WJ Canada’s approach of combining our advanced equipment, expert drilling techniques, and close coordination with the client delivered a successful outcome.
“543 Richmond Condominiums will always be special to WJ as our first residential dewatering project in the country.”
543 Richmond Condominiums
As of summer 2020, the dewatering system was operating smoothly, and construction works have continued on schedule. The first apartments at 543 Richmond Condominiums are set to open in 2022. This project holds a special place for us at WJ Canada, as it marks our first residential dewatering project in Canada, showcasing our ability to bring global experience to local challenges.
With thousands of successful projects delivered across Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, we bring global expertise to every new challenge. 543 Richmond Condominiums is more than a project for us; it’s a milestone, marking the start of our residential journey in Canada. And it won’t be the last.
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