Skip to content Skip to footer

Jaleslie Siding Extension

Project Scope

BAT’s scope of work included the supply and installation of soil nail shotcrete wall-type retaining structures, deep drain holes, and localized rock bolt and shotcrete reinforcement to stabilize the site and support the extension. In addition, BAT provided select slope stabilization shotcrete and essential site support services, such as heating and hoarding during winter months to maintain progress despite challenging weather conditions.

The project evolved through coordinated change orders with EllisDon/PME, AECOM, and KCB, leading to refined project scopes, including descoped provisional items and field-verified quantity reconciliations. Despite the challenging site constraints within the active rail corridor, BAT demonstrated exceptional adaptability and technical expertise, delivering the project with precision and efficiency.

Project Challenges
The work was conducted within a confined corridor adjacent to active railway lines in a high-traffic zone, which required careful navigation to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations. The limited workspace, combined with the presence of multiple contractors and the extreme cold weather during certain project phases, created logistical and operational complexities. Despite these challenges, BAT Construction successfully delivered the soil nail and shotcrete retaining systems, maintaining the highest standards of workmanship. Through strategic coordination, strict adherence to safety protocols, and the flexibility to adapt to the evolving site conditions, BAT was able to meet all project requirements. The project was completed on time and to the full satisfaction of the client, engineers, and general contractor.
Project Details

BAT Construction was subcontracted by EllisDon/PME, under the ownership of Canadian National Railway (CN), to perform specialized earth retention and stabilization work for the CN Ashcroft Subdivision Mile 17.7 to 18.8 Jaleslie Siding Extension project. This critical infrastructure project required advanced geotechnical solutions within a tightly constrained rail corridor.

ClientCanadian National Railway CompanyContractorEllisDon/PMELocationBritish Columbia, CanadaTimelineAugust 2023 – February 2024Contract Value$3.1mShare