Cherry Beach Shoreline Restoration
Location: Cherry Beach — Hamilton, Ontario Owner: City of Hamilton Consultant: Shore Plan Group Bronte Construction was hired by the City of Hamilton to restore the Cherry Beach shoreline on Lake [...]
Marine Division
Our team is focused on finding innovative solutions to the most complicated and environmentally sensitive construction projects.
We are well-versed in working with diverse stakeholders to complete complex marine construction projects while ensuring we protect and enhance terrestrial and aquatic natural features and mitigate impact to vegetation, wildlife, and habitats.
Bronte Construction has worked on a wide range of marine construction projects across Ontario, including the restoration of significant shorelines, developing erosion and flood protection solutions, and constructing and rehabilitating a variety of bridges.
Our Services
Bronte Construction offers exceptional engineering services. We are able to facilitate complex project implementation, from design to construction, for results which will enhance our communities for generations.
Seawalls & Shoreline Protection
Bronte Construction’s team of engineers are versed in designing and implementing shoreline protection plans to reduce the risk of erosion and flooding. Using a variety of techniques, including both hard and soft stabilization methods, we are able to examine unique . physiographic regions and determine appropriate solutions including:
- Channel renaturalization
- Construction of breakwaters, seawalls, or revetments
- Soil or vegetation bioengineering
- Use of armour stone, riprap, or gabions
Erosion Protection & Prevention
Bronte Construction are experts in erosion protection and prevention. We are able to assess unique environments and implement a customized solution to help reduce the process of erosion for streams, shorelines, and other bodies of water. Solutions include:
- Channel renaturalization
- Construction of stormwater management systems
- Construction of retaining walls or revetments
- Installation of slope covers and liners
- Soil and vegetation bioengineering
- Stream restorations
- Retexturing and reinforcement of slope surfaces
Stream Restoration
Bronte Construction has successfully designed and implemented solutions to return streams and creeks to their natural state. We are able to restore waterways while mitigating potential harm to sensitive natural environments. Our thorough process takes into account physiographic analysis, geology, groundwater conditions, run-off, infrastructure, erosion, sediment control, vegetation, and wildlife. Our engineers are versed in restoration techniques, including:
- Channel renaturalization
- Constructed wetlands
- Infiltration basins
- Retention basins
- Soil or vegetation bioengineering
- Use of armour stone, riprap, or gabions
Bridges
Bronte Construction has expertise in projects including: moving bridges, highway bridges, and pedestrian bridges. From rehabilitation to complete reconstruction, we successfully complete projects on budget and on time, while working in environmentally sensitive surroundings.
