Pim Street Drainage Improvements

TULLOCH field technician reviewing drainage conditions near Pim Street.

Project Overview

Location: Sault Ste. Marie
Client: City of Sault Ste. Marie
Services: Engineering, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering, Environmental
Sector: Municipal

Project Description

TULLOCH was retained to address flooding within the McNabb Street and Pim Street areas of Sault Ste. Marie. The work evaluated watershed hydrology, storm sewer capacity, overland drainage, environmental conditions, and geotechnical considerations to identify a preferred solution for recurring flooding.

The assignment progressed through environmental assessment, option evaluation, detailed design, tendering, contract administration, and construction inspection. The drainage improvements included a dry detention facility in an existing ravine and associated storm sewer upgrades designed to reduce flood risk for downstream areas.

Scope of Services

  • Environmental assessment addressing flooding issues
  • Hydrologic and hydraulic assessment of existing and alternative conveyance systems
  • Geotechnical investigations
  • Natural-environment and species-at-risk assessments
  • Preferred-solution evaluation and recommendations
  • Detailed design and specifications
  • Tendering support, contract administration, and construction inspection