GROUNDWATER
Groundwater Feasibility Studies >>
Groundwater Dewatering Studies >>
Water Quality Studies >>
Water Well Rehabilitations >>
Proof of Waters >>
Source Water Protection Programs >>
Aquifer Management Programs >>
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WASTEWATER
Environmental Impact Studies >>
Onsite Wastewater Disposal Systems >>
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ENVIROMENTAL
Preliminary Site Investigations >>
Mining Sectors >>
Residential and Commercial Developments >>
Landfills >>
First Nations >>



Kala has conducted numerous dewatering studies throughout the province to assist with construction and permanent dewatering considerations for foundation engineering purposes. In addition Kala provides solutions to groundwater dewatering for onsite wastewater disposal considerations. Clients and projects include:

BC Hydro - John Hart Generating Station -
Campbell River, BC

  • $1.06 Billion upgrading project
  • New powerhouse –
    foundation excavation to 34 m in depth, 30 m from Campbell River
  • Excavation area: 7,000 m2
  • Sonic and rotary drilling programs
  • Large scale pumping tests
  • Environmental implications of contaminated sites
  • Numerical modeling and calibration
  • River recharge simulations
  • HASP, EPP and SOP requirements
  • Design of cutoff walls and pumping scenarios

Maple Reinders - Kelowna Wastewater
Treatment Center

  • $65 Million upgrading project
  • Shallow unconfined aquifer overlying deeper confined aquifer
  • Zero tolerance for existing structure settlement
  • Control of groundwater boils from lower to upper aquifer
  • Numerical modeling
  • Drilling program supervision

Also

  • New Westmeniter Hospital
  • Prince George Courthouse