Canadian Museum of History
Client: The Canadian Museum of History
Project presentation
The Museum of History located in Gatineau, Québec consists of a 95,000m2 public facility housing major national artefacts. The museum is located over a large multi level underground structure accommodating mechanical and electrical service space, artefact vaults and a parking garage.
With roots stretching back to 1856, this is one of Canada’s oldest public institutions and a respected centre of museological excellence, sharing its expertise in history, archaeology, ethnology and cultural studies both within Canada and abroad.
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Characteristics and Impacts
There have been substantial leaks over the past and under phase I, we were retained to carry out a detailed investigation and provide observations and recommendations. Subsequently we were retained as Prime Consultant to prepare drawings and specifications, assist with tendering and provide contract administration for the repairs. The remedial work involved temporary protection, excavation, concrete repairs, expansion joint replacement, new waterproofing, and drain replacement. Waterproofing and plumbing replacement in the fountain area was carried out within confined space.
