KLS Earthworks Ltd.
2882 Glenmore Trail SE
Calgary, AB, Canada, T2C 2E6
P - 403-240-3030
F - 403-240-9884
KLS Earthworks has a proud history participating in key construction projects in and around Calgary, AB.
Inglewood Galleria
The Inglewood Galleria has been one of KLS's more exciting projects throughout the winter of 2009. It is a commercial basement excavation for a 4 story building with an underground parkade. KLS's scope of work has included excavating all materials and backfilling the basement with granular materials before the floor slab is poured.
One challenge with this project has been dealing with unexpected materials encountered during the excavation process. KLS has significant experience handling many different types of soils and materials hidden underground and we were able to remove all material in a safe and environmentally friendly manner.
Projects
SAIT Parkade
KLS began working on the high-profile Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT) parkade project in January 2008. This project involves the construction of an underground parkade on a hillside overlooking downtown Calgary. KLS has been contracted by PCL to perform all excavation, backfilling and grading for the parkade and the soccer field that will be placed above it. We're proud to be the contractor of choice for such a high-profile project as the SAIT.
West LRT Extension
The LRT system in Calgary is currently being extended West of downtown into SouthWest Calgary. The project involves many stages of construction with the track running above ground, below ground and elevated above existing roadways. KLS is working with the SNC Lavalin/Graham Joint Venture for this project, completing complicated excavations and embankment fills to facilitate the new tracks and stations. The project is slated to be completed in late 2011.
Saskatoon - Circle Drive Extension
In 2010, KLS began operating in Saskatchewan. We are currently working on the ring-road project to complete Circle Drive in Saskatoon. The project has over 500,000m3 of dirt to be moved under the KLS contract, including construction of several new interchanges and a bridge to cross Saskatchewan River.
Glenmore Trail & 37th Avenue SW
In preperation for the future South West ring road connecting Stoney Trail to South Calgary, an overpass was required to temporarily route traffic away from the intersection at Glenmore Trail and 37th Street SW. The overpass may be in use for several years, and required construction of two large ramps, retaining walls and a bridge over Glenmore Trail. KLS constructed the ramps and provided PCL with digital quantity take-offs to aide in verifying earthworks quantities before construction began. The overpass is now open allowing Glenmore Trail traffic to travel through the intersection without traffic lights to impede flow.
Glenmore Trail & Elbow Drive Interchange
Glenmore Trail - Graves Bridge
Crossing the Bow River on the East side of Deerfoot, Glenmore Trail's Graves Bridge is currently under construction. A second bridge is being erected parallel to the existing structure in order to widen Glenmore Trail. In situations where work is being executed near the river, KLS has extensive experience. This is one example of how KLS operates under these conditions. By using environmentally friendly oils and lubricants as well as multiple techniques of erosion and sediment control, we decrease our impact upon the river.
The interchange project at Glenmore Trail, Elbow Drive and 5th Street S.W. was completed in 2007 after two years of construction. KLS was responsible for all earthworks activity on this site during that time. Over 500,000m3 of material was removed from the area to allow Glenmore Trail to run underneath both 5th St and Elbow Drive.
Shouldice Park Football Fields
The existing fields at Shouldice Park were replaced with upgraded synthetic football field turf. KLS was responsible for removing the existing fields and creating the new subgrade conditions for the installation of synthetic turf. As well as a creating a well graded granular drainage system, KLS was required to install bio-swales around the preimeter to control sediment flow within the site.
KLS worked with the Calgary Stampede Board to create a new entrance to Stampede Park behind the grandstand area. A new bridge is being constructed for better access to this area. The access into Inglewood was closed for the duration of this project in order to excavate underneath the existing road to create the access onto the new bridge.
Stampede Park South Entrance
This large interchange project brought Stoney Trail up and Scenic Acres Link down to increase traffic flow in this area. KLS managed excavations and backfills along this interchange as well as earthworks associated with bridge construction. A large quantity of material was moved both onsite and offsite to allow for this interchange to be constructed.
Scenic Acres Link
