Steep Slope, Othello, BC

Lemare completed steep-slope backfill operations in Othello, BC, on Spread 5B of the Trans Mountain Expansion Project. Using its S3 Cable Delivery System, Lemare safely placed aggregate and topsoil where standard equipment couldn’t operate.

Lemare successfully completed a project in Othello, near Hope, British Columbia, in collaboration with Macro Industries and Trans Mountain Corp. on Spread 5B of the TMEP Project. This particular segment spans approximately 85 kilometers, extending from the Coquihalla summit to Bridal Falls.

In navigating the challenging terrain of Othello's steep slope, Lemare executed backfill support operations. This involved employing a cable full suspension method for placing aggregate backfill and topsoil material, where standard equipment could not operate. Lemare supplied the Steep Slope Cable Delivery System (S3), providing a delivery bucket equipped with a GPS-referenced line view camera system to transport and place aggregate up the steep slope.