0 This stormwater management project was completed for Mobile City Estate in Spruce Grove, Alberta.
We supplied and assembled a 55,000-liter stormwater concrete tank designed to reduce flooding risk and improve water control during heavy rainfall. The system provides reliable stormwater retention while fitting within limited site space.
Mobile City Estate was experiencing increasing stormwater management challenges, especially during heavy rain events.
Key concerns included:
The solution needed to manage high water volumes while remaining compact, durable, and scalable for future growth.
To meet these requirements, we delivered a precast concrete stormwater tank system with a total capacity of 55,000 liters.
The tank was designed using a modular configuration of 7 sections (2438 x 1830 mm each), allowing for efficient transportation and fast on-site assembly.
With a total length of 12.81 meters, the system was installed to maximize space efficiency while providing effective stormwater control and retention.
This approach reduced installation time, minimized disruption, and ensured long-term performance.
This project provides Mobile City Estate with a dependable stormwater management solution, reducing flood risk and improving infrastructure performance.
The system is built for long-term use and can be expanded as the community continues to grow.
This water infrastructure project was completed for EPCOR Water Services in collaboration with Wolseley Canada (Edmonton Waterworks team), SMC2.0, and GS Construction | Underground Infrastructure.
The goal was to design and deliver a custom mechanical vault to support water transmission mains and improve overall system performance. The solution required precision engineering to ensure seamless integration with existing infrastructure and full compliance with EPCOR specifications.
EPCOR required a durable mechanical vault system capable of managing water flow within a constrained installation area.
Key challenges included:
The project demanded a solution that would minimize on-site work while maintaining reliability and long-term performance.
We designed and delivered a precast concrete mechanical vault measuring 3000 mm x 2400 mm, engineered specifically for this application.
The vault was built as a pre-assembled unit, allowing for faster installation and reducing on-site labor. It plays a critical role in controlling water flow and connecting the water transmission main to the broader municipal infrastructure.
This project delivered a high-performance mechanical vault solution that supports Edmonton’s water transmission system.
Through close collaboration with project partners, the result is a reliable, space-efficient, and easy-to-install system that meets the demanding standards of EPCOR Water Services and contributes to the long-term efficiency of municipal water infrastructure.
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This project was completed for Brazeau County in Buck Creek, Alberta.
We designed and installed a two-tank fire suppression system with a total capacity of 212 cubic meters (212,000 liters). Each tank measures 4066 mm x 4371 mm x 7706 mm.
The tanks are connected and operate as one system, ensuring reliable water storage and efficient flow during emergencies. This system plays a key role in supporting fire protection for the local community.
Brazeau County needed a dependable water source for firefighting in Buck Creek.
The existing infrastructure did not provide enough storage capacity, especially for larger or extended fire events. At the same time, the solution had to fit within site constraints and integrate with existing infrastructure.
The goal was clear:
To meet these requirements, we designed and installed a two-tank fire suppression system with a total capacity of 212,000 liters.
Both tanks are engineered to work together as a single system, delivering consistent performance and efficient water distribution when it matters most.
This project provides Brazeau County with a reliable and efficient fire suppression solution, helping protect the Buck Creek community and improving emergency response capabilities.
BHP Jansen
BHP Jansen Stage 1 is a potash project located in the province of Saskatchewan. Located in the world’s best potash basin, BHP Jansen is planned to be the largest potash producing mine in the world and is expected to operate up to 100 years. The large resource endowment provides the opportunity to develop Jansen in phases, with anticipated initial capacity of 4.35 megatonnes per annum (Mtpa) of potash when the project becomes operational in 2026.
Our Solution
Working in conjunction with Trenwa Precast Trench Solutions, we supplied approximately 430 H40 traffic-rated precast concrete trenches for power and communication cables installed at the BHP Jansen mine site. Each piece measured 3.05m long, 1.83m wide and 0.91m tall.
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Concrete Fence for Manning Village
Designed around the concept of a village with convenience and community in mind, Manning Village is a residential development by Cameron Communities in Edmonton’s northeast. In laying out the design for the neighbourhood, the developers envisioned a community that drew on traditional architectural elements while addressing the needs of contemporary living using modern building materials. Cameron Communities identified the need for a visual barrier for a portion of the homes backing onto the stormwater pond. In keeping with the community’s design guidelines, the material required for the barrier had to be selected for maximum durability and minimum maintenance.
Our Solution
We worked with the consulting engineer on several concepts and ultimately selected our concrete fence with the Sierra/Durango stone texture. Our concrete fence enables custom textures that mimic the look and feel of stone masonry – a key deciding factor. The end result was a visually stunning concrete fence that provided privacy while staying true to the neighbourhood’s design guidelines.
Construction
We designed and supplied approximately 165m of concrete wall between 8 and 10 foot heights.
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Introduction to Precast Concrete Walls
Precast concrete walls offer a durable, flexible and aesthetically-pleasing solution for noise abatement and other applications. These properties were well-highlighted on the St. Albert Barrier Wall Replacement project.
The St. Albert Barrier Wall is a stretch of concrete wall that serves as a visual and noise barrier for residents along St. Albert Trail. Constructed between 1983 and 1992, the existing wall needed to be replaced after an independent assessment identified structural concerns and a loss of effectiveness of the wall’s sound attenuation. As such, the third-party’s recommendation was for a full replacement of the existing wall between Giroux Road and Sturgeon Road along St. Albert Trail.
As part of the evaluation process, the City of St. Albert considered multiple bids across varying materials – wood, composite, concrete, metal – but ultimately selected our precast concrete wall solution. Our team successfully carried out the project in three phases between 2018 and 2020.
Our Solution
The City opted for our concrete wall thanks to its durability, longevity, ease of installation and noise attenuation properties. Concrete is inherently more durable, more forgiving and longer-lasting. Concrete also has superior noise abatement characteristics when compared against other materials. Additionally, our ability to produce longer span walls of 4.88m (16 feet) at 5.23m post-to-post spacing requires less piles and posts, thereby resulting in reduced costs and an improvement to the project speed.
Construction
Phase 1 (2018) – Portion of wall between Giroux Road and Villeneuve Road. Total length of 300m across panel height of 7 feet
Phase 2 (2019) – Portion of wall between Hebert Road and Sterling Street. Total length of 850m across panel heights of 8 and 16 feet
Phase 3 (2020) – Portion of wall between Sterling Street and Sturgeon Road. Total length of 900m across panel heights of 8 and 16 feet
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Problem
Stormwater tanks are an excellent solution for onsite stormwater storage – a growing challenge for cities as they grapple with urban sprawl. With the increase in appetite for transit and pedestrian-oriented living, Rohit Commercial developed Stadium Yards, a new 7 acre mixed-use urban village situated next to Edmonton’s Stadium LRT Station. The development will welcome an additional 1500-2000 residents to Edmonton’s core with a commercial main street and parks. The developer wanted a solution for a stormwater tank that maximized volume capacity without sacrificing land for development.
S3 Precast Solution
We designed and supplied precast, modular 1800mmx1800mm (6′ x 6′) traffic-rated concrete box sections connected together to achieve the desired storage volume of 84m3 (18,500 gallons). As a result, the developed could salvage valuable land above the stormwater tank. In addition, we also performed onsite assembly of the units. We utilized our proprietary, industry-leading best practices of sealing the joints using post-tension wire, thereby ensuring a watertight seal. The video included above illustrates the ease of use and the modular design of our proposal. A similar project was completed previously in Sherwood Park.
Construction
We fabricated 11 precast box sections at our new 90,000 sq. ft. production facility located in Edmonton in under 2 weeks. Onsite assembly was completed over 2 days.
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Problem
Alberta Parks and Parks Canada are in the process of providing a face lift to a majority of aging provincial parks infrastructure. Part of this process involved replacing a majority of the existing washroom/outhouse structures which were in a poor state of disrepair or had aged enough beyond repair. Majority of the builds to be replaced were ranged from 15 – 30 years old, in addition to the age, all the replaced buildings were constructed of wood which meant weathering and the elements took their toll on the structures resulting in the uneven appearance of materials and overall finished look across many.
TAL Solution
In order to maintain a quality experience for the parks visitors, these new facilities had to be universally accessible, be designed for high traffic, be vandalism-resistant, easier to clean and help cut down on maintenance costs. In addition to the quality and safety characteristics, all the precast concrete washrooms had to be aesthetically pleasing and match other concrete buildings which had been replaced already around the park. To protect against vandalism and maintain the look of the buildings, both the interior and exterior surfaces had to be protected with a clear anti-graffiti coat.
Construction
Tanks-A-Lot prides itself in delivering as turn key solutions as possible to minimize site assembly and handling time making it easier for generals to work with our products and solutions. This project was no different. To minimize handling and site assembly time all the precast modular pieces were produced indoors and stored indoors until they fully cured upon which they were stained to the desired finish and shipped to site for assembly. This minimize site disturbance, time on site and eliminates the need for lay-down areas as the whole unit can be assembled straight from the deck of a truck.
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Problem
Redevelopment and infill are strategies for mitigating urban sprawl in growing cities. This redevelopment strains existing stormwater infrastructure which forces new and innovative solutions. The redevelopment of the Sherwood Park Mall gave an opportunity to protect the existing municipal stormwater infrastructure by preventing stormwater backups to not only the mall but the residences of the surrounding area during severe weather events.
TAL Solution
Stormwater ponds are the typical solution for stormwater buffering on sites without land constraints. With no space to construct a stormwater pond at a mall but plenty of area for parking, an underground solution to temporarily store this stormwater would be ideal. The TAL solution was a 2.4 meter square by 49 meter long precast concrete tank below the parking lot to store stormwater coming in through 2 – 200mm inlets, slowly released through 1 – 150mm outlet. This significantly reduced the strain on the existing stormwater system by storing over 250 cubic meters of stormwater from entering the municipal system all at once.
Construction
The design consisted of 2 end castings and 13 ring sections, each section sealed with 2 layers of butyl rubber sealant in the overlap joints. These sections were fastened together using continuous tensioned steel cables to provide a uniform compression in these joints and sealant. Being a precast solution, the onsite time was less than 3 days from time of open excavation to backfill and was essential in mitigating scheduling and site risk. With mall parking spaces at a premium, it was a requirement that the structure be CL625 traffic rated, which was achieved with a high performance concrete having the CAN-CSA A23.1, S3 rating and steel reinforcement.
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Problem
Midwest Pipeline Contractors established new premises in Spruce Grove AB, adjacent to Highway 788 also known as Saskatchewan Avenue. Being situated along such a prominent location and along a major roadway in and out of the City of Spruce Grove meant most of their site activity was in plain view.
Given the huge inventory of expensive mining equipment and parts found on the yard at any given time, going the chain-link route was not an option as it did not keep out onlookers and presented maintenance and security challenges as it could easily be breached. Wood screen was also considered as an option but was quickly discarded based on short service life and the effects weathering would have on it over time.
TAL Solution
2.4-meter height fence was constructed in 2015 along approximately 250 lineal meters of berm to provide privacy, security and aesthetics to the business. Not only did our solution enhance the profile of the business within the community, we were able to meet and exceed all of the client’s three primary concerns (security, privacy and high aesthetics). As with all TAL Stone Fence installations, the new fence provided the client with the highest service life and lowest cost cycle for maintenance of any fencing material on the market.
Construction
All the posts and panels were prefabricated at our plant in North East Edmonton prior to shipping and installation.
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