Engineers and cities respond to Montreal’s water main break. Hatch and NSMTC establishing joint venture to offer Indigenous-led engineering and professional services. Engineers discuss if Canada’s grid is ready for electrification. These were the most-read stories in the Daily Media Report at the end of August.
Engineers and cities respond to Montreal’s water main break. The major water main break in Montreal, following Calgary’s water main break, has people concerned about infrastructure in Canadian cities. In Montreal, inspectors have been analyzing the extent and location of the damage to the pipe; in Calgary, repairs have begun, but five other weak spots have been found. To reduce flooding and ease strain on aging infrastructure, innovative solutions like permeable pavement are being discussed as potential mitigation measures.
Hatch and NSMTC joint venture. Hatch and the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council (NSMTC) announced the exploration of a joint venture opportunity for an Indigenous-led approach to Canada’s clean energy and infrastructure sectors. The NSMTC is interested in building capacity and capability in the energy sector.
Is Canada’s grid ready for electrification? Professional Engineer Brad White believes that while we cannot electrify every building in the country immediately with existing infrastructure, but we can absolutely start. Many buildings can be electrified without issue, and starting now will allow for a faster switch, as well as getting a head start on the generational challenge of rebuilding our infrastructure.
