Richco delivered a complex road widening project for the Ministry of Transportation along Beach Road - a Semiahmoo First Nations and archaeologically sensitive site requiring controlled excavation under the continuous supervision of an Archaeological monitor throughout construction. The scope was varied, spanning environmental earthworks, large-diameter HDPE pipe fusion and installation, culvert replacement, preload fill placement, lock block wall construction, and full road restoration including guard rails, barriers, and signage. Spanning nearly a full year from August 2023 to July 2024, the project demanded exceptional crew discipline, regulatory awareness, and the ability to coordinate multiple scopes simultaneously within a culturally protected corridor.
Scope Highlights
First Nations and archaeologically sensitive site — all excavation performed under continuous Archaeological monitor supervision
Brush cutting, stump removal, and controlled bulk excavation throughout
900mm and 750mm HDPE pipe fusion and installation
Preload fill placement, rip rap ditching, and outfall structures
Removal and replacement of multiple culverts; removal of existing asphalt and concrete
