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National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, September 30, 2024
Summit Earthworks Inc. (Summit) acknowledges the National Day for Truth & Reconciliation, September 30, 2024. Our company and team members understand that a key objective of the Truth & Reconciliation process is to learn of the history of Residential Schools and the experiences of survivors of the residential schools, their families and others involved. Notably,…
Summit Earthworks Inc. is Thrilled to Unveil Our Latest Facility!
Exciting Announcement! Summit Earthworks Inc. is thrilled to unveil our latest achievement. After years of dedication and hard work from our Summit team and partners, we are proud to announce that our newest contaminated soil and hydrovac transfer facility in New Westminster, is now fully operational and ready to receive materials. This milestone marks a significant step…
Summit Earthworks Supports Quesnel Teen in Bull Riding Pursuits
At Summit Earthworks, we believe in supporting local talent and nurturing passions that drive individuals to achieve their goals. That’s why we are thrilled to announce our sponsorship of a young and promising rodeo enthusiast, Jaxen Kirk, as he embarks on an exciting chapter in his journey. A Passionate Beginnings – From Sheep to Steers…
Newly Elected EMA of BC Board Member
We are proud to announce and congratulate Andrew Schmidt, Summit Earthworks’ Facilities Manager, who was elected to the Board of the Environmental Managers Association (EMA) of BC during their AGM meeting late last month. Andrew will work closely with other elected Board Members and association members to continue advocating for education and information sharing on…
Celebrating Summit Earthworks’ EMA of BC Remediation and Restoration Award for the Deroche Creek Project
Summit Earthworks (Summit) was honoured by being awarded the EMA of BC’s Remediation and Restoration award at the EMA Awards Gala on June 27th, 2023. This award is a testament to the outstanding efforts and dedication of Summit and its partners. The award recognizes the exemplary in-stream work on the Deroche Creek project, which involved…
Newly Elected BCEIA Board Member
We are proud to announce and congratulate Guy De Lorenzo, Summit Earthworks’ Marketing Manager, who was elected to the Board of the BC Environment Industry Association (BCEIA) during their AGM meeting earlier this month. Guy will work closely with other elected Board Members and Executive Leadership to continue advocating the environmental industry’s importance by promoting innovation…
Building with Care: Summit Earthworks’ Commitment to Wildlife Preservation
While currently performing an ecological restoration project consisting of invasive plant removals, seeding, tree planting, and new gravel/wood mulch trail work, our Summit crews encountered some small neighbourhood friends in New Westminster. A wild duck(mallard) nest was unexpectedly discovered on the project site, and Summit crews immediately ensured the nest was protected and undisturbed following…
New Stage 14 Soil Relocation Amendments and How Summit Earthworks Can Help
The BC Ministry of Environment is bringing significant new requirements for the movement of non-contaminated soil in BC, through amendments to the Contaminated Sites Regulation (CSR). The amendments will come into force March 1st, 2023. As we look ahead, we anticipate our partners and clients who remove soil from sites with schedule 2 activities will…
Parc Verdun Transformation
What a change a year will do! Take a look at some of the habitat and park restoration/improvement work Summit Earthworks Inc. completed at Parc Verdun in West Vancouver. Scope of work included: – Demolition and reinstatement of existing sports courts including asphalt paving, fencing, a retaining wall and a practice wall, stream bank works,…
Ann Mohs Wins Big in Great Britain
Ann Mohs is an elite Senior Athlete sponsored by Summit Earthworks, Inc. Recently (August 8 – 16, 2022), Ann, a member of the Canadian National Team competed in the International Va’a (Outrigger) Federation World Sprint Championships in Great Britain. Ann raced in 3 age categories: Women’s 60+, Women’s 70+ and Women’s 75+. She won Gold…
A Significant Milestone
After extensive engineering, planning and permitting, were excited to announce our newest Soil Management Centre – Summit West @ Derwent Way, New Westminster, has reached a significant milestone. The completed pour of the re-inforced concrete slab will support the walls and prefabricated vinyl roof structure, and we are looking forward to a late summer completion…
Summit Earthworks’ Newest Soil Management Centre
Summit Earthworks is excited to announce that the construction of its newest Ministry of Environment approved Soil Management Centre has commenced at Derwent Way in New Westminster, after multiple years of planning, permitting and consultations. Summit takes pride in being a full-service environmental contractor specializing in providing numerous soil management solutions for our municipal, provincial,…
Summit Earthworks Recognized for Environmental Excellence in BC
Summit Earthworks is pleased to be featured in Glacier Media’s editorial called “Environmental Excellence in BC.” The magazine includes organizations that focus on environmental advocacy and stewardship here in BC. We are proud to be a full-service environmental contractor that provides numerous solutions to our partners and clients. Whether it’s remediation, environmental restoration, or other…
Boulder Creek Dam’s Toe Repair Completed
Summit Earthworks Inc. was selected by the British Columbia Hydro and Power Authority (“BC Hydro”) to complete Boulder Creek Dam’s Toe Repair. Boulder Creek is a steep mountain creek located West of Hope, BC and a tributary feeding the Wahleach Reservoir (a.k.a. Jones Lake). The diversion berm also protects an intake structure that diverts flows…
We Tip Our Hard Hats to the Crew
Our crew has been working hard on the Sechelt Landfill Remediation project for the past several months. Plenty of challenges have thrown their way including; numerous design changes, field fit installations, re-work, bears, and exceptionally hot weather. The Crew lead by Superintendent Rob Thompson, includes Donald Hull, Tom Fellows, David Grewal, Dustin Theilen, and crew anchor –…
Recognizing Gordon Mohs
Summit Earthworks is proud to give a huge shout-out to Gordon Mohs, our First Nations Liaison & Archaeological Specialist. The West Vancouver Reginal District reached out to Summit Earthworks this week as they were having issues obtaining information on certain permitting for a project Summit Earthworks was selected to complete at Parc Verdun. Gordon was…
Summit Earthworks Welcome New Office Staff
Summit Earthworks Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of Angela Takats and Brock McLeod, who will be working in our accounting and project departments’ respectably. They both bring experience and a great attitude to our growing office. We are incredibly pleased to be adding their expertise to our team, and we look forward to…
Summit Earthworks welcomes a new Superintendent
Summit Earthworks Inc. is pleased to announce the hiring of our newest Superintendent to our team, Rob Thompson. Rob has over 25 years of specialized construction experience, including mining, gas plant work, building engineered landfills, rig moving (dismantling and assembly), lease building, and remediation. We are incredibly pleased to be adding his experience to our team, and…
Thank you to the Women of Summit Earthworks
Happy International Women’s Day to all the amazing women of Summit Earthworks and our sister company, Westerra Enterprises. Our successes wouldn’t be possible without your achievements and continued dedication to your work. Summit believes in creating an equitable, inclusive, respectful and secure workplace where everyone has the opportunity to realize their full potential in all…
Sponsoring the 2021 BC Natural Resources Forum
Summit Earthworks is delighted to continue our support and sponsor the 18th Annual BC Natural Resources Forum. Were are committed to maintaining our participation and showcase the resilient natural resource sector in BC. Summit Earthworks will be the sponsoring company of the Economic Recovery and Major Projects panel moderated by Todd Corrigall, Chief Executive Officer of the Prince…
New Year, New Signage
Summit Earthworks and our sister company, Westerra Enterprises, are honoured to showcase our newly installed signage at our head office location in Mission. Our team wants to extend an enormous thank you to the Nutek Signs group for the swift printing and installation. Our environmental and demolition division (Summit) is located alongside our civil construction/deep…
Leq’á:mel First Nation (LDLP)/Summit Earthworks Joint Venture Update
Summit is pleased to be working for Dzawada’enuxw of Kingcome Inlet under our Leq’á:mel First Nation (LDLP)/Summit Earthworks Joint Venture. We sincerely thank DFN Operations Manager Diana Dick and Chief Willie Moon for this opportunity, who played very critical roles in completing this project. The main component of this project was the construction of a…