Project Impossible
History Canada to feature major Stantec design feats
We are proud and excited to announce that two Stantec projects will be featured on HISTORY’s upcoming season of Project Impossible. The series explores “epic engineering projects that were considered unthinkable just a few years ago.” Project Impossible begins airing in Canada on July 27th, 2018 and is scheduled for a US release later this fall. Watch the trailer here.
“Episode 6: Engineering America” airs on July 28th at 2PM PDT and showcases Stantec’s design of a massive pumping station complex in New Orleans, Louisiana. The $690-million Permanent Canal Closures and Pumps (PCCP) project—three massive drainage pumping stations and flood gate closure systems—is the final piece of a $14.5 billion hurricane and storm damage risk reduction system. Launched after Hurricane Katrina in 2005, the PCCP is the second largest drainage pumping station project in the world and will greatly assist Metro New Orleans area in improving its level of resiliency for tropical storms and hurricanes.
The next Stantec project will be featured in “Episode 9: Conquering the Arctic” and air on Saturday, July 28th at 4PM PDT. The segment focuses on northern engineering feats and highlights the Stantec-designed Iqaluit Airport, the first successful P3 Airport in North America. The Iqaluit Airport is one of Canada’s northernmost flight hubs and was built to serve the remote community of Nunavut in its stark, dark, and frozen climate.
Check back for US air dates!
About Project Impossible
Each episode of Project Impossible features multiple stories that illustrate man-made projects that are crucial to our future. These projects include a massive North Sea wind station with 600-foot rotors, a giant sea wall that will protect the ancient city of Venice from rising waters, the world’s largest moveable structure in Chernobyl, and the construction of a fleet of nuclear powered icebreaking ships.
Engineering the impossible at Nunavut’s Iqaluit Airport
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One of the basic tenets of my design approach to airports is to bring a 'sense of place' to the architecture and interior design.
Leslie Merrithew, Civil Engineer
The most rewarding part of my job is when a client or coworker calls me up and wants me on a project—it means I made a positive impression, and I’m a valued team player.
Kevin Hodgins, Senior Principal
Communities are built on people. As professionals, it’s important to be involved in the volunteer and professional organizations that strengthen our immediate communities.
Cecilia Einarson, Principal, Sector Leader, Airports (Terminals)
Architecture transforms chaos into order, allowing us to positively shape the future of our cities and communities.
Alvaro Fernandez de Mesa, Associate
Collaboration is the most powerful tool a team must use to deliver a successful project.
Dan O'Neill, Senior Associate
The best way to meet our client’s expectations is by taking the time to really listen to their needs.
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"It’s amazing to me how many people know of this project, or are interested in hearing a presentation about it. I don't recall how many times I have given or been a part of presenting on PCCP. People are always impressed by the magnitude of this undertaking!" - Mark WillisJohn Take, Senior Vice President, Regional Business Leader, Water (US South Central)
Protecting entire cities from flooding or helping industries keep their processes running—for me, it’s all about moving water.
Dan Grandal, Principal
My job is to help communities become more resilient and to provide the basic building blocks that get those communities functioning.
Rob Mullins, Jr., Senior Vice President, Programs and Business Solutions
I am a Stantec engineer serving my country by supporting federal agencies, executing their infrastructure construction and renewal missions.
Reno Fiorante, Senior Vice President, Discipline Leader, Water
Ensuring a clean water supply and protecting waterways from the wastewater we generate benefits our communities for generations to come.
Dwight (Ike) Saunders, Vice President
Being able to recognize the context of your assignments will allow you to deliver value—not just tasks—and leads to you being valued.
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