Canadian National Ore Docks Duluth & Two Harbors, MN

Project Description:Krech Ojard has performed the underwater inspections, design of repairs and modifications for the Canadian National ’s three ore docks in Duluth and Two Harbors, Minnesota for the last twenty years. These massive structures are typically founded on pilings and enclosed with a sheet pile wall. Repairs and modifications over the years included grouting of the concrete foundations to reestablish pile bearing, replacement of sheet piling, reattachment of sheet piles, design and construction of twenty feet wide fender extensions to accommodate the loading of 1000 ft vessels as well as numerous modifications to the material handling systems.