QSM delivers large catch basins and extensive trench system to Port of New Orleans
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Many sectors are griping about a sagging economy, but the Port of New Orleans is looking to the future with bright eyes and a pro-active stance.
An investment in new cargo facilities, such as a project now underway at the Louisiana Avenue Terminal on the Mississippi River, shows the Port’s commitment to maritime trade, and business growth expected to take place in the coming years.
Hard Rock Construction is performing site prep, drainage and paving for the Louisiana Avenue Terminal Phase 2. Project Manager Jason Juneau says it’s his 4th project at the Port since he joined Hard Rock, and Hard Rock’s 6th paving project at the Port’s marine terminals.
“We’ve worked with the Port of New Orleans for many years,” says Juneau. “These are interesting projects because they involve all of our skills and have lots of moving parts.”
In this case, Hard Rock served as the General Contractor. Waldemar S. Nelson, of New Orleans, served as consulting engineers.
The project began in March, 2013, and will be complete by January, 2014.
QSM provided the following materials on this job
- 9 pre-cast concrete boxes
- 562-ft of 10″-wide trench drain
- Frames and grates
The pre-cast boxes varied in size from 4’x4′ to 8’x8′. These catch basins are intended to collect surface runoff from the paved area, and deliver it to underground stormwater conveyance systems. The trench drain system is comprised of high quality, high capacity, ductile iron, in runs of 3′ long x 10″ wide. In addition to this product, QSM provided Hard Rock with a variety of extra heavy duty covers, grates and frames.
Once the site was prepped, and drainage installed, Hard Rock paved the entire marshaling area (a space between the ship berth and the rail road tracks where cargo containers are stored) with more than 20,000 square-yards of interlocking, flex-strength concrete pavers.
Estimated project cost is $3.7 million.