ATLANTIC CANADA Atlantic Canada Construction News Briefs NOVA SCOTIA DORA Construction wins $6.15 million school project DORA Construction, based in Dart- mouth, with offices in Sidney, NS and Moncton, NB, has received a $6.15- million tender for renovations and an addition to River Hebert District High School. The renovations will create a Pri- mary to Grade 12 school. River Hebert Elementary will then close and its stu- dents will move into the renovated school in 2014. The renovations include updating the building and a two-storey addition. The project includes improved areas, such as a library, cafeteria, music room, science labs, a youth health centre and new elementary class- rooms. Total project cost is $10 million. Carbon Cure Technologies announces two key hires Halifax-based green technology de- veloper CarbonCure Technologies Inc. has announced it has hired Dr. Paul Sandberg, a global leader in cement chemistry, as vice-president of mate- rials science. The company also ap- pointed Don Gordon, formerly CEO of concrete producer Atlas Block, as its sales director. A Carbon Cure news release says Sandberg is a world-renowned expert with more than 25 years’ experience in cement chemistry and chemical ad- mixture technology. He was formerly principal scientist and technical direc- tor of key accounts at W. R. Grace, one of the world’s largest suppliers of catalysts, engineered materials, spe- cialty construction chemicals and building materials. Dr. Sandberg will lead the firm’s chemical admixture re- search and development program. Gordon will use his vast industry experience to establish partnerships with concrete manufacturers to bring green concrete to markets across North America, the company said. The company recently closed a $3.5 million Series B round of venture capital funding. Over the past year, CarbonCure has expanded its team with nine new hires. CarbonCure will continue to at- tract top talent in 2014 as it seeks to fill additional technical, marketing and sales positions. The green concrete technology is currently available for concrete blocks, pavers and segmental retaining walls, and the firm will expand to the precast and ready mixed concrete markets in 2014. land and equipment, large vessels from around the world will sail into Chéticamp, be safely lifted out of the water, and repaired or stored for an in- definite period of time." Deveau's fishing industry initiatives have created jobs for Cape Breton res- idents. Pêcheries Chéticamp (Chéti- camp Fisheries), which processes and exports snow crab around the world, is just one of a growing number of At- lantic Canada business enterprises headed up by the Acadian entrepre- neur. Deveau also own Dynasty Devel- opment Group which says it builds quality homes across Nova Scotia. Developer builds $5 million Cheticamp marina and boatyard Prince Edward Island Cornwall Bypass still in contemplation The Prince Edward Island govern- ment needs funding for a Cornwall by- pass, which is still on its to-do list. Construction of a $5 million marina and boatyard is underway in Cheti- camp, Nova Scotia. The new marina will also feature the largest marine travel lift in Atlantic Canada, according to a news report. To give fishermen an alternative, Ray- mond Deveau, the businessman be- hind the project, has put millions of dollars into turning 26 hectares of land into a boatyard and marina, with room for 500 boats. "The cornerstone of the project is the huge marine travel lift and two wharves," Deveau is quoted as saying on the marina's website. "You can imagine the investment involved. The travel lift alone is close to a million dol- lars. But because of the investment in 16 – Winter 2014 — The Canadian Design and Construction Report PEI transportation minister Robert Vessey said the government is waiting to see if federal funding will be avail- able for the project. Vessey said the issue has recurred a few times over the years, but the province needs to see if funds will be available through the new Building Canada Fund. Preliminary plans for the proposed bypass would see it move away from the current route at some point near the North River causeway and divert traffic away from the businesses and houses in Cornwall’s centre. However, some local businesses are concerned about the loss of tourist traffic if the bypass is constructed. Vessey said estimates put the cost at about $45 million in today’s dollars, but he stressed everything was still very preliminary.