Chatwin Engineering was successful in rehabilitating a strategic piece of pipe in the Huu-ay-aht First Nations water supply system, which was buried under the Pachena River.

Included within the Civil Engineering group, are individuals with expertise and experience in planning, land use, strategic and physical development.  In combination with our civil engineers and wildlife biologists, the planning team has facilitated the preliminary phases of feasibility studies, zoning approvals, development permits and funding applications for a wide range of projects, many of which are located in pristine wilderness areas, w

In the spring of 2010, Chatwin Engineering was retained by the Ehattesaht Tribe to start an investigation to determine ground water source potentials for a new potable water supply for the Chenahkint Indian Reserve12 at Queen’s Cove.

The Snaw-naw-as (Nanoose First Nation) had a major problem. The majority of thee individual onsite septic system tile fields were failing. The raw sewage was breaking out of the ground and flowing to areas where children played, which caused a major health problem for the community.

This was also a serious environmental problem as their sewer ran through the ditches and creeks in their village to the foreshore of Nanoose Bay.

This project in Toquart Bay, Barclay Sound, BC involved the design and construction of a commercial marina for 60 small craft, including floats, breakwater, moorings, anchors, etc. within a highly sensitive marine environment adjacent to the Pacific Rim National Park.

The foreshore development included support infrastructure such as roads, parking, utilities and design of future service facilities.

Glen Oaks is a new type of Sustainable Community that protects the beauty of the existing environment, enhances the diversity of the vegetation and wildlife and reduces the amount of pavement to create green space. This multi-phased subdivision, with over 300 view lots, is set in a rugged area on a hilltop with sensitive wetlands.

Chatwin Engineering used innovative approaches to meet the development needs in this topographically challenging property. Detailed design included storm drainage analysis, lot grading, roadway, servicing, and a water pump station.