Location:
Ridley Island Energy Export Facility, near Prince Rupert, British Columbia
Client:
Tridon Communications / AltaGas
Completed:
September 2026
Service Categories:
Tower Construction, Ballasted Monopole Installation, Tower Rigging, Foundation Assembly, Crane-Assisted Erection
Overview
Tridon Communications engaged Comtech to construct a 130-foot ballasted monopole tower for an AltaGas project at the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility near Prince Rupert, British Columbia.
The project centred on the construction and erection of an ARE AFS 1500 ballasted monopole. Comtech began with a site walkthrough and work-area assessment to support installation planning before moving into tower assembly and construction.
The three-section tower was assembled at ground level. Comtech also constructed the ballasted foundation cage, coordinated ballast placement and used crane-assisted lifting to erect and connect the tower sections. Following erection, the scope included torque verification where required and tower plumb verification.
The project combined site planning, foundation assembly, tower construction and crane-assisted erection to support the AltaGas installation at the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility.
Project Highlights
- 130-Foot ARE AFS 1500 Ballasted Monopole
- Site Walkthrough & Installation Planning
- Material Verification
- Ballasted Foundation Cage Assembly
- Ballast Placement
- Three-Section Tower Assembly
- Crane-Assisted Tower Erection
- Tower Connection
- Torque Verification
- Plumb Verification
Project Summary
Comtech supported Tridon Communications and AltaGas with the construction of a 130-foot ballasted monopole tower at the Ridley Island Energy Export Facility near Prince Rupert. The scope covered the tower build from installation planning and foundation assembly through ground-level tower assembly, crane-assisted erection, connection and final verification.
