Marine Construction – Sault Ste. Marie (Spring 2022 – Fall 2024)

Walsh Service Solutions provided specialized project support for a major federal marine infrastructure initiative at a century-old facility. Serving as a key partner to OCCI, WSS ensured the structural integrity and technical compliance of critical ship arrestor systems.

Project Overview

  • Project Value: $552K

  • Timeline: Spring 2022 – Fall 2024

  • Location: Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan

  • Core Role: Quality Control Management & Technical Support

Project Scope & Operations

  • Ship Arrestor Replacement: Supported the large-scale removal and replacement of both the East and West ship arrestor gates, a critical safety component for maritime traffic control.

  • Mechanical Infrastructure: Overseed the construction of new mechanical buildings for each arrestor gate, housing the essential systems required for operation.

  • Quality Control Management: Provided a dedicated Quality Control Manager to ensure all construction, mechanical installations, and material specifications met stringent federal standards.

  • Remote Facility Logistics: Managed technical oversight within a 100+ year-old remote location, coordinating closely with OCCI to maintain schedule and safety protocols.

The Result

Over this multi-year engagement, WSS played a vital role in modernizing the facility’s safety infrastructure. By ensuring high-level quality control throughout the replacement of the ship arrestor gates, our team contributed to the long-term operational reliability and structural safety of this historic maritime site.