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G. Douglas Vallee Limited is excited to announce that
Michael Rapai has been named an Associate!
Mike joined our team in 2009 and has taken on a leadership
role in the Structural Engineering department. He has been the project manager
for several bridge and culvert rehabilitation and replacement projects and has
also overseen the asset management and OSIM projects for County of Brant,
Haldimand County, Norfolk County, and the Town of Tillsonburg, which
encompasses over 650 structures.
In his role as an Associate, Mike will continue with his
leadership role in the bridge and culvert division of Vallee’s Structural
Engineering department, and will assist the shareholders in some aspects of
managing the company.
Congratulations to our new Associate, Michael Rapai!

G. Douglas Vallee Limited is currently working on the Pyle Driveway Bridge deck replacement near Lowbanks, Ontario. Prior to construction, the superstructure showed signs of severe deterioration and the structure had a load restriction implemented. The deck has now been replaced with a prefabricated steel superstructure. This approach revitalizes the structure while using the existing abutments, and minimizes bridge closure time. Through this process, the bridge was out-of-service for only 34 hours! Construction is now complete, and the bridge is open for use.

G. Douglas Vallee Limited is
currently working on the rehabilitation of Dennis Bridge in Walpole, Ontario. This
project is in progress with Haldimand County as the client. The rehabilitation
is underway, with bridge jacking and bearing replacement already complete! Recently,
the rehabilitation of the concrete deck and the deck overlay pour were
completed (pictured). Work to be completed includes asphalt laying, barrier
installation, expansion joint installation, steel beam painting, and other
finishing items. Construction is generally on schedule with an expected
completion date this fall.

G. Douglas Vallee Limited is
pleased to announce that Andrew Vallee has earned his Engineering Intern (E.I.T.)
designation. Andrew graduated from the Civil Engineering program at Western University.
He achieved the Dean’s Honour List in his second, third, and fourth year to earn
the status of graduating with distinction. Andrew has been working at our office since 2014 in
the summer as a high school student and continued through university. Andrew recently joined our full-time staff as a member of the Structural Engineering
department.

Congratulations to Andrew for
earning his E.I.T. designation!

The Long Point Beach Club, recognised by Tourism Norfolk, is a full service luxury resort located within the Long Point designated World Biosphere Reserve. The resort, for which G. Douglas Vallee Limited has served as Prime Consultant, is now offering these beautiful beachfront units for ownership as registered condominiums. Vallee has been with the project since its inception, providing all Planning, Architecture, Structural Engineering and Site Work services.

Members of the team at G. Douglas Vallee Limited were pleased to attend the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Middlesex Centre’s new Net Zero and Carbon Neutral Fire Station in Coldstream, Ontario, held on December 20, 2017. The Vallee Group served as the Architect and Prime Consultant for the project and we are proud to have played such a key role in this fire station, believed to be the first of its kind in Canada.

A ground breaking ceremony for the new London-Middlesex Emergency Medical Services building in Dorchester, Ontario, was recently attended by John Vallee of G. Douglas Vallee Limited. Vallee is the Prime Consultant for this new 2500-sq.ft standard two-bay EMS station that is being built in response to the needs of the County’s growing population. The design of the structure will include the ability to expand to a four-bay, 4000-sq.ft facility.

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of G. Douglas Vallee, founder of G. Douglas Vallee Limited. Doug graduated from the Faculty of Applied Science (Civil Engineering) at Queen’s University in Kingston in 1959 and established G. Douglas Vallee Limited Consulting Engineers in 1964. Over time, Doug became a fully licensed Architect as well and the company then grew to include Architecture.

Doug will be fondly remembered as a gifted mentor and genuinely kind person, respected in all facets of his life.

G. Douglas Vallee Limited is pleased to welcome
Architect Melissa Stickl, BAS, M. Arch, OAA, MRAIC, to the Vallee
team of professionals. Melissa is a graduate of the Master of Architecture
program at Carleton University’s Azrieli School of Architecture and Urbanism in Ottawa.
Melissa is an architect with over 10 years of experience with
a prominent architectural firm working on projects throughout Ontario. She is accomplished in managing and coordinating cultural heritage
projects and specializes in the restoration and rehabilitation of
designated heritage buildings. In this role, she has been responsible for
preparation of building condition assessments, heritage records, heritage
conservation plans, and heritage interpretation plans. Melissa believes
in conservation and sustainability, and encourages clients to fully utilize
existing structures and architectural features.

John Vallee and Mark Martynowicz of G. Douglas Vallee Limited were pleased to attend the recent groundbreaking ceremony for the new Coldstream Fire Station of Middlesex Centre Fire Services. Vallee is proud to be the Architect and Prime Consultant for what is believed to be Canada’s First Net Zero and Carbon Neutral Fire Station. This progressive and sustainable building is located on Ilderton Road in the hamlet of Coldstream.