A RAUSIKKO BASIN BENEATH THE SKATING RINK AT COLLÈGE JEAN-DE-BRÉBEUF
- Client : Les Entreprises J. Piccioni inc.
- Sectors : Infrastructure, Commercial and Institutional
- Products : RAUSIKKO Geocellular Retention System
- Realization : 10/06/2025
Context
As part of the renovation of the outdoor skating rink at Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf in Montreal, the integration of a subsurface retention system was required. The project took place in a complex environment, surrounded by the college’s sports facilities, including a running track and a football field, which needed to be fully preserved throughout the work.
Solution
To address the site’s space constraints and preserve the facilities, the RAUSIKKO geocellular retention system was chosen. The modular design of its components offers great installation flexibility, allowing for irregular shapes and multi-level infiltration basin construction.
The two-level installation covers an area of 8 m × 13.6 m (26.2 ft × 44.6 ft) and provides a retention volume of 121.65 m³ (4,296 ft³). The system is wrapped in geotextile to ensure long-term durability. Finally, the masonry wall installation method increased stability without causing additional delays.
Benefits
- Quick installation: system installed in just one day.
- Site preservation: no damage to surrounding infrastructure, including the track and football field.
- Modularity: masonry wall installation method for an irregularly shaped infiltration basin.
- Optimized site space: compact, stackable components that are easy to handle and require no heavy machinery.
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