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Oct 31 2023

2023 Hoel Contracting completes the CRD-Oxygen Enrichment Facilities Building at Elk Lake

Another successful project completed for CRD.

Jan 31 2023

2023 Hoel Contracting Ltd awarded CRD Elk Lake Oxygenation Building Contract

This building, to be constructed by Hoel Contracting, for the CRD will be located at the north end of Elk Lake and will contain high-tech oxygenation equipment that will be used to help improve the lake water quality over time.

Jan 06 2023

2023 Hoel Contracting has completed the CRD Elk/Beaver Lake Washroom Facilities Upgrades.

Hoel Contracting has won and has now completed all four civil and building contracts for the new CRD Elk/Beaver Lake Washroom Facilities in Saanich BC.

The project involves demolishing and replacing the bathrooms and Beaver Beach, Eagle Beach, Filter Beds and Hamsterly road sites.

For more about the CRD Elk/Beaver Lake Washroom Facilities Upgrades please visit their website at: capital-projects/elk-beaver-lake-washroom-facilities

Jan 06 2022

2022 Hoel Contracting Completes the upgrade to a 5km section of the Cowichan Valley Trail

Cowichan Valley Trail CVRD

It has been a busy and successful year for Hoel Contracting with their recent completion of the E&N Rail Trail between Atkins Avenue and Savory School in the Capital Regional District (CRD). But the work doesn’t stop there. The CVRD recently awarded Hoel Contracting with a $300K contract to upgrade 5km of the Cowichan Valley Trail near Waters Road in Duncan.

“The Cowichan Valley Trail is a spectacular multi-use trail that is an integral part of the Trans Canada Trail route on Southern Vancouver Island. The Cowichan Valley section runs from the Capital Regional District boundary at the top of the Malahat, north to Shawnigan Lake and the Kinsol Trestle, west to the Town of Lake Cowichan then north to the Nanaimo Regional District” (CVRD, n.d.).

Trails provide a variety of benefits for those in our community. The recreational value and transportation benefit the trails provide aid in improving your fitness, health, and mental wellbeing. Furthermore, they provide access to natural wonders and historic sites while protecting the habitat of native plants and animals. One could even say that they effect community pride and identity positively while preserving historically significant transportation corridors.

The fast pace of life has more and more people looking for ways to unload their daily stress. As a result, property values tend to be higher in communities with proximity to trails as they provide a safe environment for families to get out and explore their beautiful surroundings.

The CRD and CVRD are committed to keeping our trails on Southern Vancouver Island in tip top shape. As a result, we will have more wonderful years exploring our beautiful surroundings.

Hoel Contracting is looking forward to the Cowichan Valley Trail Upgrade!

Apr 25 2021

2021 Hoel Contracting completes the CRD E&N Rail Trail Phase 3 Upgrade

Hoel Contracting was awarded 2019 and has now successfully completed 2021 the civil contract for the CRD / E&N Rail Trail from Atkins Avenue to Savory School.

This section of trail, phase 3, fills a gap in the E&N Rail Trail between the railway crossing on Atkins Avenue and Savory School in Langford, creating a continuous 13 km trail between Jacklin Road in Langford and Esquimalt Road in Victoria.

For more about the CRD E & N Rail Trail projects visit their website here.

Feb 28 2019

2019 Hoel Engineering and Contracting are proud of the completion of the Grasslands project for Agius Builders Ltd.

The Design Build of the Grasslands project was completed for Agius Builders Ltd this Spring 2019 in Sooke BC. Located at 2119 Charters Rd Sooke B.C, this development consists of 22 town homes. In addition, these homes offer a practical design for todays’ living and sustainability.

For more about this project, visit Agius’ website here

Jan 04 2019

2019 Hoel Contracting proud of the completion of the CRD Hallowell /E & N Rail Trail Crossing Upgrades – Project Areas 7 & 8.

Hoel Contracting completed its civil contract for the CRD Hallowell /E & N Rail Trail Crossing Upgrades – Project Areas 7 & 8 in View Royal BC. In Winter 2018, we were able to complete this section of trail. Hoel worked with the Town of View Royal, Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. In addition, they worked with the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure on this section of trail.

For more about the CRD E & N Rail Trail projects visit their website at: https://www.crd.bc.ca/project/capital-projects/e-n-rail-trail

May 01 2018

2018 Hoel Contracting adds a 2013 Hitachi ZX225 Excavator and 2005 John Deere 310SG Front loader Backhoe to its Contracting Division

The addition of these machines increases the capacity of Hoel Contracting to handle a variety of projects both big and small.

Please review our Contracting Page for more information on Services that we can provide.

Dec 13 2017

2017 Hoel Contracting proud of the completion of the CRD Elk/Beaver Lake Sewer Upgrades Project.

Hoel Engineering Group completes its civil contract for the CRD Elk/Beaver Lake Sewer Upgrades in Saanich BC. Hoel would like to thank all the consultants for the great work in making the project a success. This includes: Don Mann, Western Traffic Ltd, Five Star Paving Co., and the District of Saanich.

Apr 01 2017

2017 Hoel Contracting is proud to announce the addition of Brian Topping to the Contracting Team.

We are proud to announce that Brian Topping has joined our contracting team. 

Before working for Hoel Contracting, Brian worked for a well-respected contractor performing building drainage, and plumbing services. During this time, he gained experience operating a wide variety of heavy machinery, and heavy equipment.

Hoel Contracting looks forward to having Brian on the team. To learn more about Brian and his work within Hoel, visit our team page

Oct 21 2015

2015 Hoel Contracting adds a 2015 Hitachi Z60 and CAT 312 Excavator to its Contracting Division

Proudly serving Hoel Contracting’s clients with this new addition of a 2015 Hitachi Z60 and CAT 312 Excavator. Please review our Contracting Page here for more information on Services that Dayn can provide. 

Jul 01 2011

2011 Hoel Engineering Group welcoming Dayn Hoel to the Company.

For the past 10-years Dayn worked with many local contracting companies gaining experience on civil and structural projects. We look forward to working with Dayn as he develops the Contracting aspect of the business and new Client relationships.

Oct 12 2010

2010 Hoel Engineering Group regrets to announce the passing of Erik Hoel

Hoel Engineering Ltd regrets to announce the passing of Erik Hoel, who was our companies founding father. Consequently, his kind-manner and practical engineering skills are needed elsewhere. Everyone who knew him will miss him .

In 1959, Erik established his own engineering firm in Victoria. At this time, he performed structural and municipal/civil engineering, and designing wastewater treatment and disposal systems. During the late sixties, in association with Fritz Schultze, Architect, Erik was responsible for the design of approximately 60 larger condos and housing units in the Victoria area, including the first high-rise apartment building in Victoria.

See Erik’s full bio on our Team Page

Jun 15 2006

2006 Erik Hoel, P.Eng announces his semi-retirement from Hoel Engineering Ltd.

Erik Hoel, P.Eng announces his semi-retirement from Hoel Engineering Ltd. He has provided over 50 years of excellent service to his Clients and the community. Erik will be available on a part-time basis for select Clients.

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