The crews at Northwest Linings & Geotextile Products, Inc. seized a calm weather window over the weekend to make major strides at Hall’s Coulee, according to an update posted yesterday by The Milk River Project. With the wind finally slowing, the team reportedly finalized the installation of the siphon outlet liner. To ensure the structure remains immovable, NW Construction is now layering topping material over the liner—a process supported by “keying in” the edges. This involves:

• Trenching: Digging deep perimeters to anchor the liner into the soil.
• Stability: Preventing any shifting or lifting during high-flow events.
• Transition: Shifting focus immediately to the inlet lining, which is already underway as of yesterday

Sustainability and biosecurity are at the forefront of this project’s material logistics. This local strategy is more than just a shortcut; it is definitely a win for the project’s bottom line. By skipping the long-haul delivery, the crew managed to:

• Ghost the Carbon Footprint: Fewer trucks means fewer fumes and way less traffic.
• Keep the Party Private and Safe: No imported dirt means no uninvited “invasive plant” guests showing up.
• Beat the Clock: Having the material processed and waiting onsite meant no wasting time waiting for drivers to deliver loads.

As the project shifts gears, the focus will remain on building things that actually last without harming the area during the process. Combining high-end engineering with the resources already on-site, the team is making sure this liner doesn’t just sit there and that it stays put for the long haul.

Awesome work!

^{All photos and source information via The Milk River Project}