CIVIL/STRUCTURAL ENGINEERING
Civil/Structural Engineering
Civil engineering is a diverse discipline that encompasses nearly all aspect of daily life.
Meco services the traditional civil market; marine, municipal, structural, infrastructure and energy. Our blend of geotechnical, hydraulic and structural skills has allowed us to be innovative across a broad sector of industry.
Meco's civil/structural products include:
- Fish Ladders
- Bridges
- Structural Design: Slabs, Roads, and Site Development
- Roads and Drainage
- Temporary Works - Construction Support
- Embankment and Concrete Dams
- Slope Stabilization
- Retaining Walls
- Blast Monitoring
- Construction QA/QC Inspection Services
Meco's Civil/Structural Engineering Product Details:
Fish Ladders
Fish ladders are critical infrastructure for restoring and maintaining fish passage at dams, weirs, and other water control structures. Our team designs practical, site-specific fish ladder solutions that balance ecological requirements with structural performance and operational needs.
What Are Fish Ladders?
Fish ladders are engineered structures that allow fish to safely migrate past barriers such as dams and control structures. Effective fish passage design requires an understanding of hydraulic conditions, fish species behavior, and structural constraints to ensure long-term functionality and regulatory compliance.
Our Fish Ladder Services Include:
- Assessment of existing barriers and fish passage conditions.
- Hydraulic analysis to evaluate flow velocities, depths, and attraction flows.
- Design of fish ladders and fish passage structures tailored to site conditions and target species.
- Integration with existing dams, spillways, and water control structures.
- Structural design of concrete, steel, and composite fish passage systems.
- Coordination with environmental regulators and fisheries agencies.
- Construction support, inspection, and commissioning services.
Why Fish Ladders Are Important
Fish ladders help protect aquatic ecosystems by restoring natural migration patterns disrupted by infrastructure. Properly designed fish passage structures support environmental compliance, biodiversity, and the long-term sustainability of water resources while minimizing operational impacts to dams and waterways.
Why Choose Us?
We combine civil, structural, hydraulic, and environmental engineering expertise to deliver fish ladder designs that are functional, durable, and environmentally responsible. Our solutions are practical to build, easy to maintain, and tailored to meet both regulatory and operational objectives
