Why Canada Dug a Massive Hole Under Its Parliament

Canada dug a massive hole directly beneath its Parliament as part of a $5-billion engineering rescue to stabilize the historic Centre Block and protect the Peace Tower from earthquakes. This documentary follows the deep excavation of bedrock, the construction of new underground levels and a large visitor Welcome Centre, and the installation of 800 foundation piles and more than 500 seismic base isolators one of the largest heritage restoration and underground construction projects in Canadian history. 0:00 Canada’s Extreme Underground Renovation 0:42 Why Ottawa Became Canada’s Capital 1:39 Fire & Rebuilding of Centre Block 2:32 Parliament Hill on the Brink 3:17 Canada’s $5 Billion Restoration Project 3:29 Blasting Beneath Parliament Hill 4:31 Engineering the Underground Megaproject 5:25 Earthquake-Proofing the Peace Tower 6:08 Restoring Canada’s Historic Parliament 7:06 Parliament in Exile 7:46 The Hidden Underground Welcome Centre 8:33 A Century-Proof National Landmark ------------------------------------------------------------------- Fair Use Disclaimer: This video contains copyrighted material used under the guidelines of fair use. The purpose of this video is to tell a story, and the content is transformative in nature. It is used for educational purposes, with the intention to inform and entertain viewers. All rights to the copyrighted material are retained by the respective owners. If you believe your work has been used in a way that does not fall under fair use, please contact me directly for resolution by emailing me at [email protected]!