Brooklyn Barge & Tug Services Ltd.
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rooklyn Barge & Tug Services Ltd. (Brooklyn
to residential, commercial, industrial, and government
Barge), a division of Sutherland Group
customers. The operation plans to deliver similar solutions
Enterprises, has acquired Kootenay Lake
on Kootenay Lake, and is excited to combine the teams,
Barge & Pile Driving Ltd. (Kootenay Barge).
operations, and equipment from Kootenay Barge and
The addition of Kootenay Barge expands
Brooklyn Barge to deliver comprehensive services and
Brooklyn’s geographic coverage from
solutions across Kootenay Lake, the Arrow Lakes, as well
the Arrow Lakes into Kootenay Lake, and it increases the breadth and depth of services we can offer to our customers across both bodies of water.
as other areas of the Kootenays. As the integration of Kootenay Barge is completed, the team at Brooklyn Barge remains committed to delivering
Kootenay Barge has been a leading provider of
the same high level of service that their customers have
barge and pile driving services on Kootenay Lake for
become accustomed to receiving. Their goal is to make
over 50 years. They have a strong reputation for high
this a seamless transition for all stakeholders. Dale Gray
quality services, creative solutions, and precision results.
has been leading Brooklyn Barge since March 2021 as
Brooklyn Barge will continue to deliver expert services
the General Manager, and he will continue to lead the
with the support of our crew, equipment, expertise,
combined business.
and deep resources of the full Sutherland Group (Sutco Transportation Specialists, BC EcoChips, Summit Truck and Equipment Repair, Hadean Aggregate Solutions, Brooklyn Barge, Landmark Timber Services, KC Drilling and Blasting, and Sutherland Leasing). Brooklyn Barge has significant experience delivering a range of comprehensive solutions
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Brooklyn Barge is excited to welcome the Kootenay Barge team in joining the Sutherland Group and they look forward to continuing to help their customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders thrive.
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