Sunday River Resort
Sunday River Jordan 8 Lift Installation, Sunday River, Newry ME
In 2022, Fall Line Construction was selected by Dopplemayr USA as the site contractor for the installation of the Jordan 8, North America’s fastest 8-person chairlift, at Sunday River Resort. FLC transported lift components from the staging and assembly area in South Ridge Lot 5 to the summit of Jordan Bowl, completing a demanding two-hour round trip. Excavation for the Jordan 8 lift line tower foundations took place in one of the most challenging locations on the mountain. Weeks of close coordination with blasting specialists were required to remove ledge rock and achieve precise subgrade elevations for safe and stable foundation construction.
Equipment Used
- John Deere 748H Grapple Skidder – lift component and materials transport
- John Deere 245G LC Excavator – steep-slope excavation and utility trenching
Services Provided
- Equipment and materials transportation on steep mountain terrain
- Excavation for lift foundations
- Electrical and communication trenching to support the new lift
- Backfill, compaction, and slope stabilization
- Site restoration and erosion control
Sunday River Barker 6 Lift Installation, Sunday River, Newry ME
In 2023, Fall Line Construction returned to Sunday River for the installation of the Barker 6, Dopplemayr’s second D-Line bubble lift at the resort. FLC moved lift components from South Ridge Lot 5 to Barker Summit. The widening of the Agony trail eased foundation excavation, but steep grades still posed considerable challenges. The project encompassed material transport on steep mountain terrain, foundation excavation, electrical and communication trenching, backfill, compaction, slope stabilization, and site restoration with erosion control.
Equipment Used
- John Deere 748H Grapple Skidder – lift component and materials transport
- John Deere 245G LC Excavator – steep-slope excavation and utility trenching
Services Provided
- Heavy equipment and materials transportation on steep mountain terrain
- Precision excavation for ski lift tower foundations and summit terminals
- Electrical and communication utility trenching to support new lift infrastructure
- Backfill, compaction, and advanced slope stabilization for long-term durability
- Site restoration and erosion control for environmental compliance
