SaniTite® HP
Utilized in Emergency Road Repair to Enclose Eroding Ditch

Location:
Percé, QC
Installation Date:
2025

Owner:
Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec

Engineer:
Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec

Contractor:
RDA, Les Entreprises Roy, Duguay & Associés
Route 132 Perce Quebec
The Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec had been monitoring an approximately a 164-foot stretch of Route 132 as hillside erosion was causing pavement deterioration.

PRODUCTS USED

  • 220' (67 m) of 60" (1,500 mm) SaniTite HP 
  • Four 11.25˚ 60" (1,500 mm) SaniTite HP elbows
  • One 60" (1,500 mm) beveled end SaniTite HP

During the spring of 2024, Route 132’s cracks were rapidly expanding requiring an emergency repair. 

In order to stabilize the road, the Ministry of Transportation and Sustainable Mobility of Quebec replaced the open ditch with an enclosed channel. SaniTite HP, which is manufactured from polypropylene, was chosen for the project as the 60-inch pipe would allow for large volumes of stormwater to be conveyed. The SaniTite HP also provided a competitive lower installation cost than traditional materials and custom bends could be built. The custom 11.25º bends were used in four locations to allow the stormwater pipe system to follow the original path of the ditch.

SaniTite HP also allows for smooth and easy cuts, so the final section of the pipe run was beveled to allow for a smooth transition into the natural ditch. Installation of the pipe went smoothly and exceeded the contractor’s expectations. The pipe’s 20-foot lengths allowed for less joints on the project providing an additional safety factor.

SaniTite HP couples advanced polypropylene resin technology with a proven and exclusive triple wall profile design for superior performance and durability. The increased stiffness of polypropylene yields additional safety against construction loading, while the extended bell and spigot joint comes with a double gasket and ensures lab and field testable watertight performance. Polypropylene is an inert material and resistant to the effects of chemicals, abrasion, hot soils and caustic effluent.