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Deacon Reservoir Water Treatment Plant Standby Generator Building

The generator building houses three 2,500 kVA generators and two sections of switch gear. The facility includes electrical power distribution through 400 metres of concrete-encased duct banks. The third project completed by Bird on this site, the standby generator building is composed of a concrete frame with masonry block infill and metal cladding. This project incorporated sound attenuation block to reduce engine noise transmission from the generators.

Client
City of Winnipeg
Consultant
UMA Engineering Limited
Contract Type
Stipulated Sum
Project Size
9,290 sq. m
(100,000 sq. ft)
Duration
12 months
Project Value
$8,300,000
Generator Engine Detail with Cladded Exhaust Piping

The team utilized weekly short cycle schedules to effectively coordinate all project activities. Faced with many changes to the design and additions to the project scope, the project team managed to successfully complete this project on schedule.