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Powerhouse Rehabilitation

Feb 20, 2020, 03:51 AM
Through value engineering and project management, the rehabilitation of an existing powerhouse for Abitibi Consolidated was successfully completed.
List Title : Powerhouse Rehabilitation
Page title : Iroquois Falls Powerhouse Rehabilitation
Detailed location : IROQUOIS FALLS, ONTARIO
Client : Abitibi Consolidated
Consultant : SNC-Lavalin
Contract type : Construction Management
Project value : $32,000,000
Project size : Undisclosed
Duration : 24 months
Award :
Lead certification level :
Featured : No

The scope of work for the rehabilitation of the existing powerhouse for Abitibi Consolidated at Iroquois Falls included dismantling 10 existing turbine and generating units, installing new draft tubes and gates, adding weight to the powerhouse by means of concrete placement, installation of nine new turbines and generators, and installation of new intake gates. A complete new powerhouse enclosure was also constructed which required the dismantling of the existing structure while maintaining operations at the powerhouse.

Delivery Model : Construction Management
Services :
  • Pre-Construction/Early Contractor Involvement
Markets :
  • Hydro
Location : Ontario
Sector : Power
Iroquois Falls Powerhouse interior showing machinery Four Large Generators in a Warehouse