Our Approach

Provided a new chiller plant for Kerr Hall, with an interconnection to the main chilled water plant to provide additional capacity. The design included for two new 800-ton magnetic bearing chillers, with a provision for a future 800-ton chiller to be added. New chilled and condenser water pumps, cooling towers, with a provision for additional pumps and tower for a third chiller.

Structural support for the new cooling tower on the roof of Kerr Hall. This included demolition of an abandon boiler plant to create space for the new chiller plant. The demolition included asbestos abatement of the boilers, piping insulation and chimney breaching.

Removal of an abandon boiler chimney to the 4th floor roof.

The chimney space was used for the new cooling tower piping and electrical. New acoustical screen was provided around the new cooling tower to meet noise requirements and requirements for a Heritage Site. Assist with site plan and heritage Site approvals. Acoustically treat the chiller room.  

New 13.8Kv sub station was provided to power the new chiller plant and associated equipment, including new MV feeders. Provided a new electrical room for the new sub-station. Coordination with Toronto Hydro for the new sub-station and power outages.   Following the installation of the new cooling tower, replace the roofing for Kerr Hall.

The project involved investigation of abandoned underground fuel tanks discovered during the site survey, repairs to the condensate water return system, and soil remediation due to leaking condensate. The project involved scheduling to work around operating classrooms and labs.

Owner: Toronto Metropolitan University

Completion Date: 2020

Project Type: Chiller Replacement