PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Ontario Government has owned the Resources Road complex in Toronto Ontario for approximately 50 years. The facility consists of a series of interconnected Lab buildings built in different eras:

• Building 81: 176,239.00 square feet built in 1966;
• Building 81A: 53,821.00 square feet built in 1980;
• Building 101: 33,304.00 square feet built 1976;
• Total area in scope is 263,364 square feet

Project Team

M4S was the Prime consultant chosen to coordinate and manage a complete team consisting of the following disciplines:

• Architectural
• Environmental/Abatement
• Electrical
• Code Consultant

Scope of work

The scope of services for this project was to analyze the existing facilities; to determine infrastructure work required to decommission the buildings; and return it to “base building” condition. Specific items include:

• Removal of all program related HVAC, ductwork, rooftop units and equipment, exhaust systems, fume hoods, autoclaves, associated gas lines, and electrical connections for equipment.
• Adjust and balance final HVAC system as required.
• All ductwork is to be tested for hazardous materials contamination due to program use, and is to be sanitized and abated where required.
• Intrusive testing was completed during investigation under Type 2 containment conditions.
• Removal of refrigeration equipment, walk-in freezers & refrigerators.
• Decommissioning of CL3 Labs and associated equipment.
• Ensure that the buildings meet all the current building codes for a vacant office space.
• Environmental Consultant performed a detailed DSS and Hazardous Materials survey for all in scope spaces. Mechanical drawings were coordinated and produced to suit environmental findings.

Services

Project services included feasibility planning, conceptual design, detailed engineering & design.