PRESENTING IBI GROUP’S LOCAL PRACTICE
Energy
PRESENTING IBI GROUP’S LOCAL PRACTICE
Energy
Defining the cities of tomorrow
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Our Firm
Defining the cities of tomorrow.
We are a global team of dedicated and experienced architects, engineers, planners, designers,
and technology professionals who share a common desire – to help our clients create livable,
sustainable, and advanced urban environments.
From high-rises to industrial buildings, schools to state-ofthe-art hospitals, transit stations to highways, airports to
toll systems, bike lanes to parks, we design every aspect
of a truly integrated city for people to live, work, and play.
Our collaborative and combined approach focuses not only
on creating the best solutions today, but also determining
the right solutions for tomorrow.
We believe cities in the future must be designed with intelligent
systems, sustainable buildings, efficient infrastructure, and
a human touch.
IBI – Defining the cities of tomorrow.
ENERGY EXPERTISE......................................................................................... 5 1 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING..........................................................................15
2 CIVIL AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING. . ............................................. 23
3 PL ANNING................................................................................................... 29
4 L ANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE...................................................................... 35
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SOL AR ENERGY
In an industry where new
technologies and policies
are rapidly changing, IBI
Group is involved with energy
WIND ENERGY
Our portfolio includes a
wealth of knowledge in the
development of energy
facilities from microFIT
projects from conception to
implementation.
projects to large scale projects
greater than 100 MW facilities.
BIOMASS ENERGY AND
ALTERNATIVE FUELS
IBI Group has significant
experience providing
consulting services to the
energy sector and the
Government sector.
HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY
IBI Group actively maintains a body of knowledge regarding policy
and legislation in numerous jurisdictions. We work with project teams
to develop winning strategies to address regulatory constraints. The
success of a design depends upon the expertise of professionals
sharing knowledge throughout the design process.
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Energy Expertise
IBI Group provides a full range of services supporting the energy industry. IBI Group’s
engineers, planners, and landscape architects are involved in all facets of energy projects
from site selection, through conceptual layout and detailed design and construction. The
Firm believes that energy projects are part of the solution in creating sustainable communities
throughout the world.
Providing safe, reliable, and economical energy is one of the great
challenges of the 21st century. Extreme weather events and climate
change, energy security, and high energy prices are now the focus
of both the developed and developing worlds. There is no simple
solution to the growing demand for clean sustainable energy, as
the answers will come in a variety of renewable forms including
water, solar, wind, biomass, alternative fuels and geothermal energy.
Emphasis must be placed on energy conservation and energy
efficiency in the gradual transition to energy and environmental
sustainability.
IBI Group participates in all aspects of the energy approval process
from policy and planning through detailed design. In many of these
projects we integrate skills and experience from our collaborative
team. IBI Group has significant experience providing consulting
services to the energy sector and the Government sector. This
includes such groups as power generating operators, local
distribution system operators (LDC), industrial operators and local
governing authorities. Consequently, we understand the issues facing
our clients, and recognize that the best value is provided through
detailed research and analysis to select simple options that reduce
capital maintenance and operating costs, and ultimately the impact
on our environment.
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1 WHEN COMPLETE, COPEL AND STATION WILL POWER HIGH-PROFILE BUILDINGS,
LIKE THE ROGERS CENTRE
2 THE BASEMENT LEVEL AT COPEL AND STATION IS PARTLY FINISHED AND THE
MAIN FLOOR CONSTRUCTION HAS BEGUN
3 THIS GAS-INSUL ATED TRANSFORMER (GIT ), WHICH IS CURRENTLY UNDERGOING
TESTING, WILL BE ONE OF THE L ARGEST GIT INSTALLED IN NORTH AMERICA
4 A BIRD’S EYE VIEW OF THE AREA WHERE COPEL AND STATION IS BEING BUILT
IBI GROUP
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Photos 1–3 provided by Toronto Hydro
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ENERGY REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
INFRASTRUCTURE
CLARE R. COPELAND TRANSFORMER
STATION, ROUNDHOUSE PARK
TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA
Toronto Hydro commissioned IBI Group to complete integrated
architectural, design and engineering services for the new
transformer station.
As the existing transformers in Toronto reached capacity, Toronto
Hydro looked to the development of a new transformer station as a
solution. Through lengthy internal and external agency debates, the
Bremner site was selected based on the proximity to the electrical
load, site conditions and technical feasibilty.
In order to keep a low-profile, the transfomer is located 45 feet below
ground and is integrated with the Machine Shop of the Historic
Roundhouse. Once constructed the transformer will be undetectable
to visitors and the historical integrity of the Roundhouse will be
preserved. During construction, the machine shop was disassembled
brick by brick and stored off site for future rebuilding.
During the project IBI Group’s project scope included: Environmental
Assessment, complete A/E design, site preparation, temporary
access and landscaping. The station will be designed to
accommodate future loads and will consist of 115kV high voltage
interface equipment with HONI incoming service. The station is
scheduled to be on line in 2014.
Clare R. Copeland Transformer Station is the second underground transformer to
be built in Canada.
The Station is being built under the heritage Machine Shop. The shop was carefully
disassembled brick-by-brick and stored off-site. When construction is nearing
completion, the machine shop will be reassembled with the same materials.
CLIENT TORONTO HYDRO LTD.
ROLE CL ASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, SCHEMATIC AND DETAILED
DESIGN, CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION
SCOPE /SIZE 0.5 HA
STATUS UNDER CONSTRUCTION (2014)
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WIND ENERGY
KENT BREEZE WIND FARM
MUNICIPALIT Y OF CHATHAM-KENT, ONTARIO, CANADA
IBI Group was retained by Suncor Energy Services to undertake
environmental approvals for a 20MW wind energy project consisting
of eight GE 2.5MW wind turbines near the town of Thamesville in the
Municipality of Chatham Kent.
IBI GROUP
IBI Group provided overall project management of a team that
undertook a broad range of environmental and land use studies
including matters related to natural heritage, archaeological and built
heritage resources, water resources, noise, and project infrastructure
siting. The project involved consultation with Provincial agencies, the
local municipality, First Nations, and local stakeholders which led to
its successful approval by the Ontario Ministry of Environment.
IBI Group worked closely with the Municipality of Chatham Kent
to incorporate the established local guidelines for wind energy
development and receive the necessary municipal permits required
to construct the wind farm.
The project was the first large scale wind energy project to receive
approval from the Province of Ontario under the new Renewable
Energy Approvals process implemented by Ontario in 2009.
This was the first large scale wind energy project to receive approval from the
Province of Ontario under the Renewable Energy Approvals process.
CLIENT SUNCOR ENERGY SERVICES INC.
ROLE RENEWABLE ENERGY APPROVALS
SCOPE /SIZE 20 MW WIND ENERGY PROJECT
STATUS OPERATIONAL AS OF MAY 2011
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ENERGY REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
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This project will offset 15,000 tons of CO per year, otherwise produced for
fossil fuel plants. This is equivalent to removing 3,700 gas powered cars.
This
project meets EcoLogo “run-of-river” criteria in suppor t of the
Ontario Government’s commitment to renewable energy.
CLIENT SHAMAN POWER CORPORATION AND PETERBOROUGH UTILITIES
ROLE PRIME CONSULTANT RESPONSIBLE FOR HYDROGEOLOGY
AND ENERGY PRODUCTION MODELING, ENGINEERING,
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT (CEA A), SECURING APPROVALS,
AND CONSTRUCTION SUPERVISION
SCOPE /SIZE 8.0 MV HYDROELECTRIC GENERATING STATION
STATUS OPERATIONAL AS OF AUGUST 2009
HYDRO ELECTRIC ENERGY
ROBERT G. LAKE
GENERATING STATION
PETERBOROUGH, ONTARIO, CANADA
The Robert G. Lake Generating Station is an 8.0 MW facility on the
Otonabee River portion of the Trent Severn Waterway in Peterborough,
Ontario. Jointly developed by Shaman Power Corporation and
Peterborough Utilities Inc., the project began commercial operation in
January, 2010 and was the first project in Ontario to take advantage of
Ontario’s Feed-In Tariff program through an amendment to its Standard
Offer contract. A 1,200 m long power canal has been constructed to
convey 130 m3/s to the generating station, where it falls 7.5 m through two
“Eco-Bulb” turbine-generators. The canal bypasses Dams 22 and 23 and
the associated locks to consolidate the hydraulic head in one location.
Artist’s Concept Only
IBI Group’s responsibility as Prime Consultant included hydrology and
energy production modelling, preliminary engineering, environmental
assessment (CEAA), detailed engineering, acquisition of approvals and
supervision of construction.
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SOLAR ENERGY
SOLAR STRATEGY FOR THE
GOVERNMENT OF MONTENEGRO
PODGORICA, ME
IBI GROUP
CLIENT GOVERNMENT OF MONTENEGRO
ROLE RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS OF POTENTIAL SOL AR ENERGY SITES
SCOPE /SIZE REGIONAL ANALYSIS OF THE COUNTRY OF MONTENEGRO
STATUS P HASE 1 ANALYSIS COMPLETED 2011
PHASE 2 ANALYSIS COMPLETED 2013
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IBI Group has been retained by the Government of Montenegro
and Ministry of Sustainable Development and Tourism to develop
a “Strategy of Spatial Valorization Aimed at Renewable Solar Power
Generation and Demonstration Pilot Projects”.
The primary objective for this project was to undertake an analysis that
studied and evaluated potential sites for renewable solar photovoltaic
energy development. The government of Montenegro recognizes the
changing global economy and the strong desire to reduce dependence
on fossil fuels and imported energy. The development of a solar energy
strategy and two pilot solar photovoltaic projects provide guidance to
future renewable solar electrical generation for the country.
ENERGY REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
NATURAL GAS
NANTICOKE ENERGY CENTRE:
COMBINED CYCLE FACILITY
NANTICOKE, ONTARIO, CANADA
The Nanticoke Energy Centre is a natural gas fired combined cycle
power generation facility, to be located on Haldimand Road 55, north
of the Nanticoke settlement area. This project, originally owned by
CPV Canada Development and now currently owned by Capital
Power, was put forth to address the need for an additional supply of
electricity, and a renewal of significant components of the province’s
electricity generation infrastructure. IBI Group’s responsibilities included overall project management of
the planning process and planning approvals including amendment
to the County Official Plan, amendment to the local Official Plan,
amendment to the Zoning By-Law, and final Site Plan Approval.
IBI Group provided planning and public consultation as well as
on-site analysis with respect to site specific land use compatibility
and good planning practices.
CLIENT CPV CANADA DEVELOPMENT
ROLE PL ANNING AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
SCOPE /SIZE 80 HA
STATUS CURRENT APPROVALS IN PL ACE, NOT YET CONSTRUCTED.
PENDING CONTRACT WITH THE PROVINCE.
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GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
OAKVILLE TRANSIT
BUS MAINTENANCE FACILITY
OAKVILLE, ONTARIO, CANADA
IBI GROUP
The Town of Oakville’s transit system is poised for significant expansion
over the next 20 years in response to population and economic growth
forecasts. In 2007, IBI Group was retained to undertake a review of transit
operations, identify future needs and develop facility expansion options.
It was recommended that a new bus facility on a new site be built to replace
the existing facility.
IBI Group was retained in 2008 to undertake the design of the new bus transit
facility for 176 buses with a future expansion capacity to 220 buses. The new
facility is located at 430 Wyecroft Road which contained an existing industrial
building that was demolished. The goal was to develop a new state-of-the-art
bus maintenance facility with a layout incorporating LEED® Silver design
principles that met both current and future needs.
330 car parking spaces were provided. Pervious pavement of interlocking
stones were utilized as part of the stormwater management strategy and to
contribute to the LEED Certification. Stormwater management included run
off storage for reuse in bus wash. As part of the LEED design, a geothermal
system, running on 40% propylene glycol and consisting of 45 vertical wells
each 162 m deep, provided cooling and heating for the office air conditioning
system. The office is served by eight rooftop heat pumps with a total capacity
of about 110 tons of cooling. The garage was mechanically ventilated at a rate
of 1.5 CFM/sq. ft. (as per ASHRAE 62 - 2004) supply/exhaust done by 15 roof
top units direct fired with heat recovery and fitted also with a natural ventilation
system using roof wind ventilators for weather transition and low activity
periods. All mechanical systems are BMS controlled.
LEED ® Silver Cer tified
CLIENT TOWN OF OAK VILLE
ROLE IBI GROUP’S ROLE WITHIN THE PROJECT
SCOPE /SIZE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, NEEDS ANALYSIS AND SPACE
PROGRAMMING, CONCEPTUAL DESIGN AND ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS,
PRELIMINARY DESIGN, SITE PL AN APPROVAL, DETAILED DESIGN, CONTRACT
ADMINISTRATION, COMMISSIONING AND LEED SILVER CERTIFICATION
STATUS COMPLETED 2011
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ENERGY REPRESENTATIVE PROJECTS
NUCLEAR ENERGY
BRUCE POWER INC. SUPPORT CENTRE
TIVERTON, ONTARIO, CANADA
IBI Group provided complete integrated architectural design,
engineering and construction management services for the support
centre. The building was designed for LEED® requirements, but
documentation was not submitted. The project consolidates the
management, engineering and administrative functions into a single
facility for the 1,200 staff previously working in various locations
throughout the site. The support centre provides very specific
functions, the first floor podium was intended to create a “village”
atmosphere providing functional space for common functions such as
corporate communications, human resources, full services cafeteria
and auditorium. Rising out of the podium, the four to six floor tower
structures create distinct spaces for various departments/groups.
Horizontal integration between the towers is provided by a connecting
bridge which contains the majority of meeting room requirements.
In arriving at the final design, IBI Group integrated various studies
involving environmental, wind, snow and traffic requirements through
direct and frequent communication with the client.
The data and telecommunications services are housed in one of
several redundant data centres and telephone switching centres
serving the needs of the entire site. The data centre (6,000 sq ft)
is located within the core of the building and designed to tier IV
performance specifications.
CLIENT BRUCE POWER INC.
ROLE PROJECT MANAGEMENT, ARCHITECTURE, PROGRAMMING, INTERIOR
DESIGN, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, COMMUNICATIONS
INFRASTRUCTURE, SECURIT Y, CIVIL SITEWORKS, CONTRACT,
ADMINISTRATION
SCOPE / SIZE 420,000 SQ F T (39,019 M 2)
STATUS COMPLETED 2005
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ENERGY
Electrical Engineering
Our firm’s extensive portfolio covers all aspects of electrical engineering for the energy industry
including generation connection and energy transmission, planning feasibility, detailed design
and project management, ranging in scale from the largest to the smallest projects.
The best energy generation sites are often at locations remote
from energy consumers. Access and connection to energy
transmission grids is a key component of success for energy
projects. IBI Group actively participates in generation connection and
energy transmission planning feasibility, detailed design and project
management. Our firm is poised to take key roles in the realization of
distributed generators and the connection to the smart grid.
Project scope may include:
• System planning for transmission systems, distribution systems,
protection and control
• System planning studies including connection impact
assessments and system impact assessments
• Energy storage analysis
• Smart grid strategies and implementation plans
PRE-FEASIBILITY STUDY FOR
WIKWEMIKONG FIRST NATION RESERVE
IBI GROUP
WIKWEMIKONG, ONTARIO, CANADA
IBI Group was retained by the Wikwemikong First Nation of Manitoulin
Island to perform a feasibility study for a proposed multi-MW wind
generation facility to be located on First Nation land. The study
identified various options for transmission line types and routes to
deliver the generated power to an appropriate connection point on
the Hydro One Networks Inc. transmission grid. Combinations of
overhead and underwater routes were evaluated based on ease
of construction, reliability, maintenance and cost. The existing
transmission feeder to Manitoulin Island was rated at 115 KV with a
230 KV line planned for the future. Various configurations of overhead
poles and towers were also examined. IBI Group’s scope of work
also included an application to the Independent Electricity System
Operator (IESO) to carry out a System Impact Assessment (SIA) and
an application to Hydro One Networks Inc. to carry out a Customer
Impact Assessment.
Both the IESO and SIA were required to check the feasibility of the
generation capacity to be added and to determine the changes
to the network. These applications required a detailed knowledge
of the proposed equipment for the project and were both
successfully submitted.
CLIENT WIK WEMIKONG UNCEDED INDIAN RESERVE
ROLE FEASIBILIT Y AND ELECTRICAL CONNECTION STUDY
SCOPE /SIZE 100 MW
STATUS COMPLETED 2007
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ENERGY ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
HURONTARIO HV
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
MISSISSAUGA, ONTARIO, CANADA
Hydro One Networks Inc. identified the need to build two new 230 kV
underground circuits from the new Hurontario TS to the existing Jim
Yarrow MTS in order to meet the IESO electricity supply deliverability
guidelines. This required the design, supply and installation of two
new 230 kV underground cable circuits and accessories. The
two new underground 230 kV circuits were mostly installed in a
direct-buried cable trench along the existing Hydro One right-of-way
of the overhead 230 kV R21T/R19T circuits. There are eight roadway
crossings and one river crossing along the cable route, where the
use of trenchless construction techniques (directional drilling) was
required for the cable installation. The approximate length of the
underground cable circuits (route length) is 3 km.
IBI Group provided complete engineering consulting services
including electrical, power and control, civil and structural design and
contract administration during construction.
CLIENT HYDRO ONE NET WORKS INC.
ROLE COMPLETE ENGINEERING CONSULTING SERVICES INCLUDING
ELECTRICAL, POWER AND CONTROL, CIVIL AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN, AND
CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DURING CONSTRUCTION
SCOPE /SIZE 1200 A, 230 K V
STATUS COMPLETED 2009
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VANSICKLE TRANSFORMER
STATION UPGRADES
ST. CATHERINES, ONTARIO, CANADA
IBI GROUP
Hydro One retained IBI Group to provide consulting engineering
services pertaining to transformer replacement and station upgrades.
The existing two 115 kV–13.8 kV, 30 MVA transformers were replaced
with two new 115–13.8 kV, 45/60/70 MVA three winding transformers.
The existing 13.8 kV switchgear lineup was reused and a new second
27.6 kV switchgear lineup was added. The station supplies power to
Horizon Utilities and had faced an increased load in its supply area.
Work also involved environmental upgrades with respect to station
noise and spill protection. New noise barrier walls enclose each
transformer on 3 sides to reduce the sound levels experienced by
nearby residential areas to levels stipulated by the Ministry of the
Environment. New spill containment pits isolate existing ground from
potential oil leakage and divert any contaminated runoff into an oil/
water separator for further disposal.
In addition to replacing the existing transformers and environmental
upgrades, the following engineering/design work was involved in
the upgrade: yard structures; grounding and lighting protection;
buswork; cable trenches; AC and DC station service; power cables;
neutral reactors; P&C cables; surge arresters; SC ADA infrastructure;
protection and control; telemetry; and revenue metering instrument
transformer including secondary cables.
CLIENT HYDRO ONE NET WORKS INC.
ROLE CIVIL SITEWORKS, STRUCTURAL, MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL,
CONTROLS ENGINEERING, ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT,
COMMUNICATIONS INFRASTRUCTURE, COST ESTIMATION, DOCUMENT
CONTROL, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SCOPE / SIZE 2 ACRES
STATUS COMPLETED 2012
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ENERGY ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
HONDA OF CANADA MANUFACTURING
MAIN ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION
ALLISTON, ONTARIO, CANADA
IBI Group was retained by Honda to engineer a low profile outdoor
substation equipped with 44-13.8 kV, 18/24/30 MVA transformers
complete with on load tap changers. The station also consists of
46 kV vertical break motorized disconnect switches; 46 kV, 600 A,
SF 6 circuit breakers; 46 kV underground feeder cables; and double
ended 13.8 kV, 1200/1600 A switchgear complete with vacuum
breakers. The work also included a short circuit analysis and a
coordination study.
In addition to the low profile substation IBI Group was involved in
various studies such as, the feasibility of changing the supply from
44 kV to 230 kV and the feasibility of supplementing the power
received from the utility by installing a non-utility generator which would
operate in parallel with the Local Electricity Distributing Company.
IBI Group was also involved in designing the electrical management
system (EMS). This system allows Honda to monitor the electrical
parameters within the two Alliston facilities, therefore allowing the
demand to be controlled as required.
CLIENT HONDA OF CANADA MANUFACTURING
ROLE ELECTRICAL, CIVIL SITEWORKS, STRUCTURAL
SCOPE / SIZE 60,000 SQ F T (5,574 M 2)
STATUS COMPLETED 2003
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GOSFIELD WIND PARK &
PRINCE WIND PARK
WINDSOR & SAULT STE. MARIE, ONTARIO, CANADA
IBI GROUP
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IBI Group worked as the engineer of record
for civil, structural, mechanical, electrical
and controls design to support Aecon in their
design-build submission for a 100 MW wind
farm project. Design was based on the GEWE
wind turbines (67 each at 1.5 MW) with local
34.5 kV/600 V substations at each turbine,
4-34.5 kV underground power distribution and
a DESN 115 kV/34.5 kV transformer station for
connection to the transmission grid.
IBI Group per formed preliminar y design
to suppor t fixed fee pricing for site
development, foundations, buildings, power
distribution, substations, transformer
stations, grounding, lighting protection, met
towers and SCADA.
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Civil and Transportation Engineering
IBI Group offers a full range of Civil and Transportation Engineering services. These services
provide the physical infrastructure to support the Energy Project site, including site access,
site infrastructure, and municipal servicing.
These services are critical in making the project successful and
maintainable in the long term. Our services include:
• Topographical Surveys and Base Plan Preparation
• Site Grading
• Erosion and Sediment Control
• Site Drainage and Stormwater Management
• Site Servicing (Water, Sanitary, Storm)
• Road Design
• Drawing, Contract Preparation and Tendering
• Construction Administration and Inspection
Other supporting services that may be needed to support the project,
and obtain approvals, include:
• Functional Design and Feasibility Studies
• Traffic Impact Studies
• Noise Studies
• Solar Reflectivity Studies
HIGH FALLS GENERATING FACILITY
IBI GROUP
BRACEBRIDGE, ONTARIO, CANADA
The extension to the High Falls Generating Station adds 1.5 MW of
generation to the existing 800 kilowatt plant which has been operating
since the late 1940’s. Bracebridge Generation initiated the project
in 2003. Approvals were completed over the next two years, and
commissioning was completed in the winter of 2006. The construction
was simplified by the foresight of the original developers of the station,
who included the foundation and headworks for the future expansion in
the original construction. The primary work of the extension included a
new headgate, construction of the penstock, concrete foundations and
steel powerhouse superstructure, and the generating equipment which
is a horizontal Kaplan turbine with directly driven generator. Modern
technology permitted a larger turbine to be installed on a marginally
larger footprint while staying within the existing station limits and
avoiding any alteration of the adjacent watercourse.
CLIENT BRACEBRIDGE GENERATION LTD.
ROLE RESEARCH IMPLEMENTATION/CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
SCOPE /SIZE 800 KILOWAT T PL ANT
STATUS COMPLETED SEPTEMBER 2011
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ENERGY CIVIL AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
BRIDGE INSPECTION AND
STRUCTURAL EVALUATION
ONTARIO, CANADA
Hydro One identified bridges throughout Ontario that they were
considering as potential power transformer hauling routes.
Since 2007, IBI Group has assembled drawings and data for the
proposed hauling routes, equipment weights, trailer information and
engineering data on existing bridge designs. IBI Group reviewed each
hauling route to confirm the list of bridges included, all structures,
inspected and photographed bridge structural components and
conditions. Existing bridge drawings and condition assessments
were used to computer model the bridges, calculate the impact of
the proposed loading with due consideration of the bridge condition.
IBI Group submitted reports to Hydro One for use in permitting
applications for municipal and provincial bridge owners.
To date, IBI Group has completed bridge inspections and structural
evaluations of more than 100 structures in Ontario. The 2007
program included 33 bridges, 2008 included 32 bridges, and 2009
included 28 bridges. In 2010, IBI Group completed the inspection
of 45 structures.
IBI Group communicated with multiple stakeholders throughout the
process to obtain engineering drawings for each bridge. On occasion,
late requests were accommodated in order that studies be revised to
accommodate alternative trailers.
CLIENT HYDRO ONE NET WORKS INC.
ROLE BRIDGE EVALUATION/PERMIT APPLICATION, PROJECT MANAGEMENT
SCOPE / SIZE BRIDGE INSPECTIONS AND STRUCTURAL EVALUATIONS OF
MORE THAN 100 STRUCTURES IN ONTARIO
STATUS COMPLETED 2010
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BLUEWATER WIND ENERGY CENTRE
HURON COUNT Y, ONTARIO, CANADA
IBI GROUP
IBI Group was retained by NextEra Energy Canada as their civil
consultant for three large-scale wind energy projects (Bluewater,
Goshen and East Durham) in southern Ontario. The three projects
consist of a combined total of 114 turbines. IBI Group was involved
in several aspects of the civil engineering and approvals process
including:
• Heavy haul route identification and review including design and
approval of intersection approvals
• Structural inventory and bridge evaluations of structures along the
haul route and other impacted areas
• Traffic impact studies related to construction traffic and permanent
impact on road use levels
• Detailed designs and permitting for all turbine access roads,
substation entrances and laydown yards
• Engineering support for Conservation Authority permits required
for the permanent/temporary infrastructure within regulated areas
• GIS mapping services for site plans, access roads, entrances,
turbine sites related to permit applications and/or meetings with
various agencies
• Completion of field surveys and establishment of top of
bank setbacks in accordance with Conservation Authority
requirements
CLIENT NE X TERA ENERGY CANADA
ROLE CIVIL ENGINEERING
SCOPE / SIZE 114 TURBINES
STATUS B LUEWATER - IN PROGRESS (COMPLETE 2014)
GOSHEN- IN PROGRESS (COMPLETE 2014)
EAST DURHAM - AGENCY APPROVAL UNDERWAY
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ENERGY CIVIL AND TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERING
GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
(GIS) SERVICES
VARIOUS LOCATIONS
IBI Group utilizes the most advanced Geographic Information
Systems (GIS) to provide a wide range of responsive solutions
to meet the evolving needs of our renewable energy clients.
GIS technology has become an essential tool for many planning
or decision making processes that involves geographic data.
By providing the ability to capture, store, manage, analyze, and
display all forms of geographically referenced information, GIS has
enabled IBI Group to manage data more effectively and allow our
clients to make more informed decisions. GIS has been instrumental
in the area of environmental approvals through to construction
management, and beyond to support post-construction and
operational monitoring efforts being undertaken in the renewable
energy industry. Our survey team can provide geo-referencing and
plan integration to existing and new GIS. We also field verify datum
and projections on conflicting GIS databases.
CLIENT VARIOUS
ROLE GIS SUPPORT SERVICES
SCOPE /SIZE VARIOUS PROJECTS TOTALING OVER 2000 MW OF ENERGY
GENERATION AND TRANSMISSION PROJECT
STATUS PRESENT (ONGOING)
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ENERGY
Planning
IBI Group actively maintains a body of knowledge regarding policy and legislation in
numerous jurisdictions. We work with project teams to develop winning strategies to
address regulatory constraints.
We provide planning services that facilitate the design and
implementation phases of a project. Our services include:
• Land Use Planning
• Renewable Energy Applications and Project Management
• Long Term Renewable Energy Procurement
• Zoning Opinion Forms
• Site Planning
• Project Description Reports
• Public Consultation/Aboriginal Consultation
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Property Site Assessment
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IBI GROUP
ENERGY PL ANNING
NEXTERA ENERGY CANADA
ONTARIO, CANADA
IBI Group provides all planning services for NextEra Energy Canada’s
renewable energy projects in the Province of Ontario. IBI Group
has been the sole provider of planning services to NextEra Energy
Canada since 2007 which includes eight different wind energy
projects totaling over 600 MW of energy in ten different municipalities.
NextEra Energy Canada is part of NextEra Energy Resources, the
largest owner/operator of wind energy facilities in North America.
IBI Group’s planning services have included overseeing the public
and municipal consultation services as part of the Renewable
Energy Approvals (REA) process; expert testimony at the Ontario
Municipal Board; land use inventories and siting studies to support
environmental approvals; all aspects of local municipal level
permitting; and the development and oversight of a community liaison
committee program intended to facilitate dialogue between local
stakeholders and the developers during the construction and initial
operational phases of projects.
IBI Group’s involvement has helped the client obtain six Renewable
Energy Approvals from the Ontario Ministry of Environment as of the
end of 2013.
CLIENT NE X TERA ENERGY CANADA
ROLE SOLE PROVIDER OF L AND USE PL ANNING SERVICES
SCOPE /SIZE OVER 600 MW OF WIND ENERGY GENERATION
STATUS PRESENT (ONGOING)
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NORFOLK BLOOMSBURG TS
SOLAR ENERGY PROJECT
NORFOLK COUNT Y, ONTARIO, CANADA
Proposed Conditions
IBI Group was retained by Axio Power/ SunEdison Canada to
undertake planning, engineering and landscape architectural
services to assist in the development and approvals of a 10 MW
solar photovoltaic (Solar PV) facility. The project has been processed
through a series of changes through government legislation.
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Planning
The planning processes were completed prior to the Green Energy
Act was implemented, but was pushed forward through Renewable
Energy Process under the Green Energy Act. IBI Group Planners
moved the project through an Official Plan and Zoning Amendment
process to permit the use of a solar facility which included extensive
municipal consultation.
Civil Engineering
Our civil engineers undertook a reflectivity study to determine if the
solar facility would impact the adjacent neighbours and the function
of the right of ways which the property has frontage and flankage onto.
Mitigation Planting (1–2 yrs)
Mitigation Planting (10–12 yrs)
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Landscape Architecture
A Visual Mitigation Study by our professional Landscape Architects
to review and address the visual concerns of the residents and
County. A Visual Impact Assessment was not a requirement of the
REA regulation, but it was completed to mitigate any perception
a negative impact of rural/agricultural views. The study involved
a review of existing conditions, photographic inventory of existing
views, engagement of stakeholders, Visual Impact Report and the
preparation of Landscape Plans and photo realistic renderings.
CLIENT SUNEDISON CANADA
ROLE PL ANNING SERVICES (ZONING AMENDMENT ), MUNICIPAL
CONSULTATION, REFLECTIVIT Y STUDY, VISUAL MITIGATION
SCOPE /SIZE 10 MW FACILIT Y
STATUS COMPLETE AND OPERATIONAL
ENERGY PL ANNING
WOLFE ISLAND WIND ENERGY
DEVELOPMENT
FRONTENAC ISL ANDS TOWNSHIP, ONTARIO, CANADA
IBI Group was retained by Canadian Renewable Energy Corporation
(CREC), a wholly owned subsidiary of Canadian Hydro Developers
(CHD), to undertake the landuse planning approvals for a wind plant
located in the western portion of Wolfe Island in the Township of
Frontenac Islands.
The Wind Farm comprises 86 wind turbines with a production capacity
of 197 MW. Acceptance of the Wind Farm was not unanimous. As a
result, the project was appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board, and
under the Environmental Assessment Act, a request was made for the
project to be reviewed by the Minister of the Environment.
Photo by Santryl / CC-BY-SA-3.0
In securing approvals for the Wolfe Island Wind Plant, IBI Group
prepared background Planning reports and information for
submission to the Municipality. This included approval of an Official
Plan Amendment and Zoning By-Law Amendment. IBI Group
attended public and council meetings and provided expert evidence
at the Ontario Municipal Board Hearing. The team also assisted in
the preparation of site plans for the wind plant. The project is now
completed and fully operational.
CLIENT CANADIAN RENEWABLE ENERGY CORPORATION
(NOW OWNED BY TRANS ALTA)
ROLE L AND USE PL ANNING FOR OFFICIAL PL AN, ZONING AND SITE PL AN
APPROVAL, ADVICE ON PROCESS, E XPERT EVIDENCE AT ONE WEEK ONTARIO
MUNICIPAL BOARD (OMB) HEARING
SCOPE /SIZE 86 TURBINES FOR A TOTAL OF 194 MW
STATUS COMPLETED 2009
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ENERGY
Landscape Architecture
IBI Group’s Landscape Architects are equipped with knowledge and experience in assessing,
reviewing and understanding the visual impact of proposed renewable energy projects. Increasingly,
renewable energy projects are being integrated into communities, both rural and urban.
As part of the design process, visual concerns of neighbours should
be considered and understood. IBI Group develops practical,
workable solutions that will satisfy the needs of the project based on
a proven Visual Impact Assessment Process. Our services include:
• Visual Impact Assessments
• Site Planning
• Photorealistic Renderings of Proposed Renewable Energy Projects
• Mitigation Measures
• Landscape Plans
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Tree Inventory and Assessments
• Construction Monitoring and Certification
• Policy Development
1 E XISTING CONDITION
2 PROPOSED CONDITION
3 MITIGATION PL ANTING (1–2 YRS)
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ENERGY L ANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
KINGSTON LP SOL-LUCE SOLAR
PV ENERGY PROJECT
KINGSTON, ONTARIO, CANADA
A Visual Impact Assessment was undertaken for this 100 MW
proposed development near Kingston, Ontario to review the visual
concerns of adjacent residents, the City of Kingston, Loyalist
Township and other approval authorities. Kingston Solar LP retained
IBI Group to help assess and identify probable visual impacts and
to offer recommendations to mitigate these impacts to help ensure
that the proposed development visually respects the existing rural
agricultural/rural residential context. A Visual Impact Assessment
was not a requirement of the REA regulation, however, it was
recognized that a solar energy development is a change to the
typical or expected use of land in a rural/agricultural setting and that
neighbours may have concerns regarding views. As part of this study,
IBI Group visited the site to review existing conditions, took a photo
inventory of the site, engaged stakeholders, prepared a VIA Report,
prepared a reflectivity report and prepared landscape plans and
photorealistic renderings.
Kingston Sol-Luce PV Energy Project is one of the largest concentrations of
solar projects under one contract in Ontario at 100 MW.
CLIENT KINGSTON SOL-LUCE
ROLE VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
SCOPE /SIZE 100 MW/~350 HA
STATUS CONSTRUCTION TO BE COMPLETED IN 2014.
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VISUAL MITIGATION GUIDELINES
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PROVINCIAL GOVERNMENT OF ONTARIO, CANADA
In order to standardize the mitigation measures of solar facilities
in Ontario, an introductory document was created for CanSIA to
provide both a background and minimum requirements for Visual
Impact Assessments (VIA) and mitigation meaures. Guidelines
on how to assess and mitigate visual impact were prepared to
achieve consistency, credibility and effectiveness in assessing visual
impact and proposing effective mitigation measures. As a matter
of best practice, the requirements and guidelines outlined in the
document were formulated based on guidelines developed by The
Landscape Institute and the Institute of Environmental Management
& Assessment for VIAs and relevant local and international case
examples and discussions with the CanSIA working group. The
guidelines developed with CanSIA represent practical workable
solutions that satisfy both the government and solar farm developers.
CLIENT CANSIA
ROLE CONSULTING L ANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
SCOPE /SIZE PROVINICIAL POLICY
STATUS COMPLETED 2013 WITH FIT 2.0
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ENERGY L ANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE
LUNAR LIGHT
SOLAR PV ENERGY PROJECT
STIRLING, ONTARIO, CANADA
Lunar Light LP is proposing a 10 MW solar project on 41.7 ha
(103 acres) of privately owned land located 10 kilometres from the
community of Stirling, in the City of Belleville, a municipality in the
County of Hastings, Ontario. IBI Group was retained to undertake
a Visual Impact Assessment, engage stakeholders and prepare
mitigation landscape plans. The proposed Lunar Light Project is
part of the Ontario Power Authority’s Feed-In-Tarrif program in which
power is routed back into the electrical grid. The Visual Impact
Assessment and Analysis is not a requirement of the REA regulation,
however, it is recognized that a solar PV development is a change to
the typical or expected agricultural use in a rural/agricultural setting.
The VIA was undertaken to help address the concerns of the directly
impacted neighbours and Thurlow Township. The client is sensitive
to the input provided by their adjacent neighbours and Thurlow
Township residents and is committed to mitigating the visual impacts
of the development to ensure that the proposed development fits into
the context of the existing rural agricultural community.
Proposed Conditions
Mitigation Planting (10–12 yrs)
CLIENT CANADIAN SOL AR
ROLE VISUAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND PUBLIC CONSUTL ATION
SCOPE /SIZE 10MW/30HA
STATUS TO BE COMPLETED 2014
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