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Hanlan Transfer Pumping Station
Project Requirements
Located on the Northeast corner of Britannia and Tomken
roads in Mississauga is the Hanlan Transfer Pumping
Station. This project is an expansion of the existing facility
that involves the construction of a 4ML balance reservoir
and a transfer pumping station to convey potable water to
Brampton’s Beckett-Sproule Reservoir.
The biggest challenge of this project is working in a
confined area, as this site also houses an existing pumping
station and two reservoirs. Kenaidan’s contract consists
of the supply and installation of three pumping units, a
transient suppressor system, a bi-fuel diesel generator
(with provisions for a second generator), miscellaneous
modifications to the existing pumping station, and
restoration work in the existing reservoirs.
“The Hanlan Transfer Pumping Station is one of the
most critical facilities in the Region’s Water Transmission
System,” said Matthew Bennett, Project Manager, Capital
Works, Water Division for the Region of Peel. “The
construction of the Hanlan Transfer Pumping Station is
being completed to service future growth in Brampton and
South Caledon, as well as to increase the Region’s ability
to provide water to York Region.”
“The Region of Peel is happy to have Kenaidan as the
General Contractor for this project. Kenaidan’s past
experience and expertise in Water/Wastewater projects,
specifically on Region of Peel Water Pumping Stations,
has been demonstrated throughout the project to date.”
Kenaidan had to obtain special permits from NAV Canada,
GTAA, and the City of Mississauga to erect and operate
the site’s tower crane due to the close proximity to
Pearson International Airport.
Kenaidan is self-performing all concrete works consisting
of 21,000m2 of formwork and 7,000m3 of concrete. This is a
90-week project scheduled for completion in early 2011.
Project Scope
Contract Services: Stipulated Lump Sum
Design Features:
• Construction of 4ML balance reservoir
• Installation of 60 ton surge tanks approximately 20
meters long
Key Challenges:
• Tightly confined site location
• Deep excavation into shale and hard Georgian rock
(approximately 14m)
• Excavation materials shipped and stored off-site
• Yard piping - both existing and new large bore piping
(750mm to 2100mm)
Roles & Responsibilities
Owner: Regional Municipality of Peel
Reinforcement Steel: Gilbert Steel Limited
Consultant: GENIVAR Ontario Incorporated
Mechanical: Gowing Contractors Ltd.
Formwork and
Concrete Placing: Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.
Electrical: Selectra Contracting
Concrete Supply: Ontario Redimix
Excavation/
Site Services: Terrasan Environmental Solutions Inc.
Shoring: HC Matcon Inc.
Structural Steel: Vision Almet Limited
Masonry: Mac Masonry Inc.
Team Kenaidan
Project Manager: Kevin Husain
Estimator: Hesam Haque
Site Supervisor: Ezzio DiVona
Project Coordinator: Andrea Mrezar
Field Engineers: Valeri Zverev, Igor Melnik
Project Administrator: Sylvia Zumbo
POINT OF INTEREST
FEATURE CREW
Inside This Issue
PROJECT UPDATE
Barrie Surface Water Treatment Plant
& Low Lift Pumping Station
Core Values
Lorne Park WTP Pumping Station Expansion
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Barrie Surface Water Treatment
Plant & Low Lift Pumping Station
p RO J E C T U PDATE
The Barrie Surface Water Treatment Plant (SWTP) and
Low Lift Pumping Station (LLPS) contract was awarded
to Kenaidan in April 2008, and construction began shortly
thereafter in May. This is the second contract awarded to
Kenaidan by the City of Barrie.
The new SWTP will provide 60 ML/day to the area residents.
Construction began with the excavation and removal of
115,000m3 of soil. Kenaidan is self-performing the 71,000m2
of formwork and placing 27,000m3 of concrete.
As of December 2009, over 58,000m2 of formwork has been
completed and over 23,000m3 of concrete has been placed.
The Kenaidan team endured an especially harsh winter last
year and is partially through their second. The formwork
challenges in the Process building were completed in
November 2009, and Reservoirs 1 & 2 were successfully
leak-tested in January 2010 and October 2009 respectfully.
Concrete works are 99% complete in the plant buildings
and work is well underway in the garage and administration
buildings, with scheduled completion in June 2010.
Commissioning commenced at the Low Lift Pumping Station
in January 2010, moving through the flocculation area and
the primary membranes. GE will start on-site in early February
2010 to commission the primary and secondary membranes.
The plant is scheduled to produce water in June 2010, while
the project is scheduled to be substantially complete by
September 2010.
Leadership
College
The Leadership College is a 3-year multi-dimensional
program that focuses on developing future leaders for the
organization. The program includes classroom training,
cross functional rotations through various departments,
mentoring, and targeted development plans to ensure
that participants obtain the required work experience to
advance their career.
There have been a total of 12 graduates from the
Leadership College to date.
Congratulations to the 2009 Leadership College Graduates: (L to R) Andrea Mrezar, George Moraru, and Patricia Pereira
Safety Corner
Kenaidan has been a long standing partner of the
Safety Group program, which is sponsored by the Ontario
General Contractors Association and recognized by
the Workplace Safety and Insurance Board of Ontario.
2009 marked Kenaidan’s ninth year in the program. Thanks
to our employees and their dedication to health & safety, we
were able to successfully fulfill the program requirements.
As we approach our tenth milestone year, we will be
concentrating on the continuous development of our
health & safety program by focusing on the following areas:
• Hazard awareness and recognition, tied into our
JSA program.
• Operational Controls, which includes work processes
and safe operating procedures.
• Physical demands analysis, outlining physical requirements
of various positions and tasks within those positions.
Program developments in these areas will aim to increase
hazard awareness, provide our teams with additional training in
hazard recognition and facilitate communication of good work
practices. As a result of these developments and changes,
we hope to see a decrease in on-site injuries and incidents
which pose a risk to the health and safety of our team.
Pumping Station project team. Congratulations to all of
this year’s safety award recipients, and for our teams’
achievements in 2009.
To acknowledge individual achievements within our program
for 2009, CETA awards were presented to Team Kenaidan
members who demonstrated the principles of this core
value both on the job and within the community. Last year’s
recipients of this award include: Goretti DaSilva, Daniel
Demkowicz, Paolo Di Carlo, Charlie Hutchings, Donnie
Linstead, Glen MacNeil, and Cory Rodgers.
Kenaidan also recognizes project teams through the
Giuseppe Cavlieri Safety Award, which is presented to a
project team that has exemplified a commitment to
on-site safety. This year’s recipient was the Hanlan Transfer
Patricia Pereira
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Kenaidan Core Values
Last fall we rolled out our Core Values to 220 Kenaidan
Employees at our IMS Night.
Our journey to define our Core Values began as a result of
the challenges we face as a growing company to stay true
to the values that make Kenaidan a great place to work.
In early 2009, 27 employees representing all areas of our
workforce were asked to participate in a series of focus
groups. Participants generated many ideas around what
they think our values are as a company, and from this
process our Core Values began to take shape. These ideas
were summarized and refined by a group of senior leaders
into the following 4 values:
p o i n t Of INT e r e s t
Integrity
We act with Integrity by being honest and accountable,
by demonstrating ethical conduct, and by building trust as
individuals and as an organization. Valuing Integrity requires
us to be responsible stewards of corporate resources, our
communities and the environment.
CETA
We Care Enough to Act (CETA) by reaching out to
intervene with issues or potential problems. Whether we are
identifying a safety or environmental hazard, assisting with
a business problem, or offering personal support, CETA is
making the extra effort to help someone else.
Operational Excellence
We achieve Operational Excellence through leadership,
innovation, problem solving and quality workmanship. We
are committed to meeting customers’ needs with costeffective and on-time project delivery.
Positive Work Environment
We develop all employees to reach their maximum potential,
while encouraging an appropriate work/life balance. Every
person in our diverse workforce is respected for their
contribution, in an atmosphere of open communication,
teamwork and fairness.
Integrity
Care Enough to Act (CETA)
Operational Excellence
Positive Work Environment
Working in conjunction with the written values, our Core Values
logo captures the idea that employees driving each of the
Core Values forward will advance our Mission as a company.
As Kenaidan continues to grow it is essential that all of
our employees are aligned with what we stand for as a
company; that we understand and support the values that
should govern our business decisions and the relationships
we have with each other.
Our Core Values will serve as the guiding principles for
how we will operate our business now and into the future.
Throughout 2010 we will be running orientation sessions on
the Core Values for all employees.
Environmental Initiatives
In 2009, Kenaidan achieved certification under the
ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. While
certainly a great accomplishment, we must now focus on
the continual development of our environmental program.
In 2010, areas of improvement shall include:
• Expanding Core Training requirements for Field
Operations staff to increase environmental awareness.
• Identifying areas of our EHS Program to improve
the visibility of the environmental program by
incorporating environmental items into current
H&S Tools (ex. Tool Box Talks, Joint Health & Safety
Committee, etc).
• Improving waste management awareness and practices
for Field Operations.
• Increasing subcontractor participation in the corporate
environmental requirements of our projects.
With the increase in environmental best practice
requirements by Owners, it is imperative that Kenaidan
continues to develop our environmental program by
providing employees with proper training. Kenaidan’s
ability to effectively manage the environmental components
on projects such as Duffin Creek WPCP is a prime
example of this.
As we continue to be involved with LEED projects, we
will sharpen our environmental focus. This will allow us
to keep abreast of continuous changes in environmental
requirements and regulations, and ensure that our clients
are well served.
Duffin Creek WPCP Dewatering
& Incineration
P r o j e c t U n d e r w ay
Our Company, Our People
roam i ng photog raph e r
Lorne Park WTP Pumping Station
Expansion
F EAT U RE C RE W
First Row (L to R): Neal O’Brien, Richard Street, Igor Melnik, Robert Patey, John Guitard, Darren MacNeil, Ray Kowalik, Tasha Robinson, Glen MacNeil, Cristiano Domingos.
Middle Row (L to R): Danny Brown, Jakub Schabowski, Tony Touma, Larry Dorman, Cory Rodgers, Alex MacNeil, Duane Thomas, Joseph Sadowski, Kris Woronko, Mike Van Meyl, Jim Lynch.
Back Row (L to R): Brent Cescon, Chris Kodama, Anthony Kilroy, Herman Reinders, Louise Kennedy, Daire Prendergast, Paolo Di Carlo, Blake Cassan, Joe Desouza, Jan Wisniowski,
Mihai Doleanu, Bill Crawford, Marcin Sudol, Chris Grotenhuis, Tony Corriea. Absent: Bob Saunders, Bahram Eskandari, George Moraru, Chris Phillips, Nick Cacciacarro, Clarence McGuire.
Norm Crawford - Keeping warm at Hanlan Transfer
Pumping Station
Mike Van Meyl & Jan Wisniowski - Enjoying the winter air
at the Lorne Park WTP job site
Ted Usnarski - Hauling at Hanlan Transfer Pumping Station
Kenaidan Welcomes
IMS – Continual Improvement
Opportunities of the Month
Award
Community Corner
Emma Stoker, Project Administrator
Markus Hahn, BIM Specialist
Ben Guo, Project Coordinator
Lloyd Prevedel, Site Supervisor
Congratulations to
Gian Fortuna who obtained his LEED
Accredited Professional Designation
Shaun London and Larry Dorman who
obtained their Gold Seal Certification
Jakub Schabowski who was promoted to
Concrete Coordinator
Foreman in Training
Program (FIT) Update
Chris Cormier who was hired as CFIT Level 2
Richard Street who was promoted to Level 2
Foreman
Kenaidan recently made donations to:
• Children’s Aid Society of Peel
• Stratford Christian Reformed Church
• United Way
• Canadian Red Cross
• Princess Margaret Hospital
• Heart and Stroke Foundation
• Colorectal Cancer Association
• Kids Up Front Foundation
• Make a Wish Foundation of Canada
Jesse House and Parviz Cheraghlou, November
Gaspar and Jose De Sousa, December
Dave Ramberg and Andrea Mrezar, January
IMS – Continual Improvement
Opportunities of the Year
Award
Brian Jorge
Sylvia Zumbo
Gaspar and Jose De Sousa
Community Corner News
In order to encourage donations for disaster
relief efforts in earthquake-ravaged Haiti,
Kenaidan will match all donations made by
employees. The Canadian Government will also
be matching contributions between Jan. 12 and
Feb. 12. Each dollar donated by a Kenaidan
employee becomes $3 when combined with
matching efforts by Kenaidan and Ottawa.
Upcoming Events
Kenaidan’s Annual Triathlon,
March 26th & 27th, 2010
Kenaidan Integrated Management System Mission Statement:
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To provide responsible, quality construction services utilizing superior innovation and expertise.
To develop and maintain long-term relationships with satisfied clients and suppliers.
To create a safe, challenging and enjoyable work environment where employees share in corporate growth and success.
To build on a sound financial base where future development is promoted over short-term gain.
Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.
Kenaidan Contracting Ltd.
Kenaidan Contractors Limited
1275 Cardiff Boulevard,
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada L5S 1R1
Telephone 905.670.2660
Facsimile 905.670.9172
4311 Viking Way, Unit 240,
Richmond, British Columbia, Canada V6V 2K9
Telephone 604.270.7670
Facsimile 604.270.7612
Lower James Street,
Claremorris, Co. Mayo, Ireland
Telephone 353 94 9378118
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