Project Specs:
Location: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Application: Woodward Avenue Water Treatment Plant
Product: Dynaform® Structural Shapes
Overview
The Woodward Avenue Water Treatment Plant is a conventional secondary treatment plant with chlorine disinfection. It has an average capacity of 600 ML/D and a peak capacity of 909 ML/D. It was originally constructed in the 1930’s and is located in Hamilton, Ontario.
Problem
RV Anderson Associates Limited was the Architect/Engineer chosen to complete the upgrade process and Fibergrate Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP) products were chosen for this project. One of the concerns was whether or not the handrails and platforms required an NSF61 classification for potable water.
Solution
It was established that the handrails and platforms were not required to have an NSF61 classification, so the solution was to provide a safe clean environment. Fibergrate FGI-AM resin system was chosen as it offers antimicrobial properties which inhibit the growth of bacteria. FRP handrails offer corrosion resistance, long life and a low maintenance design, and Dynaform® Structural Shapes, used to complete the platforms, provide durability, extremely high strength, and corrosion resistance.
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