Construction, Installation and Commissioning Columbia Pump Station Genset

The Columbia Pump Station is a combined wastewater pumping station comprising of both sanitary and storm wastewater systems. As general contractor, Tritech was responsible for providing a fully functional standby power system to the existing Columbia Pump Station in Vancouver.

    • Pump Stations
    • Metro Vancouver
    • November 01, 2021
    • Pump Station

The Columbia Pump Station is a combined wastewater pumping station comprising of both sanitary and storm wastewater systems. As general contractor, Tritech was responsible for providing a fully functional standby power system to the existing Columbia Pump Station in Vancouver.


Installation of pre-purchased equipment:


  • Standby diesel generator (500 kW) with sub-base diesel fuel tank into an existing genset room in the pump station
  • 3-way manual transfer switch
  • Genset remote radiator in custom enclosure located on the roof
  • Auxiliary diesel fuel cooler and charge air cooler to be mounted adjacent to the genset

    • Supply and installation of miscellaneous equipment:


  • Fuel storage tank, fuel transfer pumps, fuel access enclosure for fuel delivery and associated instrumentation and controls.
  • HVAC modifications including Harmonic Filter, supply air fan, exhaust fan, wetwell supply, air fan, and ducting between the Plenum and Genset rooms.
  • All piping, valves, and mechanical equipment.
  • Provide Sound Absorbing Insulation in Generator Room.
  • Steel support system fabrication, grip-span metal flooring and removal guardrail for the new platform in genset room.
  • Addition of Acoustic Glazing on Inside Storm Windows.
  • Replacement of Existing Door with New Acoustic Door.
  • New Fuel Access Enclosure and New Electrical Cable Access Panel.