The Newton Pump Station was constructed in 1983 next to the existing Metro Vancouver (MV) Newton Pump Station, with subsequent upgrades in the 90’s, early 2000 and the latest one in 2016. The station now requires upgrading.

As Prime Contractor for this project, Tritech is responsible for the construction of the following civil, structural, architectural, mechanical and EIC upgrades to the City of Surrey’s Newton Pump Station:

Civil works included removal of nuisance plants for site access, replacement of existing fencing and gates, preparation of new access pathway and driveway, and installation of new EIC conduits

Structural upgrades including removal of the existing roof systems, surface preparation, thickening of the existing pump station roof concrete slab

Demolition of the existing stairwell super-structure and erection of a temporary secure access

Construction of a new, above-grade Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) building as an addition to the existing below-grade pump room

Architectural finishes include an insulated wall and roof metal cladding systems along with a hybrid Accoya wood siding system.

Replacement of the existing roofing membrane system on the exposed pump station slab

Supply & Installation of new FRP grating system to replace the existing trench grating in the pump station

Supply & Installation of miscellaneous metals including hatch guard rails and stair hand rails, curtain wall window systems and, metal doors and associated hardware

Replacement of the existing monorail crane system with a new overhead bridge crane in the pump room

Mechanical upgrades included removal of existing pumps and replacement with five (5) new 300 hp VT pumps

Replacement of suction and discharge connection piping for each pump up to suction and discharge header, including all appurtenances with valves supports as required

Replacement of all small-bore piping, pressure gauges and transmitters

Supply & Installation of New 48” Suction Header Piping including ASME standard pipe fabrication and welding works, and associated valving

Supply & Installation of New 42” Discharge Header Piping including ASME standard pipe fabrication and welding works , and associated valving

Supply & Install New 42” Flowmeter

Exterior Coating and Interior Lining the new suction and discharge headers

Fusion Bond Epoxy Coating for all small diameter piping

Building Mechanical upgrades included new pump room ventilation roof-mount exhaust fan, intake louvre and damper, and unit heaters