OTTAWA
QUEBEC
MONTREAL
TORONTO
Client Name
ONE Properties
PROJECT CATEGORY
Commercial
Project Date
February 2022 – November 2022
541 Kipling
Avenue
Toronto, Ontario
Project Services
- Abatement
- Asset Recovery
- Demolition
- Recycling
Decommissioning and Demolition of 541 Kipling Avenue
Prioritizing Safety, Precision, and Environmental Responsibility
Project Overview
The project involved the decommissioning and demolition of a large single-storey warehouse with an area of 432,000 ft² and a height of 24.5 ft., alongside a single-storey ancillary building covering 2,300 ft² with a height of 15 ft. The main warehouse structure, which included some mezzanine floors, featured a steel frame with a metal deck roof supported by open-web steel joists and exterior walls clad in precast panels.
The smaller ancillary building was constructed using precast framing with a precast roofing system. Additionally, a railway spur line located directly north of the buildings required protection to prevent any damage during demolition activities.
The project involved the decommissioning and demolition of a large single-storey warehouse with an area of 432,000 ft² and a height of 24.5 ft., alongside a single-storey ancillary building covering 2,300 ft² with a height of 15 ft. The main warehouse structure, which included some mezzanine floors, featured a steel frame with a metal deck roof supported by open-web steel joists and exterior walls clad in precast panels.
The smaller ancillary building was constructed using precast framing with a precast roofing system. Additionally, a railway spur line located directly north of the buildings required protection to prevent any damage during demolition activities.
| Abatement and Decommissioning Before commencing demolition, Delsan-A.I.M. carried out comprehensive abatement activities to remove asbestos-containing materials. These materials included drywall joint compounds, sprayed fireproofing insulation, vinyl floor tiles, ceiling panels, and transite pipes. Other hazardous materials, such as mercury-containing fluorescent light tubes and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) found in exterior wall caulking, were also safely removed. Following the abatement phase, Delsan-A.I.M. proceeded with the selective interior demolition of architectural, mechanical, and electrical components. This allowed for efficient separation of waste streams and prepared the site for bulk demolition. Demolition Operations The demolition of the warehouse and ancillary building was executed using large excavators equipped with specialized attachments, following engineered plans to ensure safety and efficiency. The footings and foundations were also removed during the final phase of the demolition process. Delsan-A.I.M. mobilized its in-house mobile crusher to process the concrete foundations and other materials into reusable aggregate. Waste Management and Recycling All demolition materials were transported off-site to licensed recycling and disposal facilities in compliance with environmental regulations. This included the removal of 1,900 tons of scrap materials. Approximately 32,000 tons of crushed concrete were stockpiled on-site, providing the owner with a sustainable option for future reuse. Key Highlights The successful completion of this project underscores Delsan-A.I.M.'s expertise in delivering safe and efficient decommissioning and demolition solutions. Through rigorous planning, abatement, and waste management practices, the project was completed without incident, ensuring the protection of adjacent infrastructure, including the railway spur line, and leaving the site ready for its next phase of development. |
