Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital

Developer: Carillion Canada Inc., EllisDon Corporation, Fengate Capital Management Limited, Design: Parkin Architects in joint venture with Adamson Associates Architects, Construction: EllisDon Corporation, Carillion Canada Inc., Facilities Management: Carillion Canada Inc., EllisDon Corporation, Financial Advisor: Fengate Capital Management Limited, Scotia Capital.

• The design and construction of the new hospital adhered to the guidelines and sustainability principles of the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED^®)
• The project achieved a LEED^® Silver certification for its green construction practices, such as:
  • using building materials with recycled and locally sourced products and diverting 75 per cent of construction waste from the landfill
  • reducing the facility's indoor water use by 30 per cent by installing highly efficient plumbing fixtures including low-flush toilets, faucets and showers
  • minimizing solar heat gain in the new facility by installing reflective roofing and double glazed windows
  • enhancing occupant health by using of low-emitting materials for adhesives and sealants; paints and coatings and carpets
  • Design elements that responded to climate conditions including: prevailing winds, site orientation, seasonal sun paths and precipitation, surface water drainage and solar gain
  • integrating sustainable landscape elements, including bioswales, storm water ponds, planting islands within parking areas along walkways to reduce the heat island effect
  • installing large expanses of windows to enhance daytime lighting
  • providing bicycle parking facilities to promote alternative means of access to the site

• The hospital project was a significant economic opportunity for suppliers and contractors in Halton Region and the Greater Toronto Area. 
• More than 1,100 on-site jobs were created at the peak of construction. 

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