King Portland Centre & Kingly Condos, Toronto

Address: 602 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario

Developers: Allied Properties REIT and RioCan REIT

Architect: Hariri Pontarini

In a joint venture, Allied Properties REIT and RioCan REIT, two of Toronto’s prominent developers, commissioned Hariri Pontarini Architects to design a new commercial-residential development in the heart of Toronto’s Fashion district. This development saw the amalgamation of eight existing properties including 602, 606, 620, and 620a King Street West; 499, 503, and 505 Adelaide Street West; also 1 and 11 Adelaide Place West. Consisting of both new construction and the preservation of select heritage buildings, this truly mixed-use development comprises of a total of 440,000 sq. ft. over the 13-storey office portion and 15-storey rental residential portion of the building. With a guiding principle of long-term sustainability, the project was able to achieve LEED Platinum status for the office portion and achieved LEED Gold status for the residential portion of the development.

MGM proudly worked alongside other project team members to provide civil engineering design and contract administration services throughout the lifecycle of this project. MGM expertly analyzed the complex integration of the site’s multiple buildings’ combined sewer connections to provide a cohesive system for the new development. This included the decommissioning of existing servicing connections where buildings were removed, the retention of connections that were not directly impacted by the development, and the design of new servicing connections where necessary.

Challenges were faced with the combined sewer analysis and the Ministry of Environment Directive F-5-5 which dictates that flows to the combined sewer system cannot be increased. These new requirements, as well as the presence of historical buildings, meant MGM needed to be innovative in the ways approvals were obtained while ensuring the developers’ vision was met. MGM senior staff were able to navigate these special challenges by reaching an agreement with the City’s reviewers that the buildings within this development that were not being altered were not to be considered within the stormwater management analyses. As the increase in residential units on this site meant the increase in sanitary flows to the combined sewer, the agreement with the City to not include select buildings in the SWM analysis meant that the total development flows to the combined system saw a substantial reduction overall.

MGM provided periodic site inspection and contract administration services throughout the construction of this project and provided final authorization on the general conformity to approved designs in August of 2019, signaling the successful completion of this project.

Newsletter Issue No. 5

Newsletter Issue No. 5 PDF

King Portland Centre & Kingly Condos, Toronto

In a joint venture, Allied Properties REIT and RioCan REIT, two of Toronto’s prominent developers, commissioned Hariri Pontarini Architects to design a new commercial-residential development in the heart of Toronto’s Fashion district. This development saw the amalgamation of eight existing properties including 602, 606, 620, and 620a King Street West; 499, 503, and 505 Adelaide Street West; also 1 and 11 Adelaide Place West. Consisting of both new construction and the preservation of select heritage buildings, this truly mixed-use development comprises of a total of 440,000 sq.ft. over the 13-storey office portion and 15-storey rental residential portion of the building. With a guiding principle of long-term sustainability, the project was able to achieve LEED Platinum status for the office portion and achieve LEED Gold status for the residential portion of the development.

MGM proudly worked alongside other project team members to provide civil engineering design and contract administration services throughout the lifecycle of the project. MGM expertly analyzed the complex integration of the site’s multiple buildings’ combined sewer connections to provide a cohesive system for the new development. This included the decommissioning of existing servicing connections where buildings were removed, the retention of connections that were not directly impacted by the developments, and the design of new servicing connections where necessary.

Challenges were faced with the combined sewer analysis and the Ministry of Environment Directive F-5-5 which dictates that flows to the combined sewer system cannot be increased. These new requirements, as well as the presence of historical buildings, meant MGM needed to be innovative in the ways approvals were obtained while ensuring the developers’ vision was met. MGM senior staff were able to navigate these special challenges by reaching an agreement with the City’s reviewers that the buildings within this development that were not being altered were not to be considered within the stormwater management analyses. As the increase in residential units on this site meant the increase in sanitary flows to the combined sewer, the agreement with the City to not include select buildings in the SWM analysis meant the total development flows to the combined system saw a substantial reduction overall.

MGM provided periodic site inspection and contract administration services throughout the construction of this project and provided final authorization on the general conformity to approved designs in August 2019, signaling the successful completion of this project.

In Construction

Mixed-Use Condominium at 123 Portland Street, Toronto

Construction of the servicing infrastructure for Minto Communities GTA’s new mixed-use condominium at 123 Portland Street in Toronto has been completed. When fully constructed, this will be a 14-storey building with 116 residential condominiums, 271 m2 of commercial space at grade, and underground parking.

Fire Station 214 & Paramedic Services Station, Brampton

Construction of the new Fire Station 214 and adjoining Peel Paramedic Services Station is well under way at 917 Bovaird Drive West in Brampton, Ontario. This development, led by Hossack and Associates Architects, includes a new 1001 m2 building, new asphalt and pavement parking areas, concrete walkways, and grassed areas along the site perimeter.

Fresh Taste Warehouse Facility, Halton Hills

The stormwater servicing infrastructure has been installed at the new warehouse development at 11450 Steeles Avenue in Halton Hills. Led by Leeswood Construction, the 3.9-hectare site is being redeveloped to include a single-storey, 11,366 m2 industrial warehouse with ancillary offices and associated parking lot on the north side of the building.

In Design

Authentic T-Shirt Warehouse, Whitby

The 3.88-hectare vacant site located west of the intersection of William Smith Drive and Moore Court in Whitby, Ontario is being developed by Leeeswood Construction to include at 18,742 m2, one-storey warehouse building.

Bayview Hill Park Phase 1, Richmond Hill

MGM is currently designing Phase 1 of the Bayview Hill Community Park revitalization in collaboration with NAK Design Strategies. Phase 1 includes water play/ice skating feature, fitness and play areas, tennis and pickleball courts, and more community recreation areas.

York Region Transitional & Emergency Housing, Aurora

A new five-storey emergency and transitional housing building is being designed in collaboration with Kearns Mancini Architects to be located on the undeveloped, 0.38-hectare site located at 14452 Younge Street in Aurora, Ontario.

Grand River Collegiate Institute Expansion, Kitchener

Address: 175 Indian Road, Kitchener, Ontario

Architect: Kingsland+ Architects Inc.

Photos of construction and completed work

MGM proudly worked as part of the consulting team led by Kingsland+ Architects Inc. to provide civil engineering design and contract administration services for the Grand River Collegiate Institute Expansion located at 175 Indian Road in Kitchener, Ontario.

The expansion project consisted of a 27,000 m2, two-storey addition to provide a new student entrance, study commons, science wing, administration offices, washrooms, and other ancillary spaces. To accomodate the building expansion, the surrounding vehicle parking areas were reconstructed and expanded.

Throughout the application process, MGM navigated through the City of Kichener’s unique and challenging stormwater management design and analysis requirements which included meeting a strict stormwater balance target and using software modelling in analysing quantity controls and sewer capacity. Our project engineers successfully satisfied the stringent water balance criterion through a creative infiltration gallery strategy that enabled our client to avoid the City’s costly cash in lieu fees.

MGM successfully delivered a practical and efficient site engineering and stormwater management system supported by software analysis, which ensured the satisfaction of governing agencies. Our dedicated team effectively managed the application process and reviewed construction works to ensure timely approvals and conformance to the approved plans.

Durham College Whitby Campus Phase 4

Address: 1610 Champlain Avenue, Whitby, Ontario

Architect: Barry Bryan Associates

Photos of project construction and completed work

This project is composed of the new Ontario Power Generation centre for Skilled Trades and Technology (CSTT) academic building, crane field training area, expansion to the campus parking lot, and modifications to the main entrance bus loop. The new 60,000 sq. ft. academic building and crane field provide dedicated space to increase Durham College’s skilled trades training capacity to create more opportunities for students and applied research projects.

MGM provided site grading and servicing design to support the new building and training area, as well as upgrades to the existing watermain system for the main campus to address water supply issues. To comply with the current site plan development guidelines, MGM provided floodplain analysis through the hydraulic modelling of the adjacent tributary in order to establish development limits. MGM also provided stormwater management analysis of the entire school property to design a system that could be constructed in-line with the existing infrastructure, bringing the entire school property in compliance with the latest municipal and conservation authority development requirements.

Newsletter Issue No. 4

Newsletter Issue No. 4 PDF

Grand River Collegiate Institute Expansion, Kitchener

MGM proudly worked as part of the consulting team lead by Kingsland+ Architects Inc. to provide civil engineering design and contract administration services for the Grand River Collegiate Institute Expansion located at 175 Indian Road, Kitchener, Ontario.

The expansion project consisted of a 27,000 m2, two-storey addition to provide a new student entrance, study commons, science wing, administration offices, washrooms, and other ancillary spaces. To accommodate the building expansion, the surrounding vehicle parking areas were reconstructed and expanded.

Throughout the application process, MGM navigated through the City of Kitchener’s unique and challenging stormwater management design and analysis requirements, which included meeting a strict stormwater balance target and using software modelling in analysing quantity controls and sewer capacity. Our project engineers successfully satisfied the stringent water balance criterion through a creative infiltration gallery strategy that enabled our client to avoid the City’s costly cash in lieu fees.

MGM successfully delivered a practical and efficient site engineering and stormwater management system supported by software analysis, which ensured the satisfaction of governing agencies. Our dedicated team effecively managed the application process and reviewed construction works to ensure timely approvals and conformance to the approved plans.

“Kingsland+ Architects Inc. have worked with MGM Consulting Inc. for over 15 years. MGM is our go to consultant for all civil requirements and has proved to be a reliable, professional consultant we can trust to provide practical solutions in stickhandling the ever-increasing jurisdictional requirements we encounter for our educational, government and industrial projects. MGM provides timely responses and reasonably priced service that we rely on.”

Colin Kingsland, Principal of Kingsland+ Architects Inc.

Under Construction

Portland Commons, Toronto

Construction of the servicing infrastructure for the Portland Commons development in Toronto has been completed. When fully constructed, Portland Commons will be a 15-storey, 560,000 sq. ft. office building with retail and restaurant space at ground level. Designed by Sweeny &Co Architects and being built by EllisDon, the project team’s goal is to achieve LEED Platinum Certification.

6712 Fifth Line, Milton Stormwater Management (SWM) Pond

The SWM pond for one of MGM’s many industrial subdivision projects is being constructed at 6712 Fifth Line in Milton, Ontario. This pond will provide stormwater quality, quantity, erosion, and flood control for the entirety of the 24.6-hectare site which will be occupied by four industrial warehouse buildings. The SWM facility block is approximately 2.5-hectares and will be assumed by the Town of Milton through the subdivision process.

Medical Office Building, Mississauga

Construction of a new medical office building located at 5590 Tenth Line, Mississauga, is almost complete. MGM worked alongside NOOR Architects to design the new office building with surface and underground parking, which began construction in 2021.

In Design

Cashmere Avenue School Addition, Mississauga

A 700m2, one-storey building addition is being design in collaboration with Kingsland+ Architects Inc. for the Cashmere Avenue Public School to add much needed childcare space.

Petro Canada Redevelopment, Mississauga

The existing fuel site at 5835 Airport Road is being upgraded with a new and improved 6 channel gas bar and convenience store.

808 Mount Pleasant, Toronto

A 35-storey mixed-use condominium building is curently being designed for Streetwise Capital Partners Inc. in collaboration with Sweeny &Co Architects.

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Newsletter Issue No. 3

Durham College Whitby Campus Phase 4

Photos of construction progress and finished development.

MGM was retained by Durham College, through Barry Bryan Associates, to provide civil engineering services for the construction of Durham College’s Phase 4 development project. This phase included the construction of the new Ontario Power Generation Centre for Skilled Trades and Technology (CSTT) academic building, crane field training area, expansion of the campus parking lot, and modifications to the main entrance bus loop on Champlain Avenue. The 60,000 sq. ft. new academic building, and 64,584 sq. ft. crane field, were designed to provide dedicated space to increase Durham College’s skilled trades training capacity to create more opportunities for students and applied research projects.

As part of the proposed development, MGM provided floodplain analysis through hydraulic modelling of the adjacent tributary of Corbett Creek to establish development limits, as well as provided stormwater management analysis of the entire school property with the aim of designing a system to be constructed in-line with the existing services that would bring the entire school property in compliance with latest conservation authority development requirements. MGM also provided servicing design to upgrade the existing watermain system for the main campus to address water supply issues noted by the school.

Caledon East Community Centre

Photos of construction progress.

MGM was retained by the Town of Caledon, through Barry Bryan Associate, to provide civil engineering services for the expansion of the Caledon East Community Centre located at 6215 Old Church Road in Caledon, Ontario. This expansion project includes the construction of the new 57,600 sq. ft. recreation building to house a library, gymnasium, workout room, pool, change rooms, warm viewing area into the arena, multi-purpose rooms, and a food service area to provide recreational amenities for all ages, abilities, and interests. Additionally, MGM has been retained to provide civil engineering services for the outdoor ice rink which has recently been approved by the Town and taken on by the firm. More news on this sub-project is forthcoming.

As part of the background review and investigation of the existing infrastructure, it was determined the existing stormwater management (SWM) pond did not provide the required quantity and quality control for the proposed expansion. In response to this, a massive underground storage system was designed to allow for a controlled rate of release into the SWM pond to ensure proper quantity control is achieved within the subject site. In terms of quality, a new treatment unit has been designed to treat the drainage coming from the new and existing parking lots prior to discharging to the SWM pond.

Gordon Food Service Distribution Centre, Ajax

Photos of construction progress and completed development.

MGM was retained by GFS Properties Ltd, through Maple Reinders Constructors Ltd., to provide civil engineering services for the design and construction of the Gordon Food Service Distribution centre located at 200 Salem Road North in Ajax, Ontario. This project included the construction of a new single-storey, 343,413 sq. ft. industrial building with loading docks and multiple parking lot areas. This development was designed to account for a potential 100,000 sq. ft. future expansion.

Stormwater management quality controls for a majority of the site were provided by both package treatment, in the form of a prefabricated treatment unit, and passive treatment features, such as bio-swale treatment areas which are encouraged by the local Conservation Authorities. Separate quality controls were required for the truck fueling station due to the potential gasolines, oils, heavy metals, and other contaminants surface runoff flows in this area. Discharged flows from the fueling station are directed towards an oil and water separator unit where it is processed prior to being routed into the main storm system for secondary treatment.

HeyRay Self Storage Facility, Georgetown

Photos of construction progress and completed development.

MGM was retained by Riepma Consultants Inc., to provide civil engineering services for the construction of the new HeyRay Self Storage Facility located at 13394 Highway 7 in Georgetown, Ontario. Developed in three phases, the site now holds five self storage units, one office, and paved access and parking areas including one driveway access off Highway 7.

Stormwater rate controls were achieved utilizing an orifice tube prior to outletting to the ditch on Highway 7. This orifice control ensures post development flow rates are controlled to be below the calculated allowable flow rates for major and minor storm events. A ponding area was designed in the northeast corner or the site to act both as on-site storage and quality control for flows from paved areas prior to outletting to the ditch along Highway 7.

KING Toronto

Address: 485-539 King Street West, Toronto, Ontario

Developer: Westbank Corp. and Allied Properties REIT

Architects: Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) and Diamond Schmitt Architects

Renders and photos of KING Toronto development

This development includes the construction of a mixed-use development composed of a permitter block of residential, retail, and boutique office spaces, surrounding a central public plaza situated over four underground parking levels. The public plaza will include a hardscaped courtyard with a water feature, an intensive landscaped gathering and seating areas.

As this development is located within the heart of Toronto’s downtown King West neighbourhood, a vital design goal for the site engineering was to compliment the elegant architectural design while meeting the City’s stringent stormwater management requirements. Low-Impact Design (LID) principles were used throughout the design to focus on water retention and re-use. Specifically, drainage features were integrated into the landscaping and courtyard design, and rain garden planters and green roofs systems were included throughout the site to significantly increase stormwater retention and reduce runoff. Excess stormwater runoff will be collected and utilized for the building’s internal plumbing and external irrigation. The LID components enabled the site to achieve water retention objectives that far exceeded the City’s standards while ensuring the aesthetic, green-focused architecture and site design remained uncompromised.

This project is currently in the construction phase with MGM Consulting continuing to provide construction administration services including periodic site inspections. The estimated completion date for KING Toronto is set for Summer 2023.

Construction Inspector

MGM Consulting Inc. is a consulting firm of civil engineers and project managers providing site servicing, grading, and stormwater management services to the land development industry. We are a small firm of collaborative team members who work in an open and inclusive culture. Our firm is committed to ensuring a cohesive team working environment to provide our clients with innovative and cost effective site engineering solutions with professional excellence.

MGM Consulting Inc. is currently seeing a full-time Construction Inspector to provide inspection services for multiple sites located throughout Southern Ontario. A successful candidate will have experience in municipal sites located throughout Southern Ontario. A successful candidate will have experience in municipal servicing construction and perform well defined and sometimes difficult inspection tasks to ensure compliance with all applicable codes, standards, and specifications.

Responsibilities:

  • – Maintain communication with contractors, stakeholders, and project managers regarding projects,
  • – Gather field information during the construction process for translation into revised drawings, record drawings, and completion documentation,
  • – Manage field data records, safety records, drawing markups, and testing reports,
  • – Ability to interpret construction documents, accurately perform mathematical computations, review and interpret engineering data, and make sound decisions,
  • – Assist project managers with contract administration and budget tracking,
  • – Aid in the preparation of engineering documents including grading plans, servicing plans, municipal infrastructure plans, road design, and stormwater management designs.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • – An undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university OR a 3-year civil technology diploma from an accredited college,
  • – 2+ years of experience relating to municipal infrastructure project is preferred,
  • – Ability to travel to various project locations throughout Southern Ontario is required,
  • – Experience with Total Stations and GPS Units is required,
  • – Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil3D is required,
  • – Knowledge in construction safety standards,
  • – Proficiency in Microsoft Applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. is beneficial,
  • – Strong communication skills (written & verbal) and ability to maintain professional and effective working relationships with project Owner, Client, and teams from other disciplines,
  • Strong organizational, personnel, project tasks, and time management skills.

The successful candidate will be working out of our Milton office located at 555 Industrial Drive. We offer full benefits following a 3-month probationary period. MGM Consulting Inc. provides the freedom and opportunities to grow within your role as your career progresses within the firm.

MGM Consulting Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an organization that empowers inclusion and diversity. We encourage candidates and employees to be true to themselves and express all aspects of their identities.

Should you wish to apply for this position, please email a cover letter summarizing your suitability for this position along with your resume to our Office Administrator at mgm@mgm.on.ca

Water Resource Engineer

MGM Consulting Inc. is a consulting firm of civil engineers and project managers providing site servicing, grading, and stormwater management services to the land development industry. We are a small firm of collaborative team members who work in an open and inclusive culture. Our firm is committed to ensuring a cohesive team working environment to provide our clients with innovative and cost-effective site engineering solutions with professional excellence.

MGM Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Water Resource Engineer. The successful candidate will lead all aspects of MGM’s water resource projects and provide technical leadership to junior staff. Ideally, the successful candidate will be involved in a variety of projects including watercourse engineering, stormwater management, floodplain analysis, sub-watershed studies, environmental impact studies, and erosion and sediment control design.

Responsibilities:

  • – Maintain communication with stakeholders and project managers regarding projects,
  • – Mentoring less experience staff,
  • – Assist in the preparation of proposals and work closely with clients,
  • – Work on multiple project simultaneously,
  • – Prepare and review engineering calculations, hydrologic, and hydraulic models using industry software,
  • – Complete detailed designs and provide contract administration relating to water resource.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • – An undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university,
  • – 3+ years of experience relating to water resource projects is preferred,
  • – Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil3D required,
  • – Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc. highly beneficial,
  • – Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to maintain professional and effective working relationships with project Owner, Client, and teams from other disciplines,
  • – Strong organizational, personnel, project task, and time management skills.

The successful candidate will be working in our Milton office located at 555 Industrial Drive. We offer full benefits following a 3-month probationary period. We provide the freedom and opportunities to grow within your role as your career with MGM Consulting progresses.

MGM Consulting Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an organization that empowers inclusion and diversity. We encourage candidates and employees to be true to themselves and express all aspects of their identities.

Should you wish to apply for this position, please email a cover letter summarizing your suitability for this position along with your resume to our Office Administrator at mgm@mgm.on.ca

Design Engineer

MGM Consulting Inc. is a consulting firm of civil engineers and project manager providing site servicing, grading, and stormwater management services to the land development industry. We are a small firm of collaborative team members who work in an open and inclusive culture. Our firm is committed to ensuring a cohesive team working environment to provide our clients with innovative and cost-effective site engineering solutions with professional excellence.

MGM Consulting Inc. is currently seeking a full-time Design Engineer to join our team. A successful candidate will have experience in civil engineering and have significant understanding of grading, servicing, and stormwater management designs associated with approval processes throughout the GTA. Ideally, the successful candidate will be expected to work successfully within a team environment and be able to communicate effectively with other project team members and customers.

Responsibilities:

  • – Prepare conceptual engineering designs and Functional Servicing Reports,
  • – Prepare detailed grading, servicing, and sediment and erosion control drawings using AutoCAD,
  • – Prepare earthworks calculations,
  • – Pepare and review stormwater management calculations and hydrologic and hydraulic models using industry software,
  • – Prepare construction cost estimates,
  • – Track and coordinate the approval process with approval authorities,
  • – Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously,
  • – Ensure the quality of engineering drawings while maintaining project deadlines,
  • – Ongoing monitoring of project budgets.

Qualifications & Skills:

  • – An undergraduate degree in civil engineering from an accredited university OR a 3-year civil technology diploma from an accredited college,
  • – 3+ years of experience and understanding of the engineering theory related to sanitary, storm, and watermain design,
  • – Proficiency with AutoCAD and Civil3D required,
  • – Proficient in Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc., is highly beneficial,
  • – Strong communication skills (written and verbal) and ability to maintain professional and effective working relationships with project Owner, Client, and teams from other discipline’s,
  • – Strong organizational, personnel, project task, and time management skills.

The successful candidate will be working in our Milton office located at 555 Industrial Drive. We offer full benefits following a 3-month probationary period. MGM Consulting Inc. provides the freedom and opportunities to grow within your role as your career progresses.

MGM Consulting Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an organization that empowers inclusion and diversity. We encourage candidates and employees to be true to themselves and express all aspects of their identities.

Should you wish to apply for this position, please email a cover letter summarizing your suitability for this position along with your resume to our Office Administrator at mgm@mgm.on.ca

Newsletter Issue No. 2

University of Toronto Health Sciences Complex

Photos of completed building, SWM pond, and construction progress.

MGM was retained by the University of Toronto, through Kongats Architects to provide civil engineering services for the construction of the new Health Sciences Complex located on their Mississauga campus. This award-winning, 65,000 sq. ft. academic facility houses the Mississauga Academy of Medicine, the Department of Biomedical Communications, and the Department of Anthropology and Forensics. Since completion, this project has received LEED Gold Certification and numerous awards such as the 2012 OAA Design Excellence Award, the 2013 ARCHITIZER Special Medal in Architecture, and the 2012 Governor General’s Medal in Architecture.

Stormwater management quality controls for the site were provided by a centralized downstream wet pond that was designed by MGM. The design includes a diversion structure for maintenance operations and weir gates that allow researchers to control flows to the pond to examine the impacts of full flow through different scenarios. To assist in the project obtaining LEED Gold, MGM in collaboration with the project mechanical engineers, provided design of a rainwater harvesting and reuse system that uses collected stormwater for use in plumbing fixtures throughout the building. 

KING Toronto

Renders of proposed building and photos of construction progression.

KING Toronto Condos is a redevelopment project of 485- 539 King Street West by renowned designer Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG) for Westbank Corp. and Allied Properties REIT, currently under construction. MGM was retained to provide civil engineering services for this project, which includes the construction of a mixed-use development composed of a permitter block of residential, retail, and boutique office spaces, surrounding a central public plaza situated over four underground parking levels. The public plaza will include a hardscaped courtyard with a water feature, an intensive landscaped gathering and seating areas. 

As this development is located within the heart of Toronto’s downtown King West neighbourhood, a vital design goal for the site engineering was to compliment the elegant architectural design while meeting the City’s stringent stormwater management requirements. Low-Impact Design (LID) principles were used throughout the design to focus on water retention and re-use. Specifically, drainage features were integrated into the landscaping and courtyard design, and rain garden planters and green roofs systems were included throughout the site to significantly increase stormwater retention and reduce runoff. Excess stormwater runoff will be collected and utilized for the building’s internal plumbing and external irrigation. The LID components enabled the site to achieve water retention objectives that far exceeded the City’s standards while ensuring the aesthetic, green-focused architecture and site design remained uncompromised. 

Pheasant Run Park

Photos of completed splash pad and playground features within Pheasant Run Park.

MGM was retained by the City of Mississauga, through Baker Turner Inc., to provide civil engineering services for the redevelopment of Pheasant Run Park located at 4140 Pheasant Run, Mississauga. This project included the integration of a newly acquired section of land previously owned by the neighbouring school, and the construction of new park facilities that are geared to creating a functional, safe, and vibrant community park. Proposed site improvements included a spray pad, outdoor skating rink, soccer pitch, seating, reconstructed parking lot, open lawn areas, and landscaping throughout the park. 

MGM provided design of the water supply to the spray pad feature in accordance with Regional standards, as well as retrofit and decommissioning of existing on-site services to suit the proposed development. Within the design, grassed swale area was used as a bio-treatment and infiltration feature for water treatment and groundwater recharge for excess water run-off from the spray pad feature. 

Bronte Street & Main Street Professional Centre

Photos of finished building and construction progress.

MGM was retained by Green Propeller Design Inc. to provide civil engineering services for the design and construction of a 4-storey commercial building located at 6 Bronte Street, Milton, Ontario. The building is occupied by office and retail spaces, as well as a medical clinic, with an underground parking garage.

In order to maximize the development site area of 0.3 hectares, a high degree of coordination between architect and consultant team was required. Site grading was designed to accommodate the extended surface driveway and parking lot which is positioned through a portion of the building’s ground floor and to account for the access ramp to the underground parking area. The site design also was done to allow for the future turning lane expansion at the adjacent intersection. 

Toyota Parts Distribution Facility

Photos of completed building and truck bay.

MGM was retained by Leeswood Construction to provide civil engineering services for the design and construction of a new Toyota Parts Distribution Facility located on an undeveloped 12.1 hectare site located on the northwest corner of Baseline Road and Lambs Road in Clarington, Ontario. The development included the construction of a 32,894 sq.m. automotive parts depot and offices building, passenger vehicle parking, truck access and loading areas. This project received LEED Gold and Net Zero Carbon Certification.

MGM designed the stormwater management (SWM) pond for this industrial development to meet the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority stringent SWM design requirements including the requirement for stacked storage. To satisfy this requirement, the SWM pond was designed to capture and control successive rainfall events, providing both flood and water quality protection for the site. Additionally, Low-Impact Design (LIC) principles were utilized to reduce impact on the storm sewer system and SWM pond. This was done by directed surface flows towards bioswales and landscape features prior to collection into the storm sewer system which promoted pollutant removal and infiltration. A 25,000-litre cistern was also included within the design to supply the facility’s low-flow washroom features with runoff collected from the roof, saving more than 325,000 litres of water per year.

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    Spectrum Square

     
    Spectrum Square is a 1.3 million square foot LEED Gold office campus located in Mississauga’s Airport Corporate Centre north of Eglington Avenue West between Satellite Drive and Spectrum Way. MGM Consulting Inc. was retained to provide the site servicing, grading and stormwater management design in support of the Site Plan Approval process and to provide construction supervision during the servicing and grading component of the project. MGM Consulting was also retained to provide designs and construction related services as required for the upgrading of an existing un-assumed City roadway bordering the site as required to achieve current City of Mississauga standards.
     
     
    The stormwater management design for the site was completed to achieve LEED standards and the City of Mississauga’s Green Development objectives. The water balance, quality and quantity requirements were met by employing a multi strategy design which included green roofs, internal stormwater cisterns, bioswales, permeable pavement, oil water separators and underground infiltration pits. Construction of this project as initiated in 2014 and scheduled to be completed in 2017/2018.