RITESTART delivered a full mechanical, electrical, and civil upgrade to the critical Drayton Pumphouse — a vital piece of municipal drinking-water infrastructure — while keeping the entire water supply system in continuous operation for the community.
This was a live-plant project that demanded exceptional coordination. Every step was carefully sequenced with the Township, OCWA operations staff, Hydro One, and other stakeholders. Only one planned shutdown was required, and zero unplanned interruptions occurred. 24/7 monitoring, night/weekend work when needed, and constant communication ensured public health and service reliability were never compromised.
Scope of Work Highlights
- Driveway extension, regrading, and full site restoration
- Selective demolition of interior concrete pads and obsolete equipment
- New outdoor diesel generator pad and relocation of the backup power system
- Construction of a fully isolated chemical-equipment room with dedicated HVAC, water heater, and sink
- Complete roof replacement (modified-bitumen membrane and new hatches)
- New motor control center (MCC), automatic transfer switch (ATS), and full electrical distribution upgrades
- All new wiring, grounding, surge protection, lighting, and control systems
- Comprehensive testing, commissioning, operator training, and red-line as-builts
From mobilization to final handover, the project was executed as a single lump-sum contract under strict live-plant constraints. The result is a safer, more reliable facility with modern backup power located outdoors, fully isolated chemicals, and a brand-new waterproof roof — all achieved without a single day of lost water service.