Markville Secondary School
Cooling tower and chiller replacement with associated building-system upgrades.
Project Overview
Seaforth replaced major cooling infrastructure at Markville Secondary School. The work combined equipment removal and installation with structural access modifications, mechanical and electrical connections, and reinstatement of affected building areas.
Scope of Work
Decommissioning and removal
Removed the existing rooftop cooling tower, associated piping and access platform. Decommissioned the existing chiller and removed related connections, variable frequency drives and concrete pads.
Structural modifications and installation
Created a masonry opening for the new chiller and removed ceilings where required for access. Installed the new cooling tower, rooftop access platform and equipment housekeeping pads, with coordinated lifting and structural work.
Building systems and reinstatement
Installed the new chiller and associated electrical, piping and controls. Restored affected roofing and ceilings, firestopped penetrations, and completed epoxy flooring and painting in the mechanical room and affected areas.
Outcome
The completed work renewed the school’s cooling infrastructure and reinstated the areas affected by equipment replacement. The project brought together equipment installation, building-system connections and finishing work within one coordinated scope.
