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Commercial Project:

Wellington Perforated Sheet &
Plate Fabrication Facility

For lands purchased by the Owner in 2016, Stonecrest
Engineering provided a Feasibility Assessment, full site plan
control and engineering services for a brand new perforated
metal fabrication facility.

Stonecrest’s involvement with Wellington Perforated commenced
in the Fall of 2016. A Feasibility Assessment was completed for lands
in Fergus, Ontario that were originally utilized by the Township as a
gravel yard, for a proposed commercial metal sheeting facility.

After purchase of the lands, further engineering and site planning
was provided. The design had to incorporate their main office with
loading/shipping and a pressing sheet metal area while providing
one cohesive development on irregular shaped lands. During the
site planning process, a number of obstacles were encountered. As
storm water management (SWM) had not yet been implemented by
the Township, the site planning had to include all necessary SWM
components. Working with third party consultants, a number of
hurdles required attention to satisfy Township in addressing the
storm water management component. Further work with the Grand
River Conservation Authority (GCRA) was also required since the
lands were located in close proximity of environmental wetlands.

Design of this new facility included two structures; a 20,240 square
foot building and a 13,000 square foot facility. Design strategies were
used to provide the entire design with conventional wood framing.

Engineering was also required for a custom foundation for a 10
tonne crane used to move sheet metal throughout a portion of the
production facility. Design of the foundation for the presses was also
included to make them independent from the remainder of the floor.
Within the front of the facility a new office area was incorporated with
a two-storey atrium.

Construction for the project commenced in late June 2017 after
issues were encountered with a high water table that required
the involvement of a geotechnical engineer. Once addressed,
construction was completed and the building has been in operation
since the Spring of 2018.

For more information on Wellington Perforated, visit their website at
www.wellingtonperforated.ca.