About this project…

Manitoba Hydro Place at 360 Portage Avenue is a first of its kind, state of the art Leed Credited Platinum building. The electrical system designed by Earthech and installed by Wecan Electrical Mechanical Services included many design assist systems of detail. New lighting ideas, controls, and distribution systems with risers of 23 floors of bus duct both normal and emergency power for the building. The lighting of the interior atrium, a four story showpiece leads the way into the building. The first three floors of public access space and office areas are joined by the Winnipeg indoor walkway. The office floor spaces are completely serviced in a computer access floor with data and power all hidden from view. The intricate and possibly the most complicated fire smoke evacuation system, was also part of this project.

• Client: MB Hydro
• Size: 880,000 square feet
• Stories: 22
• Value: $32,700,000
• General Contractor: PCL Constructors
• Electrical Engineer: Earth Tec
• Architect: Smith Carter
• Completion Date: August, 2009