Engineering Design Project Highlights
Metro Vancouver Regional District Sludge Thickener Overflow Access Installation (2025)
Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) operates the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (IIWWTP) in Delta, British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering was engaged to assess the condition of the sludge thickener overflow box and define requirements for safe external access, eliminating confined space hazards.
Scope of Work:
- Site Evaluation: Conducted a site visit to review existing conditions of the overflow box and surrounding concrete structure.
- Condition Assessment: Observed deterioration of internal concrete slab and exterior cracks; performed hammer sounding on accessible areas.
- Access Planning: Evaluated feasibility of constructing a permanent side-wall opening for safe access.
- Recommendations: Proposed Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methods to assess internal wall condition prior to design and construction.
- Reporting: Delivered a sealed technical memo summarizing findings and outlining next steps for engineering design.
Airy Point Engineering provided strategic recommendations to reduce uncertainty and support MVRD in achieving safe and reliable access for future maintenance and repair work.
Applied Industrial Technologies – Lube Oil System Design EOR (2025)
Applied Industrial Technologies (AIT) is supporting upgrades at the Lois and Powell Lakes Power Generation Stations in British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering was engaged to provide sealed engineering documents and design support for the Lube Oil System, ensuring compliance with EGBC authentication requirements.
Scope of Work:
- Mechanical Engineering: Reviewed mechanical scope for compliance and acceptance with Industry Standards.
- EI&C Engineering: Checked electrical and instrumentation panel designs.
- Civil/Structural Engineering: Verified skid design and completed structural stress analysis report.
- Other: Assemble and maintain records in accordance with EGBC requirements.
- EOR Support: Once all design records were reviewed and minor design changes complete, Airy Point provided sealed design drawings for submission to the client.
Airy Point Engineering delivered authenticated engineering documentation and strategic design solutions to support AIT in achieving regulatory compliance and reliable system performance for power station upgrades.
Metro Vancouver Regional District Grit Pump Replacement FEED (2025)
The Metro Vancouver Regional District (MVRD) operates the Iona Island Wastewater Treatment Plant (IIWWTP) in Richmond, British Columbia. Airy Point Engineering was engaged to develop a front-end engineering design (FEED) and cost estimate for the replacement and relocation of Grit Pump #1.
Scope of Work:
- Site Investigation & Design Basis: Conducted a site visit and developed a design strategy to replace the aging pump with a standardized model, improving accessibility and minimizing piping changes.
- Multidisciplinary Engineering Review: Evaluated mechanical, electrical, and civil infrastructure, including pump sizing, piping layout, MCC capacity, and structural support requirements.
- Redline Drawings & Documentation: Provided redlined drawings and technical documentation to support installation planning, including piping sections, P&IDs, and electrical schematics.
- Cost Estimating & Execution Planning: Delivered an AACE Class 4 estimate for engineering, materials, and installation, including budget pricing for equipment, piping, valves, and electrical components.
Airy Point Engineering provided strategic engineering support to help MVRD modernize critical infrastructure at IIWWTP, improving system reliability, maintainability, and operational efficiency.
Gygax Engineering Associates Ltd. Hydraulic System Performance Specification (2024)
Gygax Engineering Associates Ltd. (GEA) operates in Vancouver, British Columbia, providing structural engineering services. Airy Point Engineering was engaged to develop a hydraulic system performance specification for BC Ferries (BCF) port upgrades on the Crofton to Vesuvius route.
Scope of Work:
- Hydraulic System Performance Specification: Prepared a comprehensive specification to ensure upgrades met industry and BCF standards.
- Site Layout Drawings: Development of site layout drawings for Crofton and Vesuvius Berths, ensuring compliance with provided standards and examples.
- HPU-PLC Enclosure Review: Review and update the system HPU enclosure and provided a simple hydraulic piping plan.
Unfortunately following the detailed review and provision of a hydraulic performance specification, this project was paused by BC Ferries. Airy Point Engineering hopes to continue detailed engineering support to GEA, if and when BC Ferries reactivates this initiative.