Balmoral Recreation Centre

Renovation and Expansion

 
 
 

The City of Brampton undertook an extensive revitalization of its existing 53-year old recreation centre.

The project involved a near-total demolition of the existing facility, with the exception of the steel structure of the pool and pool basin. The renovation and expansion have delivered an almost entirely new facility, nearly doubling the size of the former centre to 35,000 ft2. LEED Silver certification is in progress. HH Angus provided mechanical and electrical engineering, ICAT design, and lighting design services.

Key features include the rehabilitated pool, updated change rooms, a multi-sport gymnasium with an Olympic-sized FIBA court (smaller than an NBA court), a sauna, and two multi-purpose rooms that can open to create a more versatile space. The design also incorporates a large, interconnected lobby and administrative offices. Exterior improvements include additional onsite parking, as well as a new outdoor splash pad and playground.

The project replaces all air distribution systems serving the rehabilitated pool and introduces a new high-efficiency condensing boiler system to heat both the pool and the building perimeter. Heat recovery from discharged water is used to preheat incoming cold water for the pool, contributing to the achievement of multiple LEED credits. High-efficiency rooftop units equipped with heat pumps and heat recovery wheels significantly reduce overall energy consumption. Occupancy and CO₂ sensors further optimize performance by ramping mechanical systems up only when spaces are in use. Automatic curtains and daylighting strategies reduce energy demand for interior lighting, while low-flow plumbing fixtures throughout the facility help minimize water usage.

SERVICES
Mechanical Engineering | Electrical Engineering | ICAT Design | Lighting Design


PROJECT FEATURES
Renovation and expansion to create a new facility nearly doubling in size to 35,000 ft2 | LEED Silver certification in progress | Status: Completed 2025


LOCATION 
Brampton, Ontario


 

Air Canada 

20 Queen Street - Office Fitout

 
 
 

Air Canada’s  downtown Toronto office encompasses the entire 26th floor at 20 Queen Street West, with a total area of 20,000 ft2, including the elevator lobby. 

For Air Canada's recent renovation, HH Angus provided mechanical and electrical engineering and ICAT design services.

The project featured high-end finishes in the reception area, café, a fully accessible washroom, integrated advanced lighting controls and multiple AC units to enhance occupant comfort and energy efficiency. The result is a modern, high-performance space custom tailored to the client’s needs.

SERVICES
Mechanical Engineering | Electrical Engineering | ICAT Design


PROJECT FEATURES
Size: 20,000 ft2 | Status: Completed 2025


LOCATION 
Toronto, Ontario


KEY SCOPE ELEMENTS
Complete Interior fitout including elevator lobby | Advanced lighting controls | AC units


 

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario (CHEO)

Parking Garage

 
 
 

HH Angus is part of the EllisDon Infrastructure team awarded the Design-Build-Finance (DBF) contract for the new CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre (also known as 1Door4Care).

As part of this redevelopment, HH Angus provided mechanical and electrical engineering and fire protection design services for the design of a new 7-storey, 1,050 space parking garage for the hospital which addresses current demand challenges while supporting future growth of the healthcare campus. The new parking garage includes 94 accessible parking spaces and 21 electric vehicle (EV) charging stations.

HH Angus is also providing mechanical engineering services for the design of the new 6-storey, 233,000 ft2 CHEO Integrated Treatment Centre with anticipated completion in Fall 2027.

SERVICES
Mechanical Engineering  | Electrical Engineering | Fire Protection Design


PROJECT FEATURES
Size: 7 storeys, 1050 space parking garage | Status: Completed 2025


LOCATION 
Ottawa, Ontario


 

Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Kingston

Global Adjustment Mitigation & Resiliency Project

 
 
 

The changes resulting from the Global Adjustment mitigation and resiliency project will create additional capacity to support the decarbonization of heating systems, enable electric vehicle charging, and accommodate future growth across the Base.

Delivering multi-phase infrastructure at CFB Kingston required an integrated, adaptive approach to manage evolving scope and interconnected systems. HH Angus executed several related projects:

  • Phase 1 – Royal Military College: 3MW Global Adjustment (GA) mitigation generators, with installation in 2025 and completion in 2026
  • Phase 2 – McNaughton Barracks: Solar and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for power offset and GA reduction; new service entrance switchgear for 2025, with completion in 2026
  • Phase 3 – Vimy Barracks: BESS for GA mitigation scheduled for completion in 2026

Under Johnson Control’s Energy Performance Contract, HH Angus was engaged to enhance resiliency and deliver GA savings, beginning with a feasibility study to define optimal solutions. At McNaughton, obsolete switchgear and deteriorated medium-voltage feeders were replaced, along with new solar and BESS systems to reduce peak demand. At Vimy, BESS provides additional demand mitigation.

As scope expanded, HH Angus added replacement of the adjacent Royal Military College’s main 44kV transformers—one having failed—and recommended a second 44kV transformer at Vimy to improve reliability, as prior inter-ties to McNaughton and Utilities Kingston were no longer available.

SERVICES
Prime Consultant | Electrical Engineering


PROJECT FEATURES
New system provides increased capacity for future growth  |  Decarbonization of heating, and electric vehicle charging  |  Feasibility Study  |  Condition Assessment | Ongoing


LOCATION 
Kingston, Ontario


KEY SCOPE ELEMENTS
Global Adjustment mitigation systems | Electrical infrastructure upgrades  |  Transformer replacement and upgrades  |  Energy performance and demand reduction  |  Feasibility and solution development  |  Phased delivery across multiple facilities


 
 

Canadian Forces Base (CFB) Petawawa

Global Adjustment

 
 
 

The work integrated new controls, emissions systems, and utility coordination, all while maintaining continuous facility operations through careful planning and temporary power solutions.

HH Angus was engaged to retrofit an existing 1800 kW diesel generator and add a new 1250 kW unit for parallel grid operation with remote dispatch and Urea emissions after-treatment. Grid controls included anti-islanding protection, SCADA integration, and transfer trip functionality. The new generator required replacement of the local 1500 kVA transformer. Maintaining uninterrupted facility operations was a key challenge, as the existing generator supported life-safety systems.

HH Angus coordinated carefully, deploying rental generators and using fast change-out methods such as single-bolt bus duct to minimize shutdowns.

Although budget constraints were a factor, a broader financial review justified the higher capital investment based on stronger long-term payback. Collaboration with the local utility further streamlined the schedule: protection systems were installed once, in coordination with the utility’s concurrent substation upgrade, eliminating redundant work.

SERVICES
Prime Consultant  |  Mechanical Engineering  | Electrical Engineering


PROJECT FEATURES
1800kW diesel generator retrofit  |  1250kW generator upgrade | Completed 2020


LOCATION 
Petawawa, Ontario


KEY SCOPE ELEMENTS
Generator retrofit and upgrade