MTE's Involvement
MTE is proud to serve as the Prime Consultant on this project, providing a wide range of services including surveying, environmental, geotechnical, civil, and structural engineering. Our team was responsible for designing a facility capable of supporting more than 4,400 tonnes of equipment, with a focus on delivering resilient, efficient, and cost-effective solutions tailored to the unique site and operational requirements.
As the civil engineering consultant, MTE led the site grading, servicing, and stormwater management design. The project’s location—adjacent to Hamilton Harbour and a Canadian National Railway corridor—presented complex design challenges requiring close coordination with multiple stakeholders. Drawing from our experience on similar large-scale industrial developments, we adopted a value-engineering approach that emphasized innovation, functionality, and long-term cost efficiency.
The grading design minimized earthworks by working within the natural topography and anticipating future site conditions, thereby reducing the potential for costly redesigns. The servicing and stormwater management systems were engineered to meet the site’s demands while minimizing infrastructure requirements and ensuring full compliance with regulatory guidelines.
Throughout the Site Plan Approval and Building Permit processes, MTE liaised directly with clients, contractors, and regulatory bodies to keep the project aligned with evolving needs and stakeholder expectations. During construction, we continued to serve as the Prime Consultant, managing day-to-day coordination and adapting the design to accommodate ongoing layout changes and equipment installations.
Our structural team played a key role in ensuring building integrity during construction, including the use of temporary bracing and the sequencing of large equipment installations into a partially completed structure. Additionally, we provided oversight for architectural design and optimized fire separation strategies to meet code requirements while minimizing material costs.
MTE also led the design of a material loading station, enabling efficient goods movement to both road and rail transport within the spatial constraints of the site. Demonstrating versatility and global awareness, we further reduced material costs by incorporating structural steel from international suppliers—without compromising quality or compliance with provincial standards.
Thanks to our deep experience with large-scale infrastructure such as airports and power plants, MTE successfully designed the refinery’s long-span structural elements to expedite construction and ensure robust performance. Every aspect of our work was carried out with precision and urgency to meet project timelines while delivering a facility that meets the highest engineering standards.