James Bay Urgent Primary Care Clinic
Vancouver Island Health Authority
| Architect: | Low Hammond Rowe Architects |
| Role: | Mechanical Consultant |
| Duration: | Nov 1029 - April 2020 |
| Budget: | $1,450,000 |
| Area: | 343 sqm [3,700 sqft] |
| Discipline: | Plumbing - HVAC |
| Contractor: | Western Medical Canada Inc. |
The project was the design and construction services for a new Healthcare Clinic in the James Bay area of Victoria, BC. The space consists of a large public waiting area, multiple exam & consultation rooms, and staff/operation spaces. Retrofitting the existing building with:
- New rooftop mounted Makeup Air Unit to provide ventilation per CSA-Z317.2.
- New Variable Refrigerant Flow system to provide space heating and cooling with ceiling mounted Fan Coil Units.
- New Domestic Hot Water system with mixing valve and intelligent control system to prevent potential scolding.
The project had a compressed design timeframe to work with the tight construction schedule to allow successful opening of the facility in April 2020.