CN Rail New Fixed Fuel System

About the project

The Canadian National Railroad Company has been a long-term client for CPI. Since our first project in 1998, we have completed 32 projects on behalf of the railroad giant. Completed in December 2018, this project was the construction of the Fueling Facility at the CN MacMillan Yard in Concord, Ontario.

Completion date

December 2018

Client

Canadian National Railroad Company

Location

Concord, Ontario

Architect

TRC Engineers, Inc.

Market Segment

High Security | Industrial | Petroleum

Service type

General Contractor

New Fixed Fuel System

As part of the project, CPI was responsible for the supply and installation of all necessary electrical systems and signal wiring, mechanical systems installation, conduit and overhead piping support structures, pumps and operating equipment. The new storage tank system is identified with the Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) Federal Identification Registry for Storage Tank Systems (FIRSTS).

Project Challenges

The project was extremely complicated, involving the supply and installation of two new 500,000 gallon diesel fuel storage tanks, as well as the necessary storage tank containment and truck unloading pads, dispensing system, pump house building, new access road and a new storm water collection system.

Decommissioning and Disposal

This Fixed Fuel System Upgrade also included the demolition and removal of the existing dispensing facility, including piping, site work, electrical, motor controls and fencing.