Michener Centre North

The Michener Centre opened in 1923 as an institution for mentally disabled on a 47-acre site on the northeast side of Red Deer, Alberta. Site restoration included removal of all infrastrcture and regrading of the overall elevation and landscaping back to a natural state.

Hazardous Abatement:

The abatement scope grew significantly when the concrete material used for roofs in 9 of the large structures was discovered to contain asbestos after work had already started. To ensure the project was completed on a compressed schedule, Visco contracted with an additional abatement contractor that resulted in a workforce in excess of 125 workers concurrently. Visco hauled 4,847 tonnes of asbestos contaminated material to Class II landfills.

Environmental Sustainability:

The concrete from slabs, foundations and hardscapes was crushed into 51,390 tonnes of concrete aggregate. This represents an 88% diversion rate from landfills.