20211128. The typical Toronto water tower.
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20210502. Water rushes down a West Don River baffle chute downstream from the G. Ross Lord Dam. The concrete teeth dissipate the energy of the rushing water which reduces its speed.
20210423. The modern round access structure sitting atop the Richview Water Reservoir. With a rehabilitation coming up will this building be spared?
20200112. Looking up at the Warden Water Tank at 15 Civic Rd in Scarborough’s Golden Mile.
20191214. The Rosehill Pumping Station.
20171111. A hillside view of the Humber Water Treatment Plant.
The Warden Water Tank in Scarborough’s Golden Mile.
Patrolling the hallways of the F.J Horgan Water Treatment Plant.
20170713. The domes of the City of Toronto’s F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant.
20170609.The shape of the F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant Ozone Building is defined by its landscape.
20170529. Simple and striking precast concrete geometry at the F.J. Horgan water treatment plant.
20160904. Nail-polish scented steam escapes as a PVC liner is cured within a watermain requiring rehabilitation.
A PVC liner is inserted into a watermain between two manholes. Hot steam is then used to expand the liner to the width of pipe. The thermosetting resin in the liner is then cured by the steam and hardens. After cooling, the liner is now waterproof. This trenchless technology is used to stop leaks from imperfections or gaps in piping.
20150518. Gawk at the 1909 steam engine that once powered the High Level Pumping Station at Doors Open Toronto.
