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A PR IL 2017 | 61 environment. The landscape design respects the spirit and character of Canada's only true desert environment," says Ken Larsson from Connect Landscape Architecture. Dowling adds that the intent for both visitor and staff entrances is to provide an entry experience that is both direct and simple. "This carries further into the facility as a way for individuals to gain comfort, by reducing the apparent complexity of the place. The design reduces the common perception of a correctional facility being an intimidating place," says Dowling. Public areas inside are warm and inviting, and wood has been used extensively in public areas to provide a more familiar impression. As the corrections consultant, John Surridge from Jug Island Consulting Ltd. was tasked with ensuring the design and functional components met very specific needs. "I look at matters as diverse as security hardware, operating plans, security system HMI, and circulation plans and staff amenities. I measure these against well-recognized Corrections best practices and my own experience as a correctional centre warden." When it came to technology, this building is extremely impressive. WSP/ MMM Group provided mechanical, electrical, security, information management information technology (IMIT) and civil engineering services for this project. "The OCC is truly a state-of-the art, high-tech facility with the latest in electronic security and communications systems," says Myles Ho, electrical project engineer, ICT and security specialist at WSP/MMM Group. "The facility has been designed with a robust system architecture exceeding 99.99 percent system availability for all critical servers and systems." Ho adds that the modular construction process also helped the mechanical team to deliver a first-class installation that makes efficient use of the mechanical spaces to provide precision temperature control, ensure the comfort of inmates, staff, and visitors. The building also features a number of sustainable elements, including a geothermal infrastructure for heating and cooling of the building. While the project posed its own unique challenges, mainly due to its location in an environmentally sensitive area, the result is a correctional facility that is leading edge. "This has been the largest economic job creation project in the region, creating more than 740,000 person-hours of construction work on the project. There were up to 320 workers on site at any given time and 60 subcontracts were awarded – with half of those going to local small businesses," Howard adds. A Okanagan Correctional Centre LOCATION Senkulmen Business Park, Highway 97, Oliver, B.C. OWNER/DEVELOPER Plenary Group / Ministry of Justice / BC Corrections / Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General ARCHITECT DGBK Architects DESIGN BUILD CONTRACTOR PCL Constructors Westcoast CORRECTIONS CONSULTANT Jug Island Consulting Ltd. MECHANICAL/ ELECTRICAL/SECURITY/IMIT/ CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSULTANT WSP/MMM Group LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT Connect Landscape Architecture TOTAL SIZE 29,000 square metres TOTAL COST $192.9 million PHOTOGRAPHY BY ANDREW LATREILLE/COURTESY DGBK ARCHITECTS 3:45 PM 12:30 PM Serving the Okanagan area for over 25 years Laing Roofing Kelowna #5, 3308 Appaloosa Rd Kelowna, BC 250.765.3866 Laing Roofing Vernon #5, 4313 25th Avenue Vernon, BC 250.542.5544 laingroofing.com • info@laingroofing.com We are proud to be part of the Okanagan Correctional Centre project. FM35152.indd 1 17-03-22 1:39 modern electrical solutions commercial | residential | industrial 250.306.4868 jradies@gmail.com We are proudly associated with the Okanagan Correctional Centre project. Energy.indd 1 17-03-16 1:30 PM June 2017 ANNUAL INDUSTRY FEATURE: Landscape Products Book your ad space now: Dan Chapman 604.473.0316 Alexander Sugden 604.473.0358