Project Description
Building Communities Award
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Submitted by: Leder Steel Ltd.
CISC Members: Leder Steel Ltd., M & D Drafting
Peace Wapiti Academy is a 500 student school in the Peace Wapiti School Division of Northern Alberta. Grande Prairie has welcomed close to 20,000 new residents since 2013, putting school enrollment at an all-time high.
As the school division works to accommodate rising student populations, it is crucial that existing schools be kept in optimal condition. The original roof on the Peace Wapiti Academy was insufficient in supporting snow loads that accumulate every year. An innovative hybrid roof replacement was deemed the optimal solution for the Academy. Leder Steel fabricated and installed 157 tons of structural steel for a new 50,000-sq.-ft. roof over the existing structure.
This hybrid style of roof replacement provided several benefits. Primarily, the school was able to continue normal operations for the duration of the project with minimal disruption. The ornamental steel Wapiti antlers feature supporting the new roof structure is an architectural feature with both structural and ornamental impact. This design feature is unique to Peace Wapiti Academy and bolsters pride of ownership for the community.
