With the village of Cumberland expanding and needing to grow its healthcare infrastructure, Newcastle Engineering was engaged by long-term client R.W. (Bob) Wall Ltd. to prepare a lot on Beaufort Avenue for a new health centre.

Because the project would be built in phases, the site had to be ready for increased utility and sewage demands while preserving the surrounding natural environment. Existing landmark trees needed to be protected, topographical challenges like contaminated soil and shallow rock had to be managed, and stormwater solutions were essential.

Newcastle worked closely with the architect and landscape architect, completing multiple site grading iterations to ensure well balanced site grades and redesigning elements to preserve landmark trees. To manage runoff, a bioswale was installed to capture stormwater, filter out pollutants, and safely channel it to the detention tank.