301 Thames Rd East, Exeter, ON N0M 1S3

Hamilton Transit Bus Maintenance Facility

A large-scale transit facility with capacity for 200 buses, featuring advanced mechanical and electrical systems designed for long-term reliability and future fleet expansion.

Project Description

J.M.R. Electric Ltd. is completing the Mechanical and Electrical scopes for the Hamilton Street Railway’s new Bus Maintenance and Storage Facility, located on a 42-acre site at 281 Birch Avenue. The project includes a five-storey precast parking garage with 350 employee parking stalls and a two-storey administrative office space that cantilevers over the garage, creating a modern and efficient operations hub.

The facility has capacity to store 200 buses, with future expansion space for an additional 100 vehicles, supporting Hamilton’s growing transit fleet. A full-service maintenance garage is included to accommodate repairs, servicing, and operational needs as the city continues to enhance transit service delivery.

JMR’s work includes the installation of energy-efficient mechanical and electrical systems, including HVAC, plumbing, hydronics, power distribution, lighting, controls, and supporting infrastructure for future fleet expansion. The facility is designed to deliver long-term reliability, operational efficiency, and the flexibility required for a modern municipal transit system.

This project showcases JMR’s expertise in delivering large-scale mechanical and electrical solutions for complex transit and municipal infrastructure developments.

Electrical Scope

  • Installation of complete power distribution systems, serving garages, offices, and parking structures.
  • Installation of lighting systems and advanced lighting controls across the facility.
  • Integration of building controls to optimize performance and energy use.
  • Electrical systems designed with capacity for future expansion to support additional bus fleet growth.

Mechanical Scope

  • Installation of energy-efficient HVAC systems throughout the maintenance and storage facility.
  • Installation of plumbing systems supporting maintenance, operations, and administrative spaces.
  • Deployment of hydronic heating and cooling systems for large-scale transit operations.
  • Mechanical infrastructure designed to support future fleet expansion and long-term operational flexibility.

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