20 University Ave E | 25 fl | Proposed

[ZEBuilder]

Wait, if that to keep the basement levels from flooding, where does all that water go?

It depends on the site. In situations where the site is large enough (generally new subdivisions) the water can be pumped to a different area of the site so servicing, SWM pond lining or whatever other works requiring pumping can be completed. In more urban environments such as this it tends to be pumped directly into the storm sewer.

Keep in mind the dewatering system is not permanent, once the building is large enough to withstand the hydrostatic uplift force from the ground water table it will be gradually decommissioned and the ground water table will return to its normal levels. Once construction is complete you'll also have a sump pump which is connected to the storm sewer to regulate water around the foundation of the building.

[Vojnik_Vahaj]

Wait, if that to keep the basement levels from flooding, where does all that water go?

It depends on the site. In situations where the site is large enough (generally new subdivisions) the water can be pumped to a different area of the site so servicing, SWM pond lining or whatever other works requiring pumping can be completed. In more urban environments such as this it tends to be pumped directly into the storm sewer.

Keep in mind the dewatering system is not permanent, once the building is large enough to withstand the hydrostatic uplift force from the ground water table it will be gradually decommissioned and the ground water table will return to its normal levels. Once construction is complete you'll also have a sump pump which is connected to the storm sewer to regulate water around the foundation of the building.

Oh ok cool. Thanks for the explanation

[mastermind]

The tower crane is up and foundation rebar has started. It's not very deep, there must not be any underground parking.

[ZEBuilder]

The tower crane is up and foundation rebar has started.  It's not very deep, there must not be any underground parking.

The parking is all in the podium on this one, there will be retail units fronting University and Regina, with the lobby off of Regina. Parking is then found in floors 1-5, as well as a mezzanine level between floors 1 and 2 (they call it level 1 upper).