Canadian Nuclear Laboratories Program
A Master Services Agreement in support of the Site Revitalization of Chalk River Laboratories
Canadian Nuclear Laboratories (CNL)
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Chalk River, Canada
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2019-Present
Over 5 years of continuous partnership and support between Hatch and CNL, with multiple service agreements signed
Over 56 projects completed or on-going
Construction support on 5+ refurbishment scopes
Challenges
- Supporting CNL missions of ERM (Environmental Remediation Management), Capital Projects, and S&T (Science and Technology) with their varying requirements and evolving goals.
- Development of first-of-a-kind system designs, such as conceptualization of a Nuclear Renewable Hybrid Energy System (NR-HES).
- Supporting CNL through advances in Federal programs, such as sustainability targets, and CNSC protocols while maintaining a focus on innovation.
Solutions
- Multiple scopes for state-of-the-art facilities at varying stages of design maturity, including building design and architecture, sustainability and climate resiliency analysis, and design of custom innovative processes and equipment.
- Performed nuclear technologies advising and design services in support of developing new first of a kind test system.
- Developing detailed plans for the decommissioning of various structures at the Chalk River site, ensuring proper handling of waste and planning appropriately for waste characterization.
- Providing engagement plans and recommendations to support project specific communications with the local communities to ensure that the land surrounding Chalk River remains preserved and respected.
Highlights
- Designing first of a kind, innovative solutions to support nuclear development in Canada including fusion applications
- Supporting the deployment of an SMR at Chalk River Laboratories through multiple studies and support projects related to the citing and connection to the existing infrastructure
- Developing a highly collaborative working relationship with CNL Subject Matter Experts and Hatch design teams to ensure that projects are innovative and exceed client expectations
“These agreements will facilitate improved engagement and relationships with our supply chain at a business-to-business level, which will strengthen our performance and the execution of the work. We can also leverage these agreements to prioritize the use of local suppliers and Indigenous businesses as part of our commitment to more sustainable operations.”
Project Numbers
Design support on 6+ new facilities.
Building revitalization and improvement studies and design for 10+ facilities.