Creekside Withdrawal Management Centre

Location

13740 94A Avenue

Surrey, BC

Canada

V3V 1N1

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Certifications & Awards
  • LEED Canada for New Construction and Major Renovations 1 Certified
Project Team
  • Owner: Fraser Health Authority
  • Architect: DGBK Architects
  • LEED Consultant: Recollective Consulting
  • Construction Management: PCL Construction

Summary

Creekside Withdrawal Management Centre will provide a safe, medically supervised and supportive environment for men, women and youth who want to eliminate substance misuse as part of their lifestyle. This new facility replaces the existing Maple Cottage Detox and will expand service from 22 to 30 beds – 24 adult and six dedicated youth beds. Creekside is also striving for Silver Certification as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building for its design, construction and physical plant operation.

Located adjacent to Surrey Memorial Hospital, Creekside Withdrawal Centre provides "a safe, medically supervised, and supportive environment for men, women and youth wanting to withdraw from the physical and psychological effects of substance misuse." This facility replaces the aging Maple Cottage Detox Centre and increases the number of available beds from 22 to 30. Creekside Withdrawal Management Centre also includes 6 beds dedicated for youth programs.

Sustainable Sites

This project avoided the development of inappropriate sites by building on a previously developed site within a short walk of public transit. Alternative transportation was encouraged through the installation of bicycle storage and changing rooms.

Water Efficiency

Water use was reduced by close to 40% by installing low flow fixtures in bathrooms, change rooms and kitchens.

Energy & Atmosphere

Fundamental building systems commissioning was undertaken to verify and ensure that fundamental building elements and systems were designed, installed and calibrated to maximize building efficiency. In order to minimize ozone depletion, CFC-based refrigerants were banned from the building HVAC&R systems and halons were eliminated from all fire suppression equipment in the building. Building energy use was reduced through the use of energy efficient fixtures and natural daylighting.

Materials & Resources

During construction over 75% of the construction waste was diverted from the landfill. In addition, more than 15% of the materials used in the building were from recycled content and 20% of the materials were manufactured regionally.

Indoor Environmental Quality

Indoor air quality in the building was enhanced through environmental tobacco smoke (ETS) control, carbon dioxide monitoring and by using low emitting materials such as low VOC adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings and carpets and no-urea formaldehyde composite wood and laminate adhesives. This helps to prevent the introduction of harmful chemicals into te indoor air environment.