System 15® Scores at BMO Field Case Study

In 2016, the nine-year old BMO Field in Toronto, home of the Toronto FC, also became home to the Toronto Argonauts, and a $120 million investment to expand seating began. As tough as Argo fans are, it was decided to add two large steel canopies above the bleachers to protect them from the rain and snow that are often part of football season. And because rain and melting snow have to go somewhere from these large roofs, drainage provided by IPEX System 15® DWV was the solution.

After the canopies were erected and while additions and changes to the field continued, mechanical contractor Modern Niagara, part of the stadium’s original design build construction team nine years ago, had seven weeks to add the necessary system to drain water from the canopies into the storm water system already in place at the facility