b'PROJECT PROFILEKERECT SCAFFOLD LTD. Realizes Canadas First Zoo-basedBiogas Plant with Layher MaterialsK erect Scaffold Ltd. recently supported the creation of Canadas first zoo-based biogas plant by cooperative developer ZooShare. Located on Meadowvale Road across from the Toronto Zoo, the project will convert animal manure and local food waste into renewable power for the Ontario grid. The plant is expected to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 10,000 tonnes per year and generate 4.1 million kilowatt-hours in energy once fully operational, according to the ZooShare website.Kris Koach, owner of Kerect Scaffold, responded to an initial call for bids in December 2019. ZooShare sought scaffolding contractors to facilitate concrete pours for the first of three facility tanks critical to the anaerobic process that converts waste to energy.This plants energy conversion occurs via a thermochemical process when biomass is heated in an oxygen-starved environment, as described by Environment Canada. Because its critical to monitor oxygen and temperature, storage plays an important role and requires meticulous planning.Initially, the bid sought scaffolding contractors solely in support of the outside wall, with shoring support planned for the inside. But once Koach became acquainted with the project, he recognized an opportunity for his company to offer additional value.I knew if I provided an effective way of scaffolding, it would be cheaper, saysIn-progress construction of the first of two tanks. Kerect Scaffold Ltd. utilized Layher Koach, an industry veteran. If you focusAllround to support concrete pour for the outer tank wall measuring 10 metres in on engineering, thats the easiest solution. height and 15 metres wall-to-wall with a 46-centimeter-thick concrete roof.16THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SCAFFOLD INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION OF CANADA'