Cranbrook Toyota
February 23, 2026
Potato Storage & Loadout Facility: Quattro Farms Ltd.
February 23, 2026Westco
Grassy Lake Potato Company
Type of Build
Agricultural Solutions
Client
Grassy Lake Potato Company
Area
79,343ft2
Location
Project Snapshot
Phase 1 of our collaboration with Grassy Lake Potato Company marks a major milestone in agricultural infrastructure near Grassy Lake, Alberta. This 79,343 square foot facility was purpose-built to redefine potato storage and loadout efficiency in Southern Alberta.
The project includes:
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19,952 sq. ft. Box Storage Facility
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24,000 sq. ft. Loadout Area
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35,391 sq. ft. Bulk Potato Storage Facility
Designed with performance, sanitation, and long-term durability in mind, this development establishes a new benchmark for modern agricultural storage operations.
Our Role & Scope
As General Contractor, we led the execution of this multi-building agricultural development from foundation to envelope completion.
Our responsibilities included:
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Engineered foundations and slab systems
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Primary and secondary structural steel erection
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Concrete footings and precast plenum push walls
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Full building envelope systems
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Integration of ventilation and climate-control infrastructure
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Coordination of stamped engineered drawings
Every structural and mechanical component was designed to optimize airflow, durability, and sanitation critical factors in high-performance potato storage facilities.
Key Building Features
Concrete
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Engineered footings and slab systems
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Precast plenum push walls
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Concrete slabs throughout storage and loadout areas
Structural & Metals
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Engineered structural steel for loadout and storage bins
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Cold-rolled galvanized secondary steel for interior pressure walls
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Q-decking for roofs and mezzanines
Thermal & Moisture Protection
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Duro-Last 50mil membrane roof system
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8” ISO insulation for superior thermal performance
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Falk Insulated Metal Panels for exterior walls
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26-gauge interior wall cladding
Openings & Access
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Multiple overhead doors with operators
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Steel exterior man doors
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Pressure gates for controlled product movement
Specialties
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Framing to support fan systems and Climacells
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Galvanized steel plenums
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Fully adhered built-up roofing system
A key innovation in this project was eliminating spray foam insulation. This significantly reduces thermal transfer issues and simplifies cleanup and disinfection processes — ensuring storage bins remain clean, sanitary, and low-maintenance.
Why This Project Matters
Potato storage demands precision environmental control, structural durability, and efficient product flow. This facility was engineered to meet those demands while minimizing long-term maintenance and operational downtime. By incorporating insulated metal panels, galvanized plenums, advanced ventilation framing, and a high-performance roofing system, the Grassy Lake Potato Company facility sets a new standard for agricultural storage infrastructure in Alberta. This project strengthens regional agricultural capacity and supports the continued delivery of high-quality potatoes to markets across the community.
Project Details
Client: Grassy Lake Potato Company
Project Manager: Eric Senneker
Type: Agricultural
Usage: Potato Storage and Loadout Facility
Structure: Engineered foundation, slab, primary and secondary structure
Building Envelope: Insulated metal panel walls and membrane roof system
Size: 79,343 square feet
Start Date: February 8, 2023
Completion Date: Late February 2024
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