Queensville Holland Landing Sharon Sanitary Servicing. York Region Project Update

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1 Queensville Holland Landing Sharon Sanitary Servicing York Region Project Update Daniel Kostopoulos Director, Capital Planning and Delivery Town of East Gwillimbury Committee of the Whole May 22, Presentation Summary (UYSS) Project background Servicing strategy Queensville - Holland Landing Sharon (QHLS) connection Project background Original servicing strategy Interim servicing strategy Lake Simcoe Water Reclamation Centre (WRC) Site selection update Working with Town staff and Local Community Traffic management during construction Communication Plan Slide 2

2 Progression of YDSS Service Planning Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement with the United States of America Province of Ontario constructs state-of-theart wastewater collection and treatment system (YDSS) Province transfers the YDSS to York and Durham Regions YDSS expansion projects initiated to support planned growth 1960 s 1970 s 1980 s 1990 s 2000 s Province decided no additional treatment plants can be built on Humber, Don, or Rouge rivers, centralized treatment to replace 11 existing treatment plants York/Toronto/Ontario Water Servicing Agreement Wastewater transfer from Aurora begins Wastewater Master Plan recommends YDSS as preferred strategy to service northern growth centre History of servicing and agreements underscores evolution of York Durham Sewage System (YDSS) Wastewater Master Plan Updates reconfirm YDSS strategy Slide 3 Overview EAST GWILLIMBURY Pop n & Emp 91,500 Sewage Flow 28 MLD AURORA Pop n & Emp 34,500 Sewage Flow 11 MLD 19 th Avenue To develop a sustainable sewage servicing solution to accommodate forecasted growth to 2031 in the UYSS service area LEGEND UYSS Service Area Existing YDSS South East Collector (in-construction) NEWMARKET Pop n & Emp 27,000 Sewage Flow 8 MLD Individual Environmental Assessment (IEA) currently underway Slide 4

3 Project within YDSS Service Planning Minister of the Environment elevated project to Individual Environmental Assessment Lake Simcoe Protection Plan released Lake Simcoe Phosphorus Reduction Strategy released Anticipated submission of Environmental Assessment Report for review and approval by Minister of the Environment Jun 2009 Mar Jun Oct 2013 Previous studies including York Region s Master Plan recommended a Lake Ontario based solution York Region commences (UYSS) Individual Environmental Assessment with Terms of Reference Minister of the Environment approves Terms of Reference with addition of Innovative Wastewater Treatment Technologies Alternative Lake Simcoe Water Reclamation Centre and YDSS Improvements identified as Preferred Alternative (UYSS) needed to service northern urban growth centre Slide 5 Individual Environmental Assessment Process We are here Terms of Reference MOE denies request to Screenout Lake Simcoe alternative Three alternatives to the undertaking initially identified MOE approved with fourth alternative added to consider an innovative solution within York Region Alternatives to the Undertaking High level environmental data collected for all four alternatives Four alternatives evaluated using 15 pre-approved criteria Lake Simcoe WRC and YDSS improvements in Newmarket/Aurora determined as Preferred Alternative Alternative Methods to the Undertaking WRC sites evaluation process commenced Detailed environmental study on a short list of potential WRC sites and East Holland River impacts Preferred WRC site and conveyance system to be determined Details and methods for YDSS improvements to be determined Impact Assessment Determination of environmental impacts including WRC site, East Holland River and YDSS improvements Mitigation and/or remedial measures to be developed MOE Approval Prepare Environmental Assessment (EA) report Submit EA report to MOE MOE administers EA report public review, approval and mediation processes Minister and Cabinet approval required to proceed to implementation Implementation Detailed design of WRC and associated infrastructure Property acquisition Secure required permits and approvals Tender/award of construction contract Construction and commissioning Monitoring Consultation to date includes over 70 points of contact with individuals, groups, general public, review agencies and aboriginal communities Slide 6

4 Preferred Alternative to the Undertaking Full build-out of East Gwillimbury serviced by Lake Simcoe Water Reclamation Centre that includes water purification and water recycling Full build-out of Newmarket and Aurora serviced by hybrid discharge to Lake Simcoe Water Reclamation Centre and existing YDSS Modifications to existing YDSS include additional forcemains interconnecting Newmarket, Aurora and Bogart Creek pumping stations Newmarket 5 MLD 3 MLD Aurora 11 MLD Lake Simcoe Water Reclamation Centre East Gwillimbury 28 MLD Modifications to existing YDSS 70% of future growth serviced through WRC and 30% through YDSS Slide 7 Lake Simcoe Water Reclamation Centre Servicing Strategy within East Gwillimbury The Lake Simcoe Water Reclamation Centre (WRC) servicing strategy will convey wastewater from the QHLS service area to a local treatment facility within the Lake Simcoe watershed WRC Slide 8

5 LEGEND Proposed Twin Forcemains - Alignment TBD WRC Proposed Gravity Sewer Proposed Twin Forcemains WRC WRC - Location TBD Proposed Queensville West Proposed Queensville East Proposed Holland Landing Pumping Station Proposed Sharon Trunk Sewer Existing Newmarket Proposed 2 nd Concession Proposed Green Lane Sewer Diversion Slide 9 QHLS YDSS Connection Project Background East Gwillimbury Council resolution to coordinate water/wastewater works with 2 nd Concession widening and opening of Hwy 404 extension Award consultant assignment for 2 nd Concession road widening, including associated QHLS sanitary servicing linear works Amended financing agreement executed by Region, Town and developer group and securities posted Developer s pre-tender estimate = $112.5M Region Council approval of revised principles for amendments to financing agreement Region Council authority to expropriate lands for widening of 2 nd Concession Nov 2009 Aug Dec Jan Q1 Jun Jul Aug Oct Feb Mar Apr Initial developer financing agreement Region/Town/developer explore cost reduction options Initiate negotiations for Sharon Trunk Sewer financing agreement Estimate based on submitted tender bid = $170M Original tender cancelled to allow for re-tendering based on revised strategy Queensville Elevated Tank tender awarded for construction Slide 10

6 Original QHLS YDSS Connection Servicing Strategy Original developer financing agreement was based on a QHLS servicing strategy that would convey wastewater to the York Durham Sewage System (YDSS) initially via the Newmarket and ultimately via a future (UYSS) sewer connecting to the existing YDSS at 19 th Avenue in Richmond Hill Slide 11 QHLS Interim Servicing Strategy The QHLS interim servicing strategy will convey wastewater to the YDSS via the Newmarket and will protect for future reconfiguration to the Lake Simcoe Water Reclamation Centre servicing strategy Slide 12

7 LEGEND Proposed Gravity Sewer Proposed Twin Forcemains Proposed Single Forcemain Proposed Queensville West Proposed Sharon Trunk Sewer Proposed Holland Landing Pumping Station Proposed 2 nd Concession Proposed Green Lane Sewer Diversion Existing Newmarket Slide 13 and Queensville - Holland Landing - Sharon Interim Servicing Moving Forward Slide 14

8 Project Timeline Minister of the Environment approves Terms of Reference with addition of Innovative Wastewater Treatment Technologies Alternative Lake Simcoe Water Reclamation Centre and YDSS Improvements confirmed as the Preferred Alternative to the Undertaking Submit EA report to MOE for approval *Complete approvals, tender and award of construction Jun 2008 Mar Jun Oct Award of Consultant Assignment Public meetings on Lake Simcoe Water Reclamation Centre and YDSS Improvements as the tentatively Preferred Alternative to the Undertaking Detailed studies and evaluations currently underway to determine Alternative Methods to the Undertaking including WRC siting, East Holland River modelling and YDSS improvements *Complete detailed design *Commissioning and post construction monitoring *Subject to Council Approval of Financing and Annual Update of 10 year Construction Program WRC demonstration facility public site tours will commence in June Slide 15 QHLS Interim Servicing Strategy Project Timeline Design/re-design all required 2 nd Concession road widening and QHLS sanitary servicing linear and pumping station works, including Sharon Trunk Sewer Execute Sharon Trunk Sewer financing agreement and post securities Carry-out Hydro/Bell utility relocation for 2 nd Concession road widening * Tender 2 nd Concession road widening, including remainder of QHLS sanitary servicing linear works - Schedule impact due to Hwy 404 opening delay *Subject to Developer Financing Ongoing Q2 Q4 Q4 Q1 Q Q Q Q Q Q Q months 6 months 12 months * Tender pumping stations and linear works not on 2 nd Concession Awaiting MOE decision on 2 nd Concession road widening Part II Order requests Highway 404 extension opens Bathurst Street from Green Lane to Yonge Street earliest completion (estimated based on approved Capital Program) QHLS sanitary servicing in-service 2 nd Concession road widening in-service Slide 16

9 Water Reclamation Centre Site Selection Update York Region has MOE approval to operate a Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) at Holland Landing Lagoons site Alternate sites on the long list: 21 sites identified through Site Generation Process Two sites added through Willing Host Process WH1 and WH2 Confirmed the existing MOE approval can be transferred to any of the new sites provided the Holland Landing Lagoons WPCP continues to operate until the time of transfer Legend Area Suitable for Water Reclamation Centre Area Unsuitable for Water Reclamation Centre Existing Approved Holland Landing WPCP Slide 17 Short List of Potential WRC Sites Advantages of Sites 24, 30, WH1 and WH2: Distance from locally significant wetlands (minimum 120 metres) Distance from permanent watercourse/water body feature (minimum 120 metres) Avoidance of existing agricultural operations and/or structures Suitability for construction and operation of a Water Reclamation Centre Access to regional roads Compatibility with future land uses Slide 18

10 Water Reclamation Centre Site Selection Key Concerns Raised by Queensville Residents Inadequate public notification on site selection process Poor communication of site selection criteria/process Proximity to existing residences Reduced quality of life and property values due to visual impacts and odours Possibility of sewage spills into the local environment Increased traffic due to waste disposal trucks Adherence to approved Official Plans Answers to these and other important questions will be provided in the coming weeks and incorporated into the Environmental Assessment study documentation Slide 19 Water Reclamation Centre Site Selection Next Steps Confirmation of evaluation criteria to assess the short list of proposed sites for the Water Reclamation Centre based on input received at April 11 th & 12 th Public Workshops Address issues raised by the public and hold additional public meetings Summer, we expect to: Present and receive feedback on recommended site for Water Reclamation Centre Show conceptual site plan for recommended Water Reclamation Centre site Impact assessment to begin fall Slide 20

11 Traffic Management During Construction General Principles Local and emergency access to homes and businesses will be maintained at all times Garbage/recycling pick-up, mail deliveries and school bus services to be maintained throughout construction Pedestrian/cycling access to be maintained throughout construction Paid duty police officers will be employed as required Co-ordination with Town prior to and during construction Slide 21 Delay of Highway 404 Extension Opening Traffic Management Contingency Plan Traffic management plan prepared in 2009 for original QHLS servicing construction will be updated with current traffic counts and projections Traffic impacts due to closure of 2 nd Concession prior to revised opening date of 404 extension will be reassessed Final construction schedule for works requiring closure of 2 nd Concession will be coordinated with Town of East Gwillimbury Slide 22

12 Communications Plan During Construction Establish 24/7 telephone Hotline during construction Notice of construction and Hotline number hand delivered to adjacent businesses and residences Public Information Centre(s) prior to and during construction Construction updates advertised in local papers, Town/Region websites and presented to Town Council Electronic message boards Town staff invited to all regular site meetings Co-ordination with Town of East Gwillimbury Director of Communications prior to and during construction Social media Regional Communication Specialist situated at Town of East Gwillimbury offices up to 2 days per week Slide 23 Continuing Consultation with Town of East Gwillimbury Upper York Sewage Solutions Presentation to Committee of the Whole Queensville-Holland Landing-Sharon YDSS Connection Presentation to Committee of the Whole Presentation and discussion with East Gwillimbury s Director of Communications Apr 2009 Jun Oct Apr May May Queensville-Holland Landing-Sharon YDSS Connection Presentation to Committee of the Whole Upper York Sewage Solutions Presentation to Committee of the Whole Queensville-Holland Landing-Sharon Sanitary Servicing Presentation to Committee of the Whole Slide 24

13 UYSS/Interim QHLS Sanitary Servicing Strategy Summary of Key Community/Environmental Benefits Promotes a water balance in the Lake Simcoe watershed Phosphorus trading program includes local stormwater management improvements and removal of septic systems in some areas which will result in a net reduction of total phosphorus in the Lake Simcoe watershed Enhances local water efficiency and conservation programs by making reclaimed water available for use Improves water quality and quantity in East Holland River Provides opportunities for existing residences to abandon private septic systems Working with Local Municipalities, Conservation Authorities and regulatory agencies to meet provincial growth plans while providing opportunities to restore/improve Lake Simcoe watershed Slide 25 For More Information Adrian Coombs Senior Project Manager Phone: (905) Ext info@uyssolutions.ca Project Website: Tuesday Talks First Tuesday of every month 6:00 p.m. 8:00 p.m. UYSS project office 1195 Stellar Drive, Unit 1 Newmarket Slide 26