Public Information Centre No. 2

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1 Public Information Centre No. 2 Wednesday April 20, :00 pm to 7:00 pm City of Welland City Hall Area 2 Welland, Pelham, and Port Colborne

2 Welcome to Public Information Centre No. 2 Please sign in on the sheet provided. Our representatives will be pleased to discuss the project with you. Comment sheets are provided. Please place your completed comment sheets in the Comment Box or send them to either Mr. Graeme Guthrie or Mr. Chris Hamel by May 17, Mr. Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Project Manager, Water and Wastewater Engineering 3501 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: ext Fax: graeme.guthrie@niagararegion.ca Mr. Chris Hamel, P.Eng. Project Manager AECOM 105 Commerce Valley Drive Markham, Ontario L3T 7W3 Telephone: Fax: chris.hamel@aecom.com

3 Objectives Master Plan Study A Servicing Master Plan is a long range planning document that integrates infrastructure requirements for existing and future land use with environmental assessment planning principles. Its purpose is to: Develop a water and wastewater infrastructure strategy to serve the existing and future residents and businesses in the to the year Accommodate growth in accordance with planning including intensification. Need to plan for approximately 545,400 people & 243,540 jobs by 2031 A growth of approximately 82,700 people & 36,100 jobs Follow process. Complete a capital implementation program for the preferred servicing strategy. PIC #2 The purpose of a Public Information Centre (PIC) is to provide interested and/or potentially affected stakeholders with an opportunity to participate in the planning process. The purpose of this second PIC is to: Outline key water and wastewater servicing constraints/opportunities Present alternative servicing solutions Present preliminary preferred servicing strategy Receive public input and answer questions.

4 Process And Master Plan Context The study follows the Master Plan process as outlined in Section A.2.7 (Approach #1 in Appendix 4) of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) (October 2000, as amended in 2007). The scope of the study involves completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the MEA Municipal Class EA process. Upon completion of the Class EA process, a Master Servicing Plan Report will be prepared. The Master Servicing Plan will become the basis for future investigations of specific Schedule B and C projects that are proposed within.

5 Master Plan Deliverables and Timeline Nov 2009 Apr 2010 May 2010 Aug 2010 Sep 2010 Feb 2011 Feb / Mar 2011 Apr / May 2011 June 2011 Development of population models to allow detailed allocation of municipality-level population projections Baseline Analysis through to 2031 Develop and evaluate servicing alternatives Preferred Alternatives Draft Master Plan Draft Capital Program Review Period and Final Approval Model Alternatives PIC #1 April 2010 The final Servicing Master Plan document will include: Preferred Servicing Strategy Capital Implementation Plan Clear identification of follow-on study requirements Clarity for support of follow-on Class EA studies PIC #2 April 2011

6 Study Area The Study Area covers the municipalities of Grimsby, West Lincoln, Lincoln, St. Catharines, Thorold, Welland, Pelham, Port Colborne, Niagara-on-the-Lake, Niagara Falls, and Fort Erie. Separate studies are underway to consider Regional water and wastewater services in the Township of Wainfleet.

7 Existing Environmental Conditions

8 Planning Projections POPULATION EMPLOYMENT Planning Data Population - Region Wide Planning Data Employment - Region Wide P2G - Niagara Region 442, , ,000 P2G - Niagara Region 201, , ,000 RGP - Niagara Region 462, , , , ,400 RGP - Niagara Region 207, , , , ,540 Fort Erie 32,900 35,200 37,100 39,100 40,700 Grimsby 27,000 29,400 31,000 32,100 32,800 Lincoln 24,100 26,200 27,800 29,200 30,300 Niagara Falls 89,100 94,000 99, , ,800 Niagara on the Lake 16,700 18,400 19,900 21,300 22,700 Pelham 18,100 19,800 21,500 23,100 24,400 Port Colborne 20,000 21,200 22,600 23,500 24,100 Welland 53,700 56,100 59,500 63,000 66,500 West Lincoln 15,100 15,900 16,500 16,600 16,700 St.Catharines 138, , , , ,800 Wainfleet 7,200 7,400 7,700 7,900 8,200 Thorold 20,000 21,700 24,900 26,800 28,400 Fort Erie 13,180 14,480 15,540 16,420 17,060 Grimsby 9,320 10,090 10,390 10,680 11,040 Lincoln 11,700 12,430 13,000 13,460 13,860 Niagara Falls 45,690 48,560 50,820 52,240 53,640 Niagara on the Lake 12,070 12,820 13,700 14,570 15,100 Pelham 4,770 5,160 5,570 5,980 6,230 Port Colborne 7,370 7,860 8,350 8,770 9,070 Welland 21,660 23,070 24,640 26,170 27,080 West Lincoln 4,450 4,960 5,550 5,940 6,230 St.Catharines 66,870 68,270 69,690 70,270 71,000 Wainfleet 1,600 1,710 1,780 1,850 1,910 Thorold 8,730 9,520 10,380 10,870 11,330 Note: P2G: Places to Grow RGP: Regional Growth Plan (Niagara 2031 Growth Management Study) Population projections used in the Master Servicing Plan (MSP) are sourced from the Niagara 2031 Growth Management Study (2008). The above projections include census undercount of approximately 4% and No Fixed Place of Work employees. The projections used for the MSP exclude this undercount. For the purposes of the MSP, it is considered that the design criteria used for projecting flows and demands accounts for this. The above planning projections include both urban and rural population. The MSP study focuses on serviced areas only, within the Urban Area Boundary. This Urban Area includes 2031 residential and employment populations of 481,300 and 188,056 respectively (excluding census population undercount and the Wainfleet area). Evaluation of servicing options for Wainfleet is not within the scope of work for this MSP.

9 Municipal Level Planning Projections (Area 2) Municipal Area POPULATION 1 MSP SERVICED POPULATION Welland 53,700 56,100 59,500 63,000 66,500 61,725 Pelham 18,100 19,800 21,500 23,100 24,400 20,168 Port Colborne 20,000 21,200 22,600 23,500 24,100 20,901 Municipal Area EMPLOYMENT 1 MSP SERVICED EMPLOYMENT Welland 21,660 23,070 24,640 26,170 27,080 22,437 Pelham 4,770 5,160 5,570 5,980 6,230 3,028 Port Colborne 7,370 7,860 8,350 8,770 9,070 6,722 Note: 1 Includes census undercount of approximately 4% and No Fixed Place of Work employees. 2 The projections used for the MSP service area exclude this undercount. For the purposes of the MSP, it is considered that the design criteria used for projecting flows and demands takes this into account.

10 Land Supply (Area 2) The Master Planning Study focuses on growth within the urban boundary up to 2031, with a recognition of potential build out conditions beyond A population and employment model was created by Dillon Consulting to translate the Regional growth plan into detailed allocations. This took into account strategic areas for intensification as identified by local municipalities, and areas of land supply identified in the Niagara 2031 plan.

11 Decision-Making Process and Evaluation Criteria Decision-Making Process For each system, identify any alternative servicing concepts. In some cases, upgrading based on the existing system is the only alternative. For each servicing concept, assess required system upgrades Integrate projects from pollution control plans and other studies Use evaluation criteria to determine preferred servicing alternative for each system Coordinate Master Plan generation of a Region wide servicing strategy, Capital Program and Implementation Plan System Component Plants Pumping Stations Pipes Storage Assessment of Required Upgrades in the Regional System Evaluation Criteria Wastewater When average day flow exceeds 80% of plant capacity, the planning process for plant expansion should be commenced. When average day flow exceeds 90% of plant capacity, expansion should be complete. Water When max day demand exceeds 80% of plant capacity, the planning process for plant expansion should be commenced. When max day demand exceeds 90% of plant capacity, expansion should be complete. When 2 x Peak Dry Weather Flow exceeds the firm If there is sufficient storage in the zone: when max capacity of the pumping station, capacity expansion will be flagged When Peak Dry Weather Flow (PDWF) exceeds 50% of pipe full (by depth), capacity expansion will be flagged. If this criteria is not exceeded, but the peak flow depth in a 2 Year 12 Hour AES (Atmospheric day demand exceeds the firm capacity of the pumping station, capacity expansion will be flagged. If storage is not available in the zone: when the higher of peak hour demand, or max day demand plus fire flow, exceeds the firm capacity of the pumping station, capacity expansion will be flagged Environmental Service) design storm exceeds 90% Velocities should be maintained within acceptable of pipe full (by depth), this will be flagged as requiring further investigation. In this case, works in the local system may be required, for example I/I reduction. N/A Feedermain capacity expansion will be based on service level (pressure, velocity, headloss). Pressures in the Regional system should be maintained above 50psi, to maintain pressures of at least 40psi in the local system. ranges, and be less than 2.5m/s. Where these criteria are not met, capacity expansion will be flagged. Storage needs are calculated based on MOE criteria: fire storage in accordance with MOE guidelines + equalization storage + emergency storage. Where storage in the zone is less than the sum of these three components, capacity expansion will be flagged. Water Systems: DeCew Grimsby Niagara Falls Port Colborne Rosehill (Fort Erie) Welland Wastewater Systems: Anger Avenue Baker Road Crystal Beach Niagara Falls Niagara-On-The-Lake Port Dalhousie Port Weller Queenston Seaway Stevensville/Douglastown Welland Category Criteria Indicator Natural Social Cultural Technical Economic Terrestrial Impacts Aquatic Impacts Land Use Mpacts Property Impacts Nuisance Impacts Archaeological and Heritage Impacts Compliance Reliability Constructability Cost Implications Class EA Evaluation Criteria Potential effects on terrestrial features (e.g., vegetation and wildlife habitat) Proximity to environmentally sensitive features (e.g., wetlands, Environmentally SignificantAreas (ESAs), Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSIs) and other designated Natural Areas) Potential effects on habitat for sensitive species (e.g., proximity to vulnerable/threatened/endangered or locally/regionally rare amphibians, birds and other wildlife) Potential effects on water resources (e.g., surface water quality and quantity, and groundwater) Compliance with planning policies (e.g., Provincial/Regional Growth Plans, Region/Local Official Plans) Compatibility with existing and designated land uses Potential land requirements Potential effects on sensitive receptors (e.g., dust, noise, vibration impacts on residential land uses) Temporary impacts during construction Potential disruption to archaeological resources Potential disruption to built /cultural landscape heritage resources Compliance with Provincial Water Quality Objectives Compliance with Provincial Wastewater Treatment Requirements Ability to meet future servicing needs based on projections to 2031 Ability to maintain existing services during and following construction Ability to secure supply during construction and/or operational failure Construction Constraints Operation and Maintenance Constraints Capital Costs Operation and Maintenance Costs

12 Existing Regional Wastewater Infrastructure

13 Welland and Pelham Land Supply (Wastewater) Buildout Residential 62,492 87, ,200 Employment 18,925 26,131 42,034 Total 81, , ,234 Population figures in the above table are serviced populations, excluding 4% census undercount. The Master Planning Study focuses on growth within the urban boundary up to 2031, with a recognition of potential build out conditions beyond A population and employment model was created by Dillon Consulting to translate the Regional growth plan into detailed allocations. This took into account strategic areas for intensification as identified by local municipalities, and areas of land supply identified in the Niagara 2031 plan.

14 Welland and Pelham Wastewater Servicing Issues Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the Welland system. The existing strategy is suitable for servicing both existing and future growth flows. Therefore, no additional servicing alternatives were evaluated.

15 Welland and Pelham Preliminary Preferred Wastewater Servicing Strategy

16 Port Colborne Land Supply (Wastewater) Buildout Residential 16,788 20,901 35,222 Employment 4,919 6,722 11,079 Total 21,707 27,624 46,302 Population figures in the above table are serviced populations, excluding 4% census undercount. The Master Planning Study focuses on growth within the urban boundary up to 2031, with a recognition of potential build out conditions beyond A population and employment model was created by Dillon Consulting to translate the Regional growth plan into detailed allocations. This took into account strategic areas for intensification as identified by local municipalities, and areas of land supply identified in the Niagara 2031 plan.

17 Port Colborne Wastewater Servicing Issues Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the Port Colborne system. The existing strategy is suitable for servicing both existing and future growth flows. Therefore, no additional servicing alternatives were evaluated.

18 Port Colborne Preliminary Preferred Wastewater Servicing Strategy

19 Summary of Preliminary Recommended Wastewater Projects (Area 2) System Project Location Project Type Approximate Year Triggered Welland WWTP Increase capacity of WWTP - refer to 2010 EA 2022 Welland Foss Rd SPS Pumping station capacity expansion 2015 Foss Rd SPS Forcemain capacity expansion 2015 Woodlawn Rd Pipe capacity expansion 2015 Towpath SPS Pumping station capacity expansion 2027 Port Colborne North-east employment area Separate 2011 Class EA to confirm servicing strategy for this area To be determined

20 Implementation of Wastewater Projects Where growth exceeds that projected in the Growth Management Study, the impacts on downstream infrastructure should be assessed Where projects are recommended, ongoing monitoring should occur to confirm when each project is required Recommendations from the Pollution Control Plans should be implemented Wet weather issues identified in the Regional system should be addressed through I/I programs, and will require ongoing monitoring A review of operations at each WWTP should be carried out with the use of process models, to enable operations to be optimized. Ongoing review of loadings relative to objectives should be carried out at each plant The scope of this Master Servicing Plan study involves completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the MEA Municipal Class EA process. Separate Class EA Studies should be initiated for Schedule B and C projects identified under this Plan.

21 Existing Regional Water Infrastructure

22 Welland Land Supply (Water) Buildout Residential 61,892 86, ,278 Employment 18,893 26,103 39,994 Total 80, , ,272 Population figures in the above table are serviced populations, excluding 4% census undercount. The Master Planning Study focuses on growth within the urban boundary up to 2031, with a recognition of potential build out conditions beyond A population and employment model was created by Dillon Consulting to translate the Regional growth plan into detailed allocations. This took into account strategic areas for intensification as identified by local municipalities, and areas of land supply identified in the Niagara 2031 plan.

23 Welland Water Servicing Issues

24 Welland Water Servicing Alternatives

25 Welland Preliminary Preferred Water Servicing Strategy

26 Port Colborne Land Supply (Water) Buildout Residential 16,757 20,863 35,184 Employment 4,904 6,703 11,060 Total 21,661 27,567 46,244 Population figures in the above table are serviced populations, excluding 4% census undercount. The Master Planning Study focuses on growth within the urban boundary up to 2031, with a recognition of potential build out conditions beyond A population and employment model was created by Dillon Consulting to translate the Regional growth plan into detailed allocations. This took into account strategic areas for intensification as identified by local municipalities, and areas of land supply identified in the Niagara 2031 plan.

27 Port Colborne Water Servicing Issues Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the Port Colborne system. The existing strategy is suitable for servicing both existing and future growth demand. Therefore, no additional servicing alternatives were evaluated.

28 Port Colborne Preliminary Preferred Water Servicing Strategy

29 Summary of Preliminary Recommended Water Projects (Area 2) System Location Project Type Approximate Year Triggered Welland Fenwick New watermain connecting Fenwick Security of supply issue - year to be determined Shoalts PS 2 Pumping station capacity expansion 2011 * Port Colborne Port Colborne Overall EA for this area, to consider optimal solution from a potential combination of elevated storage, expansion of Fielden, decommissioning of King St ET, and new watermain across the canal Operational and security of supply issues year to be determined * A trigger year of '2011' signifies that the project is recommended for the near future, due to existing demands as well as growth

30 Implementation of Water Projects Where growth exceeds that projected in the Growth Management Study, the impacts on infrastructure in that area should be assessed Where projects are recommended, ongoing monitoring should occur to confirm when each project is required The scope of this Master Servicing Plan study involves completion of Phases 1 and 2 of the MEA Municipal Class EA process. Separate Class EA Studies should be initiated for Schedule B and C projects identified under this Plan.

31 Next Steps Following this PIC, the Project Team will: Review your comments and respond to your written questions where required; Finalize preferred servicing strategies; and Document the Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan for public review at the conclusion of this study. Public input and comments are welcome throughout the study process. With the exception of personal information, all comments received will become part of the public record. There are several ways to provide input and/or be kept informed: Submit your completed Comment Sheet by May 17, Visit the Region s website for study updates: Contact either of the following Project Team members if you have questions/comments or would like to be added to the project mailing list: Mr. Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Project Manager, Water and Wastewater Engineering 3501 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042 Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7 Telephone: ext Fax: graeme.guthrie@niagararegion.ca Mr. Chris Hamel, P.Eng. Project Manager AECOM 105 Commerce Valley Drive West Markham, Ontario L3T 7W3 Telephone: Fax: chris.hamel@aecom.com Thank you for your input.