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Public Information Centre No. 2 Niagara Region Niagara Region Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan Study Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan Study Municipal Class Municipal Class Environmental Environmental Assessment Assessment Tuesday April 19, 2011 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Niagara Region Headquarters Campbell East, The Atrium Area 3 West Lincoln, Grimsby, Lincoln, St. Catharines, Thorold, and Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Public Information Centre No. 2

Niagara RegionNiagara Region

Water and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan StudyWater and Wastewater Master Servicing Plan Study

Municipal Class Municipal Class Environmental Environmental AssessmentAssessmentMunicipal Class Municipal Class Environmental Environmental AssessmentAssessment

Tuesday April 19, 2011

3:00 pm to 7:00 pmNiagara Region Headquarters

Campbell East, The Atrium

Area 3West Lincoln, Grimsby, Lincoln,

St. Catharines, Thorold, and Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Welcome to Public Information Centre No. 2

Mr. Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T. Mr. Chris Hamel, P.Eng.

• 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, 2011.

Niagara Region

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Mr. Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T.

Project Manager

Niagara Region, Water and Wastewater Engineering

3501 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042

Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7

Telephone: 905-685-4225 ext. 3766

Fax: 905-685-5205

Email: [email protected]

Mr. Chris Hamel, P.Eng.

Project Manager

AECOM

105 Commerce Valley Drive

Markham, Ontario L3T 7W3

Telephone: 905-747-7562

Fax: 905-886-9494

Email: [email protected]

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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 Niagara Region to the year 2031.

• Accommodate growth in accordance with Niagara Region 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 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.

• Complete a capital implementation program for the preferred servicing

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PIC #2

• Complete a capital implementation program for the preferred servicing strategy.

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.

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• 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.

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment ProcessAnd 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)

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007).

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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 Capital

Program

Draft Master Plan

Review Period

and Final

Approval

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Model Alternatives

PIC #1

April 2010PIC #2

April 2011

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

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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.

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• Separate studies are underway to consider Regional water and wastewater services in the Township of Wainfleet.

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Existing Environmental Conditions

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Niagara Region Planning Projections

Planning Data Population - Region Wide

2011 2016 2021 2026 2031

P2G - Niagara Region

442,000 - 474,000 - 511,000

RGP - Niagara Region

462,700 486,300 509,900 528,400 545,400

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 99,100 103,100 106,800

Niagara on the Lake 16,700 18,400 19,900 21,300 22,700

Planning Data Employment - Region Wide

2011 2016 2021 2026 2031

P2G - Niagara Region

201,000 - 209,000 - 218,000

RGP - Niagara Region

207,420 218,940 229,410 237,210 243,540

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

POPULATION EMPLOYMENT

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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 138,900 141,100 142,500 142,800 143,800

Wainfleet 7,200 7,400 7,700 7,900 8,200

Thorold 20,000 21,700 24,900 26,800 28,400

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.

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Municipal AreaEMPLOYMENT 1

MSP SERVICED EMPLOYMENT 2

Municipal Level Planning Projections (Area 3)

Municipality

POPULATION 1MSP SERVICED POPULATION 2

2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2031

St.Catharines 138,900 141,100 142,500 142,800 143,800 136,461

Grimsby 27,000 29,400 31,000 32,100 32,800 28,436

Lincoln 24,100 26,200 27,800 29,200 30,300 25,485

Thorold 20,000 21,700 24,900 26,800 28,400 25,157

Niagara-on-the-Lake 16,700 18,400 19,900 21,300 22,700 17,326

West Lincoln 15,100 15,900 16,500 16,600 16,700 7,577

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Municipal Area EMPLOYMENT

2011 2016 2021 2026 2031 2031

St.Catharines 66,870 68,270 69,690 70,270 71,000 58,498

Grimsby 9,320 10,090 10,390 10,680 11,040 7,456

Lincoln 11,700 12,430 13,000 13,460 13,860 8,458

Thorold 8,730 9,520 10,380 10,870 11,330 8,136

Niagara-on-the-Lake 12,070 12,820 13,700 14,570 15,100 8,588

West Lincoln 4,450 4,960 5,550 5,940 6,230 4,361

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.

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Land Supply (Area 3)

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The Master Planning Study focuses on growth within the urban boundary up to 2031, with a recognition of potential build out conditions beyond 2031.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.

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Decision-Making Process and Evaluation Criteria

Category Criteria Indicator

Natural

Terrestrial Impacts

• 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)

Aquatic Impacts• Potential effects on water resources (e.g., surface water quality and quantity, and

groundwater)

Water Systems:

• DeCew

• Grimsby

• Niagara Falls

• Port Colborne

• Rosehill (Fort Erie)

• Welland

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

Coordinate Master

Plan generation of a

Region wide

servicing strategy,

Capital Program and

Implementation Plan

Integrate projects from pollution control

plans and other studies

Use evaluation criteria to determine preferred

servicing alternative for each system

Assessment of Required Upgrades in the Regional System Evaluation Criteria Class EA Evaluation Criteria

Decision-Making Process

System Component

Wastewater Water

Plants

• 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.

• 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

capacity of the pumping station, capacity expansion

will be flagged

• If there is sufficient storage in the zone: when max

day demand exceeds the firm capacity of the

pumping station, capacity expansion will be flagged.

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Social

Land Use Mpacts

• Compliance with planning policies (e.g., Provincial/Regional Growth Plans,

Region/Local Official Plans)

• Compatibility with existing and designated land uses

PropertyImpacts

• Potential land requirements

NuisanceImpacts

• Potential effects on sensitive receptors (e.g., dust, noise, vibration impacts on

residential land uses)

• Temporary impacts during construction

Cultural

Archaeological and Heritage

Impacts

• Potential disruption to archaeological resources

• Potential disruption to built /cultural landscape heritage resources

Technical

Compliance

• Compliance with Provincial Water Quality Objectives

• Compliance with Provincial Wastewater Treatment Requirements

Reliability

• 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

Constructability

• Construction Constraints

• Operation and Maintenance Constraints

EconomicCost

Implications

• Capital Costs

• Operation and Maintenance Costs

Wastewater Systems:

• Anger Avenue

• Baker Road

• Crystal Beach

• Niagara Falls

• Niagara-On-The-Lake

• Port Dalhousie

• Port Weller

• Queenston

• Seaway

• Stevensville/Douglastown

• Welland

Pumping Stations

will be flagged 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

Pipes

• 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

Environmental Service) design storm exceeds 90%

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.

• 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.

• Velocities should be maintained within acceptable

ranges, and be less than 2.5m/s.

• Where these criteria are not met, capacity

expansion will be flagged.

Storage

• N/A • 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.

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Existing Regional Wastewater Infrastructure

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Baker Road Land Supply (Wastewater)

2006 2031 Buildout

Residential 45,187 61,498 64,231

Employment 14,251 20,275 26,820

Total 59,438 81,774 91,052

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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 2031.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.

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Baker Road Wastewater Servicing Issues

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Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered

appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the Baker

Road system. The existing strategy is suitable for servicing both

existing and future growth flows. Therefore, no additional servicing

alternatives were evaluated.

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Baker Road Preliminary Preferred Wastewater Servicing Strategy

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Port Dalhousie Land Supply (Wastewater)

2006 2031 Buildout

Residential 72,850 77,563 78,260

Employment 36,148 40,422 42,080

Total 108,998 117,985 120,340

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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

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 2031.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.

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Port Dalhousie Wastewater Servicing Issues

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Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered

appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the

DeCew system. The existing strategy is suitable for servicing both

existing and future growth flows. Therefore, no additional servicing

alternatives were evaluated.

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Port Dalhousie Preliminary Preferred Wastewater Servicing Strategy

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Port Weller Land Supply (Wastewater)

2006 2031 Buildout

Residential 75,198 86,120 89,882

Employment 23,743 29,569 35,998

Total 98,941 115,689 125,880

Niagara Region

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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

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 2031.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.

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Port Weller Wastewater Servicing Issues

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Port Weller Wastewater Servicing Alternatives

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Port Weller Preliminary Preferred Wastewater Servicing Strategy

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Land Supply (Wastewater)

2006 2031 Buildout

Residential 7,030 9,744 10,201

Employment 2,996 4,000 4,172

Total 10,026 13,744 14,373

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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

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 2031.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.

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Niagara-on-the-Lake Wastewater Servicing Issues

Niagara Region

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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered

appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the

Niagara-on-the-Lake system. The existing strategy is suitable for

servicing both existing and future growth flows. Therefore, no

additional servicing alternatives were evaluated.

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Niagara-on-the-Lake

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Welland and Pelham Land Supply (Wastewater)

2006 2031 Buildout

Residential 62,492 87,252 101,200

Employment 18,925 26,131 42,034

Total 81,416 113,383 143,234

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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 2031.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.

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Welland and Pelham Wastewater Servicing Issues

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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.

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Welland and Pelham Preliminary Preferred Wastewater Servicing Strategy

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System Location Project TypeApproximate

Year Triggered

Baker Road

Baker Rd WWTPEvaluate performance of facility after current works havebeen commissioned, with a view to determining whenfuture expansion is required

To be determined

Smithville SPS Pumping station capacity expansion 2021

Smithville SPS Forcemain capacity expansion 2021

Upstream of Ontario Rd SPS Pipe capacity expansion 2013

Between Smithville forcemainand Lake St

Review capacity of pipe together with Smithville SPS expansion – pipe capacity expansion is likely to be required

2021

Roberts Rd SPS Pumping station capacity expansion 2014

Victoria Ave SPS Pumping station capacity expansion 2013

Summary of Preliminary RecommendedWastewater Projects (Area 3)

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Jordan Valley SPS Pumping station capacity expansion 2013

Port Dalhousie No capital projects recommended

Port Weller Port Weller WWTP Expansion of digestion capacityExisting issue -

year to be determined

Niagara-on-the-Lake

Niagara-on-the-Lake plant Expansion of treatment capacity - refer to ongoing EA 2016

Garrison Village SPS Pumping station capacity expansion 2011

Welland (PortRobinson)

Welland WWTP Increase capacity of WWTP - refer to 2010 EA 2022

Towpath SPS Pumping station capacity expansion 2027

* A trigger year of '2011' signifies that the project is recommended for the near future, due to existing flows as well as growth

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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

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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.

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Existing Regional Water Infrastructure

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Grimsby-Beamsville Land Supply (Water)

Population figures in the above table are serviced populations for the Grimsby Water Treatment Plant, 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 2031.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.

2006 2031 BuildoutResidential 35,456 49,891 51,168

Employment 11,619 16,529 23,060

Total 47,076 66,420 74,228

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Grimsby-Smithville Land Supply (Water)

2006 2031 Buildout

Residential 35,456 49,891 51,168

Employment 11,619 16,529 23,060

Total 47,076 66,420 74,228

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Population figures in the above table are serviced populations for the Grimsby Water Treatment Plant, 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 2031.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.

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Grimsby-Beamsville Water Servicing Issues

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Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered

appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the

Grimsby-Beamsville system. The existing strategy is suitable for

servicing both existing and future growth demand. Therefore, no

additional servicing alternatives were evaluated.

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Grimsby-Smithville Water Servicing Issues

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Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered

appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the

Grimsby-Smithville system. The existing strategy is suitable for

servicing both existing and future growth demand. Therefore, no

additional servicing alternatives were evaluated.

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Grimsby-Beamsville Preliminary Preferred Water Servicing Strategy

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Grimsby-Smithville Preliminary Preferred Water Servicing Strategy

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DeCew (St. Catharines) Land Supply (Water)

2006 2031 Buildout

Residential 160,586 179,542 187,210

Employment 63,552 75,698 87,496

Total 224,138 255,241 274,706

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Population figures in the above table are serviced populations for the DeCew Water Treatment Plant, 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 2031.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.

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DeCew (Niagara-on-the-Lake) Land Supply (Water)

Population figures in the above table are serviced populations for the DeCew Water Treatment Plant, 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 2031.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.

2006 2031 Buildout

Residential 160,586 179,542 187,210

Employment 63,552 75,698 87,496

Total 224,138 255,241 274,706

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DeCew (St. Catharines) Water Servicing Issues

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Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered

appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the

DeCew system. The existing strategy is suitable for servicing both

existing and future growth demand. Therefore, no additional

servicing alternatives were evaluated.

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DeCew (Niagara-on-the-Lake) Water Servicing Issues

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Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered

appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the

DeCew system. The existing strategy is suitable for servicing both

existing and future growth demand. Therefore, no additional

servicing alternatives were evaluated.

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DeCew (St. Catharines) Preliminary Preferred Water Servicing Strategy

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DeCew (Niagara-on-the-Lake) Preliminary Preferred Water Servicing Strategy

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Welland Land Supply (Water)

2006 2031 Buildout

Residential 61,892 86,737 100,278

Employment 18,893 26,103 39,994

Total 80,784 112,840 140,272

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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 2031.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.

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Welland Water Servicing Issues

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Welland Water Servicing Alternatives

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Welland Preliminary Preferred Water Servicing Strategy

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Niagara Falls Land Supply (Water)

2006 2031 Buildout

Residential 82,547 103,218 117,720

Employment 35,924 47,678 61,751

Total 118,471 150,896 179,472

Niagara Region

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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 2031.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.

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Niagara Falls Water Servicing Issues

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Based on the servicing review undertaken, it was considered

appropriate to continue the existing servicing strategy for the

Niagara Falls system. The existing strategy is suitable for servicing

both existing and future growth demand. Therefore, no additional

servicing alternatives were evaluated.

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Niagara Falls Preliminary Preferred Water Servicing Strategy

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System Location Project TypeApproximate

Year Triggered

Grimsby

Grimsby Additional StorageSecurity of supply issue - year TBC

Lincoln BPS Pumping station capacity expansion 2021

Hixon BPS Pumping station capacity expansion Refer to ongoing EA

Summary of Preliminary RecommendedWater Projects (Area 3)

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DeCew DeCew WTP New raw water supply from Lake Gibson 2017

* A trigger year of '2011' signifies that the project is recommended for the near future, due to existing demands as well as growth

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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.

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for Schedule B and C projects identified under this Plan.

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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, 2011.

• Visit the Region’s website for study updates: www.niagararegion.ca

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• Contact either of the following Project Team members if you have questions/comments or would like to be added to the project mailing list:

Thank you for your input.

Mr. Graeme Guthrie, C.E.T.

Project Manager

Niagara Region, Water and Wastewater Engineering

3501 Schmon Parkway, P.O. Box 1042

Thorold, Ontario L2V 4T7

Telephone: 905-685-4225 ext. 3766

Fax: 905-685-5205

Email: [email protected]

Mr. Chris Hamel, P.Eng.

Project Manager

AECOM

105 Commerce Valley Drive West

Markham, Ontario L3T 7W3

Telephone: 905-747-7562

Fax: 905-886-9494

Email: [email protected]