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1 WELCOME Please sign in Representatives are available to answer questions Please complete a comment sheet Place it in the box or send it to the Consultant undertaking the study or to the Town of Wasaga Beach at the address provided on the comment sheet 1

2 Problem Statement In order to enhance potable water delivery in the west end of the community, the Town of Wasaga Beach is undertaking a planning process (Schedule C) to consider storage options and sites for a new water reservoir. The assessment will investigate all aspects of the water system including water pressure, fire flow volumes, adequate storage volume, existing servicing and future development. The Town intends to ensure that all areas within the current Town boundary limits are adequately serviced by the municipal water system. In addition, the Town is also considering layout options and site locations for a new (satellite) maintenance depot in the west end of Town. Given the geographic layout of the Town, the current Public Works Maintenance facility located in the east end, does not efficiently support present operations. Projected growth in demand for services will further overload the current facility and diminish current levels of service. 2

3 This Project is being planned in accordance with the Municipal Engineer s Association s (MEA) Municipal (October 2000, as amended in 2007 & 2011) document. The MEA Planning and Design Process Flow Chart is provided for public information. At the present time, the Wasaga Beach West End Water Storage Facility and Maintenance Depot Class Environmental Assessment is in Phase 2. WE ARE HERE 3

4 Map of Study Area The study area for these two projects is described as the Town limit west of 58 th Street. 4

5 Map of Service Area 5

6 Water Storage Requirements The need for additional water storage was identified in a Report titled: Ultimate Water Supply and Distribution System Model Update prepared by Ainley & Associates Limited, March A total water storage requirement of 24,641 m 3 was identified for full build out of the Town (27, 012 units) Based on the following: MDD = m³/ day / unit 30% increase in per unit demand to allow for long term future planning (1.921 m³/ day / unit) Fire flow of 378 L/s for 6 hours The additional storage requirement was derived as follows: Location of Storage Available Storage (m 3 ) East End Elevated Tank 2,841 Powerline Road In-Ground Reservoir 3,410 Sunnidale Elevated Tank 9,550 Total Existing Storage 15,801 Additional Storage Required 8,840 6

7 Water Storage Distribution Analysis It was determined that the additional water storage volume (rounded to 9,000 m³) should be distributed across the Town in order to provide better distribution capabilities. Six water storage alternatives were considered for the additional required capacity as follows: Alternative 1 9,000 m³ elevated tank in the west end Alternative 2 9,000 m³ in-ground tank in the west end built in 2 stages Alternative 3 4,500 m³ elevated tank in the west end and 4,500 m³ in-ground at Powerline Road site Alternative 4 4,500 m³ in-ground tank in the west end and 4,500 m³ in-ground at Powerline Road site Alternative 5 Do Nothing Alternative 6 Limit Growth 7

8 Identification of Alternative Solutions In order to deal effectively with the aspects of the problem statement, a range of practical alternative solutions were identified for the water reservoir, including Do Nothing and Limit/Manage Growth. Do Nothing Due to the capacity of the existing water storage the Municipality will inevitably be required to increase their water storage in order to remain in compliance and to maintain the health and safety of the citizens of Wasaga Beach. The Do Nothing alternative is therefore considered not viable and was not carried forward to the detailed evaluation stage. Limit/Manage Growth Placing a limit on growth does not align with the Town of Wasaga Beach approved Official Plan. Viable alternative solutions for the water reservoir were evaluated to identify a recommended preferred solution. 8

9 Recommended Water Storage Solution A criteria assessment table was developed rating each of the options as best (3), moderate (2) or least preferred (1) Alternative # 3 is the recommended water storage solution (4500m³ elevated tank in the west end and 4500m³ in-ground reservoir on Powerline Rd.) West End Elevated Tank West End In-Ground Tank West End Elevated & East End In-Ground West End In-Ground & East End In-Ground Land Requirement Aesthetics Opportunity to Create Wasaga Beach Landmark Security of Supply (Need for Standby Power) Water Quality* Meeting all Demands Across Future Network* Access to Storage (Health and Safety) Initial Capital Cost* Future Capital Cost Long Term Operation and Maintenance Cost Energy Costs Total *A weighting of 2 has been applied because this criteria is of higher importance resulting in ratings of least preferred = 2, moderate = 4 and best = 6. 9

10 Proposed Upgrades to Powerline Road Facility 10

11 Maintenance Depot Requirements A Needs Assessment was conducted which determined the need of a satellite maintenance depot in the west end of Wasaga Beach. The Assessment identified that the depot will allow for more timely repairs and services, improved winter maintenance and is necessary to service the proposed developments in the west end. The area necessary to provide these services was identified as 3.5 hectares. To adequately serve the Wasaga Beach community, the new satellite maintenance depot requirements are as follows: Office Area For office staff and dispatch Will include meeting, training rooms and washroom Utility Area For building utilities, cleaning materials and storage Staff Facilities Incudes kitchen, lunch room, locker rooms and washrooms Depot Includes storage and vehicle bays for parking, truck washing and repair Sand and Salt Shed - Storage Yard Gas facility, parking, material storage and a communication tower 11

12 Potential West End Sites Phase 2 Options All potential site options within the study area were considered. 7 sites were identified as feasible options and were short listed for additional consideration. A location map outlines the location of the sites on the next slide. 12

13 Map of Seven West End Sites 13

14 Background Information A desktop study was completed for the seven proposed sites. The following information was reviewed with respect to these sites: Geotechnical Information from previous geotechnical study Land Use Plan, Information from the Town Official Plan National Heritage Plan, Information from the Town Official Plan Well Head Plan and Active Information from the Town Official Plan Proposed Developments Information from the Town Official Plan Existing Sewers and Water Mains Information from engineering records 14

15 Geotechnical Information Based on the previously completed geotechnical investigations the general ground conditions at the seven sites are summarized as follows: Soils Sites 1 and 2 have soils consisting of silt and clay with possibility of silty sand Sites 3 and 4 consist of fine sand underlain by impervious soils Site 5 is in an area of well graded, fine or gravely sand Sites 6 and 7 consist of fine sand possibly underlain by impervious soil Ground water levels Sites 1, 2,3 and 4 have a deeper ground water table. Sites 5, 6 and 7 have a more shallow ground water table. All sites are suitable (geotechnically) for the proposed use 15

16 Potential Layout Identified Area No. 1 CONCEPT ONLY 16

17 Potential Layout Identified Area No. 2 CONCEPT ONLY 17

18 Potential Layout Identified Area No. 3 CONCEPT ONLY 18

19 Potential Layout Identified Area No. 4 CONCEPT ONLY 19

20 Potential Layout Identified Area No. 5 CONCEPT ONLY 20

21 Potential Layout Identified Area No. 6 CONCEPT ONLY 21

22 Potential Layout Identified Area No. 7 This property was considered as a potential site however due to limited size, it was unable to meet the required needs of the project. CONCEPT ONLY 22

23 Evaluation of Phase 2 Site Options Criteria Sub-Criteria Weighting (%) Site 1 Site 2 Site 3 Site 4 Site 5 Site 6 Land Use Planning Existing Land use Proposed/Potential Land Use Natural Environment Well Head Protection Surface Water/Drainage Geotechnical Trees/Habitat Social Environment Noise Impact Light Impact Residential Impact Traffic Impact Visibility of Water Reservoir Cultural Environment Supporting Town Policies Technical Considerations Site Servicing (Power, Sewer, Water) Adequate Size Tank Hydraulic Performance Depot Location Truck Access Economic Considerations Cost Commercial/Industrial Impact Total * A higher rating indicates that the site option is more preferred when compared against the respective criteria. 23

24 Phase 2 Recommended Site Site 2 is the recommended preferred site Overall site 2 presents the best alternative based on the evaluation criteria. This site will have the least impact on development in Wasaga Beach with minimum impact to the surrounding area. This site will provide increased water security and performance as well as increased maintenance and service to the residents located in the west end of Wasaga Beach. 24

25 Site 2 Preferred Site 25

26 Next Steps Phase 2 1. Review PIC #1 Comments (August 21, 2015) 2. Confirm recommended preferred west end site(s) Phase 3 3. Identify and evaluate design options 4. Complete investigations and studies including a detailed archeological assessment, geotechnical investigation, natural environment assessment and a storm water management study to confirm the impacts of the tower and depot. 5. PIC #2 6. Review PIC #2 comments 7. Confirm recommended preferred design option Phase 4 7. Draft ESR 8. Publish Notice of Completion of Class EA 9. Public and Agency review of DRAFT Environmental Study Report 10. Finalize Environmental Study Report based on comments received 11. Memo to Ministry of Environment Completion of Class EA 26

27 What Can you Do? Fill out a comment sheet Send your comments to: Mike Latimer, C.E.T. Project Coordinator Town of Wasaga Beach 30 Lewis Street Wasaga Beach L9Z 1A1 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) m.latimer@wasagabeach.com Gary Scott, M.Sc., P.Eng. Vice President, Water Business Ainley Group 280 Pretty River Parkway Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 4J5 Tel: (705) ext. 147 Fax: (705) scott@ainleygroup.com 27

28 The Town of Wasaga Beach West End Storage Facility and Maintenance Depot Public Information Centre July 22, :00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wasaga Rec Plex, 1724 Mosley Street COMMENT SHEET NAME OF RESPONDENT: Please print all responses. REPRESENTING (Agency, Municipality, Property Owner, Tenant, etc.): ADDRESS (Including Postal Code, Telephone Number & Address): COMMENTS (Please use the back of this sheet if necessary) Do you wish to be informed of additional PICs and the publication of the Notice of Study Completion? Yes No Please submit this comment sheet by August 21, 2015 to: Mr. Michael Latimer, C.E.T. Project Coordinator Wasaga Beach Public Works 30 Lewis Street Wasaga Beach, ON L9Z 1A1 Tel: (705) Fax: (705) Mr. Gary Scott, M. Sc., P. Eng. Project Manager Ainley Group 280 Pretty River Parkway Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J5 Tel: (705) Fax: (705)

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