Steve Jackson, Andrew Garland, Lisa Courtney provided training to Council on the Planning, Design and Construction of Municipal Infrastructure Assets, and the role that B.M. Ross has been assigned by the Township.
This presentation was for information and training purposes. The presentation provided to Council included a few changes or additions, most notably :
- the inclusion of wastewater collection, pumping and treatment information
- the addition of one culvert to the total number of structures in the bridge information, and a correction of the average structure age to 52 years.
The Permit to Take Water is only for the municipal wells or does it also include private properties. Private establishments do require it if they meet a certain daily threshold, or if they are using it for construction purposes. Households are under that threshold.
Council inquired about how you know how much water is being taken, and how this is enforced. B.M.Ross indicated that this is often complaint driven through MECP.
Council inquired about liability impacts of the lakeshore area being underserviced currently in Water storage capability. Garland confirmed that they have not seen this used to prevent building permits from being issued within the area. The wells in this area have good capacity, and augments what might come from storage in other communities.
Huronville subdivision is billed using rates established by the Municipality of Kincardine.
At Council's request, Garland provided information on the effluent produced and the types of parameters targeted for removal.
Council inquired about whether the sewage plant could be upgraded to increase capacity, Garland indicated that there are ways to increase capacity, but couldn't provide specifics and didn't think increasing the number of lagoons would bring more capacity without increased regulatory requirements.
Council inquired about whether biosolid commercial fertilizer production would create increased capacity. Garland speculated that the current plants would not produce enough to make it financially worthwhile.
Council inquired about the inclusion of Breakwaters, groynes and seawalls. Courtney indicated that these projects have not been encouraged because of the environmental impacts and that is likely why they are included.
Council inquired whether the urban cross section construction could be utilized for active transportation purposes. Jackson indicated that it could be utilized on one side opposite to sidewalks, to separate types of uses such as walkers, bikers, vehicles, etc. Council inquired about whether active transportation was being included in all cross-sections where linkages were available. Jackson did not have this information at this time.
Jackson confirmed that Street trees are required to be planted as part of the standard.