Public Information Centre Sunnidale Road Highway 400 Transmission i Watermain Crossing January 31, 2012 Sir Robert Barrie Room, 2 nd Floor, City Hall 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm As part of the Environmental Assessment (EA) process, and prior to the selection of the preferred transmission watermain route, it is necessary to seek input from the public, stakeholders and government review agencies. The public is encouraged to comment on the alternative transmission watermain routes or provide any additional suggestions. City staff are available to answer any questions you may have. Please review the material provided. A comment sheet is also available and you are encouraged to complete it at your convenience. Your comments will be given consideration during the planning of the project and will be incorporated into the final documentation. We ask that you return your comments by February 10, 2012.
1 Welcome Please sign in on the sheets provided. Our representatives will be pleased to discuss the project with you. Comment sheets are provided. Please place your completed comment sheet in the Comment Box or send them to either Mr. Jeff Henry or Mr. Mike Tataryn by February 10, 2012. All information including opinions, presentations, reports, documentation, etc. provided and being collected for this project are considered public records. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act, Chap. E18, Section 7, and will be used in the development of a. This information may be posted on the City of Barrie website and/or made available to the public upon request. Questions about this collection should be directed to the Director of Engineering, P.O Box 400, 70 Collier Street, Barrie, Ontario, L4M 4T5, (705) 726-4242.
2 Background In order to address long term water distribution system demands the City has identified the need for a new north to south watermain in the area of Sunnidale Road and Highway 400. The proposed watermain will connect the Anne Street Reservoir and the proposed Sunnidale Park Reservoir (to be constructed) to the distribution system on the south side of Highway 400 improving the network distribution flows and providing security of supply.
3 Purpose of this PIC Study Purpose The purpose of this Class EA routing study is to determine the most suitable Highway 400 crossing alignment and routing option for the proposed 500mm diameter watermain having regard to Ministry of Transportation s criteria for the future Sunnidale Road-Highway 400 bridge structures. Watermain routing factors to be considered include assessing potential impacts to land uses, natural heritage features as well as system operations, utilities, traffic management and overall cost. Public Information Centre The purpose of this Public Information Centre is to introduce the project, describe work completed to date, and obtain comments on: Study Overview and Background; The Problem Statement; Existing Study Area Features; Identification of Alternative Transmission Watermain Routing Options; Proposed Evaluation Criteria and Alternative Transmission Watermain Routing Considerations; Construction Methods; Mitigation Measures; and Study Schedule Next Steps. Selection of the Preferred Transmission Watermain Routing Option The preferred transmission watermain routing option will be identified based on input-feedback received tonight and following this PIC and completion of the routing option evaluation matrix. Members of the public are encouraged to provide their comments on proposed transmission routing options by completing one of the PIC comment sheets. The preferred option will be presented to Barrie City Council for final approval.
4 Overview of Process This project is being undertaken in accordance with Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class EA document for a Schedule B undertaking. The Municipal Class EA is approved under the Environmental Assessment Act and enables the planning of municipal infrastructure projects in accordance with a proven process for protecting the environment. There is an opportunity for public input at selected points in the study (see diagram). Upon completion of the Class EA process, a Project File will be prepared and made available for public review and comment (minimum 30 days).
5 Class EA Process and Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Class Environmental Assessment Process Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy The project is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of the. As part of these requirements, the course of action outlined below is being followed: The problem has been identified d and alternative ti design solutions have been developed. An inventory of natural, social and economic environment has been developed. The impacts of the alternative transmission watermain routes on the environment have been identified and mitigating measures developed. A Report will be prepared based on comments received from the public and review agencies and a recommendation will be made to City Barrie Council regarding the preferred transmission watermain route. Prior to Council approval, a public notice will be published in the local newspaper advising of the preferred transmission watermain route. Barrie City Council will select the preferred transmission watermain route. Concerned public will have an opportunity to make a deputation to Council regarding the preferred solution (if desired). The Final Report will be made available at Barrie City Hall, Engineering Department, 6 th Floor, for review by the public during the 30 day review period. You are encouraged to contact the Project Manager at any time if you have questions or concerns about the study. If you feel, after consulting with City staff, that serious environmental concerns remain unresolved, it is your right to request that the project be subject to an Individual Environmental Assessment. The decision rests with the Minister of the Environment. Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist the City of Barrie in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. They will be maintained on file for use during the study and may be included in the study documentation. All comments will become part of public record. You are encouraged to contact the City if you have any questions or concerns regarding the above information. Please address any comments or concerns to: Mr. Jeff Henry, C.E.T Senior Project Technologist City of Barrie 70 Collier Street, 4 th Floor Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Tel: 705-726-4220 Fax: 705-739-4238 Email: jhenry@barrie.ca or Mr. Mike Tataryn, P. Eng Senior Project Manager AECOM 10 Checkley Street Barrie, Ontario L4N 1W1 Tel: 705-721-9222 Fax: 705-734-0764 Email: mike.tataryn@aecom.com
6 Existing Water Distribution System
7 Problem Statement That the City of Barrie drinking water master plan recognizes a need to provide additional water supply to the downtown core from the Anne Street Reservoir and the Sunnidale Road Reservoir. In order to meet short and long term water demands, to complete the system expansion and address security of supply, a new 500mm diameter transmission watermain is required to connect the existing transmission watermain at the intersection of Sunnidale Road and Letitia Street and a proposed transmission watermain at the intersection of Sunnidale Road and Wellington Street within the corridor of Sunnidale Road and Highway 400.
8 Social/Cultural Environment
9 Natural Environment
10 Identification of Alternative Transmission Watermain Routing Options The following siting guidelines were used to identify alternative transmission watermain routes: For all routes, connection points are as follows: North side of Highway 400 - Letitia Street and Sunnidale Road; and South side of Highway 400 - Wellington Street West and Sunnidale Road. Watermain routing is based on following existing road right-of-ways and establishing new utility corridors. Where necessary, segments outside of the existing road right-of-ways were identified to avoid future conflicts with the future MTO Sunnidale Road bridge structure. Routes will be evaluated based on identifying constructability issues such as study area topography, ground elevation, water table and soil conditions. In addition to alternative transmission routing options, the Do Nothing alternative was also considered and subsequently screened out from further consideration as it does not solve the problem statement.
11 Alternative Transmission Watermain Main Routing Options
12 Route 1 West Side of Sunnidale Road
13 Route 2 West Side of Sunnidale Road Connecting along Eccles Street North
14 Route 3 East Side of Sunnidale Road
15 Route 4 West Side of Sunnidale Road Connecting via New Watermain Along Creek Alignment from Wellington Road
16 Route 5 West Side of Sunnidale Road Connecting via New Watermain South of Creek Alignment from Wellington Road South
17 Proposed Evaluation Criteria Natural Environment Considerations Potential Effects on Water Resources Fisheries/aquatic habitat (e.g., number and type of watercourse crossings, changes to water levels/base flow contribution); and Groundwater management (e.g., potential short term water taking, including the need for MOE Permits to Take Water). Potential Effects on Terrestrial Features Proximity to wetlands, ESAs, ANSIs and designated natural areas; Woodlands, trees and other terrestrial vegetation (e.g., number and significance of trees removed and/or disturbed, extent of loss/disruption to vegetation); Sensitive species habitat (e.g., proximity to vulnerable, threatened, endangered or locally/regionally rare amphibians, birds or other wildlife); and Crossing of valley lands including floodplains and meander belts (e.g., potential flooding and erosion risk). Social/Cultural Considerations Potential for disruption to residences (e.g., dust, noise, vibration, property access and ability to maintain existing services); Potential for disruption during construction to existing and future land uses (e.g., loss of parking area and access); Temporary traffic impacts during construction including expected lane closures (e.g., nature/number/direction of open lanes, current and expected levels of service); and Legal/Jurisdictional Considerations Compliance with applicable planning policies (e.g., Official Plans, LSRCA regulations, MOE, MTO); and Potential land requirements, including property purchases and temporary and permanent easements. Technical Considerations Constructability (e.g., number of transmission watermain bends, rock excavation, trench support and soils condition); Conflicts with existing utilities and infrastructure and ability to maintain existing services; Construction methods (e.g., open cut, jack and bore or directional drilling) and agency buffer requirements; Complexity of staging areas around jack and bore pits (e.g., tree removals, steep terrain, poor soil conditions); Difficult/significant major infrastructure crossings; Conflict with recent improvements (e.g., road resurfacing) or coordination opportunities with planned infrastructure improvements; and Construction truck traffic management issues (during construction). Economic/Financial Considerations Estimated construction and operating costs; and Potential cost of property acquisition. Potential for loss and/or disruption to archaeological and built heritage resources rces (i.e., significance and ability to mitigate).
18 Alternative Transmission Watermain Routing Considerations Table 1 Route Evaluation Working Table Alternative Transmission Watermain Routes Evaluation Criteria Route 1 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale North on Sunnidale Road Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easements Route 2 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale West on Wellington Street to Eccles Street North Continue on Eccles Street North to Highway 400 Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easements Route 3 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale North on Sunnidale Road Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road east side easements Route 4 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale West on Wellington Street to natural area (west side of Highway 400 and west of Eccles Street North) Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easement Route 5 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale Road, west on Wellington Street to Wellington Square parking lot (office complex) Follow alignment along edge of Wellington Square parking lot Cross Highway 400 via easement to the First Christian Reform Church parking lot and wooded area Follow edge of Church parking lot to Shirley Avenue Return to Sunnidale Road via Shirley Avenue to connection point at Sunnidale Road and Letitia Street intersection NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Fisheries/aquatic habitat (e.g., number and type of watercourse crossings, changes to water levels/base flow contribution) Contains no water crossings, however construction of Highway 400 crossing is in close proximity to watercourse providing indirect fish habitat. Contains no water crossings, however construction of Highway 400 crossing is in close proximity to watercourse providing indirect fish habitat. Contains no water crossings. Contains one water crossing (Kidds Creek tributary) defined as indirect fish habitat with the potential to be direct fish habitat. Contains no water crossings, with the exception of minor intermittent tributary on east side of Highway 400. Potential effects on water resources Groundwater management (e.g., potential short term water taking, including the need for MOE Permit to Take Water) Difficult groundwater conditions expected at Highway 400 crossing related to wetland area at Eccles Street North sending/receiving pit area. Significant dewatering will be required for construction of the Highway 400 pipe. Complete hydrogeological investigations during detailed design to determine how much water taking will be required. PTTW will be determined by hydrogeological investigation findings. Difficult groundwater conditions expected at Highway 400 crossing related to wetland at Eccles Street North sending/receiving pit area. Significant dewatering will be required for construction of the Highway 400 pipe. Complete hydrogeological investigations during detailed design to determine how much water taking will be required. PTTW determined based on hydrogeological investigation findings. Likely less groundwater expected to be encountered at Highway 400 crossing. Complete hydrogeological investigations during detailed design to determine if groundwater taking is required. PTTW determined based on hydrogeological investigation findings. Difficult groundwater conditions expected related to wetland at Eccles Street North sending/receiving pit area. Significant dewatering will be required for construction of the Highway 400 pipe. Complete hydrogeological investigations during detailed design to determine how much water taking will be required. PTTW determined by hydrogeological investigation findings. Likely less groundwater expected to be encountered at Highway 400 crossing. Dewatering will be required for construction of the Highway 400 pipe. Complete hydrogeological investigations during detailed design to determine how much water taking will be required. PTTW determined based on hydrogeological investigation findings. Proximity to wetlands, ESAs, ANSIs and designated natural areas Route runs through a undesignated wetland area (south side of Highway 400, west of Eccles Street North). No ESA s, ANSI s. Designated natural area west of Eccles Street North. Route runs through a undesignated wetland area (south side of Highway 400, west of Eccles Street North). No ESA s, ANSI s. Designated natural area west of Eccles Street North. No wetlands, ESAs, ANSIs. No designated natural areas. Route runs through a undesignated wetland area (south side of Highway 400, west of Eccles Street North). No ESA s, ANSI s. Designated natural area west of residential area on Eccles Street North. Undesignated wetland area adjacent to Route 5 (south side of Highway 400, west of Eccles Street North). No ESA s, ANSI s. Designated natural area west of residential area on Eccles Street North. Potential effects on terrestrial features Woodlands, trees and other terrestrial vegetation (e.g., number and significance of trees removed and/or disturbed, extent of loss/disruption to vegetation) Sensitive species habitat (e.g., proximity to vulnerable, threatened, endangered or locally/regionally rare amphibians, birds or other wildlife) Potential impacts to Street trees along Sunnidale Road. Potential impacts to street trees along Sunnidale Road, Eccles Street and Wellington Street West. Significant tree removal required at Highway 400 crossing. Significant tree removal required at Highway 400 crossing. No species of significance have been recorded along No species of risk have been recorded along Route 2. Route 1. Rare Ginger plant found within valley (rare to be found in Rare Ginger plant found within valley (rare to be found in this area. this area). Potential impacts to street trees along Sunnidale Road. Potential impacts to street trees along Sunnidale Road. Avoids significant tree removal at Highway 400 crossing. Significant tree removal required at Highway 400 crossing. No species of risk have been recorded along Route 3. No species of risk have been recorded along Route 4. Rare Ginger plant found within valley (rare to be found in this area. Potential impacts to street trees along Sunnidale Road, Letitia Street, Shirley Avenue and Wellington Street West. Significant tree removal required at Highway 400 crossing. No species of risk have been recorded along Route 5. Crossing of valley lands including floodplains and meander belts (e.g., potential flooding and erosion risk) Involves construction in valley lands and regulated floodplain. Involves construction in valley lands and regulated floodplain. Involves some construction in regulated floodplain, however, avoids crossing valley lands. Involves construction in valley lands and regulated floodplain. Involves construction in valley lands and regulated floodplain. SOCIAL/CULTURAL Predominately single family residential development along alignment. Predominately single family residential development along alignment. Predominately single family residential development along alignment. Predominately single family residential development along alignment. Some single family residential development along alignment. Potential for disruption to residences (e.g., dust, noise, vibration, property access and ability to maintain existing services) Portion of alignment follows residential backyards. Does not impact businesses or community facilities. Portion of alignment follows residential backyards. Does not impact businesses or community facilities. Avoids alignments along residential backyards. Does not impact businesses or community facilities. Temporary access disruption to two single family residences on north side of Sunnidale Road (required for Highway 400 Jack and Bore pits). Portion of alignment follows residential backyards. Does not impact businesses or community facilities. Avoids alignments along residential backyards. Moderate impacts to businesses and community facilities related to Wellington Square Office Towers and Commercial Centre. Potential for displacement of existing (e.g., loss of tree screens, parking area) and future land uses (i.e., development proposals and possible constraints) Loss of trees/buffer around residences. No development proposals identified. Loss of trees/buffer around residences. No development proposals identified. Requires entire front yard of two single family residences (required for Highway 400 sending and receiving pits). Possible complete property purchase and relocation of residents. Avoids loss of trees/buffer around residences. Loss of trees/buffer around residences. No development proposals identified. Avoids loss of trees/buffer around residences. No development proposals identified. Temporary loss of parking spaces at the First Christian Reform Church should be less than one week during construction (Jack and Bore pit and installation of
19 Alternative Transmission Watermain Routing Considerations Alternative Transmission Watermain Routes Evaluation Criteria Route 1 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale North on Sunnidale Road Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easements Route 2 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale West on Wellington Street to Eccles Street North Continue on Eccles Street North to Highway 400 Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easements Route 3 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale North on Sunnidale Road Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road east side easements Route 4 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale West on Wellington Street to natural area (west side of Highway 400 and west of Eccles Street North) Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easement Route 5 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale Road, west on Wellington Street to Wellington Square parking lot (office complex) Follow alignment along edge of Wellington Square parking lot Cross Highway 400 via easement to the First Christian Reform Church parking lot and wooded area Follow edge of Church parking lot to Shirley Avenue Return to Sunnidale Road via Shirley Avenue to connection point at Sunnidale Road and Letitia Street intersection No development proposals identified. watermain). Temporary loss of parking spaces at Wellington Square Office Towers and Commercial Centre during construction (Jack and Bore pit and installation of the watermain). Sunnidale Road is a high volume arterial road with AADT: Sunnidale Road is a high volume arterial road with AADT: Sunnidale Road is a high volume arterial road with AADT: Sunnidale Road is a high volume arterial road with AADT: Sunnidale Road is a high volume arterial road with AADT: Current 15,000 (2008 est); and Current 15,000 (2008 est); and Current 15,000 (2008 est); and Current 15,000 (2008 est); and Current 15,000 (2008 est); and Future 22,000 (2021 est). Future 22,000 (2021 est). Future 22,000 (2021 est). Future 22,000 (2021 est). Future 22,000 (2021 est). Temporary traffic impacts during construction including expected lane closures (e.g., nature/number/direction of open lanes, current and expected levels of service) Does not affect bus routes. Temporary traffic impacts expected along Sunnidale Road (east and west of Highway 400). Possible to leave two lanes (1 each direction) open on Sunnidale Road during construction. Avoids use of residential side streets off of Sunnidale Road. Potential to disrupt bus routes (depends on watermain placement in right of way). Temporary traffic impacts to Sunnidale Road (west of Highway 400), Eccles Street North and a portion of Wellington Street West (south of Sunnidale Road). Possible to leave two lanes(1 each direction) open on Sunnidale Road and Wellington Street West during construction. Avoids use of residential side streets off of Sunnidale Road. Does not affect bus routes. Temporary traffic impacts expected along Sunnidale Road (east and west of Highway 400). Possible to leave two lanes (1 each direction) open on Sunnidale Road during construction. Avoids use of residential side streets off of Sunnidale Road. Sunnidale Road alignment follows high volume arterial road. Potential to disrupt bus routes (depends on watermain placement in right of way). Temporary traffic impacts to Sunnidale Road (west of Highway 400) and a portion of Wellington Street West (south of Sunnidale Road). Possible to leave two lanes (1 each direction) open on Sunnidale Road and Wellington Street West during construction. Alignment follows Eccles Street North (single family residential). Potential to bus routes. Temporary traffic impacts to Sunnidale Road (west of Highway 400), portion of Letitia Street and a portion of Wellington Street West (south of Sunnidale Road). Possible to leave two lanes (1 each direction) open on Sunnidale Road and Wellington Street West during construction. Avoids use of residential side streets off of Sunnidale Road. Two potential archaeological areas identified: Two potential archaeological areas identified: Two potential archaeological areas identified: Two potential archaeological areas identified: <#> potential archaeological areas identified: Potential for loss and/or disruption to archaeological and built heritage resources (e.g., significance and ability to mitigate) Stage 2 archaeological investigations required. 6 cultural heritage landscapes, 1 designated built heritage resource, 5 residential streetscapes and 1 transportation corridor was found in the study area. Stage 2 archaeological investigations required. 6 cultural heritage landscapes, 1 designated built heritage resource, 5 residential streetscapes and 1 transportation corridor was found in the study area. Stage 2 archaeological investigations required. 6 cultural heritage landscapes, 1 designated built heritage resource, 5 residential streetscapes and 1 transportation corridor was found in the study area. Stage 2 archaeological investigations required. 6 cultural heritage landscapes, 1 designated built heritage resource, 5 residential streetscapes and 1 transportation corridor was found in the study area. Stage 2 archaeological investigations required. 6 cultural heritage landscapes, 1 designated built heritage resource, 5 residential streetscapes and 1 transportation corridor was found in the study area. LEGAL/JURISDICTIONAL Compliant with City of Barrie Official Plan policies. Compliant with City of Barrie Official Plan policies. Compliant with City of Barrie Official Plan policies. Compliant with City of Barrie Official Plan policies. Compliant with City of Barrie Official Plan policies. Compliance with applicable planning policies (e.g., Official Plans, LSRCA regulations, MOE, MTO) LSRCA permit required (within regulation floodplain). MTO approval required. LSRCA permit required (within regulation floodplain). MTO approval required. LSRCA permit required (within regulation floodplain). MTO approval required. More difficult LSRCA permit required (within regulation floodplain and adjacent to Kidds Creek tributary). MTO approval required. LSRCA permit required (within regulation floodplain). MTO approval required. Temporary and permanent easements required from: Temporary and permanent easements required from: Temporary and permanent easements required from: Temporary and permanent easements required from: Temporary and permanent easements required from: MTO; and MTO; and MTO; and MTO; and MTO; and Potential land requirements, including property purchases and temporary and permanent easements Six property owners. Six property owners. Two property owners. Seven property owners. Two property owners. Acquisition of residential properties will be necessary for jack and bore pit construction and casing installation methodology. ECONOMIC/FINANCIAL Estimated construction costs Cost associated with setting up staging areas is high. Jack and Bore cost is moderate-to-high in comparison. Cost of open cut section reduced due shorter route. Cost associated with setting up staging areas low for south Cost associated with setting up staging areas relatively low. Cost of setting up staging areas very high. pit and high for north pit. Jack and Bore costs relatively low due to shorter distance. Jack and bore costs high due to additional length/diagonal Jack and bore cost high due to additional length and crossing, soil conditions and elevations. elevation issues. Cost of open cut section reduced due to shorter route length. Costs of open cut high due to longer route. Cost of open cut section moderate. Restoration costs on Sunnidale Road and Wellington Street. Cost of setting up staging area low for south pit and moderate for north pit. Jack and bore costs moderate due to elevations. Costs of open cut very high due to longer route. Route is along Wellington Street West, Shirley Street and Sunnidale Road right of ways requiring road restoration costs. Estimated operating costs Potential for the need of a booster pumping station depending on hydraulics of route. Potential for the need of a booster pumping station depending on hydraulics of route. Potential for the need of a booster pumping station depending on hydraulics of route. Potential for the need of a booster pumping station depending on hydraulics of route. Potential for the need of a booster pumping station depending on hydraulics of route. Will be determined at detailed design. Will be determined at detailed design. Will be determined at detailed design. Will be determined at detailed design. Will be determined at detailed design.
20 Alternative Transmission Watermain Routing Considerations Alternative Transmission Watermain Routes Evaluation Criteria Route 1 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale North on Sunnidale Road Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easements Route 2 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale West on Wellington Street to Eccles Street North Continue on Eccles Street North to Highway 400 Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easements Route 3 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale North on Sunnidale Road Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road east side easements Route 4 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale West on Wellington Street to natural area (west side of Highway 400 and west of Eccles Street North) Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easement Route 5 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale Road, west on Wellington Street to Wellington Square parking lot (office complex) Follow alignment along edge of Wellington Square parking lot Cross Highway 400 via easement to the First Christian Reform Church parking lot and wooded area Follow edge of Church parking lot to Shirley Avenue Return to Sunnidale Road via Shirley Avenue to connection point at Sunnidale Road and Letitia Street intersection Potential cost of property acquisition Moderate cost associated with obtaining easements or property. To be determined. Residential property information required and further data on Heritage Property. Minor cost associated with obtaining easements or property. To be determined. Residential property information required and further data on Heritage Property. High cost associated with obtaining easements or property. Minor cost associated with obtaining easements or property. To be determined. Residential property information required and further data on Heritage Property. Moderate-to-high cost associated with obtaining easements or property. To be determined. Information on Wellington Square and Church Property required. TECHNICAL/CONSTRUCTABILITY 2 nd shortest horizontal distance between intersections 800 metres 850 metres from intersection to intersection. Shortest horizontal distance between intersections 725 metres. 925 metres from intersection to intersection. Longest horizontal distance 1200 metres from intersection to intersection (longer distance equals higher cost). Constructability (e.g., number of transmission watermain bends, rock excavation, trench support and soils condition) Existing Infrastructure difficulties at Wellington/Sunnidale intersection and along Sunnidale Road. Length of road along Wellington and Eccles should be possible with minimal impact on existing utilities. Existing Infrastructure difficulties at Wellington/Sunnidale intersection and along Sunnidale Road. Length of road along Wellington should be possible with minimal impact to infrastructure. Minimizes infrastructure conflicts along Sunnidale Road as well as traffic impacts to Sunnidale Road. Conflicts with existing utilities and infrastructure and ability to maintain existing services Several Infrastructure crossings from north bore pit to Sunnidale Road. Eccles has recently been paved. Existing Infrastructure difficulties at Wellington/Sunnidale intersection and along Sunnidale Road. Several Infrastructure crossings from North Bore Pit to Sunnidale Road. Location of South Bore Pit should minimize infrastructure impacts along North Side of Sunnidale. Existing Storm Drainage to Sunnidale Park may be conflicted. Information on this system would be beneficial. Avoids conflicts with infrastructure on south side of Sunnidale Road. Several Infrastructure crossings from North Bore Pit to Sunnidale Road. Existing Infrastructure difficulties at Wellington/Sunnidale intersection and along Sunnidale Road. Infrastructure impacts anticipated to be less on Wellington and Aleda and traffic on Wellington could be better maintained due to extra lanes. Crossing under culvert at Highway. Jack and Bore across Highway 400. Areas outside of bore pits to be open cut. Jack and Bore across Highway 400. Areas outside of bore pits to be open cut. Jack and Bore across Highway 400. Areas outside of bore pits to be open cut. Jack and Bore across Highway 400. Areas outside of bore pits to be open cut. Jack and Bore across Highway 400. Areas outside of bore pits to be open cut Construction methods (e.g., open cut, jack and bore or directional drilling) and agency buffer requirements Most excavation by open cut method. Most construction excavation within Sunnidale Road right of way. Watermain installation by open cut along Sunnidale Road and Wellington Street and full length of Eccles Street North. Majority of construction along Sunnidale Road. MTO prefers perpendicular Highway crossings. Significant excavation required on Wellington Street as well as Sunnidale Road. Major changes from North to South Side of Highway. North is well above Highway while South is below. Complexity of staging areas around jack and bore pits (e.g., tree removals, steep terrain, poor soil conditions) Deep pit bore pit required on North side of road. Could move pit down to base of Valley but environmental devastation would be greater (i.e. tree removals). Difficult access to north pit due to Heritage Property, slopes and vegetation. Construction activities, traffic and storage of equipment and supplies within Sunnidale Road right of way. Construction activities to and from jack and bore pits crossing Highway 400 will require tree clearing for set-up. Depth of jack and bore pits will be at minimal depth of 5 metres for Highway 400 crossing. Construction access to south side pit likely from Eccles Street. Construction access to north side jack and bore pit will be more difficult. Possible high water table at location south side pit dewatering may be necessary. South bore pit would have easy construction access at the end of Eccles. South pit well below the highway while north pit is significantly higher. Could move north pit to the valley location if diagonal crossings are permitted but greater environmental impact would result. Difficult access to north pit due to Heritage Property, slopes and vegetation. Construction access to south side pit likely from Eccles Street. Construction access to north side jack and bore pit will be more difficult. Construction activities to and from jack and bore pits crossing Highway 400 will require tree clearing for set-up. Possible high water table at location south side pit dewatering may be necessary. Would likely need to obtain the properties on North and South side of the properties or temporarily relocated residents during construction. Could potentially stage both pits in yards without impacting houses but further review required. Deep pits would be required on both sides to make the 5m clearance below the highway. Will require deepest pits for casing but shortest horizontal distance under Highway 400. Ecologically sensitive areas will be impacted (i.e., LSRCA Regulation Boundary). Soils in this area are organic and contain significant groundwater and voids. Access for construction equipment would be very difficult. Significant tree clearing on north side of Highway 400 for access to pit and for open cut construction between north side pit and Sunnidale Road right of way. Could use Wellington Square Parking lot as south Staging area which would be easy access. Difficult access to north bore pit and tree clearing would be required. Problem could be minimized if MTO approves directional drilling. Most significant tree removal would be required. Could use tree clearing for staging to increase church parking. Difficult access to north pit due to Heritage Property, slopes and vegetation. Sunnidale Road is not affected by the route. Open cut construction also within regulated LSRCA Involves open cut excavation through commercial parking regulated area tree removal unlikely permitted. lot on Wellington Street and through institutional (church) parking lot. Restoration costs are unable to be South side jack and bore pit to be located in wetlands estimated at this time. high water table dewatering may be required for jack and bore pit construction methodology. South side jack and bore pit will require accessibility via commercial parking lot-possible additional damage and restoration. Access to north side jack and bore pit requires tree clearing and difficult access due to elevation difference. Difficult/significant major infrastructure crossings
21 Alternative Transmission Watermain Routing Considerations Alternative Transmission Watermain Routes Evaluation Criteria Route 1 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale North on Sunnidale Road Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easements Route 2 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale West on Wellington Street to Eccles Street North Continue on Eccles Street North to Highway 400 Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easements Route 3 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale North on Sunnidale Road Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road east side easements Route 4 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale West on Wellington Street to natural area (west side of Highway 400 and west of Eccles Street North) Cross Highway 400 via Sunnidale Road west side easement Route 5 Connection point at Wellington Street West and Sunnidale Road, west on Wellington Street to Wellington Square parking lot (office complex) Follow alignment along edge of Wellington Square parking lot Cross Highway 400 via easement to the First Christian Reform Church parking lot and wooded area Follow edge of Church parking lot to Shirley Avenue Return to Sunnidale Road via Shirley Avenue to connection point at Sunnidale Road and Letitia Street intersection Conflict with recent improvements (e.g., road resurfacing) or coordination opportunities with planned infrastructure improvements No significant conflicts. Eccles Street recently reconstructed will be disturbed again. No significant conflicts. No significant conflicts. No significant conflicts. Construction truck traffic management issues (during construction) Construction activities will be disruptive to thru-traffic on Sunnidale Road. Construction activities will be disruptive to traffic flow on Wellington Street and Sunnidale Road. Construction activities will be disruptive to thru traffic and residential property access/egress. Construction activities will be disruptive to residences and thru flow traffic on Wellington Street. Construction activities will be disruptive to residences and thru traffic on Shirley Avenue and Sunnidale Road.
22 Construction Methods Open Cut Open Cut Watermain Construction in Trench Box The working area, which will move everyday is approximately 20-30 metres long and 10 metres wide (about half a typical road allowance). Within the working area, backhoes are used to excavate a trench wide enough for watermain pipe. Use of trench box to provide safe working environment. Watermain sections are installed and trench is backfilled. Working area advances to connection point. Open cut watermain/backfill based on length constructed. Disruption to property access will be localized, temporary and limited to a small working areas. Cannot be used to cross Highway 400. Jacking and Boring Required to avoid open cut across Highway 400 and impacts to trees and vegetation. Establish jack and bore entry and receiving pits and construction staging area. Boring machine drives steel carrier pipe pp (casing) from entry pit to receiving pit. Sections welded on site. Watermain pipe installed within steel casing 5 metres below Highway 400. Steel Carrier Pipe
23 Typical Mitigation Construction Measures Floodplain Management Avoid to extent possible, minimize intrusion; Obtain LSRCA permit-approvals; and Restore disturbed areas/habitat to natural or better conditions. Aquatic-Fisheries Minimize number of water crossings and close proximity construction; Follow erosion/sedimentation control strategy; Follow MNR fisheries construction timing windows, where applicable; and Monitor construction and mitigation, take corrective actions as required. Trees and Vegetation Complete tree inventory and construction impacts assessment; Minimize tree and vegetation removal; Prepare Tree Relocation and Protection Plan; and Replace trees (typically based on 2:1 ratio). Noise/Vibration/Dust Site conditions may require construction methodology to operate on 24 hour basis; Adhere to noise by-laws; Complete preconstruction building structure surveys; Dust control by spraying water/street sweeping; and Fence/hoarding of construction site along property limits and access roadway. Traffic Management and Property Access Prepare traffic management plan; Minimize access disruption; Maintain access to residents and businesses; Provide alternate pedestrian access; and Provide advanced notification. Archaeological and Built Heritage Resources Obtain archaeological clearance; and Complete cultural built heritage assessment and follow recommendations. Groundwater Management Minimize dewatering; and Implement dewatering plan based on hydrogeological assessment.
24 Planning and Consultation Process July 2011 January 2012 Winter 2012 Summer 2012 Phase 1 Phase 2 We Are Here Study Area Profile/ Problem Statement Meeting with City of Barrie Identification/ Evaluation of Alternative Transmission Watermain Routes Meeting with Key Review Agencies and Stakeholders PIC January 31, 2012 Review Feedback/ Address Comments Present Staff Report to General Committee 30 Day Public Review Detailed Design Remaining Approvals Tender Construction Notice of Study Commencement Agency Letter Newspaper Notice Posted on City s Website Water System Modeling Ecological Investigations Land Use Investigations Notice of Public Information Centre Agency Letter Newspaper Notice Posted on City s Website MTO LSRCA Property Owners Project Background Study Area Existing Conditions Problem/Opportunity Statement Alternative Transmission Watermain Routes and Considerations Proposed Construction Methods Mitigation Measures Next Steps Public input is still possible during decision making Prepare and File Project File Report Notice of Study Completion Agency Letter Newspaper Notice Posted on City s Website
25 Where Do We Go From Here? Concerns and preferences expressed by the stakeholders at the Public Information Centre and throughout the Public Consultation Process will be documented and addressed in an updated report, which will also make recommendation with respect to a preferred transmission watermain route. Those directly affected individuals and agencies will be notified by mail, advising of the preferred transmission watermain route, when the preferred transmission watermain route will be presented to the General Committee of Council and how persons can make a deputation to Council, if they so desire. If the General Committee of Council endorses the preferred transmission watermain route, it is typically put to a vote at the next scheduled Council session. Should Council endorse the preferred transmission watermain route, a Notice of Study Completion will be filed for this project. If concerns are raised, which cannot be resolved in discussion with the Corporation of the City of Barrie, the Minister of the Environment may be requested, subsequent to the filing of a Notice of Study Completion by the City of Barrie, to make an Order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as Part II Order), which addresses individual Environmental Assessments. A Part II Order must be filed within Thirty (30) calendar days of the City of Barrie filing a Notice of Completion and must be done so in writing to the Minister of the Environmental at the address below: The Honourable Jim Bradley Minister of the Environment 77 Wellesley Street, West, 11 th Floor, Ferguson Block Toronto, Ontario M7A 2T5
26 How You Can Provide Input The City of Barrie wants your input in it s decision making for this project. All comments collected during the course of this study will be considered as part of the project s next stages. Place your completed comment sheet in the Comment Box tonight or send it by February 10, 2012 to either: Mr. Jeff Henry, C.E.T Senior Project Technologist City of Barrie 70 Collier Street, 4 th Floor Barrie, Ontario L4M 4T5 Tel: 705-726-4220 Fax: 705-739-4238 739 Email: jhenry@barrie.ca Mr. Mike Tataryn, P. Eng Senior Project Manager AECOM 10 Checkley Street Barrie, Ontario L4N 1W1 Tel: 705-721-9222 Fax: 705-734-0764 734 0764 Email: mike.tataryn@aecom.com If you would like to receive updates on this project; please request your name to be added d to the project mailing list. For more information of the project, visit the City s website at: www.barrie.ca.