SLIDE 1 Lions Gate Public Advisory Committee
Norgate Elementary School
Paul Dufault and Andrea Winkler
Project Delivery, Liquid Waste Services
September 24, 2015
SLIDE 2 Project Overview
4 Sewerage Areas 5 Wastewater Treatment Plants
- 3 Secondary WWTPs
- 2 Primary WWTPs
33 Pump Stations 530 Km of Regional Trunk Sewers
Greater Vancouver Sewerage and Drainage District
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Project Overview
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Project Overview
Integrated Liquid Waste and Resource Management Plan (ILWRMP) approved by Minister in May 2011 Wastewater Systems Effluent Regulations – July 2012 Lions Gate secondary level treatment by December 31, 2020 Regulatory Drivers
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Project Overview
SLIDE 7 Plant Location
Existing Treatment Plant Site
Existing Outfall
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Project Overview
Secondary Wastewater Treatment
Sustainability
Environmental, Social, Economic
Integrated Resource Recovery Community Integration
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Project Overview
2020 2020
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Public Consultation Technical Project Team North Shore Councils Metro Vancouver Board
Integrated Design Process
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Project Overview
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- Meets regulatory requirements
- Low life-cycle costs relative to other wastewater treatment
technologies
- Can be modified to adopt new technologies
- Robust odour control strategy
Provides secondary treatment:
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- Energy efficiency
- Water conservation and reuse
- On-site storm water management
- Construction will minimize waste and maximize reuse and recycling
Sustainable design:
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- On-site energy generation
- Reclaimed water
- Class A biosolids
- Capacity for future phosphorus recovery
Provides resource recovery:
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- Visually appealing architecture and landscaping
- Integrated public art
- Community spaces inside and out
- Opportunity for education and stewardship
Plant is designed to integrate with the community:
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Project Agreement Development And Request for Qualifications Request for Proposals Evaluation of Proposals DBF Contract Award
- Detailed Design
- Construction
- Commissioning
Acceptance and Performance Period Facility Handover
Design and Construction Phase
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- Air Quality Management Station
- Community Partnership development, ongoing
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Engagement and Consultation Program
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Engagement and Consultation Program
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Engagement and Consultation Program
Key decision points
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Engagement and Consultation Program
Public dialogue on creating a community asset
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Engagement and Consultation Program
Public dialogue on creating a community asset
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Engagement and Consultation Program
Fall consultation areas
Construction & traffic mitigation Air Quality Monitoring Station Architectural guidelines Education and awareness
Norgate community meeting (Nov. 24) (late January) Presentation to North Shore Waterfront Liaison Committee (Oct. 22) Door-to-door surveys for businesses and potential business meeting (late Nov.) Ongoing LGPAC meetings
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Engagement and Consultation Program
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Lions Gate Public Advisory Committee (LGPAC) Terms of Reference Committee Charter Committee Chair Work Plan and Meeting Dates
SLIDE 26 LGPAC 1 – Lessons from Debrief
- 1. Terms of reference/mandate
- Upfront discussions on topics and scope, and role of
consultation in project
- 2. Types and availability of information
- Provide baseline and contextual information
- 3. Information flow
- Provide members with information to share with their
communities
SLIDE 27 LGPAC 1 – Lessons from Debrief
- 4. LGPAC member expertise
- Create space for members to share relevant expertise on specific
topics relevant to the mandate and of interest to the group
- 5. Mitigation planning
- Explore opportunities for involving LGPAC members in mitigation
measures
- 6. Meeting frequency and format
- Consult early on preferred meeting times and format
- Consider options for more frequent, shorter meetings to
accommodate schedules
SLIDE 28 LGPAC 1 – Lessons from Debrief
Terms of reference/mandate
- Upfront discussions on topics and scope, and role of consultation
in project
Meeting frequency and format
- Consult early on preferred meeting times and format
- Consider options for more frequent, shorter meetings to
accommodate schedules
SLIDE 29 LGPAC Terms of Reference: Objective
Receive information and provide advice on the design and construction phase regarding:
- Traffic management plans
- Construction impact mitigation
- Siting and design of air quality monitoring station
- Educational programming
- Architectural guidelines
SLIDE 30 LGPAC Terms of Reference: Operating Guidelines
Public Communication Process and Access to Information:
- Open and transparent process
- Meetings open to public
Media Relations:
- Metro Vancouver will be official spokesperson
SLIDE 31 LGPAC Terms of Reference: Operating Guidelines
Project Team
Metro Vancouver staff will:
- Set meetings – convenient for majority of members
- Provide catering and note taking
- Produce communication materials, develop web page
- Draft meeting summaries for committee review
- Prepare a consultation report
SLIDE 32 LGPAC Terms of Reference: Operating Guidelines
Process Facilitator
- Metro Vancouver has appointed a process facilitator
- Role of the process facilitator:
- Assist the Chair to facilitate discussion
- Ensure operating guidelines are followed
- Provide independent advice on process
- Assist Chair/Vice-Chair to summarize views expressed
during discussions
- Provide advice to Metro Vancouver regarding
meeting agendas and format
SLIDE 33 LGPAC Terms of Reference: Representation
LGSWWTP Design and Construction phase
Norgate Community Education and Awareness Business North Shore
SLIDE 34 LGPAC Terms of Reference
- Sharing the floor
- Showing support for issues
- Chair/Vice-chair role
Committee Charter and Chair/Vice-Chair role
SLIDE 35 LGPAC Terms of Reference: Operating Guidelines
Role of the Chair and Vice-Chair
- Role of Chair/Vice-Chair to:
- Assure equal opportunity for input during meetings
- Assist with development of agendas
- Review meeting summaries for accuracy
- Assure Vice-Chair is available in their absence
SLIDE 36 LGPAC Work Plan and Meeting Dates
Fall/Winter 2015-16
- Meeting timing
- Meeting format
- Other ways to provide input
SLIDE 37 LGPAC Work Plan and Meeting Dates
Fall/Winter 2015-16
- October - Air Quality Monitoring and Education
- November - Draft specifications for review and input
- Construction
- Traffic
- Architectural guidelines
- Public meeting: tentative date November 24
- December - Final input to Request for Proposals
- January/February
- Communicate what’s included in RFP
- Tour of current Lion’s Gate Wastewater Treatment plant
- March – Report to staff on work to date
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Thank you!
Contact Us Andrea Winkler: andrea.winkler@metrovancouver.org Paul Dufault: paul.dufault@metrovancouver.org Project website: http://www.metrovancouver.org/lionsgate
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Thank you!
Contact Us Andrea Winkler: andrea.winkler@metrovancouver.org Paul Dufault: paul.dufault@metrovancouver.org Project website: http://www.metrovancouver.org/lionsgate
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Reference slides
SLIDE 43 Design Build Finance Contract Scope
- Design & Construct
- Commissioning & Acceptance Testing
- Operation & Maintenance during Performance Period
- Handover & Training to Metro Vancouver
- Construction Period Financing (~ 30-40 %)
SLIDE 44 Request for Qualifications
- The purpose is to invite interested parties to submit Responses
indicating their interest in, and qualifications for the Project.
- Based on the Responses a shortlist of up to 3 Proponents will
be invited to participate in the Request for Proposals stage.
SEPTEMBER
30
2015
SLIDE 45 Request for Proposals
- Shortlisted Respondents from the RFQ stage will be invited to
submit proposals that will include technical and financial aspects of the project.
- RFP Process is to include collaborative discussions relating to
technical and commercial matters.
- The objective is to select the Preferred Proponent who may be
- ffered the opportunity to enter into the Project Agreement.
MARCH
31
2016
RFP Release is Subject to GVS&DD Board Approval
SLIDE 46 Odour, Emissions and Air Quality
Minimizing odour creation through the treatment process All emissions treated prior to dispersal through elevated stack Regular monitoring and reporting measured against baseline readings Formal process for reporting incidents
Noise
Siting and massing to reduce noise emissions Building to be acoustically insulated & vents treated to attenuate noise
Public Safety
Restricted plant access NaOCl rather than gaseous chlorine for back-up disinfection
Risk Assessment & Mitigation
HAZOP studies Risk assessment for all proposed activities
Key Community Issues - Operational
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COSTS
Prudent spending of taxpayer money Revenue generation where feasible Attention to ratepayer impacts Seek federal and provincial funding
Aesthetics & Public Spaces
The plant will be designed to fit in the context of the neighbourhood: Appropriate height and scale Attractive appearance that reduces apparent height Planting and landforms to complement the design There will be a public space created at the foot of Pemberton Ave. Interpretive signs and displays Water features Public art installations A multi-purpose community room with AV equipment
Traffic and Construction Impacts
Truck traffic operating hours Conduct pre-construction surveys and assessments Further public consultation
Education
Create experiential education experiences including themed tours Seek partnerships and relationships with surrounding schools and organizations Interpretive displays and viewing areas
SLIDE 48 Engagement and Consultation Program
Target audiences
All project phases
Public/Advisory Committee Metro Vancouver members First Nations Government Agencies