Sewer Project Update - TownLife
Summer Village of Poplar Bay June 20, 2015
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How much will this cost*?
Infrastructure Construction Net Cost after Reserves Cost per lot
$2.5 M $ 1.5 M 7.6 K or $430 per
year per lot over 25 years.
If Grant Approved
$ 0 per lot
Residential tie-in cost**
$8K
*These are approximate costs based on the best estimates we have at this time. **Based on a two-chamber, accessible tank
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Status of Regional Lines Local collection system plans Residential / homeowner costs Funding options
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Lagoon upgrade completed – 100% funded by Alberta Provincial Water for Life Grant
Regional Line Phase l: Lagoon to Village at Pigeon Lake (VPL)
In final testing and commissioning 90% paid by Province Remainder shared by six municipalities Poplar Bay: 12% ($170 K) paid by grant funds
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Phase ll Regional Line (VPL to north end of Poplar Bay) Estimated cost $5 M Provincial funding requested (90%) Balance to be shared by six municipalities Poplar Bay 12% estimated at $70 K
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New Regional Wastewater Commission is in process of being approved Six municipalities will own and operate system NEPL will provide lagoon services under contract
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Preliminary design completed Low-pressure system Effluent pump (STEP) in each holding tank Each municipality to have its own “municipal utility” Directional drilling will be used to reduce disturbance to ground surface and remediation costs Estimated cost of Poplar Bay line: $2.3 M.
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You need a two chamber holding tank, a pump, and a tie-in. (Note: single compartment tanks can be accommodated – shown later)
Pump type - septic tank effluent pump (STEP) Residential connections will include: ◦ Tie-in line from curb stop valve at property line to tank ◦ Connection from line to tank outlet ◦ Installation of pump ◦ Installation of electrical ◦ a check valve
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Two chambers are required ◦ ◦
One chamber tanks are adaptable
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Solids collect and break down in the first chamber. Clear liquids are siphoned to the second chamber and then pumped to the local line. By inserting a secondary tank next to the main tank in the hole dug out for installing the connection lines (approximate cost $1,500)
Existing tank may be used if in good condition. 10
Two Chamber Holding Tank
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Two Chamber Holding Tank
Single Chamber tank with Secondary pump tank
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Total cost (including contingency) $2.3 M Phase 1 and ll regional line $0.2 M Total $2.5 M Less reserves, deferred rev. $(1.0)M Net for Borrowing or Building Canada Grant $1.5 M If borrowed, levy to owners approx. $ 7.6 K per lot or $430 per year over 25 years. If Grant approved, levy to owners will be $0
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Pump with installation /electrical (Add $1.5 K for single-chamber tank.)
Landscaping Total
$7.0 K $1.0 K $8.0 K
Note: There may be additional costs if the tank is located a long distance from the road , if there are obstructions, or extensive landscaping requirements.
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Line Maintenance – Owner Invoiced by Utility includes NEPL lagoon, power costs, operators, administration, periodic line flushing and valve maintenance. $250
Direct Costs to Owners includes power, pump servicing, tank cleanout (5 years)
$170
Total Annual Operating Cost:
$420 or $35/month
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Pump out charges (5 per year) $625 Wastewater fees included in taxes $122 Total $747 or $62/month.
Note: Estimated monthly operating costs assuming 5 pump outs per year are $27 per month less than the current costs. If you only pump out once per year, the additional cost per month would be approx. $15. 16
Application has been made for Building Canada Grant Would cover 2/3 of cost of local line Reduce your local system levy from $7.6K to $0 Projected timing for decision – August 2015
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Determine validity of resident petition as per MGA requirements. Obtain funding approval and construct Phase ll Regional Line. Form Municipal Utility – set rate structure, bylaws and policies – transparent process governed by MGA Finalize design tender process for local system. Form agreement with Grandview for pipeline sharing. Construct local system.
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Design engineering will begin when the Regional Wastewater Line Phase II grant is approved. Tendering and Construction can get underway when the Phase II line construction starts. The Phase II Water for Life grant application has been submitted and we will be advised of the decision regarding the release of funds after the Phase I work is completed. Note that if the Phase II Water for Life grant is not approved, the project will require re-work and will be delayed .
1
How much will this cost*?
Infrastructure Construction Net Cost after Reserves Cost per lot
$2.5 M $ 1.5 M 7.6 K or $430 per
year per lot over 25 years.
If Grant Approved
$ 0 per lot
Residential tie-in cost**
$8K
*These are approximate costs based on the best estimates we have at this time. **Based on a two-chamber, accessible tank
2
Status of Regional Lines Local collection system plans Residential / homeowner costs Funding options
3
Lagoon upgrade completed – 100% funded by Alberta Provincial Water for Life Grant
Regional Line Phase l: Lagoon to Village at Pigeon Lake (VPL)
In final testing and commissioning 90% paid by Province Remainder shared by six municipalities Poplar Bay: 12% ($170 K) paid by grant funds
4
5
Phase ll Regional Line (VPL to north end of Poplar Bay) Estimated cost $5 M Provincial funding requested (90%) Balance to be shared by six municipalities Poplar Bay 12% estimated at $70 K
6
New Regional Wastewater Commission is in process of being approved Six municipalities will own and operate system NEPL will provide lagoon services under contract
7
Preliminary design completed Low-pressure system Effluent pump (STEP) in each holding tank Each municipality to have its own “municipal utility” Directional drilling will be used to reduce disturbance to ground surface and remediation costs Estimated cost of Poplar Bay line: $2.3 M.
8
You need a two chamber holding tank, a pump, and a tie-in. (Note: single compartment tanks can be accommodated – shown later)
Pump type - septic tank effluent pump (STEP) Residential connections will include: ◦ Tie-in line from curb stop valve at property line to tank ◦ Connection from line to tank outlet ◦ Installation of pump ◦ Installation of electrical ◦ a check valve
9
Two chambers are required ◦ ◦
One chamber tanks are adaptable
◦
Solids collect and break down in the first chamber. Clear liquids are siphoned to the second chamber and then pumped to the local line. By inserting a secondary tank next to the main tank in the hole dug out for installing the connection lines (approximate cost $1,500)
Existing tank may be used if in good condition. 10
Two Chamber Holding Tank
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Two Chamber Holding Tank
Single Chamber tank with Secondary pump tank
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Total cost (including contingency) $2.3 M Phase 1 and ll regional line $0.2 M Total $2.5 M Less reserves, deferred rev. $(1.0)M Net for Borrowing or Building Canada Grant $1.5 M If borrowed, levy to owners approx. $ 7.6 K per lot or $430 per year over 25 years. If Grant approved, levy to owners will be $0
13
Pump with installation /electrical (Add $1.5 K for single-chamber tank.)
Landscaping Total
$7.0 K $1.0 K $8.0 K
Note: There may be additional costs if the tank is located a long distance from the road , if there are obstructions, or extensive landscaping requirements.
14
Line Maintenance – Owner Invoiced by Utility includes NEPL lagoon, power costs, operators, administration, periodic line flushing and valve maintenance. $250
Direct Costs to Owners includes power, pump servicing, tank cleanout (5 years)
$170
Total Annual Operating Cost:
$420 or $35/month
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Pump out charges (5 per year) $625 Wastewater fees included in taxes $122 Total $747 or $62/month.
Note: Estimated monthly operating costs assuming 5 pump outs per year are $27 per month less than the current costs. If you only pump out once per year, the additional cost per month would be approx. $15. 16
Application has been made for Building Canada Grant Would cover 2/3 of cost of local line Reduce your local system levy from $7.6K to $0 Projected timing for decision – August 2015
17
Determine validity of resident petition as per MGA requirements. Obtain funding approval and construct Phase ll Regional Line. Form Municipal Utility – set rate structure, bylaws and policies – transparent process governed by MGA Finalize design tender process for local system. Form agreement with Grandview for pipeline sharing. Construct local system.
18
Design engineering will begin when the Regional Wastewater Line Phase II grant is approved. Tendering and Construction can get underway when the Phase II line construction starts. The Phase II Water for Life grant application has been submitted and we will be advised of the decision regarding the release of funds after the Phase I work is completed. Note that if the Phase II Water for Life grant is not approved, the project will require re-work and will be delayed .
