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Southwest Brandon Wastewater Servicing Project
Southwest Brandon Wastewater Servicing Project - Engagement Process
Recent council and community feedback on the southwest borrowing by-law has identified the need for improved understanding as we move forward with growing our community. To achieve this purpose, the City will have a 4-stage engagement process, including two special council meetings, a public open house, and a second public hearing to provide information on planning and paying for growth.
1. Planning For Growth - Special Council Meeting #1
Monday, December 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. | City Hall Council Chambers
Session provides background on why, where and how we plan for growth, including discussion on land use and infrastructure planning at city, area, and project scale.
View YouTube Video of Special Council Meeting
Planning for Growth Presentation (2.22 MB)
2. Paying For Growth - Special Council Meeting #2
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. | City Hall Council Chambers
Session provides background on how we pay for growth including the balance between development charges, utility rates, and property taxes.
3. Public Open House
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 from 5 - 7 p.m. | City Hall Foyer
The public is invited to review both Planning and Paying for growth topics with stations and boards to engage residents on a topic basis.
4. Public Hearing
Monday, January 23, 2023 at 5:30 p.m. | City Hall Council Chambers
Second public hearing with consideration of borrowing by-law for 3rd reading by City Council.
Southwest Brandon Wastewater Servicing Project (825 KB)
What
The City has determined the southwest area will be a focus for residential and commercial growth. New wastewater infrastructure is required to support continued development.
Why
The existing area wastewater network is nearing capacity; lift station(s) are required to direct the wastewater to the nearest acceptable location and to overcome topographic challenges with the desired service area.
Project Funding
City Administration is proposing a debenture through general borrowing, requesting a borrowing authority of $30 million. Debentures will be issued in series based on cash flow requirements over the various project phases.
Wastewater Servicing Definitions
Lift Station: A pumping station that moves wastewater from a lower elevation to a higher elevation. Also provides ability to direct wastewater from one point in the collection system to another.
Wastewater Trunk Sewer: Large diameter sewer pipe that allows for flow by gravity. Residential and commercial developments connect to the trunk sewer, which directs the wastewater to the lift station.
Forcemain: A pressurized sewer pipe that leaves the lift station and discharges wastewater into the downstream collection system.
Southwest Brandon Service Area
- City endeavors to provide wastewater service to Brookwood South, Bellafield, and Commercial property south of Patricia Ave.
- City is looking to capitalize on opportunity to setup for future growth areas.
- Servicing will be completed through a phased approach.
Wastewater Servicing - Concept Overview
- Multi-phased wastewater servicing project to facilitate growth in southwest Brandon.
- Principally two phases with multiple construction contracts within each.
- Design is currently underway with City targeting first construction contract to be tendered in Fall 2022.
Wastewater Servicing - 34th Street Phase
34th Street Phase includes:
- Construction of lift station near the intersection of 34th Street and Patricia Avenue
- Wastewater trunk sewer extending north to service adjacent developments
- Forcemain from the lift station to connection at existing forcemain on 1st Street, downstream of existing South End Lift Station
- South End Lift Station upgrades
- Fiber optic communications installation
Wastewater Servicing – 18th Street Phase
18th Street Phase includes
- Construction of lift station on 18th Street (PTH 10) south of Patricia Avenue
- Wastewater sewer extending north and west to service adjacent developments
- Forcemain from the lift station to connection at existing forcemain on 1st Street, downstream of existing South End Lift Station
- Fiber optic communications installation
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