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ENGINEERING - COMMUNICATIONS
Project
NumberProgram - 2002
Est Gross
Cost$'000
Grants & Other
Sources
$'000Basic Capital
Budget
$'000
B 1
B 2
B 3
Above Ground Terminals
Underground Cable Replacement
Underground Cable Expansion
TOTAL - COMMUNICATIONS
$40
$120
$160
$320
$0
$0
$0
$0
$40
$120
$160
$320
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Communications PROJECT#: B-1
PROJECT TITLE: Above Ground Terminals
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project involves the installation of above ground terminals to increase accessibility of cable circuits.PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
This project allows more access to test points for cable trouble shooting by the installation of cabinets placed in strategic positions where cables intersect. This allows for circuit rerouting to be conducted without opening splices in manholes. This is very important to allow reconfiguring circuits quickly, as required, in a major emergency such as an earthquake. This project is a continuation of a program started in previous Capital Plans.
Account # 10013307 Order Group: CA3EB1
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $ 40,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $ 40,000
Less Previously approved $0NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $ 40,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGETDEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Communications PROJECT #: B-2
PROJECT TITLE: Underground Cable Replacement
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project is part of the on-going annual replacement of approximately two miles of underground cable.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
The average service life of the large cables that make up the 70 miles of our underground plant is 40 years. An ongoing replacement program has been in effect since 1981 to keep this valuable facility from deteriorating. If lease lines were used instead of our own plant, it would cost additional millions of dollars annually. Funding in 2002 will continue the annual life cycle replacement program.
Account # 10013308 Order Group: CA3EB2
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $ 120,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $ 120,000
Less Previously Approved $0NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $ 120,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGETDEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Communications PROJECT #: B-3
PROJECT TITLE: Underground Cable Expansion
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This project will increase the sizes of some cables, add additional copper cables and add some fibre optic cables to the underground cable system.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
There is an ongoing need for more facilities to provide data circuits for Information Technology, the Police and Fire Departments, the Vancouver Library, the Park Board and control circuits for the traffic signal system and telemetry systems. This demand is, in most cases best met by expanding the City cable network. The City copper cable, because of its larger size, is capable of handling data rates over longer distances without repeaters than the telephone company cables. The emerging ADSL technology will allow data rates to be sent over copper rivaling the speed of fibre optic cables.
Leased facilities are expensive and should only be used where it is uneconomical to place City cable. This project adds larger cables to selected existing routes, the construction of some new routes and the addition of fibre optic cables in certain areas.
Account # 10013309 Order Group: CA3EB3
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $ 160,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $ 160,000
Less Previously Approved $ 0NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $ 160,000
ENGINEERING - STREET LIGHTING
Project
NumberProgram - 2002
Est Gross
Cost$'000
Grants & Other
Sources
$'000Basic Capital
Budget
$'000
C 1
C 2
C 3
C 4
Renovate and Replace Plant
1) Plant Replacement
2) Facilities Management
3) Infill Lighting - Safer City
Total renovate & Replace Plant
New Local Improvements
Relocation Initiated by Utilities
Discount on Debentures
TOTAL - STREET LIGHTING
$839
$50
$267
$1,156
$276
$0
$0
$1,432
$0
$0
$0
$0
$276
$0
$0
$276
$839
$50
$267
$1,156
$0
$0
$0
$1,156
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Street Lighting PROJECT #: C-1
PROJECT TITLE: Renovate & Replace Plant
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This section of the Street Lighting Capital Plan addresses renovation and replacement of the plant.PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
1) Plant Replacement $1,030,600
a) Planned Replacement $ 0
For 2001 and subsequent years the funding in this account is being moved to the Embedded Pole, Service Panel replacement and Infill Lighting programs, as described in the 2001 Basic Capital Budget.
b) Sidewalk Reconstruction $123,000 a/c# 10012947
It is most cost effective to replace underground conduit and wire during sidewalk reconstruction by the Streets Division. This work is driven by the Street Division and therefore it is difficult to anticipate the appropriate amount. It is proposed that this project budget be increased by $63,000 to compensate for the higher-than-expected amount of sidewalk reconstruction work done in 2001.
c) Circuit Protecting Fuses $ 0 a/c# 10012948
Circuit protecting fuse installations at the base of poles ensure only the problem fixture is out when a fixture fails, as opposed to an entire circuit of fixtures. It is proposed the 2002 budget request be $0 so that more funds could be allocated to the Anchor Based Poles (Rusty Pole Replacement) account.
d) Junction Boxes $ 0 a/c# 10012949
As part of our ongoing plan to upgrade our existing underground facilities, a new program to replace junction boxes at all access areas was initiated in this Capital Plan. However, it has been
Cont'd...
Account #: see text Order Group: CA3EC1
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $ 1,347,600
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $ 0
Property Owners & Others $ 0
Existing Funding $ 100,000 (from order #10009036 "PCB Disposal")
$ 46,000 (from order #10008218 "Junction Boxes")
$ 46,000 (from order #10006370 "Junction Boxes")Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $ 1,155,600
Less Previously Approved $ 0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET $1,155,600
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGETPROJECT TITLE: Renovate & Replace Plant (continued) PROJECT #: C- 1
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY, TIMING & COSTS (continued)
determined to be more cost effective to install the junction boxes while carrying out other
Maintenance and Capital projects. It is proposed $0 be requested for the 2002 budget and that the
total surplus of $92,000 in the 2001/2000 accounts #10008217 and #10006380 be transferred tothe 2002 Service Panel Replacement program #10012953.
e) Trolley Route Splicing $ 0 a/c# 10012950
Protecting the street lighting splices in trolley poles with silicon has resulted in a 99% drop in
maintenance calls on the routes completed. Approximately half of the trolley plant still requires
upgrading. However, it is proposed that $0 be requested for 2002 so that more funding could be
allocated to the Anchor Based Poles (Rusty Pole Replacement) program.f) Anchor Based Poles (Rusty Pole Replacement) $611,600 a/c# 10012951
There are 38,000 anchor based poles in the City with an approximately 50 year life cycle.
Based on the condition of the poles, a replacement rate of 1% was considered sufficient for the
current Capital Plan. We replaced approximately 800 rusty poles in 2001 and 2000. It is
anticipated approximately 300 rusty poles will be replaced in 2002. This project relates directly to
public safety and risk management issues and therefore is at the top of the priority list. There were
a higher than expected number of rusty poles replaced in 2000 and 2001 and the unit cost for pole replacement was higher than expected because we had to replace poles in areas that were
difficult to access. In light of the foregoing, it is proposed the budget for 2002 be increased to
$611,600, including an internal transfer of $100,000 from the surplus of the 2001 PCB Removal
budget.g) Trolley Poles $50,000 a/c# 10012952
BC Transit is replacing corroded trolley poles under a 50/50 cost sharing arrangement with the
City. Approximately 50 poles will be replaced in 2000. In order to make use of the 2001 budget
surplus resulting from the 2001 Transit labour dispute, the 2002 budget request is decreased to
$50,000.h) Service Panel Replacement $218,000 a/c# 10012953
A full inspection of service panels in the City was conducted in 1993 and priorities were assigned
to each service panel to indicate time until replacement is required. During the last capital plan,
all high priority panels have either been replaced or amalgamated with other panels. In 2001, we
revisited panels that had an estimated life of 5 years in 1993 to determine if they require
upgrading or replacement. It was determined that a total of 130 panels would require
replacement, many of them required to be replaced as soon as possible. This project directly
relates to the public safety issue and therefore is at the top of the priority list. Approximately 48
panels were replaced in 2001, and 56 panels are proposed to be replaced in 2002. Additional
funding is being requested for the 2002 budget to cover the cost for this work. This includes
internal transfers of $46,000 from the 2001 Junction Boxes Order #10008218, and $46,000 from
the 2000 Junction Boxes Order #10006370. The remaining 26 panels will require to be replaced in
the next Capital Plan..
Cont'd.....
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
PROJECT TITLE: Renovate & Replace Plant (continued) PROJECT #: C- 1
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY, TIMING & COSTS (continued)
I) Locks on Service Panels $7,000 a/c# 10012957
As part of the program to inspect all service panels in the city, locks will be installed on all service
panels with a remaining life of 5+ years to protect against vandalism. It is proposed the budget be increased to $7,000 to cover the total $15,000 cost of purchasing these locksj) Embedded Based Poles $ 0 a/c# 30004538
These poles require replacement due to their susceptibility of failure through corrosion as a result
of a direct burial installation. Underground conduit will be replaced at the same time. In 2001, 67
embedded poles in the QE area were replaced. Also in 2001, funding was provided for
approximately 40 embedded poles in the Beaconsfield area and 40 in the South Granville area tobe replaced. The actual work will be done in 2002. No additional budget is required in 2002.
k) Luminaire Replacement $21,000 a/c# 30004539
Funding is required to replace 48 Ballast Trays at Canada Place.
2) Facilities Management $50,000
a) Street Lighting Design $50,000 a/c# 10012954
For investigating design and policy development by staff and external consultants. This program
was budgeted at $60,000/yr but experience over the past couple of years has demonstrated that
a funding level of $30,000/yr is adequate on an ongoing basis. For 2002, a further $20,000 is
being requested to offset costs incurred in 2001 to implement a street light pole database.b) Plant inspection $ 0 a/c# 10012955
A critical part of the preventive maintenance of the street lighting plant is to inspect it on an
ongoing basis. This program focuses on gathering of plant condition and inventory information to
minimize hazardous conditions and develop future work plans. It is proposed $0 be requested for
2002 because the Ucora CityLight Database Inspections will start in 2002, funded by the Plant
Inventory program #10006378 set up in 2000. As a result, an addition of $20,000 can be allocated
to the 2002 Street Lighting Design program, and another $50,000 can be allocated to the 2002
Anchor Based Poles (Rusty Pole replacement) program.3) Infill Lighting - Safer City $267,000
a) Low Level Street Lighting $217,000 a/c# 10012956
This program improves street lighting to address safety concerns in residential neighbourhoods in
response to citizen and police requests. Lighting upgrades are also undertaken in conjunction with
curb and gutter upgrades where lighting is deemed insufficient. Often adding a single light can
resolve a lighting problem.b) Bus Stop Lighting $50,000 a/c# 10012956
A program to inspect all bus stops in the City has been completed. According to various
inspection criteria including lighting standards, street furniture, overgrown vegetation, staff have
prioritized stops according to transit users' perception of safety. Upgrades in lighting will proceed
as necessary with the goal of encouraging transit use through providing a safe environment for
transit users. Funding for 2001 will complete this program. Future upgrades at bus stops will be
funded from the Low Level Street Lighting account where required.
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Street Lighting PROJECT #: C-2
PROJECT TITLE: New Local Improvement
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
City share of the funding required for Street Lighting and Lane Lighting Local ImprovementsPROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
Lane & Street Lighting Improvements $0
Funding is required for the city's share of street lighting and lane lighting local improvements in 2002. Existing funding is adequate to meet the funding requirements for 2002.
City Share P.O Share Total
Lanes $24,000 $216,000 $240,000
Streets $ 9,000 $ 27,000 $ 36,000
$33,000 $243,000 $276,000
Account#: 30004540 Order Group:CA3EC2A
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $276,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $ 0
Property Owners $243,000
Other $ 0
Existing Funding $ 33,000Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $ 0
Less Previously Approved $ 0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET $ 0ENGINEERING - SEWERS
Project
NumberProgram - 2002
Est Gross
Cost (000)Grants & Other
Sources (000)Basic Capital
Budget (000)
D 1
SYSTEM REPLACEMENT/
SEPARATION1. Main Sewer Reconstruction
a) China Creek Trunk
b) Grandview-Woodlands
c) Hastings-Sunrise
d) Still Creek
e) Cambie- Heather
f) Terminal Avenue
g) Downtown Peninsula
h) Kitsilano-South Granville
i) Balaclava
j) West Point Grey
k) Fraser River
l) LGGSub Total - Main Sewer
Reconstruction2. Connection & Manhole
Reconstruction
3. Local Repairs & Catch Basin
and Spur Reconstruction
4. Upgrade and Replacement of
Pump StationsTOTAL - SYSTEM REPLACEMENT/SEPARATION
Continued...2
$2,800
$ 500
$2,100
$ 300
$1,300
$1,500$ 600
$ 900
$1,500
$2,300
$1,030
$ 635$15,465
$900
$775
$55
$17,195
$ 635
$635
$275
$910
$2,800
$ 500
$2,100
$ 300
$1,300
$1,500
$ 600
$ 900
$1,500
$2,300
$1,030
$ 0$14,830
$900
$500
$ 55
$ 16,285
ENGINEERING - SEWERS
Project
NumberProgram - 2002
Est Gross
Cost (000)Grants & Other
Sources (000)Basic Capital
Budget (000)
D 2
D 3
D 4
D 5
D 6
SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
1. Television Inspection
2. Investigation for Design
TOTAL SYSTEM MANAGEMENT
OTHER POLLUTION ABATEMENT
1. Liquid Waste Management
2. Inflow/Infiltration Study
3. Sewer Separation on Private
PropertyTOTAL POLLUTION ABATEMENT
SYSTEM EXPANSION
PUBLIC SEWER CONNECTION
DISCOUNT ON DEBENTURES
TOTAL 2002 SEWERS
CAPITAL BUDGET$200
$100
$300
$0
$0
$430
$430
$0
$5,000
$0
$22,925
$5,000
$0
$5,910
$200
$100
$300
$0
$0
$430
$430
$0
$0
$0
$17,015
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Sewers & Drainage PROJECT #:D - 1
PROJECT TITLE: System Replacement/Separation
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
This program consists of the renewal of sewer mains, connections, manholes, street drains and pump stations.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
The City of Vancouver has adopted a strategy of continuous sewer replacement instead of periodic large construction programs. Some other cities have neglected their infrastructure until crises develop, and then faced financial difficulties and large, inefficient and disruptive reconstruction programs. In contrast, Vancouver has had an ongoing replacement program for sewers which spreads the costs of capital work more evenly among taxpayers over time and allows us to maintain a stable, well trained labour force. The program replaces 1% of the system annually based on an anticipated 100 year life for the new pipes being constructed. This policy was approved by Council in 1981 as part of the Sewers Long Range Plan and reaffirmed by Council in 1991 as part of the City's Design and Service Level Standards. It was also approved in each subsequent Capital Plan and reaffirmed when Council endorsed the Liquid Waste Plan submission to the Province in 2000 and 2001.
This program is effective in preventing serious collapse of sewers and in addressing major flooding problems in the City. It also has a major environmental benefit by addressing Vancouver's sewage overflows to our local waters. As this program progresses, sewage overflows will be reduced and eventually eliminated. It complies with Provincial policy and objectives for combined sewer overflow reduction and elimination, and is necessary to meet our commitments under the Liquid Waste Management Plan. In addition, as the sewer system is reconstructed, a reduction in dry weather flows to the Iona Sewage Treatment Plant will occur, thus offsetting the City's Regional District sewage levy.
Account # See Text Order group: CA3ED1
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PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $ 17,195,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $ 635,000
Property Owners $ 0
Other - TransLink $ 275,000
Existing Funding $Total 2002 Budget $ $ 16,285,000
Less Previously Approved $ $ 0NET 2002 BUDGET $ $ 16,285,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
PROJECT TITLE: System Replacement/Separation (continued) PROJECT #: D - 1
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY, TIMING & COSTS (continued)
Vancouver's first sewers were constructed in about 1890, and the system has continued to expand over the last century to its present configuration. The first significant replacement of our original sewers began in the early 1960s. Throughout the 1970s, higher levels of annual replacement of up to 2% of the system occurred. During this busy period, for example, much of the original West End sewers were reconstructed.
The table below summarizes the age of our sewer system:
Age of the Sewers System
Year of Construction
Pre-1930
1930-1959
1960 to dateLength (kilometres)
636
527
780Length (%)
33
27
40Age*
over 71
42-71
0-41* many sewers built prior to 1930 have unknown ages, particularly those located in the former municipalities of South Vancouver and Point Grey
In selecting sewers to be replaced in our annual program, a number of factors are considered including the age, condition and capacity of the pipes, flooding risk reduction and pollution abatement benefits. Information from television inspections, flow monitoring, and maintenance programs is used to identify sewers that need to be rebuilt due to physical deterioration or inadequate service. Engineering analysis such as computer flow modelling is also used to assess the system's capacity.
In conjunction with the replacement program, the sewer infrastructure is being changed from a combined system (single pipes which carry stormwater and sewage mixed together) to a separated system (separate storm pipes and sanitary pipes). This reduces combined sewage overflows by either concentrating the sanitary sewage in the lines discharging to the sewage treatment plant or relieving the system by redirecting stormwater from sanitary lines into the surrounding waters. Sewage that overflows into the local waters increases fecal coliform levels and other pollutants which can affect human health and marine life. This program addresses the CityPlan's next step in achieving environmental improvements as outlined above.
The City has also applied for additional funding under the Canada-B.C. Infrastructure Program to accelerate sewer separation in order to reduce combined sewer overflows in a shorter time-frame. If approved, the program costs would be equally funded by the Federal, Provincial and City governments.
Also included in the system replacement program are funds for the renewal of sewer connections and manholes, local repairs of catch basins and spurs, and the upgrading or replacement of pump stations. Details of these subprograms can be found in the project submissions.
An additional source of funds for system replacement are sewer connection permit fees. Depending on the level of building construction, we anticipate that fees of between $4 million and $5 million will be collected annually during the 2000 - 2002 Capital Plan. The City has approximately 100,000 sewer connections totalling over 900 kilometres in length, and these funds are used to rebuild the line between the main sewer and the property being redeveloped.
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
PROJECT TITLE: System Replacement/Separation (continued) PROJECT #: D - 1
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY, TIMING & COSTS (continued)
The following is a summary of the 11 Basin Areas and their estimated 2002 budgets:
China Creek Trunk $ 2,800,000 Grandview-Woodlands $ 500,000
Hastings-Sunrise $ 2,100,000 Still Creek $ 300,000
Cambie-Heather $ 1,300,000 Terminal Avenue $ 1,500,000
Downtown Peninsula $ 600,000 Kitsilano-South Granville $ 900,000
Balaclava $1,500,000 West Point Grey $ 2,300,000
Fraser River $1,030,000 LGG $ 635,000
Total: $15,465,000
1A China Creek Trunk $ 2,800,000 a/c# 30004247
The China Creek Trunk basin comprises about 3,050 acres of mostly single family homes in an area bounded roughly by Main Street, 12th Avenue, Nanaimo and 41st Avenue. This north sloping area lies immediately west of the Still Creek basin and drains to Burrard Inlet through the Clark Drive outfall. The original sewers in the area were built at various times between the 1910's and the 1960's. Many sewers are damaged due to settlement of the peat found in pockets within the area. In 2002, funds are required for the replacement of the most deteriorated sewers in the area.
1B Grandview-Woodlands $ 500,000 a/c# 30004245
The original sewer system in the Grandview/Woodlands area was constructed around 1910 and today serves mostly dense industrial, commercial and multiple dwelling developments. This 1,630 acre basin is generally between Clark Drive and Nanaimo Street, and north of the Grandview Cut draining to Burrard Inlet. The area is also tributary to the Clark Drive outfall which is the largest combined sewer overflow point in the City. Sewer separation in this area is a high priority as it provides pollution reduction benefits at Clark Drive. To date, most of the Grandview Woodlands area has been separated. Funding in 2002 is required to assist in completing the separation of this area.
1C Hastings-Sunrise $ 2,100,000 a/c# 30004246
The 1,560 acre Hastings Sunrise basin lies east of Nanaimo Street and generally north of First Avenue and drains north to Burrard Inlet. Almost all of the original sewers, which were built at various times between about 1900 and the late 1920's, are still in service today. The sewer's long range plan projects the replacement of sewers in this area to be carried out over a 20 year period. Work in this area will reduce and eventually eliminate combined sewer overflows at the Cassiar outfall as well as provide environmental benefits at the Clark Drive outfall. During this Plan, the most deteriorated sewers will be reconstructed.
Additional work not anticipated in the 2000-2002 Capital Plan is required in this area during 2002, therefore, funds have been reallocated from other subdrainage basins for 2002.
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
PROJECT TITLE: System Replacement/Separation (continued) PROJECT #: D - 1
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY, TIMING & COSTS (continued)
1D Still Creek $ 300,000 a/c# 30004248
This 2,350 acre separated sewer area drains the extreme east side of Vancouver between the Burrard Inlet and Fraser River watersheds with the area's storm sewer system draining to Still Creek. Except for the Kingsway corridor built in the 1920's and 30's, most of the area's sewer system was built in the 1950's and should be adequate for another 30 to 40 years. The only work expected over the next several decades is replacement of sewers developing structural defects due to poor soil conditions and replacement or relining of porous sanitary sewers which might contaminate the creek. Funds are required in 2002 for replacing sanitary pipes with structural defects.
1E Cambie-Heather $1,300,000 a/c# 30004242
This is a large 2,160 acre basin drains the north slope of the City and extends along the entire south side of False Creek . The original sewers in this area were constructed at various times over a 50 year period beginning around 1900. Many of the oldest sewers were replaced as part of the south False Creek, Fairview Slopes and Fairview Heights redevelopments. Complete replacement of the remaining original sewers is planned over the next 40 years. Reconstruction during the 2000-2002 Capital Plan will focus on those areas which have been rezoned and redeveloped in recent years as well as on the most deteriorated pipes.
1F Terminal Avenue $1,500,000 a/c# 30004243
The Terminal Avenue outfall, located at the east side of False Creek, drains over 900 acres of the City. The drainage basin generally is bounded by 15th Avenue, Pender Street, Clark Drive and False Creek. The basin contains one of the oldest industrial areas of Vancouver and many of the original sewers have been replaced in the last 25 years. However, proposed development in the area will require additional sewer work. As well, some of the original 1910-1920 sewers south of the industrial area still remain and will be reconstructed over the next decade. Proposed development in the area will require additional sewer work including the construction of a force main from a sewage pumping station in the area. Additional separation in the area will also reduce combined sewer overflows and provide some improvement to the water quality in False Creek. For 2002, sewer replacement work will be required as part of development of the old industrial lands. Additional work not anticipated in the 2000-2002 Capital Plan is required in this area during 2002, therefore, funds have been reallocated from other subdrainage basins for 2002.
1G Downtown Peninsula $ 600,000 a/c# 30004244
Reconstruction of the original sewer systems of the 1,300 acre Downtown Peninsula is almost complete. This program originally began approximately 30 years ago with the rezoning of the West End and continues during this Plan. For 2002, sewer replacement work will likely be on hold pending further sewer separation provided by redevelopments on private property. Additional work not anticipated in the 2000-2002 Capital Plan is required in this area during 2002, therefore, funds have been reallocated from other subdrainage basins for 2002.
1H Kitsilano-South Granville $ 900,000 a/c# 30004241
This 940 acre area drains to English Bay and False Creek. The remaining original sewers were constructed between 1907 and 1914 and are in mostly fair to poor condition. Since its original construction, this area has redeveloped to become a dense multiple dwelling district, west of Burrard Street and south of Broadway, with most of the remaining area comprised of large scale commercial developments. As a result, most of the remaining original sewers are generally undersized for present developments. In addition, combined sewer overflows from this basin discharge to receiving waters serving large numbers of various recreational users. Due to these factors, a twenty year program to replace the original sewer system was initiated in 1984. Funds are required in 2002 to continue with this program which will help decrease sewage overflows to English Bay.
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
PROJECT TITLE: System Replacement/Separation (Continued) PROJECT #: D - 1
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY, TIMING & COSTS (continued)
1I Balaclava $1,500,000 a/c# 30004240
The Balaclava sewer catchment drains more than 2,300 acres of the City's north slope parallel to Puget and Valley Drive. The oldest sewers in the basin, north of 12th Avenue and in Shaughnessy, were built between 1910 and 1916 and are in primarily fair to poor condition. Sewers in the remainder of the area were built during construction programs from the 1920's to the 1960's and will be replaced over the next 50 years. Reconstruction of the most deteriorated sewers began during the 1991-93 Plan and funds will be required to continue this program in 2002.
As a result of the reconstruction of the old sewers under this Plan, stormwater runoff will be separated from the sanitary system to allow stormwater to potentially be diverted into the original stream through Tatlow Park. This work will benefit Vancouver by opening up old streams for aesthetic and recreational benefits, as well as helping to reduce our combined sewer overflows and providing a decrease in dry weather flows to the Iona Sewage Treatment Plant. Decreasing flows to the treatment plant helps to offset the Greater Vancouver Regional District levy for sewage treatment.
1J West Point Grey $2,300,000 a/c# 30004239
The 1,300 acre West Point Grey basin lies generally north of 22nd Avenue, between the UEL and Waterloo Street, and is tributary to English Bay. The original sewers were built between 1908 and the mid 1920's, and will need to be replaced over the next 15 years. The current sewer reconstruction program for this area began in the late 1980's and funds are required in 2002 to continue this program.
1K Fraser River $1,030,000 a/c# 30004238
The Fraser River drainage area is comprised of eight distinct basins covering approximately 10,000 acres of Vancouver, between Burnaby and the UEL, on the south slope of the City. The original sewers were built at various times starting in the 1910's (on the west side and in Marpole), right up to present day (Fraser Lands). Previous Capital Plans have provided for the replacement of many of the old combined sewers in Marpole and undersized and/or deteriorated sewers in miscellaneous basins. The long range plan for sewer replacement anticipates that the majority of the remaining sewers will need to be replaced in the first half of this century. In 2002, funds are required to continue reconstruction of the most seriously undersized and/or deteriorated sewers in this area.
1L LGG $635,000 a/c# 30004249
In 2000, the Province awarded the City with a $3,499,250 grant under the Local Government Grants Program to assist in the replacement of the main sewer system. This grant was awarded based on the environmental benefits provided by separating the combined sewer system. The first two installments were received in 2000 and 2001. The remainder of the grant is expected to be paid this year.
Sub-Total Main Sewer Reconstruction: $ 15,465,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
PROJECT TITLE: System Replacement/Separation (continued) PROJECT #: D - 1
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY, TIMING & COSTS (continued)
2 Connection and Manhole Reconstruction $ 900,000 a/c# 30004250
The City has approximately 100,000 sewer connections totaling about 935 kilometres in length. Many of these have structurally failed or have been blocked by penetrating tree roots. This results in sewage backing up into homes on a periodic basis causing major inconveniences to home owners as well as health concerns and potential liability for the City. Through our public sewer connection permits fees, many of the old and inadequate connections are rebuilt when new buildings are constructed or substantial renovations are undertaken. However, a number of old connections to existing houses which are not being redeveloped experience blockages. This program provides funding to reconstruct connections to these properties.
In addition to connections, the City also has over 25,000 sewer manholes. While they are replaced at the time of main sewer reconstruction, there is an ongoing need to repair or construct ones in areas not scheduled for main sewer replacement.
Based on an assessment of the conditions of these facilities, funding of $900,000 is required in 2002.
3 Local Repairs: Catch Basins and Spurs $ 775,000 a/c# 30004251
There are about 45,000 catch basins in the City and about 320 kilometres of spur sewers that connect them to the mains. This street drainage system has been developed (since 1900) in conjunction with our street paving program and some of it is starting to fail with resulting street drainage problems. This results in increased liability for flooding which can cause property damage and hazards to vehicle travel. Poor drainage also permits water penetration into the road base which causes a weakening and deterioration of the road structure. Repairs have extended the life of some sections, but replacement or relining of the worst sections is necessary as they become apparent.
Vehicle impact loading, deterioration due to age and tree roots are the main causes of catch basin drain failures. In the past, we have only been able to address the most critical failures. We are finding that it is better to repair more of the problem areas now than it is to leave them as ongoing maintenance problems.
Funds are required in 2002 based on video assessment of the system and the number of recent drainage system failures.
TransLink will provide $275,000 through the Major Road Network (MRN) program for the reconstruction of catchbasin/spurs on the MRN.
Additional funds from the Main Sewer Reconstruction budgets have been reallocated to this program in 2002
in response to the higher costs recently experienced as a result of increased repairs to catchbasins and spurs.4 Upgrade and Replacement of Pump Stations $ 55,000 a/c# 30004252
There are 26 sewage pump stations and force mains, of various ages, within the City's sewer network. In the course of normal operations, the partial or complete replacement of pumps and equipment is required as they wear out. Increasing development and sewage flows can also necessitate replacement. Less frequently, an entire station structure or force main needs to be reconstructed at a much greater cost. In 2002, funds are required for miscellaneous replacement of equipment at various stations.
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Sewers & Drainage PROJECT #: D - 2
PROJECT TITLE: System Management
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Projects, data collection and analysis necessary to support cost-efficient work programs.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
The system management program provides funds to support information gathering and research projects. This provides key information that is used to prioritize our 1% replacement program and establish routine maintenance programs.
1 TV INSPECTION OF SEWERS $ 200,000 a/c# 30004253
The ongoing closed-circuit television inspection program allows us to visually inspect and assess the condition of our sewers from the inside. It provides essential information for planning sewer design and maintenance programs and in establishing priorities for the reconstruction program. This inspection allows us to optimize our replacement program by potentially preventing the collapse of some sewers and extending the useful life of others.
Additionally, this visual inspection enables us to optimize our maintenance programs by determining which sewers are prone to maintenance problems. Maintenance problems such as tree-root clogged sewers can go undetected until problems, such as flooding, occur. This is very important as a result of the increase in high intensity rainfalls occurring in Vancouver.
Account # see text Order group: CA3ED2
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PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $ 300,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $ 0
Property Owners $ 0
Other $ 0
Existing Funding $ 0Total 2002 Budget $ 300,000
Less Previously Approved $ 0NET 2002 BUDGET $ 300,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
PROJECT TITLE: System Management PROJECT #: D - 2
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY, TIMING & COSTS (continued)
2 Investigation for Design $ 100,000 a/c# 30004254
This program provides funds for a variety of tools that support cost-effective capital work programs. Tools consistently used for this purpose include sewer system modelling, field monitoring of sewer flows, construction site exposures, soundings of underground facilities, and investigation of new products and technical standards for sewer design and construction and the improvement of field survey and data collection methods. This work often requires consultants to provide current technical expertise in the field of structural, environmental, and municipal engineering.
Designers also rely on facilities management tools to monitor the changes in the capacity of the sewer system caused by new development and/or blockages in the system. Past flooding events in the City highlighted the need for more effective data collection and retrieval methods to ensure limited capital resources are applied most cost-effectively to maintain system capacity.
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Sewers & Drainage PROJECT #: D - 3
PROJECT TITLE: Other Pollution Abatement
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Pollution abatement achieved through Liquid Waste Management Plan and Sewer Separation on Private Property.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
1 LIQUID WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN $ 0
Stage 3 of the Liquid Waste Management Plan (LWMP) has been completed and submitted to the Province for their approval. An approved LWMP establishes commitments for sewage treatment, combined sewer overflows, and stormwater discharges for both Regional and municipal systems under the Province's Waste Management Act. Although final approval of the Plan has not been received, the City and the GVRD are working on implementing key commitments outlined in the Plan for Vancouver. Funds for this work are included in current budgets. Vancouver's involvement in the Plan to date has been through participation in various GVRD technical committees and the overall LWMP steering committee, and by undertaking various research and planning activities.
During 2002, the City will be required to continue analyzing and developing detailed planning scenarios for our sewer system to support the work program which has been outlined in the LWMP. While we have been successful over the past several years in supporting the LWMP efforts without additional staff, some non-professional technical assistance is required in 2002. In previous Capital Budgets, approval was given for a temporary Engineering Assistant II. It is proposed that this position be extended in 2002. Sufficient funds exist from previously approved LWMP budgets and therefore no additional funding is required in this budget.
Account #: see text Order Group: CA3ED3
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PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $ 430,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $ 0
Property Owners $ 0
Other $ 0
Existing Funding $ 0Total 2002 Budget $ 430,000
Less Previously Approved $ 0NET 2002 BUDGET $ 430,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGETPROJECT TITLE: Other Pollution Abatement PROJECT #: D - 3
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY, TIMING & COSTS (continued)
2 Sewer Separation on Private Property $430,000 a/c# 30004255
This program was established by Council in 1978 in order to achieve the pollution control benefits of a separated sewer system. This program also allows for a maximum $1,000 reimbursement towards the cost of plumbing alterations on private property and provides for a separated connection to the main sewer. The program has mainly focused on the False Creek area and the West End and to a lesser degree on the Downtown Eastside/Strathcona, Still Creek and Fraser River areas. The major benefit of the program has been a reduction in the fecal coliform levels in adjacent waters, as well as the removal of other industrial pollutants which may inadvertently be discharging through the storm sewer system.
Today, there are additional benefits from this program. Provincial policy and objectives call for the reduction and elimination of combined sewer overflows and the City has committed to this in our approved Liquid Waste Management Plan. This program is needed to achieve these goals and minimize Provincial requirements for more costly short-term improvements to reduce Vancouver's sewage overflows.
In addition, because the program helps to reduce dry weather flows to the Iona Sewage Treatment Plant, it will help offset the Regional District's annual sewerage levy to Vancouver.
In 1995, sewer separation was completed in the Yaletown drainage basin resulting in the elimination of the Drake Street combined sewer overflow. Similarly, in 1999 sewer separation was completed in the downtown South Granville area resulting in the elimination of the Granville Street combined sewer overflow. In 2000 and 2001 considerable separation work occurred west of Granville Street in the West End reducing combined sewer overflows at the Denman and Parklane outfalls. Funds are required in 2002 to continue this program. In addition, the program will focus in other areas to compliment the main sewer separation program.
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Sewers & Drainage PROJECT #: D - 5
PROJECT TITLE: Public Sewer Connections
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:
Installation of public sewer connections on residential and commercial properties.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
Public Sewer Connections $ 5,000,000
In 2001, the City installed approximately $ 5,000,000 worth of public sewer connections. For 2002, we anticipate a similar level of residential and commercial construction activity. These costs are recovered from public sewer connection fees charged to developers and builders.
Account#: N/A Order Group: CA3ED5
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $ 5,000,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $ 0
Property Owners $ 5,000,000
Other $ 0
Existing Funding $ 0Total 2002 Budget $ 0
Less Previously Approved $ 0NET 2002 BUDGET $ 0
ENGINEERING - WATERWORKS
Project
NumberProgram - 2002
Est Gross
Cost$'000
Grants & Other
Sources
$'000Basic Capital
Budget
$'000
E 1
E - 1a
E - 1b
E - 1d
E - 1eE 2
E - 2a
E - 2b
E - 2c
E - 2d
E - 2eE 3
E - 3a
E - 3bINFRASTRUCTURE
DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
Distribution Main Replacement
Transmission Main Replacement
Replacement of Meters & Services
Replacement of Fire HydrantsSUBTOTAL - INFRASTRUCTURE
ADDRESSING GROWTH
Transmission Capacity Program
Fire Upgrading for Development
Conservation Capital Projects
New Meters & Services
Minor Improvements to the SystemSUBTOTAL - ADDRESSING
GROWTHEMERGENCY PLANNING
Dedicated Fire Protection System
Emergency Water SuppliesSUBTOTAL - EMERGENCY
PLANNING
Continued...2
$7,400
$0
$2,400
$300
$10,100
$2,700
$500
$100
$650
$200$4,150
0
00
$0
$0
$0
$0$0
$0
$500
$0
$50
$0$550
$0
$0$0
$7,400
$0
$2,400
$300$10,100
$2,700
$0
$100
$600
$200$3,600
0
00
ENGINEERING - WATERWORKS
Project
NumberProgram - 2002
Est Gross
Cost$'000
Grants & Other
Sources
$'000Basic Capital
Budget$'000
E 4
E - 4a
E - 4bE 5
E 6
OTHER WORKS
Telemetry System
Engineering & Site InvestigationSUBTOTAL - OTHER WORKS
WATER QUALITY PROJECTS
DISCOUNT ON DEBENTURES
TOTAL - WATERWORKS
$200
$100$300
0
0
$14,550
$0
$0$0
$0
$0
$550
$200
$100$300
0
0
$14,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Waterworks PROJECT #: E-1a
PROJECT TITLE: Replacement of Distribution Watermains
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Replacement of distribution watermains in various locations throughout the City.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
The City's distribution watermain network consists of over 1,400 kilometers of watermains with a replacement value of $800 million. Since 1994, the Waterworks distribution main replacement program has been organized to minimize pipeline life cycle costs and to replace watermains in a uniform manner. The 97 - 99 Capital Plan was based on an 85 year economic life and replaced 1.2% of the distribution system each year.
Past Capital Plans have replaced a significant number of high maintenance, lower design life watermains. As replacement of these mains has increased the economic life cycle of the system as a whole, the current Capital Plan reduced the annual replacement rate to 1%. This is in agreement with the Waterworks Long Range Capital Plan, which recommended working toward a 100 year replacement schedule.
Engineering Services recently assumed control and operations of the Stanley Park water system. Much of the system has passed its economic life span, and needs to be upgraded to current standards. Approximately $1.0 million of the $7.4 million budget will be spent on the replacement and rehabilitation of mains in the Stanley Park system.
Account # 30004278 Order Group: CA3EE1AXX1
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $7,400,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $7,400,000
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $7,400,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Waterworks PROJECT #: E-1b
PROJECT TITLE: Transmission Main Replacement
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Design and construction of transmission mains to maintain water pressure and water supply during periods of high demand and the construction of replacement mains throughout the City.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
This program was funded entirely in 2000. No further funding is anticipated during the 2000 - 2002 Capital Plan.
Account #: N/A Order Group: CA3EE1B
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $0
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $0
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $0
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Waterworks PROJECT #: E-1d
PROJECT TITLE: Replacement Meters & Services
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Replacement of old water meters and services at various locations throughout the City.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
This program focuses on replacing old water meters and old steel, galvanized, cast iron and copper service pipes that have reached the end of their useful service life. The City has approximately 105,000 service pipes, including 14,000 metered services. When it is economical, old services are replaced as part of the watermain replacement program. This program is intended to fund services that require replacement outside of the watermain replacement program. Meters are maintained on a regular basis to ensure accurate billing, and require replacement every 10 to 15 years.
Water Meters $500,000 Account# 30004279
As meters age they typically under-read consumption, resulting in lost revenue for the City. A Waterworks study showed that neglected 4 inch diameter meters recorded only about 80% of actual consumption. Subsequent to that study, funding for water meter replacement was increased to facilitate accurate water measurement. Funding for 2002 is unchanged from 2000 and 2001, as we continue to replace outdated technology with contemporary "touch-pad" technology.
Account# : see text Order Group: CA3EE1D
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $2,400,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $2,400,000
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $2,400,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
PROJECT TITLE: Replacement Meters & Services PROJECT #: E-1d
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY, TIMING & COSTS (continued)
Service Pipes $1,900,000 Account# 30004280
The City has approximately 105,000 water services ranging in size from 15 mm to 300 mm diameter. Of this total, 99,000 are 50 mm and smaller and 6,000 are larger than 50 mm. Services are replaced if they leak and break due to excessive corrosion or they have lost hydraulic capacity. The goal of the service pipe replacement program is to achieve, on average, a life-cycle replacement rate through the combination of work undertaken through this program and new installations funded by redevelopments.
The smaller services are generally copper, with some galvanized iron, cast iron, lead and plastic pipes. The design life of a small service is approximately 30 to 50 years, and approximately 30,000 of these services are now at least 50 years old. A uniform replacement rate target is approximately 900 services per year with an annual cost of $1,400,000. For 2002, the expenditure will be $1,800,000 to make up for lower than target replacement rates in earlier years.
The large diameter service pipe inventory is made up of ductile iron, cast iron, and steel. The City has approximately 1,000 large unlined services with a design life of roughly 60 years. During the last two Capital Plans, funding for large service replacements was increased to as much as $1,000,000 per year to catch up on the backlog of work. This funding has been reduced to $100,000 per year to reflect a life-cycle replacement program for the unlined pipes. Approximately 15 services per year will be replaced with this level of funding.
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Waterworks PROJECT #: E-1e
PROJECT TITLE: Replacement of Fire Hydrants
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Replacement of fire hydrants independently from water main replacement programs
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
The City has approximately 6,000 fire hydrants dating to the 1920's. A considerable number of hydrants will be replaced through the distribution main replacement program; however, some hydrants need to be replaced or relocated outside of the distribution main replacement program.
Approximately half of the City's hydrant inventory has unlined cast iron service pipes connecting them to the distribution watermains. The unlined pipe has a tendency to corrode and become tuberculated. Tuberculation impedes water flow and large losses of pressure result when fire flows are drawn through the tuberculated pipes.
In areas of the City that have low pressure or capacity problems, the pressure loss caused by the tuberculated service pipes and slide gate hydrants can lower the available flow of the hydrant below an acceptable level. Replacing the older slide gate hydrants with newer compression type hydrants and cement lined service pipes will address the pressure loss problem much less expensively than increasing supply pressure in the watermains.
The 2002 Budget is has been increased to complete the work envisioned in the Capital Plan.
Account # 30004281 Order Group: CA3EE1EXX1
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $300,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $300,000
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $300,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Waterworks PROJECT #: E-2a
PROJECT TITLE: Addressing Growth: Transmission Capacity Program
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Construction of transmission mains to restore pressure and flow in the City's water system.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
The City and the Lower Mainland are experiencing rapid population growth, increasing density, and changes in land use which strain the City and District water systems. The result has been a gradual decrease in water pressure during high demands, and difficulty in supplying the volume of water necessary to meet current fire protection standards.
The west side of the 570 Pressure Zone (Arbutus Ridge, North Dunbar and West Point Grey) is prone to low pressures during summer and has very little redundancy of supply. During the 1986 First Narrows crossing failure, much of this area had very limited water service and poor fire protection. A total of $5 million was allocated in the 2000-02 Capital Plan for transmission main work to address these system shortcomings. Through the design process, opportunities have recently been realized that reduce the total estimated cost to $4.2 million. Above the $1.5 million that was allocated in previous years, an additional $2.7 million will be needed to complete the project.
An additional $1.2 million was allocated in this Capital Plan for connection work to the GVWD's proposed Boundary #5 transmission main. As the GVWD has now postponed the Boundary #5 construction to beyond 2005, this item will not be included in the 2002 Budget.
Account # 30004282 Order Group: CA3EE2AXX1
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $2,700,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $2,700,000
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $2,700,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM:Waterworks PROJECT #: E-2b
PROJECT TITLE: Fire Upgrading for Developments
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Upgrading or extension of watermains to maintain or increase system capacity for fire protection of new developments.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
High density developments often increase water demand beyond the existing system's capacity. This program funds local system improvements to accomodate new development projects. The City's practise is to seek cost-sharing from developers for any upgrades required. In areas where a deficiency exists prior to redevelopment, the City funds the upgrades to eliminate the current deficiency and the developer is charged for the additional work that is required because of the redevelopment. This category provides funding for the City's share.
Projects in this program are difficult to predict. They depend upon the amount of development activity in the City and the specific locations of those developments. During 1997 - 2001, the program saw less activity than during previous Capital Plans. Therefore, remaining funding from the 97 - 99 Capital Plan is sufficient to fund this program for 2002.
Account # 30004283 Order Group: CA3EE2BXX1
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $500,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $500,000 (Developers' Share)
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $0
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $0
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM:Waterworks PROJECT #: E-2c
PROJECT TITLE: Conservation Capital Projects
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Capital construction projects oriented toward water conservation.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
Conservation of water has a significant role in the design of the water transmission system. Peak hour water demand is now 20% lower than historic levels. This change has deferred transmission watermain construction and the need for additional storage capacity.
The GVWD's bulk water cost also continues to increase rapidly. The City will spend about $26 million in 2002 on water purchased from the GVWD. This cost is projected to be $34 million per year by 2008. With water becoming more expensive, the economic benefits of conservation become more apparent.
During 2002 Waterworks will continue a number of projects oriented toward reducing drinking water consumption. The projects fall under the following three categories:
1. Reducing residential and Parks Board use of drinking water for irrigation by replacing high maintenance plants with native plants.
2. Reducing Parks Board use of drinking water for ornamental purposes, primarily by developing supplemental sources and installing recirculation systems. Conservation projects under development aim to reduce water consumption at the Charleson Park waterfall, the Devonian Park water feature and Trout Lake.
3. Greenways program demonstration projects to promote low irrigation landscaping and rain-barrel use.
Account # 30004284 Order Group: CA3EE2CXX1PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $100,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $100,000
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $100,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Waterworks PROJECT #: E-2d
PROJECT TITLE: New Meters & Services
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Installation of new services, meter chambers on City Streets, meter installation on private property, and the purchase of new meters and appurtenances
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
New Services $50,000 Account# 30004285
The City funds 100% of the cost for construction of new water services required for secondary suites. All other water services are funded through customer connection fees. The number of new secondary suite services is small, and the funding request is adequate for about 20 services per year.
Discontinues ($50,000) Account# 30004286
Effective June 1, 1995, Council approved fees to recover the cost of discontinuing old water services. The cost applies where a development requires more than one existing service to be discontinued as part of the new servicing arrangements. The cost is for extra excavation and associated work.
Meters $600,000 Account# 30004287
The water consumption of all customers, with the exception of single family and duplex residential customers, is metered. The water meters are owned and maintained by the City. Funds are requested annually for the purchase of new meters, remote readouts, and meter parts.
Account#: see text Order Group: CA3EE2DPROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $650,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $50,000
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $600,000
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $600,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Waterworks PROJECT #: E-2e
PROJECT TITLE: Minor Improvements to the System
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This is an ongoing program of miscellaneous types of work, generally unpredictable and required on short notice.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
This is an ongoing program of miscellaneous minor works that are not associated with the major capital programs. Work includes items such as valve chambers, short watermain installations or replacements, flow tests, computer design work, and water quality monitoring stations.
Account # 30004288 Order Group: CA3EE2EXX1
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $200,000PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $200,000
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $200,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Waterworks PROJECT #: E-3a
PROJECT TITLE: Dedicated Fire Protection System (DFPS)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Design and Construction for the Dedicated Fire Protection System (DFPS)
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
Construction work for this project will extend into 2002; including the connection work between the downtown system and the False Creek crossing, as well as the remaining pipeline work through Kitsilano and Fairview Slopes. As this project was funded entirely in 2000-2001, no additional funding is requested for 2002.
Account # : N/A Order Group: CA3EE3A
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $0
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $0
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $0
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Waterworks PROJECT #: E-3b
PROJECT TITLE: Emergency Water Supplies
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Investigation, design and construction of emergency alternative water supplies for fire fighting and drinking water.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
Following an emergency, such as a major transmission main failure or an earthquake, portions of the City and District potable water systems are expected to become dysfunctional. To maintain critical fire fighting and drinking water supplies, alternative sources are proposed to be developed. Alternative fire supplies can be provided from a number of non-potable sources such as the ocean, the Fraser River, lakes and pools. Alternative drinking water supplies are limited to storage options, ground water or transportation from external sources.
In 2001, funds were allocated for investigation and potential development of an emergency groundwater supply in partnership with the Vancouver Hospital complex. The hospital group is presently considering the development of on-site storage during their 2005 - 2020 site redevelopment, which would provide an excellent opportunity for a shared groundwater facility. As the planning process with the hospital group has yet to proceed beyond the concept stage, this project is not anticipated to go ahead within the 2000-2002 Capital Plan years. Therefore, remaining funding from 2000-2001 is sufficient to fund this program for 2002.
Account # : N/A Order Group: CA3EE3BPROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $0
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $0
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $0
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Waterworks PROJECT #: E-4a
PROJECT TITLE: Telemetry System
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Telemetry equipment for monitoring pressure and flow within the water system and for the remote control of pressure regulating valves and other facilities.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
The City operates a telemetry system that monitors operational information from approximately 40 sites throughout the water system. The information that is collected and stored by the telemetry system is essential for monitoring water demands, system breaks, and system performance as it alerts staff to problem areas.
Telemetry system work proposed for 2002 includes improving radio communication from stations that presently provide unreliable data transmission and replacing outdated operating software. In addition to this work, new telemetry stations will be installed in problem areas of the City network where system pressures need to be accurately monitored. The 2002 Budget proposal has been reduced significantly from the Capital Plan allocation, given a reduction to the scope of planned work and the availability of newer, less expensive, telemetry technology.
Account # 30004289 Order Group: CA3EE4AXX1
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $200,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $200,000
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $200,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM:Waterworks PROJECT #:E-4b
PROJECT TITLE:Engineering and Site Investigation
PROJECT DESCRIPTION:Engineering and site investigations for product evaluation, research and project planning.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
Funds are requested annually to provide for miscellaneous engineering investigations, such as:
- evaluation of new products (valves, meters, etc.) prior to tendering
- evaluation of materials in response to lawsuits
- pilot studies of new construction and rehabilitation techniques such as trenchless technologies
- engineering studies such as hydraulic model calibration for planning transmission projects
Annual Funding of $100,000 is consistent with previous levels of funding for this program.
Account # 30004290 Order Group: CA3EE4BXX1
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $100,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $100,000
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $100,000
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM:Waterworks PROJECT #:E-5a
PROJECT TITLE: Water Quality Projects
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Capital projects that reduce the number of dead end, low flow and tuberculated watermains, and construct treatment facilities where required.
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
This program funds capital improvements to ensure adequate protection of water quality throughout the distribution system. Such projects are typically goal-oriented towards improving chlorine residuals, and can range from system modifications that eliminate low flow and tuberculated pipes to the installation of small scale disinfection stations in areas that cannot be corrected through other means.
The 2000-2001 Capital Budgets included a total of $500,000 for piping changes. Approximately half of this total will be spent in 2002 on an epoxy lining project. Some areas of the City distribution system have high total coliform counts, due to a combination of low demands and tuberculation build-up in unlined cast iron mains. The tuberculation build-up results in a greater bio-film surface area, which quickly depletes residual chlorine in the water. This project will strip the tuberculation build-up from these mains and the epoxy lining will prevent future tuberculation growth.
The 2000-2002 Capital Plan included $2.5 million for the small scale disinfection stations. No rechlorination stations will be built until the impact of Seymour and Capilano Reservoir filtration on local water quality can be assessed. Therefore, this work will be deferred to beyond 2002. In the interim, additional piping and pressure regulation will be installed to minimize stagnant areas in the distribution system. This work can be funded from previous budgets.
Account#: N/A Order Group: CA3EE5
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $0
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $0
Less Previously Approved $0
NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $0
ENGINEERING - YARD
Project
NumberProgram - 2002
Est Gross
Cost$'000
Grants & Other
Sources
$'000Basic Capital
Budget$'000
F 1
Yards Closure and Replacement
Total 2002 Yards Capital Budget
$6,928
$6,928
$0
$0
$6,928
$6,928
2002 BASIC CAPITAL BUDGET
DEPARTMENT: Engineering PROGRAM: Yards PROJECT #: F-1
PROJECT TITLE: Yards Closure and Replacement
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Cambie Yard Replacement
PROJECT DETAIL, HISTORY & OBJECTIVES, TIMING & COSTS
This submission is for the third year of funding for the replacement of the Cambie Works Yard and three satellite yards. In 1993, the City purchased lands on the former BN Rail yard for this purpose. The 2000 - 2002 Capital Plan provides $15,928,000 of funding toward this new facility. This submission is for the balance of the funding in the capital plan, $6,928,000, for the construction of the yard.
Account# 30005178 Order Group: CA3EF1XX1
PROJECT FUNDING:
Total Cost $ 6,928,000
PROVIDED FROM:
Senior Governments $0
Property Owners $0
Other $0
Existing Funding $0Total 2002 Basic Capital Budget $ 6,928,000
Less Previously Approved $ 0NET 2002 BASIC CAPITAL REQUIREMENT $ 6,928,000
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