Project Summary: Helmcken Bay pump station upgrade
Detailed project information and financial summary for the Helmcken Bay pump station upgrade project.
Project Summary
Priority: Required
Project Name: Helmcken Bay pump station upgrade
5-2-11702-310 CC1211
Submitted by John Rosenberg, Director of Engineering
Executive Summary
Part of the ongoing lift station upgrade program to maintain smooth uninterrupted service to 17 lift stations. This is the next lift station of an ongoing upgrade program to replace control kiosks and add valve chambers and flow meters. The station has been designed during the 2021 budget year and is now ready for construction.
Business problem and opportunity
Helmcken Bay Pump Station is one of View Royal’s oldest, un-refurbished pump stations. This is one of View Royal’s crucial pump stations as both the Heddle and Stewart pump stations pump into the Helmcken Bay pump station. The current control kiosk lacks the updated controls and monitors required to run a pump station effectively. Currently all the valves are located in the wet well which increases maintenance costs and decreases the effective life of the valves. In addition, this station does not have a flow meter to accurately measure flows for hydraulic design and monitoring.
Proposed project objectives
Provide a secure and reliable service including during power interruptions. 2021 design phase completes the Helmcken Bay pump station design so that it is ready prior to the scheduled year of construction. This will allow View Royal to tender the project and complete the upgrade construction in a timely manner. 2022 installation to include:
- Electric Kiosk to monitor and control the pump station accurately and efficiently.
- Valve Chamber to allow for easier maintenance and increase the service life of valves and the flow meter.
Business risks
As this critical infrastructure ages, risk of failure increases. Failure of a pump station increases the likelihood of sewer overflows and environmental fines. This station does have a backup generator.
Proposed sources of funding
Sewer Capital Reserve DCCs up to $73,753
Costs and benefits
| Costs | FY1 | FY2 | FY3 | FY4 | FY5 | 5-year Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital | 670,000 | 670,000 | ||||
| Operational | 0 | |||||
| Total | 670,000 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 670,000 |
| Benefits | |
|---|---|
| Tangible | Continuous and reliable sanitary sewer collection service to property owners |
| Intangible |
Recommendation
THAT the Committee recommend the 2022-2026 Financial Plan include the Helmcken Bay pump station upgrade in 2022 to be funded by Sewer Capital Reserve and DCCs.
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