Silver Star Waterworks District 2015 Water System Assessment & Capital Plan Update
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Silver Star Waterworks District 2015 Water System Assessment & Capital Plan Update Final Report October 2016 KWL Project No. 805.005-300 Prepared for: Township of Spallumcheen SILVER STAR WATERWORKS DISTRICT 2015 Water System Assessment & Capital Plan Update October 2016 Contents Executive Summary ................................................................................................................i 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................1 1.1 Background .............................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 Objectives ................................................................................................................................................. 2 1.3 Information Sources & References ........................................................................................................ 2 2. Improvement District Conversion Process ...............................................................3 2.1 Provincial Policy & Guidelines ............................................................................................................... 3 2.2 Township Policy & Process .................................................................................................................... 3 3. Assessment of Waterworks System ..........................................................................4 3.1 Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 4 3.2 Authority to Operate ................................................................................................................................ 4 3.3 Water Licenses ......................................................................................................................................... 4 3.4 Service Area & Water System ................................................................................................................. 5 3.5 Operating Permit ...................................................................................................................................... 5 3.6 District Administration ............................................................................................................................. 6 3.7 Operator .................................................................................................................................................... 6 3.8 Sampling, Testing & Reporting Protocols ............................................................................................. 6 3.9 Emergency Response Procedures ......................................................................................................... 6 3.10 Standards & Specifications for Infrastructure & Operations............................................................... 6 3.11 District Financial Status .......................................................................................................................... 6 3.12 Insurance .................................................................................................................................................. 7 3.13 Infrastructure & Assets............................................................................................................................ 7 3.14 Tenure for Works ...................................................................................................................................... 7 3.15 Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure Permits ............................................................................ 8 3.16 Current Zoning & Land Use Regulations ............................................................................................... 8 3.17 Water Metering Program.......................................................................................................................... 9 3.18 Interconnections with Adjacent Water Systems ................................................................................. 10 3.19 Bulk Water Supply & Water Demands .................................................................................................. 10 3.20 Water Quality & Treatment .................................................................................................................... 10 3.21 Communication Systems ...................................................................................................................... 11 3.22 Comparison with Community Water System Standards .................................................................... 11 3.23 Hydraulic Model ...................................................................................................................................... 11 3.24 Recommended Improvements .............................................................................................................. 12 4. Capital Plan ................................................................................................................ 12 4.1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................................ 12 4.2 Improvement Objectives........................................................................................................................ 12 4.3 Potential Service Area Growth & Development .................................................................................. 13 4.4 Capital Improvement Plan ..................................................................................................................... 13 4.5 Financial Forecast Plan ......................................................................................................................... 13 4.6 Cost Recovery ........................................................................................................................................ 14 4.7 Reserves, Trust & Other Assets ........................................................................................................... 14 4.8 Annual Operation Budget ...................................................................................................................... 14 5. Closure ....................................................................................................................... 15 805.005 1 SILVER STAR WATERWORKS DISTRICT 2015 Water System Assessment & Capital Plan Update October 2016 5.1 Conclusion .............................................................................................................................................. 15 5.2 Report Submission ................................................................................................................................ 15 Tables Table 1: District Service Area Elevations & Pressures .................................................................................... 5 Table 2: SSWD Annual Bulk Water Demands .................................................................................................. 10 Table 3: District Revenue Sources ................................................................................................................... 14 Appendices A. SSWD Service Area Map B. Planning Grant Application – April 2003 C. Improvement District Conversion Guide D. Township Policy for Dissolution of Improvement Districts E. Reserved for Documents Authorizing Conversion of SSWD to a Township LSA F. Supplementary Letters Patent G. Water Licence Listing & Annual Demand Summary (2000-2010) H. Operating Permit (Interior Health Authority) I. Current SSWD Bylaws J. 2010 Customer Account Listing K. 2014 Operations Costs & 2014 & 2015 Operating Budget L. Insurance Arrangements M. District-Owned Property Plan B7164 N. Bulk Water Supply Agreement with City of Armstrong O. Water Use Records, 2014 and Historic 2006 to 2014 P. Water Quality Records Q. Fire Hydrant Inventory R. Spallumcheen Bylaw 1404 - Water System Standards S. Fireflow Assessment T. Water System Network Computer Model Results U. Capital Improvement Plan V. Financial Forecast Plan W. Flash Drive containing Report & Related Files X. Silver Star Water District Water System Comprehensive Plan & Original Engineering Plans 2 2096.003-300 SILVER STAR WATERWORKS DISTRICT 2015 Water System Assessment & Capital Plan Update October 2016 Executive Summary This report provides an assessment of the Silver Star Waterworks District’s water system infrastructure, operations and financial position. The findings will be used by the District Trustees, ratepayers, provincial and Township of Spallumcheen in making decisions on future District operations, capital works and water rates. In addition, the documentation and analyses provide the basis for decision-making relative to conversion from an Improvement District to a municipal water local service area under the Township of Spallumcheen. OBJECTIVES The objectives of this report include: • Compilation of documents related to the conversion from an Improvement District to a Township local service area; • An assessment of the District’s infrastructure; • Identification of water system deficiencies; • Investigate changes in operating costs related to conversion; • Develop a water system comprehensive plan; and water system computer network model; • Identification of information