Proposal For: Qualicum Beach Waterfront Master Plan

PROPOSAL FOR: QUALICUM BEACH WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN

Town of Qualicum Beach

August 28th, 2013

Submitted to: Town of Qualicum Beach Trudy Coates, Corporate Administrator #201-660 Primrose Street Qualicum Beach, BC V9K 1W8 (250)738-2202 ORIGINAL [email protected] INTERNAL REFERENCE NUMBER > 2013-13-056

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Contents

SNC-Lavalin Company Profile ...... 1 A. Understanding of and Approach to the Assignment ...... 3 A.1 General Understanding and Approach ...... 3 A.2 Work Plan ...... 7 A.3 Added Value Provided SNC-Lavalin Inc...... 21 A.4 Sustainability and Environmental Considerations ...... 23 B. Payment Terms ...... 25 B.1 Terms and Conditions ...... 25 B.2 Estimated Effort and Fees ...... 26 B.3 Schedule ...... 29 B.4 Exclusions ...... 30 C. Experience and Qualifications ...... 31 C.1 Details of SNC-Lavalin’s Relevant Projects ...... 31 C.2 Previous Related Work including Local / Regional Experience ...... 34 C.3 Project Team ...... 37 D. References ...... 58

Appendix A Software descriptions

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SNC-Lavalin Company Profile SNC-Lavalin (SLI) is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world. SNC-Lavalin companies provide engineering, procurement, construction, project management and project financing services to a variety of industry sectors, including agrifood, pharmaceuticals and biotechnology, hydrocarbons and chemicals, environment, heavy construction, mass transit, mining and metallurgy, power and water management. Revenues in 2011 totalled $7.2 billion.

SNC-Lavalin’s Transportation Division, which includes the Ports and Marine Group’s Coastal Engineering team, has extensive experience and expertise in the planning, design, construction, and operation of Transportation Infrastructure of all types, including rail and transit systems, highways, roads and bridges, airports, and ports and marine facilities. The Division has the flexibility and resources to undertake projects of any size or duration, from scoping, pre-feasibility, planning, and design, through to construction, operation and maintenance.

The Vancouver based Ports and Marine Group includes 40 marine sector professionals located in Vancouver and Victoria, with specialties spanning coastal engineering, marine planning and design, and construction and project management.

Ports and Marine Engineering requires a particular expertise consisting of sound technical knowledge coupled with a practical experience in the operation and maintenance of facilities, installations and systems. The SNC-Lavalin team has acquired this expertise through the successful completion of numerous projects spanning many marine sectors, from private terminal development, public and government marine infrastructure, through to urban waterfront structures and floodplain protection works.

Our Ports and Marine Group is part of a large, full-service multi-disciplinary engineering office. By teaming with our other divisions and utilizing the full breadth of the Company’s design and execution services and resources, we can provide clients with a complete solution for projects.

SNC-Lavalin’s Environment &Water Division (E&W) is the environmental engineering and consulting arm of SNC-Lavalin Inc. with a staff of over 1,200 people located in 30 offices across Canada, nine of those in British Columbia. Established more than 40 years ago, E&W has one of the most comprehensive environmental consulting teams in Canada and is a leader in providing a range of environmental services to businesses and government in the power utilities, government, forestry, mining, petroleum, petrochemical, organic chemical, road, rail and air transportation, and metal processing industries. E&W maintains

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exceptionally high standards for quality, health and safety, and environmental protection, and is committed to delivering projects on budget and on schedule to the complete satisfaction of its clients.

The E&W Division has been involved in climate change issues for over 15 years. We have provided climate change-related consulting services to a wide range of clients from institutional clients (Environment Canada, the Québec Ministry of the environment, the United Nations) to industrial facilities. The services provided to various clients include: adaptation hazard vulnerability assessments, greenhouse gas (GHG) inventories elaboration, validation and verification, GHG emissions reduction opportunities identification, assistance in the negotiation of emission targets, energy and industrial process improvement studies, CO2 capture and recovery, applicability of carbon financing in projects, carbon neutral products and services and life cycle assessments.

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A. Understanding of and Approach to the Assignment

A.1 General Understanding and Approach The waterfront and shoreline of the Town of Qualicum (the Town) is a key defining asset of the Town of Qualicum Beach. In the past, development of this part of the Town occurred in an easy-going, informal manner that is now recognized for its limitations. The many competing interests and demands for maintaining commercial development of the Town (including increasing public awareness, interest and demand for waterfront access and preservation of the natural values, and the implications of expected climate change implications to the shoreline boundary of the Town) have become more apparent in recent years. Figure 1: View of the open water exposure of the Qualicum Beach area in the Strait of Georgia (Google Maps)

A.1.1 Wave climate in the Strait of Georgia for the Qualicum Beach

The shoreline area of the Town is located in a central portion of the Strait of Georgia. This shoreline is open to both the strong fall and winter E and SE storms over the approximate 90 km of open water to the Fraser River delta area, and to the sometimes related N and NW winds and associated waves generated down the Strait over approximate 80 km (Figure 1).

The movement of sediments along the Qualicum Beach shoreline by waves and currents will be significantly affected by this almost balanced exposure. Historically, this coastal environment area has likely been supplied by sediments from the rivers, streams and creeks along the shoreline and from the coastal bluffs and low-lying soft sediment coastal plains. As awareness of the growing degradation of the waterfront shoreline becomes more acute, especially during recent storms in 2011 and 2012, the need to understand the coastal balances in this area becomes vital to building a sustainable plan and strategy for the future.

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A.1.2 Wildlife Management

The Town of Qualicum Beach shoreline is also a major component of the Qualicum Beach Wildlife Management Area (QBWMA). Both the QBWMA management plan (QBWMAMP, 2003) and the 2011 Qualicum Beach OCP recognize the importance this aspect of the area plays in the waterfront use, values and future development.

Two key QBWMAMP principles are preservation of the ecological values and wildlife populations using foreshore and estuarine habitats and management of people’s usage to protect the WMA’s habitat.

These principles imply that future engineering solutions for the on-going issues along the shoreline must not degrade key processes required to maintain the ecological services of foreshore habitats including the following:

> Longshore sediment transport

> Sediment supply

> Marine riparian vegetation

> Across shore movement of organic material

> Foreshore habitat supply

> Critical and sensitive foreshore habitats

> Foreshore habitat diversity

The use of hard engineering structures such as seawalls, for example, may not be consistent with WMA principles because these types of structures can reflect wave energy and result in erosion both at the base of the seawall and ‘downstream’ of the seawall; these factors can cause a reduction in the ecological services of those habitats associated with the seawall. Further, because the hard structure changes the nature of wave energy, there will be a net impact on longshore sediment transport and deposition. Changes in sand supply and deposition areas because of changes in wave energy due to hard engineering structures can have a significant negative influence on the location of upper foreshore spawning habitat and subtidal burying habitat of forage fish species such as the Pacific sand lance1. Additional changes to the energy regime can influence the settlement of areas by important habitat-forming species such as eelgrass

1 Robinson, C.L.K. and J. Yakimishyn. 2013. Short-term persistence and stability of fish assemblages within eelgrass meadows on the Pacific coast of Canada. Journal Fisheries and Aquatic 70(5):775-784

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(Zostera marina) which supports the young-of-the-year of more than 60 fish species important for feeding seabirds2. Alternatives to hard engineering approaches such as those fostered by the Green Shore TM program (e.g., intertidal marshes, beach projects, and nearshore berms, benches, reefs or headlands) will prove more consistent with achieving coastal protection and recognizing the WMA principles.

Soft shoreline solutions, whether natural (existing as the Town of Qualicum Beach developed and evolved) or human-created, can only be successful if they are placed into a well-understood and defined environment. Although the original beach-oriented coastal setting of Qualicum Beach suggests soft solutions are viable in this part of the Strait of Georgia, it is important for future planning and management to understand the existing and the future coastal, sediment, and shoreline response processes and implications.

Figure 2: Early view of Qualicum Beach foreshore (11 April 2013 Town Presentation)

SNC-Lavalin (SLI) proposes to undertake a systematic investigation and definition of the governing meteorological and oceanographic (metocean) processes along the Qualicum Beach area shorelines and the associated coastal processes responsible for the movement of sediments to and along the area shoreline. The investigations will be linked to a thorough review of available historical and satellite imagery to ground truth the numerical modelling.

2 Robinson, C.L.K., D. Hyrnyk, V. Barrie, and J. Schweigert. 2013. Identifying suitable burying habitat for Pacific sand lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) in the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia, Canada. Progress in Oceanography. 115:119-128.

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The over-riding intent of the proposed investigations is to provide a substantive basis to determine if the present state of the Qualicum Beach shoreline, which is generally considered to be degrading, is due either to a slow net drift of coastal sediments to the west (from predominate E - SE storms) or alternatively simply reflects an active dynamically sediment environment balanced between the NW and SE storm environments. This second cause may also be slowly deflating or degrading due to interruptions of historical sediment supply either from the rivers, creeks, and streams in the area or from loss of sediment supply due to shoreline hardening.

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A.2 Work Plan

A.2.1 Introduction

Our approach and specific work plan to undertake this phase of the Waterfront Master planning process is summarized in detail below. Although the tasks are listed in sequence, some tasks will be undertaken in parallel while others are contingent on the completion of earlier tasks. The anticipated relationship and timing of all tasks is shown in the schedule provided below in Section B.3.

A.2.2 Task 1 – Start-up Activities

Following the award of this assignment (anticipated in approximately mid-September 2013) we propose to schedule an initial kickoff meeting with the Town of Qualicum Beach (the Town) to finalize the following:

> Final terms of reference and scope > Communication and contact procedures > Progress reporting structure and frequency > Schedule > Dates for public meetings and team site visit During this time, our Project team will be reviewing available Town of Qualicum Beach materials and relevant materials from public sources to identify and access the available information and identify any critical gaps.

With specific regard to the first public meeting and team site visit, we propose to schedule a two-day site presence centered on the first public meeting. The public meeting will be (conceptually) scheduled for the evening of the first day to allow the project team to familiarize themselves with key features of the Qualicum Beach shoreline, and then to offer or allow follow-up on the second day to address features raised at the public meeting.

The timing of this start-up activity is somewhat critical as low-tide opportunities during daylight hours essentially vanish after the 18th of October.

The deliverables from this activity will be:

> Minutes of meetings > Copy of presentation for posting on Town of Qualicum website (action by the Town) > Site visit report > Design basis brief and gap report

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A.2.3 Definition of Metocean (Meterological and Oceanographic) Setting

A.2.3 QUALICUM BEACH WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN RFP Development of a long-term description of the incident and nearshore wave climate in the Strait of Georgia for the Qualicum Beach shoreline limits. Ideally should be at least a 30 year long description to cover the natural decadal scale variations that exist on the BC coast.

The Town of Qualicum Beach (the Town) waterfront is located at a central position in the Strait of Georgia that is exposed to the effects of both E-SE and N-NW winds. The seasonal balance between winter and summer characteristics of these weather systems and the longer term (decadal) variation of this balance is important to understanding how coastal sediments move along the shoreline and where they may be dynamically stable. The balanced exposure also means that some of the offshore bathymetric features may significantly influence different portions of the Qualicum Beach shoreline depending on the fundamental offshore wind direction. This directionally sensitive aspect of the wave – shoreline interaction will influence appropriate wave climate design criteria, both in terms of assessing the condition of existing shoreline structures and also in assessing the expected future interaction leading to the risk of coastal flooding as sea level rises.

We propose to develop a long-term description of the incident and nearshore wave climate using our in-house wind and wave model for the Strait of Georgia. This model, based on the SWAN wave generation model, which is described in Appendix A, was developed through an in-house SLI R&D program and provides definitions of the wave climate along the shorelines of the Strait of Georgia that reflect the orographic Figure 3 (above): Wind model with recorded winds shown in red and model winds in black. forcing of overwater winds in the Strait of Georgia. An example of the wind field for a Figure 4 (below): Significant wave heights in vicinity of Qualicum Beach during storm in Red: Hs ≈3.5 m, Yellow: Hs ≈2.5 m. recent winter gale (Figure 3) shows how SE

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winds are affected by the influence of land in the south end of the Strait of Georgia. As a result the waves generated in the Strait vary significantly with location, especially in the vicinity of Qualicum Beach, (Figure 4, above) with implications to definition of wave climate.

For the purpose of this assignment we will transform the incident wave climate into several locations along the shoreline of QB so

that the varying characteristics over time can Figure 5: Tentative locations for Wave Climate Definition be defined and summarized (Figure 5).

The deliverables for this task are:

> Hourly wave climate data and summaries at multiple locations (Figure 5) for at least 20 years, which corresponds to the available data at the nearest wind stations (Sisters Islet and Ballenas Island). The data coverage can be extended to cover 30 years if a consistent relationship between winds offshore QB and winds recorded at Comox Airport can be developed. The coverage can be extended to cover 50 years if a consistent relationship between QB and winds recorded at Vancouver Airport can be developed. > Summaries of the wave energy at the various locations (Figure 5) as a function of the position across the nearshore (inter-tidal) profile and the actual water level at the same time. An example of this information (Figure 6, below) showed that the design wave criteria (at this particular location) were defined more by the concurrent occurrence of ordinary storms and high tides than by the occurrence of severe storms alone. This type of information and assessment has important implications for the definition of design criteria to develop shoreline protection concepts, evaluate existing or future shoreline protection alternatives, and determine the expected occurrence of flooding. For the purpose of this assignment we will use the 50 years of record from the Point Atkinson tide gauge to define the total water level during the interval of coverage of the incident wave climate data.

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Figure 6: Example Summary of the incident wave energy at the mean high water elevation for a location in coastal British Columbia shows the design wave criteria (at this particular location) were defined more by the concurrent occurrence of storms and high tides than by the occurrence of severe storms alone.

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Tidal Currents along the Qualicum Beach Shoreline

The role of tidal currents in defining the coastal processes and shoreline response along the Qualicum Beach waterfront is a potentially important issue. In simple terms it is recognized that in coastal settings the waves during storm events stir up the sediments on the seafloor and the tidal currents transport them in the direction of the currents. At the same time, while currents offshore of the Qualicum Beach shoreline can reach between 0.5 and 1 knot in deepwater, the sinuous nature of the QB shoreline and the offshore banks located to the NE and the west of Qualicum Beach may result in either back eddies or quiescent zones within the Qualicum Beach bight. These currents, in combination with persistent NW winds, especially during summer months, may be responsible for the historical presence of finer beach materials in the general area. Tidal currents and waves may also be responsible for redistributing sediments deposited in the coastal zone from the rivers, streams and creeks in the local area (i.e.: the French Creek complex, Beach Creek, Gradon Creek and Little Qualicum River). For the purpose of this assignment we propose to build a nested tidal, wave and sediment response model for the Georgia Strait area (coarse grid) and Qualicum Beach region (fine grid) using our Coastal Modelling System (CMS) suite of software, described in Appendix A.

The hydrodynamic component of the CMS model, FLOW can be directly coupled to the wave component (WAVE) of the CMS model suite, which in turn is driven by the overwater wind fields from our Strait of Georgia model described above. The combined effects of tides and waves then interact with the sediment field defined throughout the CMS model domain, which enables definition of the resulting erosion and deposition patterns and rates. The model will be run for selected storm scenarios (winter and summer conditions) and for selected years of conditions, identified as important from the wave climate – wave energy summary described above. The potential contributory factor of sediments from the various rivers, streams and creeks can also be modelled by treating each stream as a point source of sediment into the coastal zone.

The CMS model suite can also be coupled to the Particle Tracking Model (PTM) which by modelling the deposition and re-suspension modes of transport, can be used to investigate how far along the Qualicum Beach area sediments will be transported before their migration reverses with the effects of either reversing tides or changing wind – wave driving forces. The PTM model can be run for as long as there are

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hydrodynamics defined and therefore it will be possible to assess the fate of coastal sediments over periods of months and years.

The results of the PTM modelling will be invaluable to understanding whether or not the Qualicum Beach area is:

1. Either slowly degrading over a period of time due to the loss of coastal sediments and a net transport bias, either to the west or to the east 2. Is in a state of dynamic equilibrium where sediments remain essentially within the area, although still mobile, so long as they continue to be re-supplied The deliverables for this task are:

> Charts showing the tidal current patterns and speeds in the Qualicum Beach area > Geomorphologic trends of erosion and deposition along the Qualicum Beach waterfront for various durations and storm conditions > Maps of nearshore wave energy concentrations, or lack of, which identify zones of the shoreline where hot spots of shoreline activity should or can be expected > Areas of the shoreline where soft sediments can be expected to be relatively stable (dynamically stable) on their own, or where control structures (such as nearshore reefs, rock clusters or headland structures) may be required to ensure long lasting shoreline stabilization solutions. These results will be ground-validated with the results of the geomorphologic history of the QB shoreline described below and will also be used to direct the layout and design of strategic monitoring program.

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A.2.4 Task 2 – Definition of the Geomorphological History of the QB Shoreline

A.2.4 QUALICUM BEACH WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN RFP This is an assembly from historical air photos (that go back as far as the 1930s) of how the shoreline has evolved. This could be combined with information from the files of the Qualicum Beach Museum. It may need to consider the watersheds of the various rivers discharging onto the shoreline in Qualicum Beach and those nearby.

Characterization of local geomorphology is fundamental to the understanding of the resilience of the QB shoreline to climate change variability forcing and coastal development pressures. Understanding of the evolution of coastal landforms provides insight to local sediment budget, shoreline trends (i.e., erosion or progradation), regional coastal hazards and human-related pressures, and is essential to the development of a comprehensive and sustainable Waterfront Master Plan.

For this assignment we will conduct a time series analysis of the QB shoreline based on five years of aerial photographs captured over the period of record at inter-decadal intervals (10 to 15 years). The analysis will be conducted at a scale of 1:20,000 (or more detailed if available). Aerial photographs will be chosen according to their season and time of acquisition (low tide preferred). The coastline is a dynamic boundary between the marine and terrestrial environments and no one component of the transitional zone can be analysed independent of the other. Therefore, analyses will be conducted for 12 to 13 km of shoreline from the outlet of the Little Qualicum River to the west to the outlet of French Creek in the east and will include the nearshore, beach and, at a minimum, 50 m of the backshore. These will provide a meaningful unit for geomorphic analysis that captures the role of fluvial sediment supply, human impacts and coastal processes in the shoreline trends at QB.

Time series analyses will:

> Define the shoreline position and areas of historic erosion and deposition, estimate rates of change (Figure 7) and identify areas vulnerable to coastal erosion and flooding Figure 7 Morphodynamics of the Oldman River characterized using time series analysis identifies areas vulnerable to erosion.

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> Capture the evolution of geomorphic features and coastal wetland distribution to provide insight to trends in coastal processes > Identify land use changes in the coastal zone (e.g., deforestation, construction of coastal defense structures) Geomorphic interpretations will be supported by a limited field program and through review of available historical resources (e.g., technical reports). Analyses of temporal changes will consider the role of climate change, climate variability and human activity in modifying coastal processes, landforms and systems with the aim of informing effective, sustainable future management strategies.

To provide guidance for the development of both the strategic monitoring program and the master plan development we also propose to map the spatial distribution of different habitats within the foreshore (chart datum to high water mark) of the study area boundaries. To this end, we propose to produce a preliminary foreshore habitat map from historically available information, and interpretation of available air photos, in combination with the low-tide site visit trip to verify interpreted foreshore habitat types.

Task 2 Deliverables:

The deliverables for this task are:

> Mapping of the geomorphologic changes from the time series analysis overlain on the LiDAR mapping to be provided by the Town of Qualicum. All line work and mapping produced will be delivered as ESRI compatible files (raster and shape files) > Reporting on the geomorphologic history of the QB shoreline > Any additional digital, geo referenced aerial photographs obtained for time series analyses

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A.2.5 Task 3 - Establishment of a Smart Network of Shoreline Survey Transects and Surveys

A.2.5 QUALICUM BEACH WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN Based on the above two front end activities, make recommendations for the establishment of a program of controlled RFP surveys across the shoreline in “smart” locations: i.e. where there is important infrastructure or valuable land use or extremely (in a relative sense) dynamic or sensitive coastal processes. This network will eventually be built up by the Town over several years following the conclusion of the Waterfront Master Plan process (at least 5 years with post summer-pre- winter storm season and post-winter storm season surveys.)

Following the assembly of the knowledge database described above it is expected that areas of the Qualicum Beach shoreline will be identified where confirmation of the trends should be obtainedprior to implementing solutions or approaches emerging from the Master Plan process. Experience has shown, for example on our Holland Point project, that seven years of strategic monitoring revealed trends and behaviour not otherwise appreciated, or from our Cox Bay project, where two years of monitoring also revealed unexpected effects on adjacent shorelines from the construction of hard shoreline treatments.

Based on the insight formed from the combined analysis of wave, hydrodynamics and sediment transport modelling and characterization of local coastal morphodynamics, we will identify the components and options for a focused and strategic monitoring program designed towards key areas for long term monitoring:

> Where critical infrastructure exists > Where there is vulnerability to future flooding > Where future erosion is expected > Where analyses suggest sediment supply either existed in the past, or may exist in future, depending on the integrity of any existing shoreline works > Where analyses suggest a dynamic and episodic shoreline response exists As part of the program design we will review and consider the application and merits of:

> A network of strategic transects > A dense rapid acquisition digital terrain (DTM) model network (e.g., Cox Bay) > A combination of transect or DTM model networks with localized remote camera monitoring (e.g., Nieto, et al., 2010) > Repeat LiDAR for both terrestrial and nearshore environments Understanding gained from monitoring will provide for the development of effective management strategies to prevent or reduce undesirable coastal impacts along the QB shoreline in the future.

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It is our understanding that subsequent implementation of the monitoring strategy will be undertaken separately from this assignment and may continue after the completion of Phase 1 and 2 of the Master planning work. The information and understanding gained from monitoring will enable the development of effective management strategies to prevent or reduce undesirable coastal impacts along the QB shoreline in the future.

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A.2.6 Task 4 – Classification and Assessment of the Condition of the Shoreline and its Immediate Boundaries

Assessment of Existing Shoreline Structures and of Foreshore Solutions

A.2.6 QUALICUM BEACH WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN Assessment of existing shoreline structures and their influencing role on adjacent areas (could be for public lands, areas of RFP important or critical infrastructure or for collections of essentially privately held waterfront, or otherwise sensitive ecological areas). Assessment of the capacity for, opportunities for or need for capital or other innovative foreshore solutions and processes in the future.

This task represents the overall evaluation and assessment stage of Phase 1, prior to setting out the recommendations for Phase 2 planning and management of the Waterfront Master Plan process.

With the completion of Phase I analysis, the next step is to translate the findings into terms relevant to community land use planning. This is a critical step because the community of Qualicum Beach, most notably its character and operation, are intimately tied to the coastal environment and changes in this environment brought on by sea level rise, increased storm magnitudes and frequencies, coastal engineering, and other factors can reach far into the Community affecting land use facilities, infrastructure, and landscape quality. How the Community realigns itself and adjusts to change in terms, for example, of the mix of public and private space, road layout and design, residential setbacks and design, stormwater management, and the recreational and visual quality of the coastal zone are paramount to the Town’s future, its development policy, fiscal stability, and liveability.

In this task we plan to use the following resources:

> Information provided by the Town of Qualicum Beach (the Town) on the condition of the foreshore (Annual photos of foreshore condition 2008-2013) > Available mapping from the recent OCP update for the Town of Qualicum Beach (2011) > Available mapping of the flood risk areas completed by the Town of Qualicum Beach > Results of the site visit, > Modelling of the coastal processes and the airphoto historical analysis These resources will enable us to develop an overall assessment of existing shoreline reaches, characterized by the presence of existing shoreline hardening, the presence of important or critical infrastructure or areas of public lands, or the character of the adjacent upland areas or land uses and:

> Their present vulnerability to wave climate energy exposure concentration or focused frequency of loading > Their relationship to areas of sediment erosion , transport or deposition trends

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> Their future vulnerability to exposure in a sea level rise scenario (likely a 1 m sea level rise – however, the magnitude of the SLR can be finalized during the study > Their relationship to expected areas of future sediment erosion, deposition or expected flooding. Once these reaches are identified and assessed then a range of possible treatments, including capital works (soft or hard solutions, as appropriate), planning or management options (as outlined in the Province of BC MOE Sea Level Primer) or other statutory measures for adaptation (including rolling land use planning, OCP process measures or development permit areas) will be developed to conceptual stages of detail. These conceptual approaches will form the basis for the summary reporting and outlined in the Phase 2 portion of the Master Plan process.

During this task we propose to organize a team and Town officials-oriented, web-based workshop to encourage attendance and discussion prior to preparing the final reporting of the Phase 1 activities. The use of a web-based format will allow members of the SLI team to attend and participate without incurring travel time-related expenses. Town of Qualicum Beach attendees can choose to attend either by web or by travelling to the Vancouver offices of SNC-Lavalin (SLI).

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A.2.7 Public consultation

Public engagement and education will be essential in the development of a shoreline adaptation and rehabilitation strategy. It is important to establish a process that gives stakeholders the opportunity to share their concerns and perspectives at an early stage prior to the broader public consultation that will occur in Phase 2.

The draft findings of Phase 1 will be presented to Town Planning and Engineering staff in order to inform the Town of Qualicum Beach prior to undertaking the public consultation. Following this meeting we will refine the report and create the presentation for the second public meeting held to present the outcomes of the Phase 1 study and to discuss concerns regarding possible adaption strategies.

We anticipate that both the final report and the presentation materials for the second public meeting will be posted on the Town of Qualicum website as start-up information for Phase 2 of the study.

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A.2.8 Final Report

The final report will provide a detailed description of all activities of this assignment with individual task sections organized in specific appendices as stand-alone design briefs. The main report will be a concise summary of each design brief and will include:

> A summary of the key findings > The conceptual level recommendations for solutions for each reach > The framework for Phase 2 of the planning process > Recommendations regarding proposed amendments to the regulatory tools that are already in place; these include the Land Use and Subdivision Bylaw and the Development Permit Area regulations contained in the Official Community Plan. The report will also recommend mechanisms to improve the coordination with various levels of government regarding the installation of structural and non-structural works on the waterfront.

In addition the report will also outline opportunities to facilitate shoreline improvement and protection projects involving multiple property owners. Specific solutions for individual properties will, however, not be included in this report. Individual property scale solutions are not included in this scope of work; however the design basis summary in appendix form is intended to be suitable for dissemination by the Town of Qualicum Beach through their own distribution process.

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A.3 Added Value Provided SNC-Lavalin Inc. The SLI team brings added value to this project beyond the specific work plan outlined in this proposal. In particular members of the team are currently involved in several projects related to coastal engineering activities in the Qualicum Beach area which directly benefit this assignment:

> The coastal engineering group are presently assisting the Town of Qualicum Beach in the planning, design and installation of a soft shoreline solution to recent storm damage at Brant Park. The engineering undertaken for this assignment has provided background already assimilated into the work plan including: - Evaluation and identification of key NW storm events that have likely influenced the QB shoreline in recent years - Identification of relatively stable soft sediment features along the shoreline that provide guidance to long- term geomorphologic features of this portion of the east Vancouver Island shoreline - Familiarity with the Brant Park area of the shoreline for consideration and validation of modelling of coastal sediment movement during the winter of 2013-2014 The SNC-Lavalin Inc. (SLI) team is giving further consideration to the QB waterfront, as a case example, during the GS Alternate shoreline study currently underway for the Stewardship Council of British Columbia. This work will be directly applicable in our consideration of measures to address the issues identified during this assignment.

SLI is committed to the development of coastal engineering tools to develop solutions for the increasingly important task of adapting to climate change along our coastlines. To this end we have several internal R&D programs that are relevant to this assignment, and for which the results are freely available to this assignment:

> R&D 1 – Wind and Wave Model of the Strait of Georgia: the status of ongoing development of this model which captures the orographic (landform related) forcing of the overwater wind field in the Strait of Georgia is briefly described above and in Appendix A. This R&D program will continuously improve the resolution of the overwater wind field and resulting wave climate offshore of Qualicum Beach to the benefit of this assignment. > R&D 3 – Tsunami-related forcing of Beach Geomorphology: this program has been initiated internally within SLI as the direct result of our work program and learned experience in Cox Bay on the west coast of Vancouver Island at Tofino. While tsunami forcing is not considered a governing factor at Qualicum Beach, it may prove relevant during the review of changes to the QB shoreline in the 1940s to 1950s era when a severe seismic event off Quadra Island resulted in significant erosion of the Deep Bay spit located to the west of Qualicum Beach.

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> R&D 4 – Design Tools and Guidance for Engineered Storm Berm solutions: this program has been initiated to test and evaluate coastal engineering tools for defining the wave run-up, overtopping and stability of soft sediment related solutions and wave energy absorbing solutions for seawall constructions for coastal protection and flooding protection. The ongoing results of this program will be freely available to the later stages of this assignment when conceptual solutions are developed for individual shoreline reaches.

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A.4 Sustainability and Environmental Considerations SNC-Lavalin promotes a life cycle approach to the projects we carry out. We offer services across the entire project continuum — from planning through construction and operation to final decommissioning. As such, we are committed to protecting the interests of our employees, neighbours and the environment, and to ensure we have a viable business that continues to provide employment and generate economic benefits for our stakeholders.

We work with private sector clients, governments and international development agencies to develop strategies, frameworks, targets and indicators for sustainable programs and projects, and to strengthen decision-making based on participatory assessments of economic, social and environmental issues.

Our focus on sustainability and environmental considerations is demonstrated through site remediation, greenhouse gas emission reduction, renewable energy considerations and environmental management plans, all of which are key components of our project deliverables.

A.4.1 Sustainability, Reporting, and Software

For our centennial year, we decided to produce our first Sustainable Development Report. This report covers calendar year 2011 and can be downloaded from our web site through the Sustainability link.

A sustainable project is a win-win situation for the investor, the community and the environment. Sustainability3 is SNC-Lavalin’s latest software development that helps achieve project sustainability. Sustainability3 can be used for any project type from traditional to leading-edge and for all stages, from project initiation to decommissioning & closure. No matter the scale of the project, large or small, Sustainability3’s approach is to partner with our clients to provide sustainable solutions.

Sustainability3 is a unique assessment tool that can help clients to fully address regulatory compliance at all stages of a project.

> Maximize economic and social benefits

> Reduce carbon footprint and maximize carbon credit

> Optimize water utilization

> Comprehend aspects of waste managing, handling, disposal, recycling and treatment

> Assess risk of projects, including human and ecological health

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> Promote energy saving designs, techniques and operating procedures

The software measures and assesses sustainability by considering the environment, community and the economic influences of a project as well as its financial and technical viability. Sustainability3 is an intelligent and intuitive decision making aid and communication tool. It compares different alternatives, identifies areas needing improvement and tracks performance over time. By converting an abstract notion, sustainability, into tangibles results through a scoring system, and using charts and graphs, the tool communicates the sustainable performance to the senior management and to the public. Sustainability3 is used by SNC-Lavalin’s sustainability specialists and project managers on behalf of clients and with their active participation throughout.

A.4.2 Environmental Policy

SNC-Lavalin is committed to preventing pollution and continuously improving the integration of environmental protection issues into all its activities and those of its clients. As part of this commitment, SNC Lavalin adopted a formal corporate environmental policy in 1995. This policy applies to our company’s activities worldwide. The policy was updated in 1997 to not only make it more operative, but also incorporate ISO 14001 principles. Some of the key commitments included in the policy are the prevention of pollution, ensuring full environmental compliance everywhere, continuous improvement in the environmental management, raising the environmental awareness of managers and employees and preparation of an annual report on the environment. As a result, whether the company is building a road in Canada, a petrochemical plant in China, a pulp mill in Indonesia, a mine at Voiseys Bay or a bridge in a highly sensitive park area, high environmental standards are applied and sustained.

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B. Payment Terms

B.1 Terms and Conditions We propose to undertake this assignment under the terms and conditions of the Master Engineering Services agreement already in place between the Town of Qualicum Beach and SNC-Lavalin. This agreement was executed as of the 22nd of May 2013 for as needed Coastal Engineering Services. If awarded to SNC-Lavalin this assignment would be new Call Up Assignment as defined in the Master agreement.

The Scope of Work for the Call Up Assignment will reference this proposal and any subsequent negotiations between the Town of Qualicum Beach and SNC-Lavalin Inc. prior to final execution of the Call Up Assignment.

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B.2 Estimated Effort and Fees The estimated fees and disbursements for the assignment are outlined in the table below, broken down by the main tasks as described above.

Total Task Description Hours Total Fees Disbursements 1 Start-up Activities 68 $1,650 $8,870 2 Definition of Metocean Conditions 266 $1,150 $21,585 3 Definition of Geomorphological History 70 $2,080 $8,320 4 Ecological Shoreline Habitat Assessment 8 $30 $1,200 Establishment of a Smart Network of Shoreline Survey 67 $270 $7,070 5 Transects and Surveys Classification and Assessment of Conditions of the 6 Shoreline (and its immediate boundaries) and 275 $1,100 $34,350 Reporting 7 Public Meetings and Site Visit 19 $520 $3,038 8 Project Management 52 $160 $8,600 Total: 825 $3,130 $93,033 Total Fees and Disbursements (not including applicable taxes) $99,993 Figure 8 The estimated effort summarized by each task’s hours, disbursements and total fees. For further description of each task, see the detailed Work Plan in section A.2. The hourly rates for key and supporting personnel will be the same rates as contained in the Master Engineering Services Agreement currently in place between the Town of Qualicum Beach and SNC-Lavalin Inc.

For information purposes the referenced fee schedule is repeated below.

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B.3 Schedule The Town of Qualicum Beach has indicated the follow target milestone dates:

> 9 September 2013: Council Selection of Consultant > October 2013: Public Presentation to publically launch the project > October 2013 - April 2014: Working Period for consultants > May 2014: Target presentation date for presentation of Final Phase 1 Report in Public Presentation > June 2014: Council consideration of Phase 1 Report. Based on the work program outlined in this proposal we have developed a schedule of work based on existing commitments, tide windows for the site visit and consideration of the computational time required for the proposed modelling. This preliminary schedule, with indicated milestone dates is summarized in the chart below.

Figure 9 our proposed work schedule is built to ensure all elements of the Project will be met in time for a complete final draft and review to take place before the final presentation in mid-May.

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B.4 Exclusions SNC-Lavalin has reviewed the materials provided by the Town of Qualicum Beach as part of the Request for Proposals. Based on this review, the following potential scope items are not included in this proposal:

1. Although Provincial guidelines recommend the identification and mapping of coastal flood plains and recommended Sea Level Rise Planning Areas (SLRPA) and the production of Flood Plain Maps we understand that this work has already been started by the Town of Qualicum Beach. This existing mapping, based on the 2009 LiDAR survey data will be used as preliminary mapping for this assignment. 2. With the exception of the Site Visit and two identified public presentations, all meetings for this assignment will be held either in SNC-Lavalin Inc. Vancouver offices or at the Town of Qualicum Beach, using teleconference or web-based (LYNC, WEBEX or similar) methods to allow for participation of the SNC-Lavalin team, without the otherwise required travel expenses and time. 3. It is our understanding that a detailed public consultation or Council presentation process for refinement or modification of the final report and presentation, prior to presentation, is outside of the present scope of work. This proposal includes provision for participation of Town of Qualicum Beach stakeholders in the public meetings, or at the invitation of Town of QB staff, at any of the interim stages, however, we have not included any workshop or charette type sessions in this Stage 1 of the Master Plan process. If required, preparation for, or attendance in such workshop oriented settings will be additional scope for either for this assignment in Phase 1, or will be scheduled into Phase 2. 4. We have assumed that the Town of Qualicum Beach will arrange for and provide any meeting venues for the public meetings and presentations. We have also assumed that handout presentation materials will be prepared by the Town of Qualicum Beach. We will provide graphic or text input as required and will prepare electronic presentations (PowerPoint) for the public sessions. A PDF copy of all presentations will be provided. 5. We have noted that the Qualicum Beach Museum requests a small fee for one-time use of archived images. We have allowed for a small number of disbursements of this nature but we assume that, depending on the quantity of information that might be available, that the Town of Qualicum Beach will negotiate, on behalf of the project, a suitable licensing arrangement. 6. We assume that the 2009 LiDAR data, to be provided by the Town of Qualicum Beach, has already been processed to remove or classify any included vegetation or building related return. 7. We assume that the physical data sets to be provided by the Town of Qualicum Beach (2009 LiDAR data, orthophotos and utility data) are referenced to the same horizontal and vertical datum.

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C. Experience and Qualifications Our local and regional experience in shoreline, seawall, and oceanic studies projects prepares us to meet the terms of the Qualicum Beach Master Plan. Please see section C.1 for SNC-Lavalin’s current and recent related experience. In section C.2 find examples of our team’s local and regional experience.

C.1 Details of SNC-Lavalin’s Relevant Projects

Holland Point Gravel Beach – Completed 2012

SNC-Lavalin was retained to access the performance of the new gravel beach installed along the exposed waterfront of the City of Victoria. Based on the results from a seven-year monitoring program and recognition of the dynamic character of the gravel beach system, refinements to the gravel beach system were developed that completed the design function of the beach, off-set marine habitat impacts identified by the monitoring program, and extend the life of the beach system. This project is relevant because it has shown the important function that mobile sediments can play in providing shoreline protection.

English Bay North Anchorages Risk Assessment, Vancouver, BC – Completed 2012

SNC-Lavalin was contracted to undertake a risk assessment for the year-round utilization of the North Anchorages in English Bay which were historically closed during the winter season. Detailed review of wind, wave, currents, and geotechnical conditions in the area showed that any risks associated with anchoring in this area during winter were no different than other areas in English Bay. This project is relevant because it led to our understanding of the role land areas play in defining winds in the of Georgia.

Habitat Compensation Reed Design, Esquimalt, BC – Completed 2012 SNC-Lavalin was retained to develop the design for 3 submerged rock marine habitat compensation reefs at the entrance of Esquimalt Harbour, BC, headquarters for Canada’s Pacific Naval fleet. The expected storm conditions at each reef location were defined using numerical modeling and the final orientation and details of each reef then developed for the specific wave climate, seabed slope, and sediment characteristics at each site. Each reef was also designed to incorporate the ecological and biological requirements for the individual locations.

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Erwin Drive Seawall Assessment, West Vancouver, BC – Completed 2013

SNC-Lavalin Inc. (SLI) was sought out by a private property owner to conduct an assessment of their existing seawall. The purpose of this assessment was to identify the requirements and options for the renewal of the existing seawall, including the need and options to protect the property and adjacent properties from coastal flooding and other related effects. Specific tasks were to: Recommend an appropriate elevation (which accounts for sea level rise, storm surge, wind and wave effects, run-up, and overtopping) for the existing seawall based on the previous (2003) and updated (2011) British-Columbia Provincial Government Guideline Documents for coastal flooding; Outline a compatible concept for a community scale project seaward of the property that would achieve the same degree of protection as above, against flooding; Recommend an appropriate concept for the seawall and side yard retaining walls that will minimize flooding of neighbouring properties.

Brant Park, Town of Qualicum Beach – Ongoing

SLI was contracted to develop a soft shore protection concept for the Brant Park viewing are in Qualicum Beach. The shoreline experienced notable erosion damage during the 2012 winter storm season resulting in a loss of park property and undermining of the wave protection skirt for the interceptor pipeline access. The work conducted included a high-level analysis of wave run-up and design water-levels, conceptual-level design for a detached headland protection system, and material quantity estimates and material specifications suitable for cost estimates.

Stewardship Council for British Colombia GS Alternate Shorelines, BC – Ongoing SNC-Lavalin has been retained by the Stewardship Council for British Columbia to conduct an evaluation of the effectiveness of alternate (Green ShoreTM) approaches to the protection of shorelines and their potential to provide alternatives for climate change adaptation (rising sea level), while also maintaining ecosystem resilience. The study, which involves the assessment of several case examples of Green ShoreTM approaches at specific locations in BC, one of which includes the Qualicum Beach area, will provide guidance for potential concepts for consideration in this master planning process. Although the project is currently ongoing it is scheduled to be completed in October 2013 and will provide background for this assignment. Members of our proposed project team are also engaged in this specific project.

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Cox Bay Beach Assessment, Tofino, BC – Completed 2013

SNC-Lavalin Inc. (SLI) was employed by a private property owner to conduct an assessment of Cox Bay Beach in Tofino, BC. The purpose of the assessment was to determine whether the presence of recently constructed seawalls in the area influences the coastal processes in this location and to determine if the changes result in an increased risk of coastal flooding to the large property. The work conducted included the following tasks: - Use of a surface modelling software to evaluate the individual surveys, spanning a 2-year period; - Evaluation of volumetric differences between the surveys - Evaluation of the coastal metocean processes and the site exposure to tsunami related forcing of the coastal processes - Use of a coastal structure design tools to determine overtopping rates of various beach-structure scenarios. The purpose of this is to determine if the build-up of sand directly in front of the seawall could result in potential negative effects behind the seawall

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C.2 Previous Related Work including Local / Regional Experience Our team’s experience spans local and regional projects of similar scope. With extensive experience working both on Vancouver Island and in BC’s Lower Mainland, our team has an understanding of the conditions affecting the Project.

Our team members have technical experience in town-planning projects, beach and shoreline assessment projects, climate-change-oriented projects, and in developing seawalls and other beach restoration projects.

The proposed individuals also have the added benefit of having worked together as a team on similar projects. The Greenshores project underway for the Stewardship Centre for British Columbia includes team members John Readshaw, Brian Miller, Hawley Beaugrand, and Cliff Robinson. Additionally, Project Manager John Readshaw has worked with Grant Lamont on the Cordova Bay Road and Shoreline Improvements in Saanich and with Philippe St-Germaine on the Burns Harbor Lake Water Intake Enhancement project on Lake Michigan. Geomorphologists Richard Guthrie and Hawley Beaugrand have worked on several projects together including the Hydrogeomorphic Study conducted in the Kwikwetlem First Nation.

Project Manager’s Selected Experience

Team Member Involved John Readshaw, P.Eng.

Holland Point Upgrade Project, Victoria, BC: Project Manager for assessment of performance of a dynamically stable gravel beach installed along the exposed waterfront of the City of Victoria. Mewburn Project, Qualicum Beach, BC: Project Manager and Designer for innovative gravel beach and rock headland system for Mewburn Project south of Qualicum Beach, BC. Ross Bay Seawall Restoration, Victoria, BC: Project Manager for gravel beach replacement for the Ross Bay seawall project.

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Cordova Bay Road Shoreline Protection

Team Member Involved Grant Lamont

Project engineer for a study and design of a sand beach and Other Team Members Involved: headland bay system to prevent cliff erosion below a major roadway, while preserving the park and marine habitat aspects of John Readshaw the shoreline in the District of Saanich, British Columbia. Richard Guthrie

Cox Bay Beach Assessment

Team Member Involved Philippe St-Germaine, EIT

Implemented Visual Basic application for the automated extraction of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Other Team Members Involved: (NOAA) WAVEWATCHIII gridded information binary (GRIB) model output files. Computed historical record of wave energy reaching John Readshaw various beach elevations.

Coastal Erosion Assessments, Ministry of Environment, Vancouver Island Region, BC

Team Member Involved Richard Guthrie

Several years of shoreline erosion assessments and recommendations on Vancouver Island and gulf islands including: Newcastle Island, Gabriola Island, Kitty Coleman Park, Amphritite Point and Galiano Island (Dionisio and Montague Bay Parks). Professional review of consultant reports for coastal erosion protection for MOE.

Hydrogeomorphic Study of IR2, Hydrological studies, Kwikwetlem First Nation, BC

Team Member Involved Hawley Beaugrand

Conducted detailed airphoto and landuse interpretation including time series analysis of landuse change, build-out and impervious Other Team Members Involved: surfaces. Study aimed to identify hydrogeomorphic processes Richard Guthrie (natural and non-natural) impacting IR land.

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Green Shores Evaluation, Stewardship Centre for British Columbia, BC

Team Member Involved Cliff Robinson

Other Team Members Involved: Developed a framework for the Greenshores program to evaluate hard versus soft engineering approaches to maintain intertidal John Readshaw ecological resilience in response to coastal erosion. Hawley Beaugrand Brian Miller

Nulki Hills Wind Energy Facility, Vanderhoof, B.C.

Team Member Involved Brian Miller

Currently conducting a socio-economic impact assessment for a 100MW wind energy facility near Vanderhoof, B.C. Responsible Other Team Members Involved: for dealing with zoning issues, regional government officials and John Readshaw site permitting.

Senior Planner, City of Victoria, Victoria, BC

Team Member Involved Dennis Carlsen

AS Senior Planner, Mr. Carlsen was responsible for developing neighbourhood plans for areas surrounding Victoria Harbour.

Porpoise Bay Drainage Project, BC

Team Member Involved Ken Pun, P.Eng.

Project involved preliminary and detailed design for site grading, sanitary sewer, water system, drainage, and roadwork for a 160 ha residential development with a golf course and detention ponds; terrain and earthwork modeling using AutoCAD LDD.

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C.3 Project Team

C.3.1 Organizational Chart

Figure 10: SNC-Lavalin's integration with the client offers a centralized point of contact and streamlined communications throughout the project.

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C.3.2 Proposed Key Individuals

The nature of the work required to complete this assignment requires the expertise of several disciplines and specialties. SNC-Lavalin Inc. (SLI) has assembled an in-house multi-disciplinary team of civil engineers, including coastal, drainage and road works engineers, marine and terrestrial biologists, planners and landscape architects to complete the necessary scope of work. The in-house nature of this team will allow us to both manage the time and deliverables of the team but will also ensure that the appropriate expertise is applied to the project issues as the need arises.

The project team is summarized in the table below. Please see the team relationships as shown in the Organizational Chart in section C.3.1, above. Detailed CVs for each individual follow below.

Title Name SNC-Lavalin Division SLI Transportation Division Ports and John Readshaw, P.Eng. Project Manager Marine SLI Transportation Division Ports and Grant Lamont, P.Eng. Senior Coastal Engineer Marine SLI Transportation Division Ports and Philippe St-Germaine, EIT Project Coastal Engineer Marine SLI Environment and Water Richard Guthrie Senior Geomorphologist

Project Geomorphologist Hawley Beaugrand SLI Environment and Water

Senior Marine Biologist Dr. Cliff Robinson, R.P. Bio. SLI Environment and Water

Land Use Planner Brian Miller SLI Environment and Water

Urban Planner Dennis Carlsen Consultant to SLI SLI Transportation Division Ken Pun, P.Eng. Roadways and Utilities Engineer Engineering and Infrastructure

Landscape Architect Will Marsh Consultant to SLI

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John Readshaw | Project Manager

Overview John Readshaw, P.Eng. has over 37 years of experience covering the full range of the coastal and ocean engineering areas of practice. He has extensive project and project management experience with a range of port and coastal oriented projects. His recent project work in BC has included the design of artificial reefs for Esquimalt Harbour, beach stability assessments for Cox Bay (Tofino), and a Shoreline Protection Assessment in West Vancouver. Mr. Readshaw will be the overall Project Manager for this assignment. Employment History Manager, Coastal Engineering, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Vancouver, BC – Since 2011 Chief Engineer Coastal and Metocean, Ausenco Sandwell, Vancouver BC – 1990–2010 Principal and Vice President, W.F.Baird and Associates Ltd., Ottawa, ON – 1981–1989 Relevant Projects > Vessel Propeller Scour Effects, BC Ferries Corporation, Departure Bay, BC: Performed assessment of Coastal Class vessel propeller scour on Berth 1 related shoreline and seabed. > Greenshores Evaluation, Stewardship Council for BC: Project Manager to evaluate alternative shoreline protection systems that provide flood protection and ecological resilience. > West Vancouver Seawall, BC: Project Manager for assessment and adaptation of existing seawall in West Vancouver to accommodate expected future sea level rise due to climate change. > Esquimalt Harbour Habitat Reefs, Esquimalt, BC: Project Manager for engineering design for three submerged rock marine habitat compensation reefs to be located at the entrance of the harbour. > Holland Point Upgrade Project, Victoria, BC: Project Manager for assessment of performance of a dynamically stable gravel beach installed along the exposed waterfront of the City of Victoria. > Coastal Flood Plain Mapping Guidelines Project: Project Manager for development of coastal engineering guidelines and specifications for defining Flood Construction Limits (FCLs) and for undertaking supporting work to define the FCLs. > Beach Assessment, Cox Bay Tofino: Project Manager for assessment of beach monitoring of Cox Bay. Responsible for evaluation of the effect of adjacent newly constructed seawalls as well as tsunami generated and severe storm generated coastal forcing on the beach and shoreline properties. > Climate Change Adaptation Guidelines, BC Ministry of Environment: Project Manager and lead author for Policy Document and update guidelines for Management of Coastal Flood Hazard Lands and Sea Dike Construction. > Mewburn Project, Qualicum Beach, BC: Project Manager and Designer for innovative gravel beach and rock headland system for Mewburn Project south of Qualicum Beach, BC. > Cordova Bay Road and Shoreline Improvements, District of Saanich, BC: Project Manager and Lead Coastal Engineer for innovative sand beach and headland system for Cordova Bay road shoreline. > Ross Bay Seawall Restoration, Victoria, BC: Project Manager for gravel beach replacement for the

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Ross Bay seawall project. > Holland Point Walkway Restoration: Project Manager and lead coastal engineer for dynamic gravel beach restoration of Holland Point walkway revetment and seven year monitoring program of physical and environmental effects of site. > Ogden Point Breakwater, Victoria, BC: Project Manager and designer for rehabilitation of historic cut-stone armoured Ogden Point breakwater. > Tower Beach Stabilization, Point Grey, BC: Project Manager and coastal engineer for monitoring and upgrading UBC Tower Beach and Point Grey Cliff Stabilization projects. > Coal Harbour Redevelopment Project, Vancouver, BC: Discipline lead for planning, designing and installing shoreline works for the project. > Burrard Inlet Dredged Material Management: Project Manager for development of a dredged material management plan for Burrard Inlet for the BIEAP program. > City of Victoria Outfall: Project Manager for design and installation of storm water outfalls through the surf zone at Ross Bay beach, Victoria. > United Nations Security Council: Specialist coastal engineering consultant to United Nations Security Council UNCC process for the clean-up of beaches in the Arabian/Persian Gulf by Iraq. > Coastal Engineering Framework Strengthening: Specialist coastal engineering consultant to Asia Development Bank for coastal engineering support and framework building assignment to the Maldives. > Burns Harbor Lake Water Intake Enhancement Arcelor, Mittal, Lake Michigan, USA: Provided guidance in coastal and sediment geomorphology around water intakes at Burns Harbour. > Risk Assessment Study for North English Bay Anchorages, Vancouver, BC: Provided guidance and support for coastal, metocean and anchoring assessment at English Bay. Served as lead engineer for the Risk Assessment Workshop. > P40 Expansion, Puerto Bolivar, Colombia: Responsible for design and evaluation of alternatives to existing Basic Design for proposed causeway leading to Berth 2. Responsibilities included design and evaluation of on-site test blasting program to prove availability of using on-site materials. (Cerrejon, Colombia) > Coal Terminal Expansion, Puerto Bolivar, Colombia: Specialist review of hybrid causeway for the 40 mtpa coal export terminal expansion. Coordinated teamwork on modifying the design to accommodate changes due to a planned increased throughput, schedule, dredging strategy, new offshore geotechnical data and expected future sea level rise due to climate change. (Cerrejon, Colombia) > Orlan Platform and Tatar Strait Pipeline Crossing, Sakhalin Island, Russia: Field installation engineering services during installation of scour protection at the Orlan Platform, including onsite onboard presence during installation season, installation planning, review and risk assessment during winter shutdown season, and coordination of design and installation with pipe lay, dredging, diving and logistics contractor for Nippon Steel Inc., Russia.

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> NaiKun Wind Farm, Hecate Strait, BC: Discipline Lead for metocean criteria review and for the evaluation of turbine foundation structure local scour and turbine field geomorphic scour. > Fast Ferry Wake and Wash Assessment: Project Manager for assessment of the PacifiCat Fast Ferry wake issues and development of vessel sailing plans to eliminate or minimize wake related shoreline impacts for the BC Ferries Corporation. > Evaluation of Siltation and Operation of the Access Channel: Project Manager for evaluation of present and past sedimentation and feasibility and effectiveness of maintenance dredging of navigation channel. Included field program involving hydrographic surveys, geophysical surveys and oceanographic data collection to evaluate causes and consequences to channel side slope stability.

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Grant Lamont | Project Coastal Engineer

Overview Grant Lamont, M.A.Sc., P.Eng., has 10 years of coastal and metocean engineering experience and a member of SNC-Lavalin’s Ports & Marine Group. His experience includes concept design, construction supervision, managing field data collections, and the application of physical and numerical model studies to detailed design. Grant has also worked extensively with a variety of numerical models to study wave and coastal processes. Employment History Coastal Metocean Engineer, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Vancouver, BC – Since 2011 Coastal Engineer, Ausenco Sandwell, Vancouver BC – 2007–2011 Coastal Engineer, Pacific International Engineering, Ottawa, ON – 2005–2007 Coastal Technologist, Canadian Hydraulics Centre (NRC-CNRC), Ottawa, ON – 2004–2005 Relevant Projects > Potash Port Terminal, Vancouver, WA, USA: Coastal engineering discipline lead for a new terminal adjacent to an operating port. Produced studies of the river currents during freshet and detailed analysis of mooring line loads due to passing vessels (BHP Billiton Diamonds and Specialty Products Inc.) > St. John Port Authority (SJPA), NB: Discipline lead for investigation into the dispersal of dredge spoils using short-term (STFATE) and long-term (Particle Tracking Model) numerical models. > Puerto Nuevo, Santa Marta, Colombia: Numerical model of circulation currents using ADCIRC model, and tests in Bouss-2-D to predict the wave attenuation and diffraction of proposed dredge channel. (Prodeco) > Potash Export Facility, Prince Rupert, BC: Analysis of circulation currents from ADCP field data; determination of wave loading forces on pile cap and deck structures; detailed review of historical and current bathymetry for examination of long-term sediment changes. (Canpotex) > LNG Marine Facilities Screening Study, BC: Confidential LNG site selection study along the British Columbia coast. Reviewed the viability of several locations for a LNG marine facility and shoreline terminal. Review included collection, assimilation, and review of key metocean data. (LNG, British Columbia) > Cordova Bay Road Shoreline Protection, District of Saanich, BC: Project engineer for a study and design of a sand beach and headland bay system to prevent cliff erosion below a major roadway, while preserving the park and marine habitat aspects of the shoreline > Pacific Gateway Propeller Scour Analysis, Vancouver, Washington: Design of a dredge pocket including analysis of possible propeller induced scour potential and associated design measures to mitigate scour for the proposed Pacific Gateway development at Port of Vancouver, WA. (Berger- ABAM) > Crowbush Cove Shoreline Protection: Design of shoreline revetment structures for the Links at Crowbush Cove. Responsible for preparation of the construction drawings and specifications.

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Panmure Island Causeway Stabilization: Design of a buried revetment to protect the roadway infrastructure from erosion, while accounting for the Park setting of the beach. Work included the detailed design of the revetment along with preparation of construction drawings and specifications. > Brooklyn Bridge Park: Design of a beach and sheltered kayak area using floating breakwaters as a component of the Brooklyn Bridge Park. Work included numerical simulations of vessel wakes and assessment of wave attenuation structures. (AECOM, Michael Van Valkenburgh Associates, Inc.)

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Philippe St-Germain | Project Coastal Engineer

Overview Philippe St-Germain recently joined the Ports and Marine Group of SNC-Lavalin’s Vancouver-based Transportation Division. His background includes Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) applied to Coastal Engineering, physical modeling, and commercial software development. As a graduate student, he published several technical papers and presented at international Hydrotechnical and Coastal Engineering conferences. Mr. St-Germain was a visiting researcher at the Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, to study tsunami-induced hydrodynamic forces on structures. Also, he was a visiting researcher at the Ocean and Coastal Laboratory of the University of Cantabria in Santander, Spain for a study on the numerical modeling of ocean waves. At the Hydraulic Laboratory of the University of Ottawa, he participated in physical modeling studies of dike breaching. Mr. St-Germain will be the project coastal engineer responsible for dyke upgrades. Employment History Coastal Engineer-in-Training, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Vancouver, BC: Since 2012 Water Resources Engineer-in-Training, J.F. Sabourin and Associates, Ottawa, ON: 2010–2012 Relevant Projects > Berth 1 Armoured Abutment Stability Assessment: Conducted site reconnaissance visit for evaluation of existing abutment condition. Provided recommendations and conceptual options for the short and long-term stabilization of the abutment against wave and propeller action. (BC Ferries Corporation) > Burns Harbor Lake Water Intake Enhancement, Lake Michigan, USA: Responsible for the assessment of metocean conditions at the southern shore of Lake Michigan. Determination of wave- induced hydrodynamic forces on submerged intake structures. Designed scour protection system against wave action. Assessed sediment geomorphology in the vicinity of the water intakes and in the Burns Harbour area. (ArcelorMittal) > P40 Phase 1 Expansion, Puerto Bolivar: Involved in assessment of ongoing design changes relating to construction stage issues. (Cerrejon, Colombia) > Risk Assessment Study of North English Bay Anchorages, Vancouver, BC: Responsible for assessment of metocean conditions in English Bay. Presented findings at Risk Assessment Workshop. (Port Metro Vancouver) > Beach Assessment, Cox Bay Tofino: Implemented Visual Basic application for the automated extraction of National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) WAVEWATCHIII gridded information binary (GRIB) model output files. Computed historical record of wave energy reaching various beach elevations.

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Richard Guthrie | Senior Geomorphologist

Overview Dr. Richard Guthrie, PGeo, is the director of the Geohazards and Geomorphology group at SNC-Lavalin. He is an internationally recognized geomorphologist with particular expertise in landslides, hazard and risk assessment. He provides geoscience expertise to natural resource management, urban development, parks management, environmental assessment and public safety for clients around the world.

With 19 years of experience leading applied geomorphology, Dr. Guthrie contributed to substantial technological advancements that benefit his clients and advance the science. His work has included the assessment of cause and impact of geomorphic and physical systems such as slopes, shorelines and rivers, the quantification of landslide hazard and risk, runout and mobility, management and communication, the impact of climate change on physical systems, hydrologic changes and the impacts to and from development. He develops practical solutions using the best available science for hazard mitigation.

Dr. Guthrie is an adjunct professor at the University of Waterloo, associate editor of the Quarterly Journal of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology and has published over 60 peer reviewed publications, including several related to shoreline hazards and erosion. He has work experience around the world including eastern and western Europe, Asia and South America, and has particular experience in coastal BC. Employment History Dir. Geohazards and Geomorphology; SNC-Lavalin Inc., Environment & Water (E&W), Calgary, AB – Since 2012 Senior Scientist; Geohazards and Geomorphology, Hemmera, Vancouver, BC – 2010-2012 Principal Geoscientist, Gravity Geoscience; Nanaimo, BC – 2002-2010 Provincial Geomorphologist, British Columbia Ministry of Environment, Nanaimo, BC – 1996-2010 Geomorphologist, Centre for Earth and Ocean Research; University of Victoria, Victoria BC – 1993-1996 Relevant Projects and Publications Projects: > Coastal Erosion Assessments, Ministry of Environment, Vancouver Island Region, BC: Several years of shoreline erosion assessments and recommendations on Vancouver Island and gulf islands including: Newcastle Island, Gabriola Island, Kitty Coleman Park, Amphritite Point and Galiano Island (Dionisio and Montague Bay Parks). Professional review of consultant reports for coastal erosion protection for MOE. > Lakeshore Erosion Hazard Mapping, Nanaimo, BC: Senior author for MOE technical handbook on shoreline hazard mapping for lakes with rapidly changing water levels. Substantial overlap with coastal shoreline mapping principles. Document is publically available here:

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http://www.for.gov.bc.ca/hfd/library/documents/bib96705.pdf > Coastal Geomorphology, Vancouver Island, Nanaimo, BC: Mapped major shoreline units for the entire coastline of Vancouver Island at 1:100,000 scale. Map units distinguish shoreline archetypes and enables differentiation of erosional and depositional environments. Map legend is available as a MOE research report here: http://www.env.gov.bc.ca/wld/documents/techpub/rr02/VIextlegends.pdf Articles Published: > Understanding Geohazards: Slopes, Rivers & Coastlines, SNC-Lavalin, 2013, Calgary, AB: Senior editor of book written by Geohazards and Geomorphology group. Book includes a chapter on coastal erosion and inundation. > Geological/Geophysical Disasters In: Encyclopaedia of Natural Hazards, 2013, Springer, Heidelberg, Germany: Author of major chapter in comprehensive professional encyclopaedia, includes coastal hazards and flooding.

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Hawley Beaugrand |Project Geomorphologist

Overview Ms. Hawley Beaugrand is a geoscientist specializing in coastal geomorphology with a focus on the impacts of climate variability and change in coastal environments, coastal erosion and beach-dune morphodynamics. Her recent experience has involved the characterization of climate variability and change impacts on Wickaninnish Beach, BC, the establishment of a park-wide coastal erosion monitoring network for Pacific Rim National Park Reserve (PRNPR), BC and the preliminary evaluation of dynamic dune restoration in PRNPR, BC. Hawley offers considerable experience processing remote imagery and raw airborne LiDAR data for environmental, mining, pipeline, transportation and power projects. She is familiar with various field techniques for both biological and geomorphological monitoring and investigations (eg, real time kinematic surveying, quadrat sampling). For analysis of environmental data she is versed in the application of numerous mapping and visualization tools including ArcGIS, ENVI, Summit Evolution, Surfer and MicroStation. Employment History Geoscientist, SNC-Lavalin Inc. Environment Prairies; Environment and Water Calgary, AB – Since 2012 Lab Instructor, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC – 2008-2010 Ecosystem Geomatics Technician; Ecosystem Secretariat, Parks Canada Agency, Ucluelet, BC – 2008- 2009 Mapping Technician; Terrestrial, Terra Remote Sensing, Sidney, BC – 2007-2008 Parks Assistant, Cowichan Valley Regional District, Duncan BC – 2007 Survey Assistant, Usher Canada, Fort McMurray, AB - 2006 Relevant Projects > Greenshores Evaluation, Stewardship Centre for British Columbia, BC: Using a combination of air photo and GIS analysis Hawley provided geomorphological assessments of three sites selected for evaluation of their Green Shores shoreline measures. Assessments informed the adaptability of individual sites to climate change and variability impacts (eg, sea level rise). > North America Onshore (NAO) Water Crossing Baseline Inspections, Suncor, AB & BC: Conducted surveys and geohazard assessments of pipelines at Suncor’s high priority water crossings. Each site was evaluated and classified according to a dedicated systematic toolkit developed by SNC-Lavalin, Geohazards and Geomorphology. > Oldman River Crossing Assessment, Hydrological studies, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Transmission & Distribution, AB: Involved in a comprehensive hydrological and geomorphological assessment of two potential transmission line crossings on the Old Man River in southwest Alberta. Required real time kinematic (RTK) surveys of waterway, creation of a floodplain surface model through integration of LiDAR and field surveys, bulk sediment sampling and analysis, and mapping and time series analysis of river erosion and sediment transportation. > Geophysical Baseline Study, Environmental Assessment, Cardero Coal, BC: Performed terrain mapping and time series analysis of river erosion and sediment transportation for a major environmental assessment application. Worked with the Geohazards and Geomorphology team to

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conduct quantitative hazard assessment and recommend mitigation measures to reduce risk. This project relied on use of heads up 3D terrain analysis software and GIS. > Predisturbance Modelling - Cenovus Upstream Oil & Gas, Hydrological studies, Cenovus, AB: Identified and reconstructed predisturbance natural drainage patterns for well-sites to inform environmental remediation efforts and guide the decommissioning plan. > Hydrogeomorphic Study of IR2, Hydrological studies, Kwikwetlem First Nation, BC: Conducted detailed airphoto and landuse interpretation including time series analysis of landuse change, build- out and impervious surfaces. Study aimed to identify hydrogeomorphic processes (natural and non- natural) impacting IR land. > Coastal Geoindicators Monitoring Program, Ucluelet, BC: Established a park-wide coastal erosion and climate change and variability impacts monitoring network. Involved identification and surveying of shoreline monitoring transects in all of the three (3) park units in areas of archaeological significance, where important infrastructure exist or where dynamic and/or sensitive coastal processes are operating. > Dynamic Dune Restoration, Wickaninnish Beach, BC: Part of a multi-disciplinary team involved in the recovery planning process for the SARA red-listed pink sand verbena, a species dependent on functioning coastal dune ecosystems. This involved design and implementation of manual and mechanical approaches to restore dynamic processes in the Wickaninnish Dunes.

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Dr. Cliff Robinson, R.P. Bio. | Senior Marine Biologist

Overview Dr. Cliff Robinson has 23 years of experience in the assessment, analysis and modeling of marine habitats and coastal environmental quality in British Columbia. He has published more than 30 primary papers and 40 peer-reviewed technical reports in several key areas: 1) Eelgrass mapping, ecology and health, 2) Coastal benthic habitat mapping and modeling, 3) Marine forage species (e.g., Pacific sand lance) habitat and population assessments, 4) Coastal marine biodiversity inventory and monitoring program development, and 5) GIS-based marine species-at-risk distribution modeling and habitat classification. Dr. Robinson worked for Parks Canada for 13 years as a senior marine scientist responsible for establishing and managing coastal marine science programs to meet Pacific and Arctic National Park client-based objectives of ecological integrity and biodiversity conservation. Cliff has also worked in the environmental consulting industry for about 6 years providing government and industry with senior technical review and advice, marine habitat assessments, environmental monitoring solutions, and GIS- based coast habitat modeling. Cliff is located in Nanaimo, BC and is part of the Pacific Region Aquatic Biodiversity Centre of Excellence positioned within the Environmental Impact Assessment and Community Engagement group. Employment History Senior Marine Biologist, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Environment and Water, Nanaimo, BC: Since 2013 > Senior project manager providing marine ecology and oceanography subject expertise and advice to environmental assessments, habitat offsets and mapping, species at risk assessments, and design and operation of species inventory and monitoring programs. Current projects include developing a framework for the Greenshores program to evaluate hard versus soft engineering approaches to maintain intertidal ecological resilience in response to coastal erosion; designing offsets and enhanced Greenshore type habitats for a contaminated intertidal beach in Sterling Harbour; managing and advising a baseline water quality monitoring program for Prince Rupert Port; investigating LNG carrier propeller scour on sensitive eelgrass and sand habitats on Flora Bank; providing coastal marine environmental assessment services and advice to industrial clients. Senior Marine Scientist, Parks Canada, Vancouver, BC: 1999-2012 > Provided expert science advice to managers on marine ecological and environmental issues. > Developed a long-term (8-yr) reference condition monitoring program for assessing fish assemblage and environmental quality in BC eelgrass meadows. > Developed classification systems and optimization models (e.g., Marxan) to assess coastal marine biodiversity in relation to anthropogenic stressors. > Conducted field studies and developed GIS-based modelling tools for identifying critical habitats for marine species at risk (e.g., northern abalone, marbled murrelet) Principal and Consulting Marine Biologist, Marlim Research, Canada: 1995-1999 > Consultant to Department of Fisheries and Oceans: Developed resource inventory committee

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standard methods for sampling vegetation, invertebrates, and fishes found in shallow nearshore coastal habitats of BC; Developed a geographic information system-ecological modelling approach to evaluate and predict productive capacity of foreshore fish habitats in the Strait of Georgia; Critically reviewed published ecological models, habitat classification systems and a geographic information system relevant to juvenile fish production in shallow marine zones. Selected Publications > Robinson, C.L.K. and J. Yakimishyn. 2013. Short-term persistence and stability of fish assemblages within eelgrass meadows on the Pacific coast of Canada. Journal Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences. 70(5):775-784. > Robinson, C.L.K., J. Boutiller, D. Biffard, E.J. Gregr, J. Finnery, T. Therriault, V. Barrie, M. Foreman, A. Pena, D. Masson, K. Bodker, K. Head, J. Spencer, J. Berhardt, J. Smith and C. Short. 2013. Key elements in the development of an hierarchical marine ecological classification system to support ecosystem approaches to management in Pacific Canada. DFO Can. Science Adv. Secr. Wor. Paper 2012/P45. > Robinson, C.L.K., D. Hyrnyk, V. Barrie, and J. Schweigert. 2013. Identifying suitable burying habitat for Pacific sand lance (Ammodytes hexapterus) in the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia, Canada. Progress in Oceanography. 115:119-128. > Robinson, C.L.K., J. Yakimishyn and P. Dearden. 2011. Habitat heterogeneity and eelgrass fish assemblage diversity and turnover. Aquatic Conservation: Marine and Freshwater Ecosystems. 21(7): 625-635. > Siegel, M.R., C.L.K. Robinson, and J. Yakimishyn. 2013. The effect of region, fish size, and sample size on weight-length relationships for small-bodied fishes found in eelgrass meadows (Zostera marina) along the Pacific coast of Canada. Northwest Science. > Cabaço, S., EA Apostolaki, P García-Marín, R Gruber, I Hernández, B Martínez-Crego, O Mascaró, M Pérez, A Prathep, C.L.K. Robinson, J Romero, A Schmidt, FT Short, B Van Tussenbroek and R Santos. 2013. Effects of nutrient enrichment on seagrass population dynamics: evidence and synthesis from the biomass-density relationships. Journal of Ecology.

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Brian Miller | Land Use Planner

Overview Brian Miller has 18 years’ experience as a land use planner conducting environmental and socio- economic impact assessments, land use planning studies and environmental audits in western, northern and central Canada. He has considerable experience conducting baseline and effects assessments, performance and post-construction audits, and reviewing applications for submission to regulators including the BCEAO, CEAA and the NEB. Brian is a provisional member of the Canadian Institute of Planners, BC Chapter, and an environmental auditor. He has worked on numerous EIA’s over his career, as well as working on a number of performance and compliance audits.

Over the last five years Brian has worked on three major projects in the lower mainland including: conducting a socio-economic impact assessment for the Roberts Bank Rail Grade Separation Project, permitting support for a biogas facility in Abbotsford and a proposed waste energy facility siting exercise in New Westminister and Port Moody. Brian’s recent work experience involving climate change related issues includes completing a risk assessment matrix for examining the potential vulnerabilities to mining infrastructure in B.C. He is currently also on a team examining shoreline armouring techniques for communities in the Qualicum Beach and Parksville area. Employment History Senior Environmental Planner, SNC-Lavalin Inc. Nanaimo, BC – Since 2011 Senior Environmental Planner, EBA Engineering, Nanaimo, BC – 2009-2011 Senior Environmental Planner, SENES Consultants Limited, Vancouver/Nanaimo, BC – 2006 – 2009 Environmental Auditor, Natural Resource Sector, Office of the Auditor General of BC, Victoria, BC – 2002 – 2005 Environmental Assessment Coordinator, B.C. Environmental Assessment Office, Victoria, BC – 1998 – 2001 Marketing Consultant, Principal, Dotcom Marketing Corporation, Vancouver, BC – 1995 – 1998 Environmental Planner/Socio-economic Analyst, Westcoast Energy, Vancouver, BC – 1993 – 1995 Relevant Projects Responsible for providing land use planning, socio-economic/regulatory analysis, environmental assessment coordination and First Nations support for SLE in B.C. All projects worked on required analysis of OCP’s including the following. Brian has worked on approximately another 10 additional EAs over his career for which he was responsible for all facets of regional zoning, land use planning, consultation with government officials and regulatory analysis. > Greenshores Climate Change Project, Nanaimo, B.C.:- on a team examining armouring techniques for shoreline stabilization purposes for a climate change contract near Qualicum Beach and Parksville. Responsible for land use planning and zoning implications and interactions with municipal officials, 2013. > Climate Change and the Effects on Mining Infrastructure, Victoria, B.C.: On a team that developed a risk assessment ranking system for measuring the effects of climate change on mining

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infrastructure in B.C. Responsible for examining legislation, 2012-13. > Roberts Banks Rail Upgrade Environmental Assessment, Surrey, B.C.: Responsible for conducting a socio-economic impact assessment for four rail overpasses in South Surrey. Undertook analysis of zoning and by-laws to determine the various types of socio-economic impacts in the Township of Langley, the City of Langley and the City of Surrey, 2009-10. > Catalyst Power Biogas Project, Abbotsford, B.C.: Responsible for undertaking environmental and socio-economic constraints analysis to site the first biogas energy facility in B.C. Responsible for dealing with zoning issues, municipal officials and site permitting, 2008-09. > Gasification Facility Siting Study, Vancouver, B.C.: Responsible for undertaking a land use and socio- economic constraints analysis to site a waste energy facility in either the New Westminister and the City of Port Moody Energy. Responsible for dealing with zoning issues, municipal officials and site permitting, 2008-09. > Upper Lillooet Hydro Environmental Assessment Project, Squamish, B.C.: Responsible for preparing a socio-economic impact assessment for the 113MW Upper Lillooet Hydro Project. Responsible for dealing with zoning issues. Application submitted to the BC EAO, 2012. > Nulki Hills Wind Energy Facility, Vanderhoof, B.C.: Currently conducting a socio-economic impact assessment for a 100MW wind energy facility near Vanderhoof, B.C. Responsible for dealing with zoning issues, regional government officials and site permitting, 2012 – present. > Kemess Underground Mine, Smithers, B.C.: Responsible for completing a socio-economic review of a proposed gold and copper mine 250km north of Smithers for AuRico Gold Inc. Responsible for dealing with zoning issues, regional government officials, site permitting and training three First Nation individuals in socio-economic research, analysis and environmental assessments, 2013. > Kemess South Mine Environmental Assessment Certificate Performance Audit, Nanaimo, B.C.: Responsible for conducting a socio-economic audit of the Kemess South Mine EAC for AuRico Gold Inc. Reviewed the conditions of the certificate for all socio-economic metrics including health and safety, economic development, job training, First Nation employment and procurement, 2013.

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Dennis Carlsen | Urban Planner

Overview Dennis Carlsen brings twenty five years of experience in urban planning, land development and facilitation of multi-interest processes together with experience in economic development. Dennis Carlsen Consulting was established to provide planning services for small- to mid-sized communities on Vancouver Island.

Mr. Carlsen currently serves as the Chair of the South Island Chapter of the Planning Institute of BC and Chair of the Sidney Advisory Planning Commission. Dennis is also a board member of the BC Sustainable Energy Association. Employment History and Relevant Projects Senior Planner, City of Victoria, Victoria, BC - 1993-2007 > Responsible for developing neighbourhood plans for areas surrounding Victoria Harbour. Other major projects included the development of the Victoria Harbour Plan which contained policies regarding marine uses, waterfront pathways and industrial lands. Dennis Carlsen Consulting, Vancouver Island, BC – 2008 – present Staff Project Manager, Selkirk Waterfront Project, City of Victoria, BC 1998 > Worked with the developer to create an award winning and innovative mixed use development. Sooke Town Centre Plan development, Sooke, BC – 2008 > Provided planning expertise and led the community consultation. A major element of the plan was developing a stronger public connection to the waterfront.

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Ken Pun | Drainage and Road Works Engineer

Overview Ken Pun, P. Eng. has 10 years of planning and design experience in municipal and land development engineering. His skills include roadway design and computer modelling of storm, water, and sanitary systems for municipal infrastructure. Mr. Pun has experience in the preliminary and detailed design, as well as the construction inspection of such systems. He has been involved in various municipal and highway design projects located in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, and Manitoba. Employment History Civil Engineer, SNC-Lavalin Inc., Vancouver, BC – Since 2007 Civil Engineer, AMEC, Vancouver, BC – 2004 – 2006 Project Engineer, New East Consulting Services Ltd. – 2001 – 2004 Relevant Projects > Calgary West LRT Design-Build Project, Calgary, AB: Developed detailed design of underground utilities, including storm/sanitary sewers and watermains for 4-km section of the project; developed detailed design of detention pond and four trap lows; performed site inspections; coordinated and liaised with other design disciplines to solve interface conflicts; managed site and client requests during design and construction phases. > Disraeli Bridges (Bid Proposal), Winnipeg, MB: Developed preliminary road improvement design for 3-km of arterial and local roads for existing Disraeli Freeway, located between Main Street and Hespeler Avenue in Winnipeg; investigated options for enhancing existing road alignment and two interchanges. > Southeast Stoney Trail (Bid Proposal), Calgary, AB: Project consists of a preliminary highway utility relocation design for the 25-km, 6-lane highway project, which includes 9 interchanges, 2 flyover railway crossing, and 29 bridge structures; coordinated and liaised with utility companies including AltaLink, ENMAX, ATCO Gas/Pipelines, and TELUS; prepared construction cost estimates. > Anthony Henday Drive and Stony Plain Road/100 Avenue (Bid Proposal), Edmonton, AB Infrastructure and Transportation, MA: Project involved preliminary drainage and utility relocation design for 5-km section of highway between Whitemud Drive and CNR Edson Subdivision in Edmonton. Prepared drainage and utility design reports for proposal submission. > Coast Meridian Overpass Design-Build Project, Port Coquitlam, BC: Detailed relocation design of storm sewer, watermain, sanitary sewer, gas main, and GVRD trunk sanitary sewer, reinstated existing service connections along Coast Meridian Road, Kingsway Avenue, and Broadway Street. Responsible for conducting hydrological modelling using MIDUSS Ver.2; prepared stormwater control plan for the project. > Highway 33 Four Laning, Muir Road to Gallagher Road, BC Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, BC: Detailed road drainage and utility relocation design for approximately 4-km of Highway 33 between Muir Road and Gallagher Road in Kelowna. > Canada Line Rapid Transit Project, BC: Detailed tunnel drainage design and construction inspection

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for cut and cover tunnel between Marine Drive and 7th Avenue along Cambie Street; detailed water system analysis for the Operation and Maintenance Centre in Richmond; detailed site servicing design for 13 of the 16 Canada Line stations. > REIMS Tramway, ALSTOM, France: Established drainage design criteria and specification for the proposed 10-km light rail transit system in the City of Reims, France. > Coast Meridian Overpass Design-Build Project (Bid Proposal), City of Port Coquitlam, BC: Preliminary drainage and utility relocation design for the bid proposal; prepared design reports for proposal submission. > 156th Street/Highway 1 Underpass (Bid Proposal), City of Surrey, BC: Preliminary drainage and utility relocation design for the bid proposal; prepared design reports for proposal submission. > Campbell Road Interchange, BC Ministry of Transportation, BC: Detailed drainage design for 2-km section of Highway 97 in Kelowna; detailed watermain, gas main, sanitary forcemain, and hydro/tel ducts relocation design. > Okanagan Highway 97A, Larkin to Crozier Project, BC Ministry of Transportation, BC : Detailed relocation design for approximately 2-km of existing watermain along the highway. > Golden Ears Bridge, Golden Crossing Group, BC: Preliminary and detailed road drainage and utility relocation design for 5-km Golden Ears Bridge approach road from 176 Street in Surrey to 199A Street in Langley, conducted hydrologic modelling using MIDUSS Ver.2, prepared overall stormwater management plan for City of Surrey. > Porpoise Bay, Porpoise Bay Drainage Project, BC: Preliminary and detailed site grading, sanitary sewer, water system, drainage, and road design for 160 ha residential development with a golf course and detention ponds; terrain and earthwork modelling using AutoCAD LDD. > 222/224 Street Road/Drainage Design, Township of Langley, BC: Detailed road, drainage and watermain design, construction inspection for the proposed 222nd Street extension from Old Yale Road to 224th Street, final drawings preparation using AutoCAD LDD. > Richmond Watermain Replacement, City of Richmond, BC: Detailed relocation design of approximately 3-km of watermain in the Lancing Subdivision and along No. 2 Road. > Rutherford Creek, BC MoT, BC: Detailed road widening and drainage design of an intersection on Highway 99; prepared final drawing using AutoCAD LDD. > Campbell Heights, City of Surrey and Progressive Contracting, Surrey, BC: Topographic survey and detailed design of major arterial and local roads, sanitary sewers, watermains and drainage systems, including an infiltration/exfiltration system and a detention pond; hydrologic computer modelling and analysis for the 200 ha catchment using MIDUSS 98; prepared final drawings using AutoCAD LDD. > 146th Street/68th Street Avenue Subdivisions, Platinum Groups, Surrey, BC: Detailed design for 137 lot subdivision in Surrey including topographic survey, local roads, sewers, and site grading; prepared domestic and fire flow analysis for watermain design; prepared AutoCAD drawings for final submission. > Fergus Creek Master Drainage Plan, City of Surrey, Surrey, BC: Hydrological studies to support

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development of 650 ha site in Surrey. Developed various hydrologic models using MIDUSS 98 and estimated flows for existing and future development conditions. > Langley Business Park, Langley, BC: Hydrologic modelling including preliminary design of detention pond; reviewed capacity of existing drainage system; preliminary site servicing design for industrial park.

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Will Marsh | Landscape Architect

Overview Will Marsh is a geomorphologist and environmental planner in the faculty of the Landscape Architecture Program at UBC who works with students and communities to find more effective ways of applying scientific findings to land use planning and landscape design. He is former Chairman of the Department of Earth and Resource Sciences and a former Director of the Laboratory for Land and Water Management, both at the University of Michigan-Flint. He has authored numerous papers on coastal geomorphology, landscape planning, and environmental management and is the author of several books including a standard in the field of environmental planning, Landscape Planning: Environmental Applications, published by John Wiley and Sons, NY, and now in its 5th edition.

He is the recipient of the Faculty Award of the Michigan Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities and, from 1994-96, held the David M. French Distinguished Professorship at the University of Michigan-Flint. He is an Honorary Member of the Michigan Society of Landscape Architects and in 1985 and 1986 was appointed Great Master of the Design Atelier in Landscape Architecture at the Texas A & M University. More recently, he served on the National Accreditation Board of the Canadian Society of Landscape Architects. Employment History Professor of Physical Geography, Dept of Earth and Resource Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor/Flint, Michigan, 1970-2000 Relevant Projects and Publications > Site-Adaptive Planning and Design in the Coastal Zone, principal professor, UBC Fall Seminar, Powell River Regional District, (products: board graphics), 2011 > System-Based Coastal Planning and Management, principal investigator, Islands Trust, (products: maps, board graphics, written material), 2008-2011 > Retrofitting Residential Development in the Coastal Zone, principal professor, UBC Fall Seminar, Islands Trust, (products: board graphics), 2010 > From Sediment Sources to Sinks: the Route to Coastal Zone Management on Eastern Vancouver Island, PlanCanada, V.40:2, p. 28-29 > Has Land Use Development Lost Touch with the American Landscape? The Geographical Bulletin, V. 40:2, p. 67-69 > Nourishment of Perched Sand Dunes and the Issue of Erosion Control in the Great Lakes. Journal of Environmental Geology and Water Sciences, V. 16:2, p. 155-164 > Wind Erosion and Sand Dune Formation on High Lake Superior Bluffs, Geografiska Annaler, p. 379- 391

Client Name: Town of Qualicum Beach Internal Reference: 2013-13-056

Submission Date: Aug. 28, 2013 Proposal Submission: Aug. 28, 2013

QUALICUM BEACH WATERFRONT MASTER PLAN

D. References

Reference Name, Title Location Contact 250-752-6921 Bob Wier Town of Qualicum Beach, BC Director of Engineering and Utilities bobweir@qualicum_beach.com

Tina Neale 250-387-0415 Victoria, BC Senior Policy Analyst – Climate Action [email protected] Secretariat, BCMOE 604-926-0335 Michele Koisch West Vancouver, BC Property Owner [email protected]

John Sturdy Victoria, BC 250-361-0531 P.Eng., City of Victoria Brian Emmett Greenshores Technical Advisory Lead, Victoria, BC 250-383-4535 Archipelago Marine Research Inc. Richard (Dick) Close Property Owner Cox Bay, Tofino, BC 250-725-3995

Client Name: Town of Qualicum Beach Internal Reference: 2013-13-056

Submission Date: Aug. 28, 2013 Proposal Submission: Aug. 28, 2013

Appendix A Model Name: Simulating WAves Nearshore (SWAN) Version: 40.91 Classification: Wave Description: SWAN is a third-generation numerical wave model that computes the generation and propagation of random, short-crested wind-generated waves in coastal regions and inland waters. The model is based on the wave action balance equation with sources and sinks, and can be used on any scale relevant for wind-generated surface gravity waves. SWAN is also able to estimate the wave-induced setup along the shoreline. Developer: Delft University of Technology, Netherlands. SWAN is supported by Office of Naval Research (USA) and Rijkswaterstaat (as part of the Ministry of Transport, Public Works and Water Management, The Netherlands). Validation: External: Holthuijsen, L.H., R.C. Ris and N. Booij, 1998, A verification of the third- generation wave model SWAN, 5th International Workshop on Wave Hindcasting and Forecasting, Jan. 27-30, 1998, Melbourne, Florida, 223-230 Internal: Strait of Georgia Storm Hindcast Research Study

Figures show the significant wave height (Hs) and wave direction in the Strait of Georgia as calculated using SWAN for a March 12 2012 storm hindcast. The model results are found to correspond well to measured wave heights.

Model Name: Coastal Modeling System (CMS) Version: 4.1 release 23 (April 2013) Classification: Hydrodynamic /Morphology/ Wave Description: CMS is a coordinated group of numerical models integrated to simulate waves, currents, water level, sediment transport, and morphology change in the coastal zone. CMS-Flow is a finite-volume numerical engine which includes the capabilities to compute both hydrodynamics (water levels and current flow values under any combination of tide, wind, surge, waves and river flow) sediment transport as bedload, suspended load, and total load, and morphology change. CMS-Wave is one of the principal components of the CMS. CMS-Wave is a "Wave-Action Balance Equation Diffraction" model. The model is a 2-D wave spectral transformation that is “phase-averaged”, in that it neglects changes in the wave phase in calculating wave and other nearshore processes. The model is applicable for propagation of random waves over complicated bathymetry and nearshore where wave refraction, diffraction, reflection,shoaling, and breaking act simultaneously. The CMS can use FLOW or WAVE as stand-alone models, or they can be used together in a steering mode in which information from one model is shared with the other in a loop sequence.

Developer: United States Army Corps of Engineers – Engineering Research and Development Center (USACE-ERDC), Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) Validation: External: http://www.erdc.usace.army.mil/Media/FactSheets.aspx (See CMS link) Internal: Vancouver Harbour Study

Figure shows CMS Flow results of tidal currents in First Narrows and Vancouver Harbour during flood tide. Model boundary was forced using tides at Pt. Atkinson, with excellent agreement between predicted tides in Vancouver Harbour and the CMS model.

Model Name: Particle Tracking Model (PTM) Version: 2.1.027 Classification: Sediment Transport Description: PTM (Particle Tracking Model) is a Lagrangian model which simulates sediment movement in a flow field, and includes processes such as deposition and re-suspension. Particle motion is calculated based upon gravitational and hydrodynamic forces. Horizontal particle velocities are equal to the fluid velocity at the particle depth, while vertical velocities are a function of the vertical hydrodynamic flow, particle fall velocity, and a random dispersion component. Particles which come in contact with the seabed are considered to be deposited. Re-entrainment of particles is computed based upon a probabilistic technique which considers the particle pick-up rate, the mixing depth of native sediments in the active transport layer, and the likelihood of burial by native sediments. PTM is a 3-D model that can utilize either a 2-D or 3-D hydrodynamic flow input. Developer: United States Army Corps of Engineers – Coastal Inlets Research Program (CIRP), and the Dredging Operations and Environmental Research (DOER) program, & Neil J. MacDonald and Michael H. Davies (Pacific International Engineering Ltd.) Validation: External: http://el.erdc.usace.army.mil/dots/doer/ptm.html

Figure shows preliminary analysis of particle dispersion for a propeller scour study.

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