Final Design and Operations Report – Belle River Wind Project Final Design and Operations Report – Belle River Wind Project Prepared by: AECOM 105 Commerce Valley Drive West, Floor 7 905 886 7022 tel Markham, ON, Canada L3T 7W3 905 886 9494 fax www.aecom.com Project Number: 60321891 Date: May, 2015 Final Design and Operations Report – Belle River Wind Project Table of Contents page 1. Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 1.1 Summary of Design and Operations Report Requirements ................................................................ 1 1.2 The Proponent ..................................................................................................................................... 1 1.3 Project Location ................................................................................................................................... 2 1.4 Summary of Key Project Information ................................................................................................... 5 2. Site Plan ........................................................................................................................................... 6 2.1 Site Plan Content ................................................................................................................................. 6 2.2 Cultural Heritage Resources ............................................................................................................. 12 2.3 Natural Heritage Features ................................................................................................................. 13 2.4 Water Bodies ..................................................................................................................................... 13 2.5 Noise Receptors ................................................................................................................................ 13 3. Facility Design Plan ...................................................................................................................... 14 3.1 Wind Turbine Technical Specifications .............................................................................................. 14 3.2 Laydown and Storage Areas ............................................................................................................. 15 3.3 Access Roads .................................................................................................................................... 16 3.4 Operations and Maintenance Building ............................................................................................... 16 3.5 Permanent Meteorological Towers .................................................................................................... 16 3.6 Wind Turbine Foundations ................................................................................................................ 17 3.7 Pad-mounted Transformer(s) ............................................................................................................ 17 3.8 Electrical Collector Lines ................................................................................................................... 17 3.9 Collector Substation ........................................................................................................................... 17 3.10 Transmission Line and Grid Connection ........................................................................................... 18 4. Facility Operations Plan ............................................................................................................... 19 4.1 Wind Turbine Operation ..................................................................................................................... 19 4.2 Meteorological Data ........................................................................................................................... 20 4.2.1 Extreme Weather Conditions ................................................................................................ 20 4.2.2 Lightning Strikes ................................................................................................................... 20 4.3 Project Maintenance .......................................................................................................................... 20 4.3.1 Routine Turbine Maintenance .............................................................................................. 20 4.3.2 Unplanned Turbine Maintenance ......................................................................................... 21 4.3.3 Electrical System Maintenance ............................................................................................ 21 4.4 Key Project Operational Features ..................................................................................................... 21 4.4.1 Water Taking and Supply ..................................................................................................... 21 4.4.1.1 Description of Groundwater Takings .................................................................. 21 4.4.2 Waste Management.............................................................................................................. 22 4.4.3 Stormwater Management / Erosion and Sediment Control .................................................. 22 4.4.4 Sewage Management ........................................................................................................... 23 4.4.5 Air Emissions ........................................................................................................................ 23 5. Emergency Response and Communication Plan ...................................................................... 24 5.1 Emergency Response ....................................................................................................................... 24 5.2 Non-Emergency Communications ..................................................................................................... 25 5.3 Complaints Resolution Process ......................................................................................................... 25 Rpt_2015-05-29_Final Do Report_60321891 Final Design and Operations Report – Belle River Wind Project 6. Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan ...................................................................................... 26 6.1 Cultural Heritage (Archaeological and Heritage Resources, Protected Properties) ......................... 26 6.1.1 Potential Effects .................................................................................................................... 27 6.2 Natural Heritage ................................................................................................................................. 27 6.2.1 Potential Effects .................................................................................................................... 29 6.3 Surface Water and Groundwater ....................................................................................................... 31 6.3.1 Water Bodies ........................................................................................................................ 31 6.3.1.1 Potential Effects.................................................................................................. 31 6.3.2 Groundwater ......................................................................................................................... 31 6.3.2.1 Potential Effects.................................................................................................. 31 6.4 Air, Odour and Dust ........................................................................................................................... 33 6.4.1 Potential Effects .................................................................................................................... 33 6.5 Noise .................................................................................................................................................. 34 6.5.1 Potential Effects .................................................................................................................... 34 6.6 Local Interests, Land Use and Infrastructure .................................................................................... 35 6.6.1 Potential Effects .................................................................................................................... 36 6.7 Public Health and Safety ................................................................................................................... 36 6.7.1 Potential Effects .................................................................................................................... 36 6.7.1.1 Stray Voltage ...................................................................................................... 36 6.7.1.2 Structural Hazards .............................................................................................. 37 6.7.1.3 Ice Throw ............................................................................................................ 37 6.7.1.4 Low Frequency Sound, Infrasound and Vibration .............................................. 37 6.7.1.5 Electric and Magnetic Fields .............................................................................. 37 6.8 Other Resources ...............................................................................................................................