Consultants Umited MASTER PLAN METHODOLOGIES 4 41 42 43 OVERVIEW ‘A number of tasks and evaluation requirements were undertaken as part of the Master Plan process unique to Halton Region. Under any master plan, the methodolcgy for analyzing planning information, developing water demands and wastewater flows and modelling the systems needs to be developed to best serve the proponent. In addition to analysis processes, Halton Region is subject to unique provincial guidelines designed to ensure optimal water quality in Lake Ontario. POPULATION AND EMPLOYMENT DATA This master plan makes use of the planning information derived through the Best Plenning Estimates process in order to assess growth areas and allocate future water demands and wastewater flows, The planning data was developed by Halton Region whereby Region-wide projections were geographically allocated by Traffic Survey Zones (TSZs). The planning projections including population and employment data, were developed through analysis of vacant lands. The data was provided to the Master Plan team in 5-year intervals for separate TSZs covering the Study Area. Please refer to Figure 4 to review Map divided into TSZs. In order to further allocate the planning data for modelling purposes, additional GIs processing was completed to allocate the TSZ data to model node polygons, This process used the 2007 planning data in TSZs, the Region's land use data, the wastewater model ‘catchments (wastewater node polygon9) and the water node polygons. WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEM MODELS. Water and wastewater system hydraulic models were again identified as important tools to complete the Master Plan Update. These tools were used to facilitate the detailed hydraulic evaluation of alternative servicing scenarios. Analysis of the infrastructure requirements for this Master Plan Update was undertaken utilizing the computerized water and wastewater models for the Region's systems. South Halton Water and Wastewater Master lan Update Page 4-1 Halton Region 288301 0806138 June 2008a a a MASTER PLAN Consultant METHODOLOGIES Umited 4.3.1 Water Model The original 2002 Master Plan Review model data was converted from WaterCAD to Infowater from MWH Soft. The water model was updated with new geo-database and project specific information to ensure completeness. The master plan model utilizes a skeletonized water system network including major trunk feedermains and watermains, valves, pumping stations, reservoirs, ard elevated tanks with vrater supply points from the Water Purification Plants. The water system was divided into water node polygons. These geographic areas covered the existing serviced areas of the Study Area, as well as areas that were under development or that could potentially be developed by the year 2021. The water demands were calculated for each water node polygon based on residential and employment projections. The model development included system calibration using system data provided by the Region. 4.3.2 Wastewater Model Similarly, the original 2002 Master Plan Review model data was converted from SewerCAD to Infosewer from MWH Soft. The wastewater model was also updated with new geo: database and project specific information to ensure completeness. The master plan modal utlizes a skeletonized wastewater system network including trunk sewers, forcemains and pumping stations with ultimate outlets at the wastewater treatment plants. ‘The drainage area for the wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) was divided into individual sewer catchments (wastewater node polygons). These catchments cover the existing serviced areas of the study area, as wel as areas that are currently under development or that might potentially be developed by the year 2021. The model development included systen calibration using data provided by the Region. 4.4 EVALUATION CRITERIA The master plan evaluation approach fellowed typical evaluation of impacts under Class EA evaluation criteria including: 4 Physical and Natural Environment: - Impact on vegetation, fish and wildlife; surface drainage and groundwater; soil and geology = Impact on areas of natural and scientific interest, and environmentally-sensitive areas Disruption of topographical features. + Social, Economic, and Cultural Evironment: = _ Impact on existing and proposed development = Impact on archaeological ard historic sites South Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update Page 4-3 Halton Region 288301 080613 R ‘dune 2008KM 4 SECTION 4 Consultants Limited 45 South Haltor MASTER PLAN METHODOLOGIES = Impact on agricultural resources = Impact on recreational areas Impact on other utilities = Coordination with proposed roadway development. 4 Financial Factors: = Constiuction, operation and maintenance (life-cycle) costs Best use of existing infrastructure ~ Flexibility for scheduling works. Technical Factors: ~ Level of service ~ Security and reliability = Impact on existing infrastructure ~ Constructability ~ Impact on operations and maintenance Meeting legislated criteria and regulations. IMPLEMENTATION AND SCHEDULING It has been determined during this froject, that scheduling of infrastructure upgrades should be based on, where possible, not exceeding approximately 90% of full capacity. This approach should coincide with scheduling the future upgrades before flow projections meet available capacity. This concept is more easily achieved for the projects further out in the planning horizon. Given that many upgrades are required in the short term (ie, before 10 years), some projects have been identified with accelerated schedules and in-service dates as soon as feasible, It is also good engineering practice to provide sufficient capacity to meet servicing requirements beyond the planning horizon, particularly for larger diameter trunk piping and major structural components of major supply facilities. In addition, the sizing and capacity determined for 2021 needs must also p‘ovide a sufficient level of service to the new growth areas, ensure efficient integration wit existing infrastructure, and not negatively impact current operations of the systems. Even after making this latter allowance, some infrastructure has been sized to meet needs beyond the planning horizon. Under the South Halton Master Plan Update, the scope of each project and the timing was updated from the previous servicing stiategy based on the BPE April 2007 and status of the current implementation program. In Water and Wastewater Masies Plan Update Page 4-4 Halton Ragicn 288301 060613 Sune 2008xm SECTION 4 MASTER PLAN Concultants METHODOLOGIES Limited 46 The service area was reviewed for each project. Based on the projections for water demand or wastewater flow requirements of the service area developed from the BPE April 2007, the project timing requirements were determined. This process took into consideration a logical extension of growth from the existing development. The evaluation of timing also took into consideration the availability of and need to maximize the use of existing Infrastructure and best judgement on reasonable timing of subsequent expansions. For the major facility expansions, such as the Burloak WPP and Mid-Halton WWTP, single larger expansions have been considered to minimize the construction periods at the site and avoid scheduling subsequent work immediately following completion of the previous Project. However, although a one phase large expansion is preferred from a technical point of view for the Burloak WPP and the Mid-Halten WWTP, a financial affordability analysis has been undertaken by the Region project tearr and given the significant upfront funding required for a one phase expansion program, a two phased approach has been identified and recommended. Capital programs incided in Section 16 of this report reflect this two phased approach. Project timing was also integrated with the results of recent studies, Class Environmental Assessments and reports, and where possible with the 2007 Transportation Master Plan Update to ensure that underground irfrastructure was not scheduled after completion of road improvements. This did result in several projects being accelerated. Total project scheduling has been based on total project delivery requirements including identifying all project components such as additional studies, Class EA studies, design, construction and RFP requirements. WATER AND WASTEWATER SERVICING POLICIES As part of the overall master planning process, the concepts of water and wastewater servicing policies were evaluated and considered when developing and evaluating servicing alternatives. The range of servicing policy concepts considered are to include: ‘4 Harmonize planning and servicing policies 4 Recognize potential for growth beyond current planning horizons + Maximize use of available existing capacity in infrastructure + Maintain reserve capacity in infrastructure ‘+ Minimize property requirements for infrastructure ‘¢ Recognize Regional standards and bylaws + Endeavour to protect water sources South Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update Page 4-5 Halton Fegion 253,01 080513 Sune 2008xu SECTION 4 MASTER PLAN Consultants METHODOLOGIES Limited + Meet or exceed legislated water quality Provide reliability and security ir the systems # Continue to provide adequate level of service with respect to flows, pressures and storage ¢ Optimize pumping and storage infrastructure to maintain level of service under ‘emergency conditions ‘# Recognize water conservation and efficiency measures ‘¢ Utilize appropriate design and casting ¢ Continue system monitoring ‘Maintain open communications South Halton Waterand Wastewater Master Pan Update Page 4-6 Halton Region 2883.01 080613 June 2008