Minutes of the regular meeting of the MVRD Water Committee held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 Page 1 of 4 REGIONAL DISTRICT OF METRO VANCOUVER. Minutes of the regular meeting of the Metro Vancouver Regional Water Board (MVRD) held at 9:01 a.m. on Thursday, June 10, 2021, in the 28th Floor Board Room, 4730 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. Minutes of the regular meeting of the MVRD Committee for Water on Thursday, June 10, 2021 Page 2 of 4 2.
That the Water Committee receive for information the report dated May 21, 2021 entitled “2020 GVWD Dam Safety Program Annual Update”. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Water Committee held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 Page 3 of 4 MOVED and SECOND. Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the MVRD Water Committee held on Thursday, June 10, 2021 Page 4 of 4 8.
Submit the Water Services Department's draft capital plan to the Water Board for comments. The presentation of the draft Water Services Capital Plan gives the Water Board an opportunity to provide comments that will be included in the fall budget presentations to the Water Board and the GVWD Board.
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That the Water Committee receives for its information the report dated June 14, 2021 entitled "Update of Expenditures for Water Services Capital Programs to April 30, 2021". Projected expenditures for the current water services capital program remain within approved budgets until completion. To report on water services capital program status and financial performance for fiscal year 2021 by April 30, 2021.
Water Services Capital Program Expenditure Update to April 30, 2021 Water Board Regular Meeting Date: July 15, 2021 Page 2 of 3 The General Water Services Capital Program includes capital projects that take several years to complete. Projected expenditures for the current water services capital program remain within the approved 2021 budgets and through completion.
Water Services Capital Program Expenditure Update for April 30, 2021 Water Committee Regular Meeting Date: July 15, 2021 Page 3 of 3 Expected expenditures for the current Water Services Capital Program are expected to remain within approved budgets until completion.
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April 30, 2021
Lease agreement and a coordinated works agreement to include a portion of the city water main in the tender package. 1 between the southern shaft of the Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel and the Whalley Main in the City of Surrey. Construction of the north shaft is complete and construction of the south shaft is substantially complete.
Coquitlam Intake Tower Seismic Upgrade – The Coquitlam Intake Tower is located in the southeast corner of Coquitlam Reservoir. Q3 2021: Reports to the Metro Vancouver Water Committee, the Finance and Intergovernmental Committee, and the GVWD Board, to provide engagement process findings and recommendations for moving forward with the implementation of a DCC water program. That the GVWD Board direct staff to proceed with engagement for the proposed implementation of the DCC water program as described in the report dated June 18, 2021, entitled “Engagement Plan for Implementation of the DCC Water Program”.
The costs of the engagement process will be funded through the existing water function budget. From the service population of GVWD has grown by 642,000 with per capita water consumption steadily decreasing. If Metro Vancouver is able to drive increased conservation measures, it may be possible to delay the construction of the Coquitlam Lake Water Supply Project and potentially other capital projects.
The Water Supply Outlook 2120 used these results to identify the mid-2030s for the timing of the Coquitlam Lake Water Supply Project. 20-054: Construction of DRM2-SC - Microtunnel Section and recommending award of the contract for an amount excluding taxes) to Ward & Burke Microtunnelling Ltd. Engagement with First Nations, stakeholders and the community has begun and will continue through the Permitting and Regulatory Phase following the completion of the Project Definition Phase in late 2021.
Staff will continue to work with the various provincial departments and the City of Coquitlam regarding the environmental assessment, water permitting and acquisition of the treatment plant site. Staff continues to work with the county to determine options for acquiring the property. Collaboration with First Nations has been identified as an important aspect of the licensing and regulatory process.
Staff will continue to work with various ministries in the province to determine permitting and regulatory requirements related to environmental assessment, water permitting and treatment plant site acquisition. We will continue to work closely with First Nations, the City of Coquitlam, stakeholders and the public to ensure that their interests are considered in the planning of the Coquitlam Lake Water Supply Project.
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Water Supply Update – July 2021
Snow survey measurements in mid-June showed that watershed snow course locations collectively had an average historical snow depth of 125% and an average historical snow water equivalent (SWE) of 124%, compared to 65% and 66%, respectively, for the same reporting period in 2020. The later part of June saw high temperatures without precipitation and the remaining snow cover melted quickly. As of July 1, GVWD source reservoirs and mountain lakes totaled 85% of maximum source storage (Figure 1), which is well within the normal range for this time of year.
This figure includes GVWD's remaining nominated storage from Coquitlam Lake, as well as storage in Seymour Reservoir, Capilano Reservoir and the three Alpine lakes, which are full and available for summer use. A peak water load of 1.8 BLD on June 27 exceeded previous peak days going back eleven years. Most peak days occur in late July or early August, so having record highs in June is unprecedented.
Based on the latest climate change projections, it is likely that such heat waves will occur more frequently and strong communications to conserve drinking water supported by active enforcement of local bylaws will play a major role. in mitigating the risk of future peak water use exceeding the regional capacity to provide. drinking water for member jurisdictions.
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