Tertiary Sewage Treatment and Resource Recovery
Tertiary Sewage Treatment and Resource Recovery involves proposed amendments and next steps for approval and implementation, aiming to enhance sewage treatment efficiency and resource recovery processes in Colwood. The plan outlines the benefits, proposed location, vision, and financial implications associated with the project.
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Tertiary Sewage Treatment and Resource Recovery
Proposed Amendment Support for an Amendment (10) to the CALWMP very similar to Amendment 7 (i.e., tertiary in WestShore built at same time as main plant This is not a final decision, simply approval in principle that allows Colwood to fully explore this approach
Next Steps if approved in principle Amendment Process Grant agreement secured Public consultation throughout Core area CRD Board approval to request amendment from Ministry of Environment Colwood pays all costs Approved amendment from Ministry of Environment Detailed study and design Environmental Impact Studies Groundwater studies Colwood pays all costs Develop best financial model Ministry of Environment prepared to approve Operating Certificate
Colwood Facility Benefits Tertiary disinfected Short term treated water to ground Longer term water reuse for irrigation, toilet flushing, ground and creek enhancement Heat recovery to local buildings Biosolids dried, used as fuel
Proposed Location: Under Westshore Park & Ride
Vision for a Colwood Resource Recovery Centre
Financial Implications No change to design of main plant adds 4-5 years capacity for other core municipalities Modest short term cost to other municipalities about $16 per household per year, BUT avoided future cost of about $250 per year for WestShore plant Colwood is not seeking to have its share of the federal/provincial grants Colwood will leave $ already contributed
Sewage Treatment Financial Timeline Current LWMP: Total tax reaches $600/yr 700 600 Current LWMP: Tax ramps up in 2029 to 2035 for Westshore Plant Current LWMP Annual taxes on typical residence for capital cost under current LWMP 500 Colwood proposal - $16 more/yr 400 Colwood Proposal Current LWMP: Total tax drops to $245/yr and continues till 2059 Annual taxes on typical residence in rest of Core Area if Colwood pays for WestShore Plant Colwood proposal - total tax stays at $350/yr 300 200 100 Colwood proposal Total tax drops to zero 0
