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AGENDA

WATER COMMITTEE REGULAR MEETING

Wednesday, April 8, 2009

9:00 a.m. 2nd Floor Boardroom

4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC

Committee Members: Chair, Director Tim Stevenson, Vancouver Vice Chair, Director Mae Reid, Coquitlam Councillor Linda Barnes, Richmond Director Derek Corrigan, Burnaby Director Rick Green, Langley Township Councillor Craig Keating, North Vancouver City Councillor Alan Nixon, North Vancouver District Director Greg Moore, Port Coquitlam Councillor Karen Rockwell, Port Moody Councillor Barbara Steele, Surrey Director Hal Weinberg, Anmore

Please advise Airdre Kawasaki at (604) 432-6354 if you are unable to attend.

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NOTICE TO THE GVRD WATER COMMITTEE

9:00 a.m.

Wednesday, April 8, 2009 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia

A G E N D A

1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 April 8, 2009 Regular Meeting Agenda Staff Recommendation: That the Water Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for April 8, 2009 as circulated.

2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 February 11, 2009 Regular Meeting Minutes Staff Recommendation: That the Water Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held February 11, 2009 as circulated.

3. DELEGATIONS

3.1 Joe Foy, Wilderness Committee 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

No items presented.

5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 Update on the Progress of Resolving Fisheries Issues on the Capilano River Designated Speakers: Albert van Roodselaar, Derek Bonin Recommendation: That the Water Committee receive for information the report, dated March 26, 2009, titled “Update on the Progress of Resolving Fisheries Issues on the Capilano River”.

5.2 Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to December 31, 2008 Designated Speakers: Tim Jervis and Phil Trotzuk

Recommendation: That the Board receive the report titled Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to December 31, 2008, dated March 16, 2009 for information.

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5.3 Watershed Road Deactivation – Progress Report Designated Speaker: Bob Cavill Recommendation:

That the Water Committee

a) receive for information, an update on the watershed road deactivation program,

b) consider participating in a watershed field tour, together with interested

public members and stakeholders, which would include recent road deactivation activities with the objective of gaining insight into the program’s progress and challenges.

5.4 Manager’s Report Designated Speaker: Tim Jervis

Recommendation: That the Water Committee receive for information the Manager’s Report dated March 30, 2009.

6. INFORMATION ITEMS 6.1 FCM Resolution Regarding Reduced Bottled Water Use at Municipal Facilities 6.2 Correspondence dated March 6, 2009 to The Honourable Barry Penner,

Minister of Environment from Chair Lois Jackson, Metro Vancouver Board regarding the Joint Water Use Plan for the Capilano and Seymour Watersheds

6.3 Entry Agreement – GVWD and Tsawwassen First Nation

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented. 8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING No items presented. 9. ADJOURNMENT

Staff Recommendation: That the Water Committee conclude its regular meeting of April 8, 2009.

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MINUTES

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Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the GVRD Water Committee held on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 Page 1 of 3

GREATER VANCOUVER REGIONAL DISTRICT WATER COMMITTEE

Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Greater Vancouver Regional District (GVRD) Water Committee held at 9:03 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11, 2009 in the 2nd Floor Boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia. PRESENT: Chair, Director Tim Stevenson, Vancouver Vice Chair, Director Mae Reid, Coquitlam Councillor Linda Barnes, Richmond Director Derek Corrigan, Burnaby (arrived at 9:33 a.m.) Director Rick Green, Langley Township Director Greg Moore, Port Coquitlam Councillor Alan Nixon, North Vancouver District Director Barbara Steele, Surrey Director Hal Weinberg, Anmore ABSENT: Councillor Craig Keating, North Vancouver City Councillor Karen Rockwell, Port Moody STAFF: Toivo Allas, Manager, Policy and Planning Department Doug Humphris, Manager, Operations and Maintenance Department Tim Jervis, Manager, Engineering and Construction Department Chris Plagnol, Deputy Corporate Secretary, Corporate Secretary’s Department 1. ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

1.1 February 11, 2009 Regular Meeting Agenda It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Water Committee adopt the agenda for its regular meeting scheduled for February 11, 2009 as circulated.

CARRIED 2. ADOPTION OF THE MINUTES

2.1 October 15, 2008 Regular Meeting Minutes 2.2 November 13, 2008 Regular Joint Meeting Minutes It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Water Committee adopt the minutes of its regular meeting held October 15, 2008 as circulated, and the minutes of the regular Joint Meeting of the Finance Committee and Water Committee meeting held November 13, 2008 as circulated.

CARRIED

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3. DELEGATIONS

No items presented. 4. INVITED PRESENTATIONS

No items presented. 5. REPORTS FROM COMMITTEE OR STAFF

5.1 2009 Water Committee Program

Report dated February 2, 2009 from Tim Jervis, Manager, Engineering and Construction Department, providing the Water Committee with its Terms of Reference and the key activities in its 2009 work program. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Water Committee endorse the activities and timelines set out in the report dated February 2, 2009, titled “2009 Water Committee Program”.

CARRIED

5.2 2009 GVWD Capital Projects Report dated February 2, 2009 from Frank Huber, Engineering Support and Technical Services Division Manager, Engineering and Construction Department, informing the Committee of the capital projects under its purview for 2009, as approved by the Board on October 31, 2008. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Water Committee receive the report titled “2009 GVWD Capital Projects” dated February 2, 2009 for information.

CARRIED

5.3 Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project – Project Status Report dated January 16, 2009 from Mark Ferguson, Water and Wastewater Treatment Engineering Division Manager, Engineering and Construction Department, providing an update on the status of the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project to December 31, 2008. An overview on the status of the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project was provided. On-table presentation material was distributed and is retained with the February 11, 2009 Water Committee regular agenda package.

9:33 a.m. Director Corrigan arrived at meeting.

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Board receive the report titled “Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project – Project Status”, dated January 16, 2009 for information.

CARRIED

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5.4 2009 Water Committee Regular Meeting Dates

Report dated February 4, 2009 from Paulette Vetleson, Corporate Secretary, Corporate Secretary’s Department, establishing the day, hour and place of committee meetings. It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Water Committee establish the day, hour and place for its 2009 regular meetings as follows:

Wednesday, February 11 Wednesday, July 15 Wednesday, March 11 Wednesday, September 9 Wednesday, April 8 Wednesday, October 14 Wednesday, May 13 Wednesday, November 18 Wednesday, June 10

Meetings will be held at 9:00 a.m. in the 2nd floor boardroom, 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia unless otherwise specified on the Metro Vancouver public notice board, Metro Vancouver website, and the respective agenda.

CARRIED

6. INFORMATION ITEMS No items presented.

7. OTHER BUSINESS No items presented.

8. RESOLUTION TO CLOSE MEETING

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Water Committee close its regular meeting scheduled for February 11, 2009 pursuant to the Community Charter provisions, Section 90 (1)(g) as follows: “90 (1) A part of a committee meeting may be closed to the public if the subject matter being considered relates to or is one or more of the following:

(g) litigation or potential litigation affecting the municipality.” CARRIED

9. ADJOURNMENT

It was MOVED and SECONDED That the Water Committee conclude its regular meeting of Wednesday, February 11, 2009.

CARRIED (Time: 9:38 a.m.)

________________________________ ________________________________ Chris Plagnol, Tim Stevenson, Chair Deputy Corporate Secretary 004893359 FINAL

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DELEGATIONS

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Sent: Monday, March 30, 2009 3:50 PM Subject: Executive Summary of Joe Foy's submission As requested here is a short (very short) executive summary of my submission for the April 8 2009 Water Committee meeting.... Joe On behalf of the Wilderness Committee I will be proposing that a peak within the Metro Vancouver water catchment area be named after forester Mark Wareing. In June, 2001, Friends of the Watersheds, a local public interest group, presented Metro Vancouver's Water Committee with a proposal to name a mountain in Metro Vancouver's watersheds in honor of the late Mark Wareing. The Friends of the Watershed have now designated a candidate site in the Capilano watershed, and the Wilderness Committee supports their initiative to have this site named in honour of Mr. Wareing. Mr. Wareing, a professional forester, and former director with the Wilderness Committee, played a pivotal role in helping to turn Metro Vancouver's drinking watershed forests on a more sustainable basis. I believe that there are other public interest groups, such as the Burke Mountain Naturalists, who also recognize Mr. Wareing's achievements and support this initiative. At the April 8, 2009 Water Committee meeting I will speak in support of naming a peak after Mr. Wareing. I will present information on Mr. Wareing's background and the proposed location site. Joe Foy

Joe Foy | National Campaign Director Wilderness Committee | Canada's largest membership-based wilderness preservation organization office: 604-683-8220 | cell: 604-880-2580 email: [email protected] web: www.wildernesscommittee.org

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REPORTS

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Environment and Energy Committee Meeting Date: April 7, 2009

Water Committee Meeting Date: April 8, 2009

To: Environment and Energy Committee Water Committee

From: Albert van Roodselaar, Division Manager, Policy and Planning Department

Derek Bonin, Planning Forester, Policy and Planning Department Date: March 26, 2009 Subject: Update on the Progress of Resolving Fisheries Issues on the Capilano

River Recommendation: That the Water Committee receive for information the report, dated March 26, 2009, titled “Update on the Progress of Resolving Fisheries Issues on the Capilano River”. 1. PURPOSE To update Water Committee on the progress to increase the survival of salmonid smolts that migrate on the Capilano River and the development of long-term solutions for resolving fisheries issues on the Capilano River. 2. CONTEXT In 2007, a presentation to the Water Committee identified the Cleveland Dam as creating adverse impacts on the survival of coho and steelhead fish stocks in the Capilano River. Metro Vancouver is currently collaborating with senior governments to develop long-term solutions for fisheries issues associated with the operation of the Cleveland Dam. Fisheries issues include habitat conditions in the lower Capilano River and fish passage over the Cleveland Dam. In 2008, a Capilano salmonid smolt trap and truck pilot project was implemented by Metro Vancouver in collaboration with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO), Ministry of Environment, and BC Conservation – Living Rivers to reduce the smolt mortality caused by the Cleveland Dam. Metro Vancouver engaged the services of InStream Fisheries Research Inc. and the Squamish Nation to provide a fisheries biologist and fisheries technicians to implement the Capilano smolt trap and truck project with considerable assistance from DFO and Living Rivers. The migrating salmonids were caught in rotary screw traps in the upper Capilano River and net traps along the shoreline of the Capilano Reservoir. The coho salmon (9,802 smolts) and the steelhead trout (314 smolts) were transported below the Cleveland Dam and released into the lower Capilano River at the DFO Capilano Salmon Hatchery. The project operated from March 26 to June 26, 2008, and resulted in transporting an estimated 24 percent of the salmonid yield from the upper watershed. Samples of the captured smolts were measured, weighed, and tagged throughout the migration period to improve the understanding of the coho and steelhead populations in the Capilano River in terms of health, movement, distribution, trap efficiencies, smolt yield, smolt survival, and adult returns.

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Update on the Progress of Resolving Fisheries Issues on the Capilano River Page 2 of 2 Water Committee Meeting: April 8, 2009

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In 2009, a collaborative Capilano salmonid smolt trap and truck project is being implemented with modifications based on experiences from the 2008 pilot project. InStream Fisheries Research Inc. have again been hired for their experience with this type of work and will provide for staff training. Fisheries technicians are hired from the Squamish Nation, Metro Vancouver staff are being trained to service the trap nets on the reservoir, and DFO staff from the Capilano Fish Hatchery are also providing manpower. BC Conservation – Living Rivers has provided funding for additional trap nets to increase the capture rate of smolts from the reservoir. The smolts captured in the reservoir appear to be larger and more suited for ocean survival than the smolts captured in the upper river, prior to entering the reservoir. Rotary screw traps will continue to be used in the Capilano River but primarily to determine salmonid yield from the upper watershed. Smolts will be released at the mouth of the Capilano River in addition to the release at the Capilano Fish Hatchery to assess the survival rate of smolts migrating in the lower Capilano River. Modifications to the pool at the base of the Cleveland Dam are being assessed to try to increase the survival rate of migrating smolts that bypass the trap and truck operation, from over the dam and plunge into this pool. The rocks at the edge of this pool form a potential hazard to the smolt passing over the dam. An assessment has been undertaken to determine the requirement involved in removing these rocks. The current downstream containment structure is also being assessed with respect to increasing the pool depth. A range of options are being investigated for a long-term cost-effective smolt passage system at the Cleveland Dam to maximize the rate of survival for smolts migrating from the reservoir to the lower Capilano River. The senior government agencies do not feel we have sufficient information as yet to determine a long-term strategy. Consistent with the advice from agencies, the short-term initiative to reduce smolt mortality through trap and transport operations is being combined with a parallel effort to collect information on fish patterns to use in determining a long-term strategy. The joint Capilano-Seymour water use planning process will be a complementary initiative. Habitat assessments in conjunction with existing inventory data will be completed on the Capilano river system in preparation for the planning process. This assessment will include: • Classifying and mapping the river channels and habitat types • Identifying fish passage obstacles under certain flow conditions • Determining species presence and life histories in each reach of the river • Quantifying deficiencies in habitat such as spawning gravel, large woody debris, and

off-channel habitat, and • Evaluating the productivity of the aquatic ecosystem that is influenced by available

nutrients, water temperature and water depth. This will help determine the Capilano watershed projected carrying capacity for the salmonids and will be used in the design of long-term fish passage systems. The habitat assessment will also provide the necessary information to identify restoration opportunities in the river system. 3. ALTERNATIVES None presented. 4. CONCLUSION Metro Vancouver is collaborating with other agencies to address fish population concerns. Management of a safe, reliable source of drinking water while managing the utilization of fish habitat in Metro Vancouver watersheds demonstrates long-term watershed sustainability.

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Water Committee Meeting Date: April 8, 2009 Waste Management Committee Meeting Date: April 8, 2009

Finance Committee Meeting Date: April 16, 2009 TO: Water Committee Waste Management Committee Finance Committee FROM: Tim Jervis, Manager, Engineering & Construction Phil Trotzuk, Financial Planning and Operations Manager, Finance &

Administration Department

DATE: March 16, 2009 SUBJECT: Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to December 31, 2008 Recommendation: That the Board receive for information the report titled “Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to December 31, 2008”, dated March 16, 2009. 1. PURPOSE To report to the Committees and the Board on the status of utilities capital expenditures. 2. CONTEXT This is the final report on capital expenditures for 2008 which follows the Capital Expenditure reporting process as approved by the Board. This process provides for regular status reports on capital expenditures with interim reports sent to the Waste Management, Water and Finance Committees in June and October and a final year-end report to the Committees and Board in April. In addition to this report, due to its size and complexity, separate detailed updates on the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project are provided to the Water Committee and Board quarterly. The capital projects are separated into two types: “Ongoing” and “Completed”. Narrative information is provided describing key aspects of specific projects and each project is presented in the context of Total Projected Project Costs to Completion as compared to the Total Approved Budget. Appendix A contains summary information on “Ongoing Projects” and “Completed Projects”. The information presented is for Total Project Completion which will generally cover multiple years.

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Status of Utilities Capital Expenditures to December 31, 2008 Page 2 of 2 Water Committee Meeting Date: April 8, 2009 Waste Management Committee Meeting Date: April 8, 2009 Finance Committee Meeting Date: April 16, 2009

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Ongoing Capital Projects:

The Water District is projecting a favourable variance of $24.33 million (1.9%) upon completion of ongoing projects. The Sewerage and Drainage District is also projecting a favourable variance of $11.25 million (5.4%) upon completion of ongoing projects.

Completed Capital Projects:

These are projects that were completed during 2008, some of which extended over multiple years. Overall, the Water District and the Sewerage and Drainage District completed projects year-to-date are favourable by $1.72 million (4.6%) and $0.38 million (4.8%), respectively.

Narrative information for specific projects is presented in Appendix B with individual project financial information included as follows: Schedule 1 – Water and Schedule 2 – Sewerage and Drainage (both Liquid and Solid Waste). Attachments:

Appendix A: Capital Expenditure Summary Information as at December 31, 2008 Schedule 1: Water District Capital Expenditures (eRIM #4912933) Schedule 2: Sewerage & Drainage District Capital Expenditures (eRIM #4912935) Appendix B: Capital Project Status Information as at December 31, 2008

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Appendix A

Capital Expenditure Summary Information As at December 31, 2008

Ongoing Projects

Total Projected Expenditures to

Completion ACE/ Total

Budget Projected Variance

Water $1,258,475,906 $1,282,802,274 $24,326,368

Sewerage and Drainage $196,271,812 $207,523,026 $11,251,214

Total Ongoing Projects: $1,454,747,718 $1,490,325,300 $35,577,582

2008 Completed Projects Total Actual

Expenditures ACE/ Total

Budget Variance

Water $35,393,093 $37,116,600 $1,723,507

Sewerage and Drainage $7,409,603 $7,787,000 $377,397

Total Completed Projects: $42,802,696 $44,903,600 $2,100,904

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Appendix B Capital Project Status Information

As at December 31, 2008

1. Greater Vancouver Water District Major GVWD capital projects are generally proceeding on schedule and within budget. The following capital program items and exceptions are highlighted: i) Drinking Water Treatment Program

• Construction of the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project (SCFP) is approximately 80% complete. The filtration plant is approaching substantial completion and testing of the control system is underway. The tunnel completion contractor is expected to mobilize in April, 2009. In February, 2009 the Board approved a revised project budget of $820 million. This change will be reflected in the next capital project update report. The projected final cost of the twin tunnels component will be dependent upon the results of future litigation.

• Detailed design of the Coquitlam UV disinfection facility is underway with construction

scheduled from 2010 to 2011.

ii) Infrastructure Growth Program

• Construction of Capilano Main No. 5 commenced in October 2007 and was completed in summer, 2008. Final tie-ins are scheduled for the spring, 2009.

iii) Infrastructure Maintenance Program

• The replacement of the Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) system for the water system and sewer collection system, including the associated system configuration and programming assignment, is complete.

• Installation of Douglas Road Main No. 2 – Stage 1 (Delta Avenue and Buckingham

Heights Sections) was completed within budget but slightly behind schedule. Both sections of main are now in service.

• Installation of Douglas Road Main No. 2 – Stage 2 (Canada Way South Section)

commenced in April and was substantially complete in December 2008. Final restoration and tie-ins are scheduled for spring, 2009.

• Installation of 25th Avenue Main No. 2 – Phase 1 (Cambie St. to Fraser St.) and Phase 2

(Fraser St. to Kingsway) commenced in July and September, respectively. Work on both phases has been completed. This involved installation of approximately 3,150 m of 600mm diameter steel pipe replacing 25th Avenue Main No. 1 which has reached the end of its useful service life.

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iv) Infrastructure Risk Management Program

• Conceptual design for the proposed tunneled crossing of Burrard Inlet at 2nd Narrows is nearing completion. The RFP for preliminary design is expected to be ready to issue by early 2009. Some preliminary discussions have been held with the affected municipalities. The City of Burnaby has taken this project to their Parks, Recreation and Culture Commission to obtain their support for this initiative.

• Work on the Seymour Falls Dam Seismic Upgrade project is substantially complete, on

schedule and under budget. Tasks remaining include some replanting, installation of public amenities at the dam site, operations structure replacement, and mainline road repaving. It is anticipated that these ancillary tasks will be completed by fall 2009.

• Detailed design for seismic upgrading of Capilano Main No. 5 (Capilano River pipe

bridge crossing) continues. This project is behind schedule as system isolation issues are more complex than originally anticipated, however, a workable solution has now been developed. Construction of a new pipe crossing is tentatively scheduled for fall 2009.

• Work on seismic upgrading of Capilano Mains No. 4 and 5 at the North Shaft of the 1st

Narrows crossing has been delayed to coordinate with soil remediation being undertaken by Environment Canada at the Pacific Environmental Centre site at the south foot of Capilano Road in North Vancouver. A staged upgrade program has been developed and detailed design is substantially complete.

• Design of the new tunneled crossing of the Fraser River at Port Mann continues.

Discussions continue with the Gateway Program to ensure that property and construction issues are coordinated. Permitting for the project also continues. Detailed design is now anticipated to be complete by spring 2009, with the tender process for construction commencing in summer 2009.

• Seismic upgrade of the Cambie-Richmond Mains (Fraser River North Arm crossing)

continues. The ground densification contract is complete, within budget. The contract for repairs to the mains attached to the underside of the Oak St. Bridge is expected to be completed by March 2009 with final system tie-ins scheduled for spring 2009.

v) Infrastructure Upgrade Program

• An RFP is being prepared to assess the feasibility of generating hydro electric power at Cleveland Dam and is expected to be issued in early 2009. It is estimated that the power plant could generate between 16 and 20 megawatts of clean, sustainable power. This project is being coordinated with the Capilano/Seymour Water Use Planning process.

vi) Infrastructure Boundary Road Main No. 5 Program

• Phases 1 and 2 – Installation work is complete. • Phase 3 - Construction of this phase has been divided into two sections. Pipe

installation for the West Section located in Vancouver commenced in July 2008 and is about 95% complete. Installation for the East Section located in Burnaby was awarded in October 2008 and work is about 5% complete and is expected to be complete by June

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2009. The entire Boundary Road Main No. 5 is expected to be commissioned and put into service by early summer 2009.

2. Greater Vancouver Sewerage & Drainage District a) Liquid Waste Major GVS&DD liquid waste capital projects are generally proceeding on schedule and within budget. The following capital program items and exceptions are highlighted: i) Infrastructure Growth Program

• LSA – Lulu Island WWTP Stage 4 Expansion – Construction is substantially complete, approximately $6 million under budget, and the works placed into service in October 2008.

ii) Infrastructure Maintenance Program

• VSA - Columbia Pump Station – Construction is complete. The station was placed into service in August 2008. An official opening and public open house for the station took place in October 2008.

• VSA/NSSA – Motor Control Centre (MCC) Replacement and Control/Instrumentation

Programs – Behind schedule due to limited electrical engineering resources. The earlier phases of the program are anticipated to be complete by mid-2009. The 2009 phases of MCC replacement at both plants are expected to get underway by mid-2009.

• FSA – Annacis Island WWTP Disinfection System - Site preparation/preload work is

substantially complete. Design is nearing completion with main construction work scheduled to commence in August 2009.

• NSA – Lions Gate WWTP Digester No. 4 Refurbishment –Digester cleaning is complete

and structural inspection work is scheduled for March 2009. Design is 30% complete with construction scheduled to commence November 2009.

iii) Infrastructure Risk Management Program

• VSA - Jervis Forcemain False Creek Crossing – Tunnelling under False Creek, by horizontal directional drilling resumed in fall 2008 and is substantially complete except for casing pipe replacement and final reaming of the tunnel bore. Numerous delays have been experienced by the contractor in completing this phase of the work. Final pipe installation, testing and site restoration is scheduled for March/April 2009.

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iv) Infrastructure Upgrade Program

• FSA - Burnaby South Slope Interceptor West Branch – Construction of this project will likely be deferred as predicted flow increases have not materialized and sewer upgrade is not immediately required. Staff is investigating options to repair the existing sewer under Marine Way. Repair is scheduled to take place in summer 2009 during the low flow period.

• FSA - New Westminster CSO Storage Facility and Poplar Landing Sewer – Construction

of all three major project components including the CSO storage tank, the Poplar Landing sewer and the control building is complete. Following testing, commissioning and correction of deficiencies which are expected to be complete by early spring 2009, the facility will be put into service.

• FSA – Sapperton Pump Station – Design flows for the new pump station are being re-

evaluated based on a longer design horizon and a more conservative design criteria. The impact to the design of the new station as a result of the revised design flows is being assessed. Construction is planned for 2010/11.

• FSA – Port Moody Pump Station Odour Control Facility – Construction of this project,

which includes odour control, seismic upgrade and architectural treatment, is complete.

b) Solid Waste

i) Landfills Program

• The Coquitlam Landfill Flyash Cell No. 2 cover construction is planned for the third

quarter of 2009. ii) Transfer Station Program

• Materials testing for the Matsqui Transfer Station Floor Slab Replacement project is complete. Construction work is scheduled for completion in early 2009.

iii) Waste-to-Energy Facility Program

• Heat Recovery Improvements (Phases 1 and 2) were completed within budget and are

now in service.

• Conceptual design for the NOx reduction project has been completed. Detailed design is scheduled to commence in spring 2009.

iv) Ashcroft Ranch Program

• Phase 2 Ranch Housing construction is complete and the houses are occupied. The geothermal healing/cooling systems performed successfully during the harsh winter of 2008.

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Schedule 1

Water District Capital Expenditures As of Dec 31, 2008

Total Total8.8 Projected Projected Percent Project on

Program Project ID Project Description Project Total Project Project Complete Schedule?Actuals Budget Variance Note (Y/N) Comments

On-going Grand Totals 1,258,475,906 1,282,802,274 24,326,368 Completed Grand Totals 35,393,093 37,116,600 1,723,507

ON-GOING PROJECTSSeymour Capilano Filtration Project 597,396,000 600,000,000 2,604,000 (e)(f)(h) 80% N Twin tunnels behind schedule.

A0049 DWTP Ozone Primary Disinf Cons 41,653,034 44,900,000 3,246,966 (d) 99% YA0052 GVWD Res Circ Program 741,440 761,000 19,560 (d) 99% Y To be closed in 2009.A0053 DWTP Second Disinfect Cons 9,900,000 9,900,000 - 99% YA0113 Coquitlam Ozone Standby Power 157,296 500,000 342,704 (i) 99% Y To be closed in 2009.A0132 Coq UV Disinfection Predesign 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 99% YA0137 Coquitlam Ozone Generator 300,000 300,000 - 99% YA0155 Coq UV Disinfect Detail Design 5,750,000 5,750,000 - 27% YA0163 Coquitlam UV Disinfection Const 110,000,000 110,000,000 - 0% Y

Drinking Water Treatment Cap 766,897,770 773,111,000 6,213,230

A0030 44th Ave Main Stg 1 Cons 5,633,849 7,000,000 1,366,151 (a) 98% YA0032 Barnston MR Pump Station 200,000 200,000 - (c) 92% YA0034 Cape Horn Reservoir Unit 2 420,000 420,000 - 49% YA0035 Coq Main No 4 Stg 1 Intake 1,100,000 1,100,000 - 13% N Delayed due to further options developed.A0036 Maple Ridge Main Stage II 780,000 780,000 - (b) 65% YA0037 Sasamat Pump Station 115,000 115,000 - 82% YA0038 Sey Main No 5 Cap Coll to Bow 2,500,000 2,500,000 - 96% YA0039 Seym Main No 5 Stg 2 Cons 1,800,000 1,800,000 - 95% YA0041 Sey Main No 5 S Monashee Sect 4,000,000 4,000,000 - 96% YA0042 Sey Main No 5 S River Crossing 3,700,000 3,700,000 - 95% YA0122 Sey Main No 5 BC Hydro ROW Sec 11,500,000 11,500,000 - 95% YA0136 Sey Main No 5 S Maplewood Sect 10,700,000 10,700,000 - 95% YA0140 Coquitlam Intake No 2 630,000 630,000 - 48% YA0147 Cap Main 5 Pipe Pre Purchase 7,459,750 10,000,000 2,540,251 (d) 90% YA0152 Maple Ridge Main Pre-Build 3,500,000 3,500,000 - 80% YA0164 Burnaby Mtn PS 2 Pre Design 300,000 300,000 - 1% YA0171 Barnston Maple Ridge PS 1,300,000 1,300,000 - 0% Y

Infrastructure Growth Cap 55,638,598 59,545,000 3,906,402

A0002 Des and Cons Remed E2 Shaft P1 1,500,000 1,500,000 - 90% YA0050 SCADA Replacement Project 3,000,000 3,000,000 - 90% YA0075 Phase 2Rem Cons E2 Drain CI Da 850,000 850,000 - 95% YA0119 SCADA Replacement Proj Des 500,000 500,000 - 90% YA0134 Douglas Road Main 2 Stage 1 12,500,000 12,500,000 - 99% YA0138 25th Ave Main RAV Project 500,000 500,000 - 71% YA0146 Douglas Rd Main 2 Stage II 11,000,000 11,000,000 - 95% YA0148 25th Ave Main No 2 Design 500,000 500,000 - 94% YA0150 Douglas Rd Mn2-13 Ave Sect Des 700,000 700,000 - 19% YA0151 25th Ave Main 2 Construction 6,062,302 9,000,000 2,937,698 (a)(d) 90% YA0156 Tilbury Scour Protect 561,000 561,000 - 0% YA0157 Angus Scour Design 125,000 125,000 - 49% YA0168 Cleveland Dam Elevator Replace 1,600,000 1,600,000 - 0% Y

Infrastructure Maintenance Cap 39,398,302 42,336,000 2,937,698 64%

A0012 Cleveland Dam E Abut Auto Mon 600,000 600,000 - 97% YA0014 CD Fish Hatch Impact Mitig 3,550,112 3,900,000 349,888 (g) 90% YA0016 Little Mtn Res Seis Upg Recon 32,687,921 37,600,000 4,912,079 (a) 99% YA0018 Design Sec Narrows Tun Bur Inl 850,000 850,000 - 95% YA0023 Seis Upgrade Kersland Res 3,041,672 3,350,000 308,328 (a)(d) 99% Y To be closed in 2009.A0024 Seymour Falls Dam Seismic Cons 43,179,201 47,800,000 4,620,799 (d)(e) 95% YA0026 Van Hts Res Remedial Work 3,650,000 3,650,000 - 90% YA0051 LS Conservation Res Access Imp 3,024,882 3,200,000 175,118 (a)(d) 99% Y To be closed in 2009.A0110 Capilano Main 5 Seismc Upg Des 150,000 150,000 - 92% YA0114 Cap Main 1st Narw Seis Upg Des 250,000 250,000 - 98% N Coordinating with Environment Canada.A0116 Seism Up Kers LMtn CenPk West 230,000 230,000 - 60% YA0130 P Mann FR Xing No 2 Detail Des 3,900,000 3,900,000 - 85% N Complex geotechnical conditions.A0135 Cambie Richm Mains Seis Const 6,760,000 6,760,000 - 95% N Scope changes and contractor delays.A0145 Whalley Reservoir Upgrade 2,597,175 3,500,000 902,825 (a)(d) 90% YA0160 Cleveland Dam ADAS Phase II 800,000 800,000 - 25% YA0162 Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel Const 199,000,000 199,000,000 - 0% Y

Infrastructure Risk Mgmt Cap 304,270,962 315,540,000 11,269,038

A0158 Water Meter Upgrades 120,000 120,000 - 9% YA0159 Pt Moody Connector Main Meter 50,000 50,000 - 33% YA0161 Capilano Power Feasibil Study 250,000 250,000 - 0% Y

Infrastructure Upgrade Cap 420,000 420,000 -

A0097 Boundary Rd Main No 5 I North 21,500,000 21,500,000 - 97% YA0142 Boundary Road Main 5 Phase 2 19,500,000 19,500,000 - 96% YA0143 Boundary Rd Main 5 South Desig 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 99% YA0149 Boundary Rd Main No 5 Phase 3 39,000,000 39,000,000 - 38% YA0154 Boundary Rd Main No 5 BHPS 7,500,000 7,500,000 - 83% Y

Water Infr Boundary Main 5 Cap 88,500,000 88,500,000 -

A8000 South Fraser Perimeter Rd 304,079 304,079 - 0% YA8001 Hwy 1 Widen and PM Bridge Twin 100,000 100,000 - 25% YA8002 N Fraser Perimeter Pitt R Brdg 2,861,195 2,861,195 - 9% YA8003 N Fraser Perim Lougheed Pitt M 10,000 10,000 - 44% YA8004 Border Infrast Proj Waterworks 75,000 75,000 - 0% Y

Water Infrast Relocation Cap 3,350,274 3,350,274 -

Total Net Revenues and Expenditures of On-going Projects 1,258,475,906 1,282,802,274 24,326,368

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Schedule 1

Water District Capital Expenditures As of Dec 31, 2008


Program Project ID Project Description Project Total Project Project Complete Schedule?Actuals Budget Variance Note (Y/N) Comments

Total Project

COMPLETED PROJECTS

A0133 Seymour Main No3 Upgrades 1,501,202 1,500,000 (1,202) 100%A0141 Coq Ozone Power Supply Upgrade 5,335,951 6,560,000 1,224,049 (d) 100%

Drinking Water Treatment Cap 6,837,153 8,060,000 1,222,847

A0089 Port Moody Connect Main 2,829,841 2,800,000 (29,841) (j) 100%A0139 Cap Mn 5 Selkirk Lt Mtn Design 499,903 500,000 97 100%A0144 Cap Main 5 Prebuild Phase 1 1,972,315 2,000,000 27,685 100%

Infrastructure Growth Cap 5,302,059 5,300,000 (2,059)

A0013 East Abut Seepage Construction 21,315,320 21,806,600 491,280 (d) 100%A0115 Cambie Rmd Cr Seismic Upgrade 497,667 500,000 2,333 100%A0120 Beach Yard Elec Inf Seismic 1,440,894 1,450,000 9,106 100%

Infrastructure Risk Mgmt Cap 23,253,881 23,756,600 502,719

Total Net Revenues and Expenditures of Completed Projects 35,393,093 37,116,600 1,723,507

Notes:(a) Competitive construction market resulted in a positive variance.(b) GVWD share - 59.80%: Maple Ridge share - 40.20% (37615 or A0036).(c) GVWD share - 39.18%: Maple Ridge share - 14.09% : Langley share - 46.73%. (37805 or A0032)(d) Full contingency not required.(e) Actual Expenditures are net of revenue.(f) Cost and budget figures are as of December 31, 2008. The revised budget approved by the Board on February 27, 2009 will be reflected in the next capital expenditure update.(g) Allowance for additional fisheries impact mitigation not required.(h) Separate quarterly status reports for the Seymour-Capilano Filtration Project are being provided to the Water Committee and GVWD Board.(i) Under budget due to scope change.(j) Additional drainage and restoration work in Eagleridge Park.

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Sewerage and Drainage District Capital Expenditures As of Dec 31, 2008


PIP Program Project ID Project Description Project Total Project Project Complete Schedule?Actuals Budget Variance Note (Y/N) Comments

On-going Grand Totals 196,271,812 207,523,026 11,251,214 Completed Grand Totals 7,409,603 7,787,000 377,397

ON-GOING PROJECTS

Z0002 Iona WWTP Fac Plan Upgrade 750,000 750,000 - 95% YZ0003 Lions Gate WWTP Fac Plan Upgd 250,000 250,000 - 99% Y To be closed in 2009.Z0005 NW Langley WWTP Upgrade 12,000,000 12,000,000 - 82% YZ0045 LIWWTP Stage4 Phase2 Exp 1,100,000 1,100,000 - 99% Y To be closed in 2009.Z0046 LIWWTP Stage4 Phase2 Expansion 20,000,000 26,000,000 6,000,000 (1)(2) 99% YZ0047 AIWWTP Trickling Filter Pump 1,350,000 1,350,000 - 6% YG0003 Sapperton Forcemain Const 4,800,000 4,800,000 - 83% Y

G0004 Front St Pres Sewer Skytrain 3,750,000 3,750,000 - 88% NCoordinating final tie-ins with Sapperton PS Design.

G0009 Katzie Forcemain Twinning Ke 600,000 600,000 - 73% YG0033 SSI Colebrook Road Section Ph2 11,167,572 14,310,000 3,142,428 (1)(3) 99% YG0039 NSI 104 Ave Extension 2,400,000 2,400,000 - 99% YG0040 Maple Ridge FM No 2 Katzie Sec 1,300,000 1,300,000 - 0% YG0041 Sapperton Pump Station Design 500,000 500,000 - 0% N Design flows under review. G0042 SSI King George Design 800,000 800,000 - 66% YG0043 NSI Port Mann Twinning 600,000 600,000 - 1% YG0044 N Nicomekl Trk Sewer No 2 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 25% Y

SD Infrastructure Growth 62,367,572 71,510,000 9,142,428

N0001 Columbia St Pump Stn Upgr Con 10,650,000 10,650,000 - 99% YN0014 Iona WWTP 2003 Motor Cont Repl 932,537 970,000 37,463 (1) 99% Y To be closed in 2009.N0037 LGWWTP 2003 Motor Rep 300,000 300,000 - 97% Y To be closed in 2009.N0040 LGWWTP Digester No 3 RP Repl 3,645,000 3,645,000 - 99% Y To be closed in 2009.N0046 Cost Alloc Billing Network 5,230,000 5,230,000 - 90% YN0086 Iona WWTP Control and Inst Sys 100,000 100,000 - 98% YN0187 IIWWTP 2004 Motor Cont Ctr Rep 625,000 625,000 - 97% YN0189 Iona Is WWTP Contr Instr Rep 200,000 200,000 - 94% YN0191 Iona Outfall Jetty Repairs PH3 700,000 700,000 - 75% YN0192 IIWWTP Sed Tanks Struct Assess 200,000 200,000 - 82% YN0193 Chilco Forcemain Replacement 1,082,580 1,430,000 347,420 (1) 99% YN0213 LGWWTP Raw SewPump Eng Dr Rep 1,400,000 1,750,000 350,000 (4) 31% N Project scope revised.N0214 LGWWTP Oper Bldg Ren Design 200,000 200,000 - 50% N Project scope revised.N0217 Lulu Is W SA Odour Control Fac 86,135 100,000 13,865 (1) 99% Y To be closed in 2009.N0287 Iona Outfall Control Chamber 650,000 650,000 - 92% YN0289 Lions Gate WWTP Control n Ins 500,000 500,000 - 99% YN0290 Iona Is WWTP Control and Ins 750,000 750,000 - 79% N Project delayed due to resource limitationsN0293 LGWWTP 2005 MCC Replacement 176,515 200,000 23,485 (1) 99% Y To be closed in 2009.N0294 IIWWTP 2005 MCC Replacement 600,000 600,000 - 79% YN0296 Gleneagles PS 2 5 Rehab Design 400,000 400,000 - 21% N Design flow under review.N0297 AIWWTP Liquid Disinfect System 1,390,000 1,390,000 - 54% YN0300 Gleneagles PS3 Construction 900,000 900,000 - 88% YN0303 Iona WWTP Control Instrument 750,000 750,000 - 84% N Project delayed due to resource limitationsN0304 Lions Gate Control Instrument 400,000 400,000 - 84% N Project delayed due to resource limitationsN0306 LGWWTP 2006 MCC Replacement 550,000 550,000 - 15% N Project delayed due to resource limitations.N0307 Iona WWTP 2006 MCC Replacement 700,000 700,000 - 24% N Project delayed due to resource limitations.N0309 LGWWTP Digester4 Refurbishment 580,000 580,000 - 49% YN0315 Marshend PS Design 800,000 800,000 - 30% YN0318 FSA Sewer Repair 2,000,000 2,000,000 - 59% YN0321 LGWWTP Control Instrument 2008 300,000 300,000 - 0% N Project delayed due to resource limitationsN0322 IIWWTP Control Instrument 2008 500,000 500,000 - 0% N Project delayed due to resource limitationsN0323 LGWWTP O&M Facility Constr 300,000 300,000 - 0% N Project scope revised.N0325 Gleneagles PS 1 Rehab 500,000 500,000 - 0% N Design flow under review.N0326 IIWWTP CEPT Design 1,550,000 1,550,000 - 13% YN0328 Crescent Scour Protect 506,000 506,000 - 9% YN0329 Highbury Scour Protect 236,500 236,500 - 0% Y

N0330 IIWWTP IPS Liner & Grit Repair 267,000 267,000 - 0% N Rescheduled to low flow period in summer 2009.N0332 AIWWTP Disinfection Const. 13,000,000 13,000,000 - 3% YN0333 LGWWTP Dig 4 Refurbishment 1,500,000 1,500,000 - 13% Y

SD Infrastructure Maint Cap 55,157,267 55,929,500 772,233

N0022 Sys Air Mgmt Odour Control 80,000 80,000 - 50% YN0045 LIWSA Infil Inflow Reduction 463,000 463,000 - 98% YN0056 FSA Easement Acquisition Progr 1,500,000 1,500,000 - 72% YN0067 South Surrey Inter Rehab Desgn 200,000 200,000 - 20% YN0301 Jervis FM False Creek Crossing 6,000,000 6,000,000 - 68% N Contractor is behind schedule.N0310 Jervis Force Main Planetarium 500,000 500,000 - 72% YN0311 Highbury Int Siphon Upgrade 500,000 500,000 - 19% N Permitting delays.N0313 Coquitlam Interceptor Repair 150,000 150,000 - 15% YN0319 Jervis Planetarium 2,300,000 2,300,000 - 9% YN0327 LGWWTP Refurb of DSST1 Design 300,000 300,000 - 2% N Project scope under review.N0331 Highbury Siphon Repair Const 4,000,000 4,000,000 - 0% N Permitting delays.

SD Infrastructure Risk Mgmt Cap 15,993,000 15,993,000 -

N0023 VSA Statutory Right of Way 670,000 670,000 - 63% YN0024 Columbia Forcemain Install 2,900,000 2,900,000 - 99% YN0025 Grit Chambers Upg Install 68,395 100,000 31,605 (1) 99% Y To be closed in 2009N0027 8th Ave Interceptor Air Mgmt 100,000 100,000 - 99% YN0028 Highbury Interceptor Air Mgmt 100,000 100,000 - 99% YN0030 Jervis St and Kent Ave Pump St 120,000 120,000 - 33% YN0043 NSSA Easement Acq 1995 225,000 225,000 - 81% Y

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Schedule 2

Sewerage and Drainage District Capital Expenditures As of Dec 31, 2008


PIP Program Project ID Project Description Project Total Project Project Complete Schedule?Actuals Budget Variance Note (Y/N) Comments

Total Projects

N0057 Bby S Slope Interc West Branch 2,300,000 2,300,000 - 19% N Scope under review.N0058 Cloverdale SSO Storage Fac Cns 3,385,000 3,385,000 - 98% YN0060 FSA Odour Control Facilities 413,704 500,000 86,296 (1) 99% Y To be closed in 2009N0062 Burn S Slope Interc Twinning 1,025,000 1,025,000 - 67% N Scope under review.N0064 Ventilation and Odour Control 112,500 112,500 - 10% YN0065 NW Sewer overflow Oper Impr 800,000 800,000 - 63% YN0066 New West Const CSO Storage Pro 4,667,000 4,667,000 - 98% YN0069 Sapperton PS Upgrade Design 1,200,000 1,200,000 - 50% N Design flow under review.N0070 Sewer Int Vent and Odour 400,000 400,000 - 99% YN0194 Jervis Forcemain Ext 8th Ave 300,000 300,000 - 88% YN0282 Jervis Pump Station Wet Well 150,000 150,000 - 85% YN0284 Sperling Pump Station Upgrade 275,000 275,000 - 83% YN0295 Port Moody PS Odour Control 250,000 250,000 - 98% YN0298 CloverdaleSSO Storage Facility 4,195,000 4,195,000 - 99% YN0302 Jervis PS Upgrade Construction 460,861 1,400,000 939,139 (4) 10% YN0308 NW Langley WWTP Facility Plan 300,000 300,000 - 68% YN0312 Lynn Branch Siphon Twinning 300,000 300,000 - 20% N Project scope under review.N0314 Port Moody PS Odour Construct 1,222,445 1,500,000 277,555 (1)(2) 66% YN0320 Jervis Ext to 8th Ave 975,000 975,000 - 5% YN0324 AIWWTP Gas flow Meter Replace 542,202 542,202 - 4% Y

SD Infrastructure Upgrade Cap 27,457,107 28,791,702 1,334,595

N8000 South Fraser Perimeter Rd 230,403 230,403 - 1% YN8001 Hwy 1 Widen and PM Bridge Twin 2,844,206 2,844,206 - 1% YN8002 Cloverdale Sew Relocate Design 100,000 100,000 - 28% YN8003 BIP CTS Relocation 589,215 589,215 - 0% Y

SD Infrastruct Relocation Cap 3,763,824 3,763,824 -

X0001 VSA IONA WWTP Upgrade Design 4,000,000 4,000,000 - 17% YX0002 NSA LIWWTP Upgrade Design 2,500,000 2,500,000 - 0% YX0003 Site Purchase Lions Gate WWTP 14,998,042 15,000,000 1,958 99% Y To be closed in 2009.

SD Infr Sec Treat Upgrade Cap 21,498,042 21,500,000 1,958

L0022 COQ LF Flyash Cell 2 Design 200,000 200,000 - 24% YL0023 COQ LF Flyash Cell 2 Construct 700,000 700,000 - 5% Y

SW Landfills Capital 900,000 900,000 -

L0011 Matsqui TS Floor Slab Replacem 75,000 75,000 - 6% YSW Transer Station System Cap 75,000 75,000 -

L0018 Heat Rec Imp Waste to Energy 6,760,000 6,760,000 - 98% YL0020 NOx Reduction Project Design 900,000 900,000 - 13% YL0021 Clean Room Project Design 50,000 50,000 - 99% Y To be closed in 2009. L0024 WTEF Fabric Filter Baghouse 200,000 200,000 - 30% YL0025 WTEF Air Cooled Condenser 150,000 150,000 - 14% YL0026 WTEF Seismic Detailed Design 1,000,000 1,000,000 - 0% Y

SW Waste to Energy Fac Cap 9,060,000 9,060,000 -

Total Net Revenues and Expenditures of On-going Projects 196,271,812 207,523,026 11,251,214

COMPLETED PROJECTS

G0002 N Surrey Inter 104 Ave Ext Re 498,112 500,000 1,888 100%G0006 SSI Twinning Colebrook2 Prop 1,985,673 2,000,000 14,327 100%

SD Infrastructure Growth 2,483,785 2,500,000 16,215

N0006 Iona Structural Inspect cor - 100,000 100,000 100%N0036 LG Disinfection system upgrade 1,401,627 1,400,000 (1,627) 100%N0051 Sewers Repair & Replacement 225,839 250,000 24,161 100%N0073 Still Ck Brunette Drain Ren 219,287 222,000 2,713 100%N0212 LGWWTP 2004 Motor Cont Ctr Rep 262,500 275,000 12,500 100%N0266 Westridge PS No 1 Repairs - 100,000 100,000 100%N0305 Iona WWTP Jetty Repair 2006 1,107,113 1,200,000 92,887 100%

SD Infrastructure Maint Cap 3,216,365 3,547,000 330,635

N0188 Harbour PS Phase 3 Upgrades 494,027 500,000 5,973 100%SD Infrastructure Risk Mgmt Cap 494,027 500,000 5,973 100%

L0016 Ashcroft Ranch Housing Phase 1 581,321 585,000 3,679 100%L0019 Ashcroft Ranch Housing Phase 2 634,105 655,000 20,895 100%

SW Ashcroft Landfill Capital 1,215,426 1,240,000 24,574 100%

Total Net Revenues and Expenditures of Completed Projects 7,409,603 7,787,000 377,397

Notes:(1) Project will be completed under budget - savings due to competitive pricing.(2) Full contingency not required.(3) Soil conditions better than expected.(4) Reduction in scope.

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To: Water Committee From: Bob Cavill, Watershed Division Manager, Operations and Maintenance

Department Date: March 30, 2009 Subject: Watershed Road Deactivation – Progress Report Recommendation: That the Water Committee a) receive for information, an update on the watershed road deactivation program, b) consider participating in a watershed field tour, together with interested public members

and stakeholders, which would include recent road deactivation activities with the objective of gaining insight into the program’s progress and challenges.

1. PURPOSE At its October 15, 2008 meeting, the Water Committee requested that staff a) provide an update on progress of Metro Vancouver’s watershed road deactivation

program at a future meeting, b) consider issues surrounding access to the watershed by interested stakeholders and

report back to Committee with options. 2. CONTEXT The 2002 Watershed Management Plan called for the elimination of roads that were no longer deemed to be essential for future watershed operations, estimated at that time to be 175 kilometres. Since that time watershed road deactivation projects have typically been budgeted for annually and, to date, 80 kilometres of road have been deactivated. At the end of the first season of deactivation in 2002, staff invited interested members of the Water Committee and the Regional Water Advisory Committee to walk the extent of the completed work on Daniels Branch, the first lengthy road to be deactivated under this program. The Committees were very supportive of the work observed. The same deactivation techniques viewed by this group continue to be applied as the program proceeds. Detailed deactivation project plans (prescriptions) developed by staff and designed for roads on steeper, potentially unstable slopes are reviewed and confirmed by geotechnical experts prior to deactivation activity. Additionally, these experts are relied on to review specific

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Watershed Road Deactivation – Progress Report Watershed Access for Interested Stakeholders – Review of Options Water Committee Meeting – April 8, 2009 Page 2 of 3 challenges as the work proceeds and to assess results on completion of the work. Each metre of road planned for deactivation is specifically examined by staff in the development of appropriate deactivation prescriptions. Typically, these prescriptions would include an assessment of localized features such as soils, slope stability, water flow and seepage, as well as road deactivation seeding and planting requirements. Road deactivation planning also considers other important values such as fisheries and archaeology. Equipment operators are trained to follow the finalized road deactivation prescriptions carefully and methodically during the deactivation process. Where this level of care has not been applied in the implementation of road deactivation programs elsewhere in B.C., subsequent costs to correct the resulting mistakes, together with the sometimes negative environmental consequences, have been significant. Since some watershed roads have been deemed to be more risky to the environment than others, these roads have generally been the priority for deactivation. Because these higher priority roads are typically located on steeper, more unstable terrain, the deactivation costs/kilometre have been relatively high. Deactivation expenditure to date has averaged about $10,000/kilometre. As the Metro Vancouver watershed road deactivation program moves from deactivating roads in higher elevation, steeper terrain to lower elevation, more benign terrain, further unit cost savings and productivity improvements are possible. Staff anticipates that the planned watershed road deactivation work will be completed within the next five to seven years, annual budgets permitting. Finally, staff was asked to consider issues associated with the provision of watershed access for stakeholders and interest groups. Metro Vancouver’s policy requires that public requests for watershed access must go to the Board for consideration and approval. Staff recommends that any requests for access during major storm events not be approved. The need for staff to focus on the collection of watershed information during significant storm events is a critical component of Metro Vancouver’s early warning system which is relied on for downstream water supply and distribution decisions. The added complication of ensuring the safety of public members at those times would tend to increase the risk for all. As an alternative, staff recommends that a ½ day watershed field tour be arranged for the Water Committee along with other interested individuals and stakeholders to specifically view watershed road deactivation techniques, progress and challenges, as well as to review watershed practices more generally. This tour could be held in early summer to facilitate access into currently snow covered areas. 3. ALTERNATIVES This report was requested by the Committee primarily for information. a) That the Water Committee instructs staff to organize and coordinate a tour of the

watershed that would include the road network along with recent road deactivation works for the Water Committee and interested public members and stakeholders; or alternatively, that;

b) That the Water Committee receive this Report with no further action to be taken. 4. CONCLUSION

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To: Water Committee From: Tim Jervis, Manager, Engineering and Construction Department Date: March 30, 2009 Subject: Manager’s Report Recommendation: That the Water Committee receive for information the Manager’s Report dated March 30, 2009. Table of 2009 Priorities Attached is the updated Table of 2009 Priorities indicating the quarter that the priority will be considered by the Water Committee. Attachment: Table of 2009 Priorities - Water Committee

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Table of 2009 Priorities – Water Committee

1st Quarter • 2009 Water Committee Program

• 2009 Capital Projects

• SCFP Project Status

2nd Quarter

• Update on the Progress of Resolving Fisheries Issues on the Capilano River

• Status of Capital Expenditures

• Watershed Road Deactivation- Progress Report

• Water Conservation and Supply Update for Summer 2009

• Tap Water Campaign – Communications Strategy

• World Water Forum – 2009


• Port Mann Water Supply Tunnel Construction

• GVWD Quality Control Annual Report for 2008

3rd Quarter

• Seymour-Capilano Filtration Plant Commissioning Event

• Coquitlam Water Purchase Agreement

• Drinking Water Management Plan Implementation – Update


4th Quarter • 2010 Programs and Priorities

• Status of Capital Expenditures


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THE FEDERATION OF CANADIAN MUNICIPALITIES

ENCOURAGES REDUCED BOTTLED WATER USE AT MUNICIPAL FACILITIES

Resolution urging tap water over bottled water where appropriate at municipal facilities passed at FCM’s national board meeting

VICTORIA, March 7, 2009 – Canada’s national municipal organization is encouraging local governments to reduce the use of bottled water in their own facilities where other options are available. Meeting today in Victoria, B.C., the National Board of Directors of the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) passed a resolution encouraging municipalities to “phase out the sale and purchase of bottled water at their own facilities where appropriate and where potable water is available.” “Today’s action is another illustration of how municipalities are leading by example to encourage environmentally sustainable water choices,” said FCM president Jean Perrault, mayor of Sherbrooke, Que. The resolution does not call for a ban on the sale of bottled water to consumers. “Regulating bottled water for public consumption falls under provincial and federal jurisdiction,” said Perrault. “All orders of government must work together to reduce reliance on a product that produces more waste, costs more and uses more energy than simple, dependable municipal tap water.” “This cooperation among governments must extend to investments in local water systems. The most economical and reliable source of drinking water is a first-rate municipal water system. Where these systems are lacking, all orders of government must help fund the necessary infrastructure.” FCM’s resolution also calls on municipalities to develop awareness campaigns about the positive benefits and quality of municipal water supplies. Municipalities will determine their local course of action. The resolution was put forward by the cities of Toronto and London, Ont., over growing concerns for environmental impacts related to the production of bottled water, the energy requirements for the production and transport of bottled water, as well as the disposal and/or recycling of water bottles. Bottled water containers may be recyclable but they still have to be manufactured and transported, which uses significant energy. Between 40 and 80 per cent end up in the local landfill. That is a burden on the environment and a cost for municipal taxpayers.

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/2 About the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM): FCM is the national voice of municipal governments, established in 1901, representing the interests of municipalities on policy and program matters that fall within federal jurisdiction. With more than 1,775 members representing 90 per cent of Canadians, FCM members include Canada's largest cities, small urban and rural communities, and 18 provincial and territorial municipal associations.

- 30 - For further information or to arrange interviews, contact Wendy Cumming: (613) 907-6356 / [email protected] FCM RESOLUTION – NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING – MARCH 7, 2009 ENV09.1.02 BOTTLED WATER WHEREAS bottled water consumes significant amounts of non-renewable fossil fuels to extract, package and transport water creating unnecessary air quality and climate change impacts; WHEREAS it takes about three litres of water to manufacture a one litre plastic bottle of water; WHEREAS bottled water companies use municipal water and groundwater sources when a growing percentage of Canadian municipalities have faced water shortages in recent years; WHEREAS although bottled water creates a container that can be recycled, between 40% and 80% of empty bottles end up as litter and/or are placed directly into the garbage and take up unnecessary space in landfills; WHEREAS tap water is safe, healthy, highly regulated and accessible to residents, employers, employees and visitors to Canadian municipalities and substantially more sustainable than bottled water; and WHEREAS some municipalities have enacted by-laws to restrict the sale and purchase of water bottles within their own operations; BE IT RESOLVED that the Federation of Canadian Municipalities urge all municipalities to phase out the sale

and purchase of bottled water at their own facilities where appropriate and where potable water is available; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that municipalities be urged to develop awareness campaigns about the positive benefits and quality of municipal water supplies.

City of London and City of Toronto, Ontario

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FCM RESOLUTION / NATIONAL BOARD MEETING

BOTTLED WATER

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Prepared March 7, 2009 Q1/ Why is the issue of bottled water important?

• Reducing the use of bottled water, and ensuring access to high-quality tap water, will conserve energy, save municipal taxpayers’ money, and cut down on the garbage going into local landfills.

• Bottled water causes adverse environmental impacts related to the energy requirements for the production and transport of bottled water, as well as related to the disposal and/or recycling of water bottles.

• It takes about three litres of water to manufacture a one-litre plastic bottle of water.

• Bottled water consumes significant amounts of non-renewable fossil fuels to extract, package and transport water — creating unnecessary air quality and climate change impacts.

• Although bottled water creates a container that can be recycled, between 40 per cent and 80 per cent of empty bottles end up as litter and/or are placed directly into the garbage and take up unnecessary space in landfills.

• This action is another illustration of how municipalities leading by example to reduce waste in Canada’s landfills.

Q2/ Why the attention to this issue now?

• This is the latest example of municipalities leading by example to reduce waste and protect our natural environment.

• Bottled water causes adverse environmental impacts related to the disposal and/or recycling of water bottles.




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• This action is another illustration of municipalities are leading by example to reduce waste in Canada’s landfills.

Q3/ The economic downturn is already causing severe financial difficulty for

companies and job losses for their employees. How can FCM exacerbate the situation with this move to ban bottled water?

• The most economical and reliable source of drinking water is a first-rate municipal water system. Where these systems are lacking, all orders of government must help fund the necessary infrastructure. Those investments will create jobs in the near-term and build a stronger, more sustainable economy in the long-term.

• It is also important to note that this resolution does not call for a ban on the sale of bottled water to consumers. Regulating bottled water for public consumption falls under provincial and federal jurisdiction.

Q4/ Won’t this move eliminate a healthy beverage choice to instead drive

consumers to drink pop and juice – drinks laden with sugar when this country is facing an obesity crisis?

• No, not at all.

• The best source of drinking water is a first-rate municipal water system.

• Quality public water systems provide safe, healthy, highly regulated, environmentally responsible drinking water.

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FCM RESOLUTION / NATIONAL BOARD MEETING

BOTTLED WATER

KEY MESSAGES Prepared March 7, 2009

1/ The Federation of Canadian Municipalities passed a resolution at this weekend’s

national board meeting encouraging local governments to phase out the use of bottled water where appropriate at their own facilities and where potable water is available.

• This action is another illustration of how municipalities are leading by example to encourage environmentally sustainable water choices.

• It is important to note that this resolution does not call for a ban on the sale of bottled water to consumers. Regulating bottled water for public consumption falls under provincial and federal jurisdiction.

• The resolution also encourages municipalities to develop awareness campaigns about the positive benefits and quality of municipal water supplies. Municipalities will determine their local course of action.

2/ All orders of government must work together to support sustainable water

services and reduce the use of bottled water where appropriate. This cooperation among governments must extend to investments in local water systems.

• The most economical and reliable source of drinking water is a first-rate municipal water system. Where these systems are lacking, all orders of government must help fund the necessary infrastructure.

3/ Reducing the use of bottled water, and ensuring access to high-quality tap water,

will conserve energy, save municipal taxpayers’ money, and cut down on the garbage going into local landfills.

• Bottled water causes adverse environmental impacts related to water extraction in the production of bottled water, the energy requirements for the production and transport of bottled water, as well as related to the disposal and/or recycling of water bottles.

• One litre of bottled water costs more than a current litre of gasoline.



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ENTRY AGREEMENT

GREATER VANCOUVER WATER DISTRICT

and

TSAWWASSEN FIRST NATION

March 25, 2009 DRAFT

eRIM: 004912016

ATTACHMENT

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TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1.0 Condition Precedent............................................................................................................ 4

2.0 Entry of Tsawwassen First Nation to the GVWD .............................................................. 5

3.0 New Supply Works ............................................................................................................. 6

4.0 The Connections ................................................................................................................. 7

5.0 The Water Main Upgrade ................................................................................................... 8

6.0 Capacity of the Water Main Upgrade ................................................................................. 8

7.0 Cost Allocation for the Connections and Water Main Upgrade ....................................... 10

8.0 Payment for Water Supplied............................................................................................. 11

9.0 Water Quality, Quantity and Pressure .............................................................................. 11

10.0 Emergency Conditions...................................................................................................... 12

11.0 Dispute Resolution............................................................................................................ 12

12.0 Enurement ......................................................................................................................... 13

13.0 Force Majeure ................................................................................................................... 13

14.0 Notice................................................................................................................................ 13

15.0 Severance .......................................................................................................................... 14

16.0 Further Assurances............................................................................................................ 14

17.0 General.............................................................................................................................. 14

Schedule A.................................................................................................................................... 17 Schedule B .................................................................................................................................... 20 Schedule C .................................................................................................................................... 25

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THIS AGREEMENT dated for reference the __________ day of ________, 2009. BETWEEN: GREATER VANCOUVER WATER DISTRICT, having an office at 4330 Kingsway, Burnaby, British Columbia, V5H 4G8 (“GVWD”) AND:

TSAWWASSEN FIRST NATION, having an office at 131 North Tsawwassen Drive, Delta, British Columbia, V4M 4G2

(“Tsawwassen First Nation”) The context of this Agreement is as follows: A. The GVWD was created and constituted under the Greater Vancouver Water District Act

S.B.C. 1924 c.-22 (the “GVWD Act”);

B. The Tsawwassen First Nation is a Treaty First Nation member of the Greater Vancouver

Regional District and has the capacity, rights, powers and privileges of a natural person,

including the ability to enter into this Agreement;

C. The Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement, which takes effect on April 3rd, 2009,

states that the GVWD will provide water services to the Tsawwassen First Nation on the

same terms as apply in respect of providing such services to a member municipality of

equivalent size, including equivalent terms in respect of costs, including costs of

infrastructure;

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D. The Tsawwassen First Nation wishes to join the GVWD and to obtain water services for

the lands set out in the attached Schedule “A” (the “Tsawwassen Lands”) and any of the

lands set out in Schedule “B” which become part of the Tsawwassen Lands pursuant to

the provisions of the Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement and are contiguous to

the Tsawwassen Lands set out in Schedule “A” or which in the future become

contiguous to portions of the lands shown in Schedule “B” which have a contiguous

relationship to the Tsawwassen Lands set out in Schedule “A” (the “Contiguous Lands”);

The purpose of this Agreement is to set out the terms and conditions by which the Tsawwassen

First Nation will become a member of the GVWD including the terms and conditions for the

provision of water service to the Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands.

The GVWD and Tsawwassen First Nation agree to the following:

1.0 Condition Precedent 1.1 This Agreement comes into effect on the date when the later of the following have

occurred:

(a) the Minister charged with the administration of the GVWD Act has made

regulations as required to give effect to this Agreement and such regulations

are in effect; and

(b) The Tsawwassen First Nation has, under Tsawwassen Law, as defined in the

Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement, confirmed this Agreement; and

(c) the execution and delivery of this Agreement by both parties free of any

conditions

(the “Commencement Date”).

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2.0 Entry of Tsawwassen First Nation to the GVWD 2.1 Tsawwassen First Nation will become a member of the GVWD on the Commencement

Date.

2.2 Except as otherwise provided in this Agreement, the GVWD agrees to supply water to

the Tsawwassen Lands on the same terms and at the same rates as apply in respect of

providing such services to the GVWD member municipalities.

2.3 Subject to this agreement and a minister’s regulation under section 10(5) of the

Tsawwassen First Nation Final Agreement Act, promulgated on or before the

Commencement Date, the Tsawwassen First Nation agrees that as a member of the

GVWD, the authorities, regulations and bylaws of the GVWD apply on Tsawwassen

Lands and Contiguous Lands to the same extent as they apply in municipalities who are

members of the GVWD.

2.4 For greater certainty, the Tsawwassen First Nation will be entitled to a representative on

the Administration Board of the GVWD also known as the GVWD Board of Directors in

accordance with section 10 of the GVWD Act, as amended or replaced from time to

time;

2.5 The Tsawwassen First Nation agrees to work with the GVWD and the other members of

the GVWD to forecast the requirements for water and associated water supply needs at

the local, municipal and regional scales by:

(a) providing information to the GVWD about future forecasts of Tsawwassen First

Nation water requirements for the Tsawwassen Lands and Contiguous Lands

including, but not limited to, information on utility servicing, population

forecasts, economic growth, land use and water use contained in the

Tsawwassen First Nation’s Land Use Plan. By June 1st of each year,

Tsawwassen First Nation will provide the GVWD with information on the

Tsawwassen First Nation’s expected requirements for water for the

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Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands during the following 5 years;

and

(b) providing the GVWD with written notice of changes or developments that could

significantly increase or decrease the Tsawwassen First Nation’s requirements

for water for the Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands a minimum of

one year advance of the expected change or developments.

2.6 Notwithstanding section 60(2) of the GVWD Act, the Tsawwassen First Nation will not be

liable for any indebtedness incurred by the GVWD where that indebtedness is incurred

by the GVWD solely on behalf of a specific member municipality.

3.0 New Supply Works 3.1 In accordance with GVWD standards, GVWD will design and construct the works

generally as shown in bold line on the plan entitled “Drawing 1” attached as Schedule

“C,” which consist of the following:

(a) Two water service connections, and associated appurtenances, including,

without limiting the forgoing, metering facilities, to connect the Tsawwassen

First Nation’s water distribution system to the GVWD water supply system, with

the one connection extending between the GVWD’s South Delta Main #1

located at 28th Avenue in Delta, British Columbia, and terminating at the

nearest boundary of the Tsawwassen Lands, and the other connection

extending between the GVWD’s South Delta Main #1 located at Highway 17 in

Delta, British Columbia, and terminating at the nearest boundary of the

Tsawwassen Lands (the “Connections”); and

(b) an upgrade of the South Delta Main #1 replacing the existing water main with a

600 millimetre diameter water main or equivalent project in terms of hydraulic

capacity, scope and cost, as determined by the GVWD (the “Water Main Upgrade”).

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4.0 The Connections

4.1 The points of water delivery from the GVWD water supply system and the Tsawwassen

First Nation’s water distribution system will be the terminuses of the Connections nearest

the respective boundaries of the Tsawwassen Lands.

4.2 Upon notice from Tsawwassen First Nation and subject to agreement by Tsawwassen

First Nation and GVWD on a budget for the Connections, and subject to subsection 4.5

of this Agreement, the GVWD will:

(a) at the Tsawwassen First Nation’s expense, proceed with due diligence to

design, construct and install the Connections; and

(b) at the GVWD’s expense, install, operate and maintain the equipment

necessary to record residual water pressures at each of the Connections,

following which Tsawwassen First Nation may connect its water distribution system for

the Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands to the GVWD’s water supply system.

4.3 Title to the Connections will vest in the GVWD.

4.4 The GVWD will operate and maintain the Connections.

4.5 Tsawwassen First Nation acknowledges and agrees that the GVWD has a continuing

need for free and unhindered access to the Connections and the Tsawwassen First

Nation shall, at no cost to the GVWD, provide such rights-of-way or similar interests to

the GVWD that the GVWD may require to construct, operate and maintain the

Connections.

4.6 As of the date Tsawwassen First Nation connects its water distribution system for the

Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands to the GVWD’s water supply system as

set out in subsection 4.2 of this Agreement, subject to the GVWD Act, as amended or

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replaced from time to time, and provided that sufficient water is generally available to the

GVWD for its members, the GVWD will furnish an adequate supply of water in bulk to

the Tsawwassen Lands and to the Contiguous Lands to satisfy the Tsawwassen First

Nation’s water needs for all purposes within the Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous

Lands at fair and equitable rates per unit of volume as may be determined by the

Administration Board pursuant to the GVWD Act, as amended or replaced from time to

time.

5.0 The Water Main Upgrade

5.1 Based on GVWD projection of the Tsawwassen First Nation water demands as

determined by section s. 2.5, the GVWD may build at its sole discretion the Water Main

Upgrade at Tsawwassen First Nation’s sole cost.

5.2 Should the Tsawwassen First Nation determine that the level of expenditure for the

Water Main Upgrade is inappropriate, then the parties will seek resolution of the dispute

regarding the level of expenditure through a dispute resolution process as set out in

section 11 of this Agreement, but such process will not delay the design and

construction of the Water Main Upgrade.

5.3 Title to the Water Main Upgrade will vest in the GVWD.

5.4 The GVWD will operate and maintain the Water Main Upgrade.

6.0 Capacity of the Water Main Upgrade 6.1 When completed, the Water Main Upgrade will be capable of providing to Tsawwassen

Lands and the Contiguous Lands a total peak-day flow of 23 million litres of water per

day (MLD) up to and including the year 2031. GVWD and Tsawwassen First Nation have

estimated that this quantity of water flow will satisfy the Tsawwassen First Nation’s total

water supply requirements for this period of time.

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6.2 When the Water Main Upgrade is completed and subject to sections 9.0 (“Water Quality,

Quantity and Pressure”), 10.0 (“Emergency Conditions”) and 13.0 (“Force Majeure”),

GVWD will operate its existing facilities with the object of providing a minimum pressure

at each Connection of 150 kPa under peak-day flow conditions.

6.3 After the year 2031 and subject to the GVWD Act, as amended or replaced from time to

time, and subsections 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3 of this Agreement and further provided that

sufficient water is generally available to the GVWD for its members, the GVWD will

proceed, with due diligence and at their sole cost to construct such facilities as

necessary to supply such additional quantity of water as Tsawwassen First Nation may

reasonably require for the Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands.

6.4 If prior to the year 2031 Tsawwassen First Nation requires water from the GVWD for the

Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands exceeding a peak-day flow of 23 MLD

then, provided that Tsawwassen First Nation is a member of the GVWD and subject to

the GVWD Act, as amended or replaced from time to time, and subsections 2.2 and 2.3

of this Agreement and further provided that there is sufficient water generally available to

the GVWD for its members, the GVWD will provide such facilities necessary to meet the

Tsawwassen First Nation’s increased water demand to the Tsawwassen Lands and the

Contiguous Lands.

6.5 Despite subsection 6.3, if the GVWD provides water to Tsawwassen Lands and the

Contiguous Lands exceeding a peak-day flow of 23 MLD pursuant to subsection 6.4,

Tsawwassen First Nation shall pay the proportion of the costs and expenses, including

financing costs of such additional facilities as built or as may be built, as are necessary

to supply such additional supply of water as determined by the GVWD.

6.6 Nothing in this Agreement requires the GVWD to provide water to any lands owned or

acquired by the Tsawwassen First Nation other than the Tsawwassen Lands and the

Contiguous Lands.

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6.7 Nothing in this Agreement requires the GVWD to provide water for use or consumption

on any non-contiguous portions of the Contiguous Lands. Provision of water to non-

contiguous portions of Contiguous Lands will be negotiated in good faith as appropriate

to the situation and geographic circumstances.

6.8 Tsawwassen First Nation agrees to comply with the plans, policies and regulations of the

GVWD including the goals, strategies, actions and performance measures of the

GVWD’s Drinking Water Management Plan.

7.0 Cost Allocation for the Connections and Water Main Upgrade

7.1 The Tsawwassen First Nation will be responsible for 100% of the actual costs incurred

by the GVWD in designing and constructing the Connections and the Water Main

Upgrade. The GVWD will progress bill the Tsawwassen First Nation as costs are

incurred including carrying costs, and the Tsawwassen First Nation will pay the entire

amount of each progress invoice within thirty (30) days of the date of the GVWD invoice.

7.2 The GVWD will cooperate with the Tsawwassen First Nation in its efforts to secure the

financing necessary to meet its obligations under this Agreement. Such cooperation will

include providing appropriate financial information regarding the GVWD to potential

lenders and assisting in communication with potential lenders, but will not include any

loan guarantees or similar commitments by the GVWD.

7.3 The GVWD must provide Tsawwassen First Nation with at least one year’s notice before

the first invoice is received. Tsawwassen First Nation may waive this clause upon the

provision of written notice to the GVWD.

7.4 Despite subsection 3.1(b) and subject to section 6.5, GVWD may, at its sole discretion,

decide to replace the existing South Delta Main #1 water main with one that is larger

than 600 millimetres in diameter (the “GVWD Upgrade”). If the GVWD decides to

install a larger water main than the Water Main Upgrade, then the GVWD agrees to pay

the difference, as determined by GVWD acting reasonably, between the cost of

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constructing the GVWD Upgrade, and the cost of constructing the Water Main Upgrade,

inclusive of any incremental pipe, construction, financing, and other attributable cost.

7.5 Except as set out in sections 6.5 and 7.1 of this Agreement, the GVWD may not finance

on behalf of Tsawwassen First Nation:

(a) costs that under this Agreement are to be paid by Tsawwassen First Nation; or

(b) indebtedness Tsawwassen First Nation incurs in relation to matters agreed

under section 6A of the GVWD Act.

8.0 Payment for Water Supplied 8.1 Tsawwassen First Nation will provide payment to the GVWD for all water delivered as

contemplated in the GVWD Act, as amended or replaced from time to time. The GVWD

is responsible for accurately measuring the quantity of water delivered to the

Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands and invoicing Tsawwassen First Nation

for payment. Tsawwassen First Nation is entitled to request and receive records from the

GVWD respecting the quantity and quality of water delivered to the Tsawwassen Lands

and the Contiguous Lands and to inspect and audit records, books and accounts in that

regard.

8.2 If for any reason whatsoever Tsawwassen First Nation does not pay to the GVWD in full,

together with any interest at the rate set out in the GVWD Act, as amended or replaced

from time to time, the water rate payable under subsections 2.2 within 30 days of the

date of the invoice, the GVWD will be entitled to exercise any remedies available to it for

overdue accounts.

9.0 Water Quality, Quantity and Pressure 9.1 Subject to events beyond the control of the GVWD, the water supplied by the GVWD to

the Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands will be of the same standard and

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quality as that normally delivered by the GVWD to its members supplied from the same

source being utilized at the time to supply the Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous

Lands.

9.2 Tsawwassen First Nation acknowledges and agrees that the GVWD, except as specified

in Section 9.1, has given and gives no representations or warranties as to:

(a) the quality, quantity or delivery pressure of water supplied by the GVWD to the

Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands; or,

(b) the provision of peak hour, emergency and fire flows of water supplied by the

GVWD to the Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands.

10.0 Emergency Conditions 10.1 For certainty, the Tsawwassen First Nation agrees that section 57 entitled “Emergency

Conditions” of the GVWD Act, as amended or replaced from time to time, applies to the

provision of water services to the Tsawwassen Lands and the Contiguous Lands and its

rights under this Agreement.

10.2 Nothing in this Agreement may be deemed to preclude the GVWD from taking

necessary actions to maintain or restore water supply to the Tsawwassen Lands and the

Contiguous Lands in emergency situations and such actions will not be deemed a

violation of this Agreement.

11.0 Dispute Resolution 11.1 If mutually agreed, by the parties, Tsawwassen First Nation and the GVWD may use a

dispute resolution process set out in Chapter 22 of the Tsawwassen Final Agreement,

the GVWD Act, the Local Government Act or another process for resolving disputes

between Tsawwassen First Nation and the GVWD.

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12.0 Enurement 12.1 This Agreement shall enure to the benefit of and be binding upon the successors of the

parties.

13.0 Force Majeure 13.1 If the GVWD is prevented from or delayed in performing any obligation under this

Agreement for any reason whatsoever beyond its control including, without in any way

limiting the generality of the foregoing, acts of God, fire, earthquake, landslide,

infestation, storm, hail, wind, war (declared or undeclared) acts of civil disobedience or

of terrorists or guerillas, restrictive governmental laws or regulation, strike, lock out or

other labour or labour related dispute or slowdown, or unavailability of labour or

materials, then the period for performing such obligation will be extended for a period of

time equal to the length of the delay caused by such event as aforesaid or such other

time as the parties may agree.

14.0 Notice 14.1 Except as otherwise specifically provided, where any notice, direction or other

communication is required or permitted under this Agreement, must be in writing and, to

be effective, must be delivered by hand sent by registered mail or transmitted

electronically in legible form addressed as follows:

(a) to the GVWD:

Greater Vancouver Water District

4330 Kingsway

Burnaby, British Columbia V5H 4G8

Facsimile: 604.451.6614

Attention: Commissioner, Greater Vancouver Water District

(b) to Tsawwassen First Nation:

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Tsawwassen First Nation

131 North Tsawwassen Drive

Delta, British Columbia V4M 4G2

Facsimile: 604.943.9226

Attention: Chief, Tsawwassen First Nation

14.2 Any such notice will be deemed to have been received if delivered by hand, when

delivered, if sent by registered mail, on the fifth business day after its mailing, except in

the case of interruption of regular postal service in which case it will be deemed to have

been received when received, and if transmitted electronically, on the day its receipt is

confirmed.

14.3 Either party may deliver notice to the other party changing its address for notices.

15.0 Severance 15.1 If any part of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable by a court of

competent jurisdiction, that part of the Agreement will be severed and the decision that it

is invalid, illegal or unenforceable will not affect the validity of the remainder of the

Agreement.

16.0 Further Assurances 16.1 The parties agree to perform such further acts, do all such things and execute such

further documents and instruments as may be required from time to time to give proper

effect to the intent of this Agreement.

17.0 General 17.1 This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with British Columbia

law and the applicable Canadian law and will be treated in all respects as a British

Columbia contract.

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17.2 In this Agreement any act, decision, consent or exercise of discretion by a party (or a

representative of a party) must be performed, made or exercised, acting reasonably,

unless this Agreement expressly provides that the act, decision, consent or exercise of

discretion is in the sole discretion of a party.

17.3 This Agreement is the entire agreement between the parties with respect to the

Tsawwassen First Nation’s entry to the GVWD and it terminates and supersedes all

other representations, warranties, promises and agreements between the GVWD and

Tsawwassen First Nation representing such entry and all related matters.

AS A WITNESS OF THEIR AGREEMENT to the terms set out in herein the parties have

affixed their corporate seals in the presence of their duly authorized officers as of the day first

above written.

The Corporate Seal of ) GREATER VANCOUVER WATER DISTRICT ) Was hereunto affixed in the presence of: ) ) ) ______________________________________ ) (c/s) ) ) ______________________________________ ) )

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TSAWWASSEN FIRST NATION ) by its authorized signatories ) ) ) _____________________________________ ) (c/s) ) ) _____________________________________ ) Chief

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Schedule A

TSAWWASSEN LANDS

Parcel Description Land Title Office Parcel Identifier

Parcel "3" (Reference Plan 9694), District Lot 183, Group 2, New Westminster District

009-187-634

Lot 1, District Lot 183, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan 19032

009-292-276


009-292-292


009-292-322

Lot 5, District Lot 183, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan 31806, Except: Parcel A, Statutory Right of Way Plan 42153, and Plans 38797, LMP40488 and BCP38778

006-677-711

Parcel "2" (Reference Plan 7637), District Lot 183, Group 2, New Westminster District, Except: Firstly: part subdivided by Plan 19032, Secondly: Parcel "C" (Plan 38001), Thirdly: Plan BCP38779

009-188-126

Parcel "C" (Reference Plan 6995), District Lot 183, Group 2, Except: Firstly: Parcel "2" (Reference Plan 7637), Secondly: Parcel "3" (Reference Plan 9694), Thirdly: Part on Statutory Right of Way Plan 38797, New Westminster District

009-188-266

Parcel “C” (Statutory Right of Way Plan 30741) of Parcel “One” (Reference Plan 6994) District Lot 183, Group 2, New Westminster District

009-188-011

Parcel "One" (Reference Plan 6994) of Parcel "A" (Reference Plan 4574), District Lot 183, Group 2, New Westminster District Except: Firstly: part subdivided by Plan 28898, Secondly: Parcel "C" (Reference Plan 30741), Thirdly: Parcel "A" (Plan 38001), Fourthly: Parcel "B" (Plan 38001), Fifthly: Parcel "D" (Plan 42153), Sixthly: part on Statutory Right of Way Plan 49448, Seventhly: part on Statutory Right of Way Plan 77524, Eightly: part on Statutory Right of Way Plan 38797, Ninthly: part dedicated road on Plan LMP40488, Tenth: part subdivided by Plan BCP38778, Eleventh: part subdivided by Plan BCP38779

009-187-715

Lot 3, District Lot 184, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan 009-286-462

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839, Except: Firstly: Parcel D (Plan 38001), Secondly: Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP40488, Thirdly: Part Subdivided by Plan BCP38779


008-640-602


008-640-611

Lot 3, Except: Part Dedicated Road on Plan LMP40488, District Lot 108, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan 20071

008-640-629

Parcel "A" (Reference Plan 7741) Lot 10, Except: Southerly 15 Feet (Plan with Bylaw Filed 40665), District Lots 108 & 109, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan 3033

009-182-322

Southerly 15 feet (Plan with Bylaw Filed 40665) of Parcel "A" (Reference Plan 7741) Lot 10, District Lots 108 & 109, Group 2, New Westminster, Plan 3033

009-182-365

Parcel "A" (Reference Plan 4632) District Lot 107, Group 2 Except: Part Subdivided by Plan 40534, New Westminster District

009-187-065

Lot L, District Lot 107, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan BCP38056

027-838-234

Lot M, District Lot 107, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan BCP38056

027-838-242


006-473-865

District Lot 833, Group 2, New Westminster District 009-189-262

Southerly Half Parcel "B" (Reference Plan 4554), South West Quarter Section 22, Township 5, New Westminster District

009-189-513

Northerly Half Parcel "B" (Explanatory Plan 4554), South West Quarter Section 22, Township 5 Except: part subdivided by Plan 23543, New Westminster District

009-189-548

Lot "D" Section 22, Township 5, New Westminster District, Plan 23543

009-209-352

Part (40 chains by 28.55 chains) South West Quarter, Section 22, Township 5, Having a Frontage of 40 Chains on the North boundary and 28.55 Chains of the East Boundary, New Westminster District

009-189-599

North West Quarter, Section 15, Township 5, New Westminster 009-189-386

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District, except 1 ha area, as shown for illustrative purposes only in Appendix C-1-3

Parcel "E" (W156021E) South West Quarter, Section 15, Township 5, New Westminster District Except: Part on Highway Statutory Right of Way Plan 42535

009-189-459

Lot “B”, District Lot 185, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan 17089

009-185-372

District Lot 185, Group 2 Except: Firstly: Parcel “A” (Reference Plan 7696), Secondly: Part Subdivided by Plan 17089, New Westminster District

011-827-891

West 33 Feet, District Lot 183, Group 2, New Westminster District 009-187-901

Tsawwassen Indian Reserve, Map of Reserve recorded as 4111 RSBC

Eagle Way, Road Plan CLSR RD1801

Lot 34, Plan CLSR 71091 008-001-979

Parcel “H”, District Lot 797, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan BCP38057

Parcel “J”, District Lot 797, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan BCP38058

NOTE: For greater certainty, the legal descriptions of parts of Local Boundary Roads to the centre line, Tsawwassen Roads and Local Roads (all of which under the Access chapter are part of Tsawwassen Lands) which legal descriptions are not already included in the those above are as follows:

28B Avenue

41St Street (northerly part)

That Part of District Lot 108 formerly road dedicated by plan 20071

28th Avenue

52nd Street

Nulelum Way

27B Avenue

48th Street (southern part)

41B Street (southern part)

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Schedule B Lands Parcel Description of Lands Parcel Description Land Title Office

Parcel Identifier

Lot 29, District Lot 61A, West Coast Meridian, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan 2816

009-733-001


009-710-396


009-710-400


009-710-418


009-710-451


009-710-477


009-711-252


009-711-309


009-711-350


009-711-376


009-711-392

Lot 99, District Lot 61A, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan BCP16059

026-210-070

Lot 28, District Lot 61A, West of the Coast Meridian 009-710-353

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Group 2 New Westminster, District Plan 2816

Lot 3, District Lot 61, West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster, District Plan 2816

009-709-401

Lot 4, District Lot 60 and 61A, West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster, District Plan 2816

009-709-452

Lot 5, District Lot 60, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan 2816

009-709-568


009-709-584

Lot 7, District Lot 60, West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster, District Plan 2816

009-709-606


009-709-631


009-709-657

Lot 10, District Lot 60 and 61A, West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan 2816

009-709-754

Lot 11, District Lot 61A, West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan 2816

010-269-533


009-709-894


009-709-908


009-709-983


009-710-027

Lot 16, Except Firstly: Parcel “C” (Reference Plan 8407) Secondly: Part On Reference Plan 8723, District Lot 61A West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan 2816

009-710-094

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Parcel “C” (Reference Plan 8407) Lot 16, District Lot 61A, West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan 2816

009-710-060

Parcel "B" (Explanatory Plan 8723) Lots 16 And 17 Except: Parcel "One" (Explanatory Plan 9755), District Lot 61A, West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan 2816

010-269-568

Parcel "One" (Explanatory Plan 9755) Of Parcel "B" (Explanatory Plan 8723) Lots 16 And 17, District Lot 61A, West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan 2816

009-710-116


009-710-124


009-710-141


009-710-167


009-709-509

Lot 25, Except: Part Subdivided By Plan 32186, District Lot 61A, West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan 2816

009-710-281

Lot 26, Except: Part Subdivided By Plan 32186, District Lot 69 and 61A, West of the Coast Meridian, Group 2 New Westminster District, Plan 2816

009-710-329

Lot "B", District Lot 61A, Group 2 West of the Coast Meridian New Westminster District, Plan 11394

009-184-112


009-185-224


009-185-232

Lot 1, District Lot 186, Group 2, New Westminster 009-185-763

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District, Plan19488


009-185-780


009-185-810


009-185-828


009-185-844


009-185-861


009-185-887


009-185-895


009-185-925


009-185-933

Lot “A”, District Lot 185, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan 17089

009-185-321

Lot “A”, (Reference Plan 7696), District Lot 185, Group 2, New Westminster District

009-188-371

Parcel "B" (Plan With Fee Deposited 9406F), District Lot 186, Group 2, Except: Part Subdivided By Plan 19488, New Westminster District

009-188-592

Parcel "A" (Explanatory Plan 987A), District Lot 186, Group 2 New Westminster District

009-188-495

Parcel "B" (Reference Plan 42392), District Lot 61A, Group 2 West of the Coast Meridian, New Westminster

009-186-913

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District District Lot 187, Group 2, Except: Firstly: Parcel "A" (Plan With Absolute Fees Parcels Book Volume 11 Folio 529 No. 2255F) Secondly: Part Subdivided By Plan 16007 and Road, New Westminster District

009-189-106

Parcel "A" (Plan In Absolute Fees Parcels Book Volume 11 Folio 529 No. 2255F), District Lot 187, Group 2 West of the Coast Meridian, New Westminster District

009-189-050


009-711-414


009-711-431


009-711-449


009-711-457


009-711-465


009-711-473


009-711-481

Lot 47, District Lots 59 and 61A, West Coast Meridian, Group 2, New Westminster District, Plan 2816

010-736-531


010-178-287

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