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Legislative Change #WWT-L4 - Upper Thames River Conservation Authority - Conservation Authorities Act and Regulations (pg. 814-816) Description: To meet the needs of the Conservation Authorities Act, the responsibilities of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority (UTRCA) have been extended. These responsibilities are related to reporting on natural hazards and planning and development. The proposed change would be to add more staff to the team to be able to create necessary reports, strategies, and plans. Environmental Impact:
What to ask your councillor for:
Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Connection: Area of Focus 6 – Implementing Natural and Engineered Climate Solutions and Carbon Capture _________________________________________________________ |
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Business Case #WWT-2 - Sewer Overflow Investigation and Mitigation Program (pg. 823-828) Description: This case supports the additional funding of the Pollution Prevention Control Plan (PPCP) to establish a sustainable and effective long term solution to manage wastewater discharges and to protect the environment and residents properties. This will help limit the volume and frequency of untreated wastewater being discharged into the Thames River. Investments will include infrastructure upgrades and enhancements Environmental Impact:
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Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Connection: Area of Focus 8 – Adapting and Making London More Resilient _________________________________________________________ |
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Legislative Change #WWT-L1 - Conservation Authority Act (Ontario Regulation 686/21) (pg. 807-808) Description: Kettle Creek Conservation Authority is seeking additional funding to go towards the development of deliverables required by the Conservation Act. This includes a conservation management plan, a conservation area lands inventory, a watershed-based resource management strategy and an ice management plan. To develop these, the organization needs funding for more staff time. Environmental Impact:
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Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Connection: Area of Focus 6 – Implementing Natural and Engineered Climate Solutions and Carbon Capture _________________________________________________________ |
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Business Case #WWT-3 - Erosion Control Structures Replacement Program (pg. 829-831) Description: Environmental Impact: This case supports the repair or replacement of some of the instream erosion control structures along the Thames River. These structures protect the riverbed from erosion, protect infrastructure, and provide slope stabilization. A survey in 2021 recognized that many were not in peak functional shape.
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Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Connection: Area of Focus 6 – Implementing Natural and Engineered Climate Solutions and Carbon Capture Area of Focus 8 – Adapting and Making London More Resilient Read |
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Business Case #WWT-5 - River Road Servicing Improvement Strategy (pg. 837-840) Description: This business case supports the implementation of proper infrastructure for the River Road area. This means the completion of a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment in 2024. The goal will be to install resilient infrastructure for stormwater management, sanitary servicing, and water services. Environmental Impact:
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Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Connection: Area of Focus 8 – Adapting and Making London More Resilient _________________________________________________________ |
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Business Case #WWT-7 - Pumping Station Optimization and Renewal (pg.845-848) Description: This business case supports the additional investment in the adoption of renewable energy options at Dingman Creek Pumping Station. This would include renewable heating and cooling in substitution of a natural gas pipeline.Remaining funds would be applied to other areas of wastewater treatment. Environmental Impact:
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Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Connection: Area of Focus 7 – Demonstrating Leadership in Municipal Processes and Collaborations _________________________________________________________ |
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Business Case #WWT-6 - Greenway Section 1 Renewal (841-844) Description: Greenway Section 1, an integral part of The City’s wastewater management, has been out of service since 2021. This has left an infrastructure gap that impacts the downtown core intensification efforts as well as growth in the southern parts of the city. This affects new housing strategies. The work will take time so it is important to act fast. Environmental Impact:
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Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Connection: Area of Focus 8 – Adapting and Making London More Resilient _________________________________________________________ |
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Business Case #WWT-4 - Culvert Replacement Program (pg.832-836) Description: Culverts, a structure to channel water past an obstacle and is typically embedded in the soil, are important to the City’s infrastructure because it directs stormwater flow. It is important to have working stormwater management to protect our river, especially with the increase in frequency and impact of storms due to climate change. Some of the City’s culverts were built before 1960 and are reaching the end of their life. There is currently no budget for the inspection, rehabilitation, or replacement of 230 non-structural culverts in the city. Environmental Impact:
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Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Connection: Area of Focus 8 – Adapting and Making London More Resilient _________________________________________________________ |
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Business Case #WWT-8 - Sewage Bypass and Overflow Elimination Increase (pg.849-852) Description: This business case supports the investment to construct significant peak shaving capacity in the City. Peak shaving is a strategy that stores high flows in various locations throughout the wastewater collection and treatment system until the treatment plants are able to process them, reducing the amount of wastewater entering the environment without treatment. This is recommended to take place at the Dingman Creek Pumping Station, restoring the old system and constructing a new one to double the capacity. Environmental Impact:
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Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Connection: Area of Focus 8 – Adapting and Making London More Resilient _________________________________________________________ |
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Business Case #WWT-1 - Sewer Flow Monitoring Program (pg. 818-822) Description: This business case supports the hiring an external contractor to do sewer flow monitoring. Including identifying pollution sources and preparing London to be more resilient against floods. Environmental Impact:
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Climate Emergency Action Plan (CEAP) Connection: Area of Focus 10 – Measuring, Monitoring and Providing Feedback |
