More funding for pump station generator

Town council has approved an over-expenditure of $26,258.48 for a new River Canard pump station generator.

According to a report from manager of environment services Dwayne Grondin, the increase results in the final cost of the project now being $226,258.48. He stated the project replaces the existing 1981 generator that is beyond its life expectancy.

Grondin wrote that council approved $140,000 in the capital budget in 2023 for the demolition of the existing generator building, removal of the old generator and components, the installation of a new outdoor generator with outdoor control panel and a new power feed. 

Grondin added in 2024, council approved an additional $60,000 in the capital budget based on information received from the Ontario Clean Water Agency (OCWA).

The report came before council at the Aug. 11 meeting.

“During construction in 2024, an issue was found in the metering chamber dry well as there was a sump pump which was not on the original drawings. The issue was found after the panel was commissioned which required extra panel work in addition to underground conduits being run to the dry well to power the sump pump,” Grondin stated in his report. “Additionally, there were some unforeseen costs from Hydro One when running the new utility feed. The OCWA Service Fee, for the coordination of this project, was also added to the final invoice.”

More funding for pump station generator

By Ron Giofu