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ACE18 Conference

by MSR Solutions | Jul 7, 2018 | news

I recently returned from the American Water Works Association ACE18 conference in Las Vegas, NV. I go because I love to learn, and then I love to pass that knowledge along. By keeping on top of all the cutting-edge technology and new information in our industry, my team and I get to use this knowledge on our clients’ projects.

The AWWA annual conference and exposition’s theme for 2018 was Innovating the Future of Water. The great thing about these conventions, is I actually learn something new at every one of them. I attended quite a few seminars this time which gave me some excellent expert knowledge and a few interesting tips. Seminars offered ranged from effective utility management to water loss. I was even able to implement some of what I learned within weeks of returning home.

The ACE18 was just one of the several conferences and conventions I attend each year. It allows me to collect all the latest and greatest industry information which I then pass along to my clients for use in their projects.

Mike Seymour

Camosun College Visit 2018

by MSR Solutions | Jun 28, 2018 | news

We had an excellent visit to Camosun College in Victoria, BC, and listened and observed four presentations:

Photographic Survey to Estimate Population of Black Tailed Deer in Esquimalt – Liam Guy, Jordana Herron and Kevin Pons
Growing Sphagnum Moss in Vitro – Isaac Dekker, Joey Mercer, Victoria Morgan
Long Term Monitoring Plots within the CRD Water Supply – Jay Harnish, Aaron Pichechero, Alex Yada
Assessment of Olympia Oyster on the Craigflower Bridge – Rebecca Golat, Karac Lindsay, Chelsey Mercer

Each of the presentations was well prepared and articulated to the audience. The students exhibited a high level of knowledge and understanding of the subject matter of their presentations. Each group presented a slide show and led a discussion that was informative and entertaining. Their ability to respond to questions with good answers and share in the answers between team members showed great teamwork. This is a great indication of the level of education provided by the Camosun instructors and bodes well for the future of the environmental program.

In was a tough decision; as all teams were well prepared and had great presentations. Eric, Colwyn, and I, determined the winner was the presentation on the Olympia Oyster by Rebecca, Karac and Chelsey. They were awarded with a prize from BCWWA.

It was a pleasure taking part in this great event.

Mike Seymour

Port Browning Marina Resort

by MSR Solutions | Jun 23, 2018 | news, Water Treatment

The Port Browning Marina Resort is located on North Pender Island in British Columbia. It includes a restaurant, marina, and campground. The water source for the facility is a small, upland pond about 1 km uphill. The water in the pond contains moderate levels of iron, manganese and tannins. All of these present an aesthetic challenge.

MSR Solutions used a series of media filters, tannin filtration and greensand. Treatment consisted of a series of media filters, oxidation of the metals with permanganate, ultraviolet disinfection, and chlorination. We achieved high water clarity prior to disinfection using UV light.

The water treatment process at Port Browning Marina Resort operates day and night to supply an appropriately sized reservoir. This reservoir is maintained at a minimal chlorine residual. This ensures clear, clean water throughout the resort.

MSR Solutions facilitated system upgrades, and continues to work with the resort to provide ongoing operational support.

Beachview Rise

by MSR Solutions | Jun 4, 2018 | Analysis and Consultation, Civil Engineering, Land Development, news, Wastewater Treatment

Beachview Rise is a 20 lot subdivision located in the up-and-coming Port Renfrew on the west coast of Vancouver Island. Karl Ablack from Port Renfrew Management Inc. hired MSR Solutions to provide engineering design assistance for the development. The forest development is uphill from the Port San Juan. Some homes have a spectacular view of the ocean. Others have a relaxing view of a creek and the forest on the backside of the development. The fully serviced lots will each be bare ¼ acre single family lots. Buyers are able to build their dream home on their chosen property.

MSR Solutions coordinated with another consulting firm for the design of the civil works for each lot. We designed the lift station and wastewater treatment system with the intention of connecting other surrounding communities. This will create a large community wastewater treatment system in the future. Due to the future plan of a larger scale development, the current water reservoir upgrade was created as a joint project. The current reservoir is not large enough to support the future development as well as the town of Port Renfrew. MSR Solutions coordinated with the Capital Regional District and Port Renfrew Management for upgrade of the water reservoir and the well located outside of town.

The MSR staff members on this project were: Mike Seymour (lead engineer), Arash Kanani (project engineer), and Matt Gable (drafting support).

MSR Solutions heard the client’s ideas for their future intentions for the system and provided a design to suit the large future community system.

We have worked with MSR Solutions on this project since 2016 with respect to sewer permitting with Sewerage System Regulations through the Ministry of Health. We have since taken a different approach and are now going through Municipal Waste Water Regulations through the Ministry of Environment. MSR Solutions helped us through the regulatory process with VIHA approval and continue to work with us on the MOE approval.

Karl Ablack, owner, Port Renfrew Management

Wild Coast Cottages

by MSR Solutions | Sep 7, 2017 | Land Development, news, Wastewater Treatment

Wild Coast Cottages is a 55-strata lot community. Located in Port Renfrew, BC., this is a Three Point Properties project.

MSR Solutions Inc. provided engineering services for the roads, underground utilities and wastewater treatment design works. Over half of the units have been constructed at the Wild Coast Cottages development. The remaining units, along with the associated infrastructure, is now being constructed. Works are ongoing with a phased approach.

MSR Solutions developed a new method for a dam demolition which we needed done on a short timeline. We would not have completed the work on time without the interim solution that MSR Solutions provided for us. The Minister of Forests, Lands, Natural Resource Operations and Rural Development accepted the proposal and we completed our project on time.

JP Martin, Three Point Properties

Stonebridge Land Development

by MSR Solutions | Aug 10, 2017 | Land Development, news, Wastewater Treatment

The Limona Group has obtained rezoning development approval for a 325-unit housing development on the property known as the Stonebridge Development. There will be additional development in the area including higher density and commercial density in the future. As a condition of the development, a community sewer system is to be provided which will be owned and operated by the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD). The Limona Group has retained MSR Solutions to design and construct a community sewer system to serve the requirements for the development at build-out, to be built in stages. Limona has proposed to commence with initial 40-50 single family homes as the first stage of the development including Townhouse site and single-family homes on the south side of Shawnigan creek and single-family homes on the northern part of the property on the Shawnigan Mill Bay Road.

A design report was submitted to Limona by MSR Solutions in December 2014, which identified three stages to proceed to total build-out. Stage 1 Sewage Service Area was identified with minimal servicing requirements, with connection to the existing shopping centre Permit PE6503. Stage 2 Sewage Service Area was identified, based on an infrastructure funding application with the federal government. The areas identified within this stage of servicing included 325 Stonebridge single family equivalent homes, Pioneer Square shopping centre and any other areas based on capacity and determined by CVRD. A MWR application with the CVRD as the applicant was proposed for this stage of development. Stage 3 Sewage Service Area was identified to create a Town centre community sewer system including the Brulette Place sewer systems, the Stonebridge site, and surrounding developments.

It was proposed to provide a treatment plant that is modular and to which units could be added as the development progresses to first accommodate Stage 2 and then new development as capacity is available. Disposal was proposed to ground, within the Stonebridge property as well as in the Brulette area. The option of reclaimed water discharge to a constructed wetland with overflow to Shawnigan creek was identified following an Environmental Impact Study.

Project Manager: Mike Seymour
Client: The Limona Group
Location: Mill Bay, BC

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