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Meadowood Community Centre

Meadowood Community Centre

by | Dec 10, 2018 | Analysis and Consultation, news, Wastewater Treatment

Herold Engineering retained the services of MSR Solutions to design a potable water and a septic system for the Meadowood Community Centre, located in Qualicum Beach, BC. MSR Solutions prepared two filings for Meadowood Community Centre for the Vancouver Island Health Authority (VIHA). This was part of MSR Solutions scope of work including: Sewerage System Regulation (SSR) Filing and Source Water Approval with a Construction Permit.

The lot chosen for the new community centre is mostly vacant. It was once used as a gravel pit and only has a small playground on the property. Some of the features the new park will have include areas and equipment for children to play, sheltered picnic tables, natural landscaping and the community centre built with portables from School District 69.

Septic tanks equipped with effluent filters, an equalization tank, and a pressurized disposal field comprise the wastewater treatment system. A well will be drilled on site to supply the facilities with drinking water. In the meantime, a potable water tank, installed and filled by a bulk water hauler approved by VIHA, will be on site.

MSR Solutions conducted a site investigation to determine a suitable the location for the disposal field. We dug five percolation test pits and recorded the percolation rates. The MSR representatives determined the most suitable location for the septic field. MSR completed a full site inspection report with information pertaining to each test pit. The report included where the optimum location where the field should be constructed.

Future Site Investigations Planned

Another site investigation will take place to commission the system once the water and wastewater systems are completed. MSR Solutions continues to communicate closely with the client and the Regional District of Nanaimo to complete the works on time and on budget.

Lighthouse Pub

Lighthouse Pub

by | Nov 30, 2018 | Analysis and Consultation, news, Wastewater Treatment

The Lighthouse Pub Project is located in the heart of Port Renfrew.    Developer, Jack Julseth, of Three Point Properties hired MSR Solutions Inc. for the job. This project encompasses the consolidation of three existing wastewater treatment systems into one. The Renfrew Pub, Seaside Cottages, and Lighthouse Pub will all tie into one system. The Renfrew Pub is where everyone from locals to hikers comes to enjoy a good bite to eat. The Pub has an extensive patio section where people can appreciate the view of Snuggery Cove.

Seaside Cottages

Just next door are the Seaside Cottages. The Seaside Cottages comprise 13 charming cottages that are right on the ocean. The cottages range from two bedroom units to studio units each with a patio to relish in the surrounding nature.

Rebuilding the Pub

The Lighthouse Pub is currently being built after the original pub burned in 2017. The new pub will house a 60 room hostel, and restaurant. It will also serve as a pick up location for outdoor sporting rental equipment. The Lighthouse Pub will be a budget accommodation option for tourist who want to explore all that Port Renfrew has to offer.

Project Filing

This project requires filing the product system under the Municipal Wastewater Regulation as the combined sewage loading exceeds the Sewerage System Regulation. A filing under the Municipal Wastewater Regulation requires extensive research and design to ensure the protection of the community and surrounding environment. An end date for the project is not in view as the project has encountered some complications.

 The MSR members on this project are Mike Seymour (lead engineer), Karl Williaume (project engineer) and Clare Robinson (drafting support).              

This has been a complicated project from the get-go. MSR Solutions has worked hard and continues to work on delivering an economical and robust system.

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 were able to complete our project on time.

JP Martin, Three Point Properties

Claydon Lane

Claydon Lane

by | Nov 14, 2018 | Land Development, Wastewater Treatment

Claydon Lane is a project located on the Sunshine Coast. The home is located on an ocean front property. A new five bedroom bedroom luxury home replaces the home they torn down.

The contractor, Green Vista Contracting, brought MSR Solutions to the project on behalf of the property owners. We helped design an on-site septic system to suit the new home. The current septic system had a single holding tank and no disposal field. To provide a more sustainable system, on-site treatment would need to be provided.

There is limited space on the Claydon Lane property due to the new property plans. The owners purchased a small strip of land with an existing disposal field from the neighbours on the uphill side of the property. This strip will act as the new disposal field area.  The project required extra review due to the property being narrow with areas of steep slopes and a close proximity to the ocean.  

MSR Solutions consulted with the client for decisions on the locations of the system and options for equipment to ensure a satisfied client.

Lodgepole Road

Lodgepole Road

by | Oct 22, 2018 | Analysis and Consultation, Land Development, news, Wastewater Treatment, Water Treatment

The Lodgepole Road wastewater treatment plant is located in the Stonebridge Development in Mill Bay, BC. MSR Solutions is working with the Limona Group on this project.

MSR is developing and designing a new water system for this project. This water system will provide up to 150 units of water capacity for the future Stonebridge Development on Lodgepole Road.

We continue to work with Limona and the Mill Bay water district. The goal is to create conditions that makes use of smaller wells and smaller flows. These will combine to create development capacity for the entire Stonebridge Development.

Creative Solutions

MSR works closely with Limona to provide creative solutions in water capacity, for Stonebridge, as well as for the entire community of Mill Bay. When this project is complete, it will benefit the Stonebridge subdivision and also allow for the Lodgepole Road development of ten new units. This part of the project should be completed in late 2019.

October 2018

Cherry Point Marina

Cherry Point Marina

by | Oct 12, 2018 | Analysis and Consultation, news, Wastewater Treatment

Cowichan Bay –  BC

MSR Solutions Inc. has completed a comprehensive study for Cherry Point Marina on possible wastewater treatment servicing options. The marina owner supports the two following options:

Onsite Treatment and Discharge to the CVRD Outfall

This proposed option offers an on-site package treatment plant and off-site disposal using the CVRD outfall. We propose a Class A treatment system for this option. Discharge to water bodies is allowed using the CVRD’s waste discharge authorization, with an amendment application. The connection to the outfall requires approval from the CVRD and MoE.

Influent Disposal to Lambourn WWTP through Neighbouring Property

In this option the marina wastewater treatment servicing is provided by the Lambourn WWTP. It will be via a new forcemain through the neighbouring property to the CVRD’s existing pump station. Approximately half of the forcemain will lie on the neighbouring property. Therefore the proposed forcemain will require support from the neighbouring property owner.

Salt Spring Island Ales

Salt Spring Island Ales

by | Oct 12, 2018 | Analysis and Consultation, news, Wastewater Treatment

Salt Spring Island Ales

Salt Spring Island Ales brews a variety of beers from spring water collected on the forested hillside behind the brewery.  The brewing process includes several stages, and as much as possible, solids and highly concentrated wastes are side-streamed and diverted from the wastewater treatment process.

Wastewater that reaches the treatment process has very high concentrations of sugars, alcohol and yeast.  In terms of oxygen demand, brewery wastewater is about ten times more concentrated than typical domestic sewage.  One of the most challenging aspects is the wide variability in both the quantity and quality.  This is due primarily to the equipment cleaning regimen, which involves successive washings of strong acid, strong base and strong disinfectants. All of these have the potential to disrupt or kill the microorganisms that provide the biological treatment.  The current treatment process consists of equalization, aeration, sludge re-circulation, and sedimentation.  Treated effluent discharges to ground.

MSR Solutions is in the process of upgrading the wastewater treatment system of Salt Spring Island Ales to accommodate an increase in production.  The future wastewater treatment facility will include improved primary treatment. It will also take advantage of both anaerobic and aerobic zones to reduce effluent strength. It will do this while simultaneously minimizing the production of solid waste. Feedback control systems will balance the wide fluctuations in pH and flow rate.