City of Brandon Community Infrastructure Update - August 2015
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At the August 17th, 2015, meeting of Brandon City Council, City Manager Scott Hildebrand provided a community update on 2015's various community infrastructure projects.
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City of Brandon Community Infrastructure Update - August 2015
- 2. Serving and Building Community Completion date by the end of 2016 $9 Million
- 3. Building & Serving Community Work is underway with substantial completion by January 2016 $4 Million
- 4. Building & Serving Community This important project is on schedule $27 Million
- 5. Work in progress with all of our bridges Building & Serving Community 1st Street 8th Street 18th Street $TBD Million
- 6. Building & Serving Community Completion date in Fall of 2015 $100 Thousand
- 7. Building & Serving Community Successful year with our paving and overlay projects $1.6 Million
- 8. Serving and Building Community Some important upgrades to our transportation system $2-3 Million
- 9. Building & Serving Community Huge transformation since the floods
- 10. Building & Serving Community
- 11. Building & Serving Community
- 12. Building & Serving Community
- 13. Building & Serving Community Work in progress on a City wide master plan $TBD
- 14. Serving and Building Community Adopted by Council
- 15. Building & Serving Community Adopted by Council
- 16. Building & Serving Community Currently being studied with report due in November
- 17. Serving and Building Community
- 18. Building & Serving Community Near completion
- 19. Building & Serving Community To be completed in September 2015
- 20. Serving and Building Community Continued Improvements $1.1 Million
- 21. Building & Serving Community Continued improvements $1.9 Million
- 22. Building & Serving Community Adopted by Council $770 Thousand
- 23. Serving and Building Community Huge project for our Downtown
- 24. Building & Serving Community Bathroom Facilities $100 Thousand
- 25. Building & Serving Community Project completed August 13th, 2015 $140 Thousand
- 26. Building & Serving Community Project completed August 13th, 2015 $140 Thousand
- 27. Serving and Building Community Work in progress $350 Thousand
- 28. Building & Serving Community Work in progress $850 Thousand
- 29. Building & Serving Community Work in progress $130 Thousand
- 30. Serving and Building Community Work to begin this Fall $150 Thousand
Editor's Notes
- Good Evening Council…….. Whether you want to hear it or not we only have 4 1/2 months remaining in 2015 and we are already busy planning for 2016. With that being said…….Time goes quickly and we are having a very productive year with many projects and initiatives happening throughout the City. I thought it was important to provide you and our residents with a high level overview of the progress we have made to date. Please keep in mind these projects and initiatives are part of the 2015 approved budget
- Starting with the Airport………Tenders were released on Friday Construction is anticipated to start in October 2015 – Project to be completed by end of 2016, barring any unforeseen circumstances. The redevelopment will triple the size of the current terminal and include: Vastly improved departure and arrival areas. Operational enhancements designed to facilitate aircraft turnaround time and customer experience. Space programmed for light retail enhancements. Project will achieve LEED Silver status – the first LEED project undertaken by the City– this is a requirement of the funding agreement. LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. Also a few other things to remember…….the Runway Lighting project has been deemed eligible for ACAP funding by Transport Canada. Next step is for TC to rank all of the eligible applications and award based upon the proposed outcomes. Safety enhancement is the primary goal of the ACAP program, so we are cautiously optimistic that this project will be selected. Lastly, Don’t forget that West Jet has just added 2 more flight times to the mix in January for our Brandon and Westman residents
- Project started on July 13th. Substantial performance projected to be completed by the end of January, 2016. Improvements required to meet Manitoba Health codes. Also includes new tile, paint, hvac and air handling systems as well as pool system infrastructure Will provide Brandon with a code compliant facility capable of servicing the entire Westman region for many years to come.
- Dike Work Work on Kirkcaldy Drive is on schedule – The retention pond is almost complete, aside from the pipe installation at the east end. Topsoil and grass seed have largely been installed on the rest of the pond and relocated dike. The watermain replacement is complete Storm sewer installation is ongoing, heading from west to east The Consultant continues to work on the next flood mitigation projects, including the new Lift Station, Forcemain, and existing dike improvements There will be a public open house this fall to show options for the work on Kasiurak Bay Kirkcaldy will be open from 18th to Knowlton in time for the start of the school year. The work will continue East of Knowlton
- Given that we have already discussed the 8th Street bridge I will provide a quick update on 1st and 18th 1st Street Bridge Will encompass two separate structures (similar to those on 18th St) Functional design alternatives currently under consideration to include all previously accommodated vehicle movements Alternatives include Underpass, relocate Pacific intersection southwards reconfigure portion of Rosser to 2 way traffic and reroute along 2nd or 3rd St. to Pacific Ave. Start of construction fall 2015 (2 years to complete). 18th Street Bridge (Daly overpass) Functional designs are underway for four lanes, two separate structures. Construction to commence in 2018. (Likely also 2 years to complete?) Thank you to both our Provincial and Federal partners for their support with these important bridges
- Park & 13th signalisation Detail Design and Tender are being finalised. Required synchronization with CN signals caused some delays. Anticipated construction fall 2015. This will significantly improve safety and traffic flow at this intersection
- Paving/Overlay Victoria Avenue East concrete work is complete. Paving should also be complete this week with landscaping work to follow in the boulevards Parkdale Drive construction will begin this month Walkways in the east end will be overlayed starting today Many other roads were completed this summer and look great No budget concerns for Paving/Overlay projects
- Road Construction Maryland Avenue reconstruction is nearly complete. Paving is done; landscaping and shoulder work should be done this week. The project is on schedule. Hill Avenue reconstruction is ongoing. Work is scheduled to be done ahead of school 17th Street reconstruction is ongoing. All underground work is complete. Project is expected to be completed by beginning of September. The Pacific Ave West extension is still being designed and will be pushed to 2016 No budget concerns for Road Construction projects
- Full 18 holes opened August 14th. Rounds played have increased from average 40-50 a day to 90-100+ per day just with the 13 holes opening. This past weekends business was extremely busy with many people checking out the course Hoping for 8-10 weeks of golf remaining
- Just for perspective here are three pictures of the same hole from last year until now August 2014 Flood
- Seeded in Fall of 2014
- August 2015 – opening of 18 holes
- Drainage Work Surface drainage work on Garwood Drive has begun, including curb & gutter repairs, swale installation through roadway and lane, and ditch work As you know the Land Drainage System Master Plan Proposal is on tonight's agenda for approval Work includes modeling of two catchment areas, prioritizing capital improvements, developing a drainage system standards manual
- Completed and adopted by Council for execution Green space master plan. Final report, February 17, 2015. Healthy lifestyle and a greater awareness of heritage and culture. Connected and linked trails to open spaces though out the city High-quality facilities, safe and secure green space system. Green Space for all user groups in the community. Development of iconic attractions and destinations within the community. Protect floodplain areas and recreation facilities in the natural environment. Focus on the Riverbank Discovery Center, secondary study is now being completed.
- Completed and adopted by Council for execution - Final report, July 24, 2015. Enhanced land drainage in this area of the City. Cemetery expansion to meet the needs of the City for the next 75 years. Cemetery Bylaw review in fall 2015 – starting soon Plan to start work in 2016, with construction happening 2017.
- Outdoor Sports Field Complex: If you recall this study was cost shared with the Province. Initial meetings have already begun. Study completed and final report by MNP end of October
- Brandon Riverbank Inc., in partnership with the City of Brandon, has begun the process of re-imagining Brandon’s Riverbank Corridor and as such has hired a consultant to work with our community on a Master Plan for the next 20 years. The planning process will take into account the realities faced by the area after 2 300-year floods in 3 years, and will consider creative ways to utilize parks, pathways and greenspaces throughout the Assiniboine River Corridor. This plan will have a variety of public consultation opportunities which begin next week. A session with Elected Officials is scheduled for Wednesday, August 19th from 12 Noon to 1:30 p.m., followed by a Public Workshop on Wednesday, August 19th at the Victoria Inn from 7-10 p.m. Information is attached. The intended outcome is that by the end of 2015, a new Riverbank Master Plan will be presented to Council that will take into account our ever-changing River, the needs of our community and visitors, and a realistic capital planning cycle.
- Veteran’s Memorial Update Below: The Limestone cap and sides were recently installed on the veteran’s memorial. Following a satisfactory inspection, Phase One of the memorial project involving construction of the memorial will be complete. The Request for Proposal for the second phase (installation of plaques) is currently being finalized and was posted last week The subscribing of names and installation of plaques should be completed by the end of September.
- 9th Street Barricades at Princess and Rosser These barriers will be removed this fall Curb extensions have been designed. Renaissance Brandon has been consulted. Construction this fall together with boulevard rebuild at 637 Princess (Old Fire Hall)
- Water Treatment Plant Maintenance work on the Sludge Dewatering facility is complete Shoring of the roof at the WTP will begin shortly Proposal call for groundwater monitoring will go out shortly to meet licence requirements We are still awaiting a decision on application for Water Treatment Plant funding An Application is in for a significant upgrade to the entire facility in partnership with the Province and the Federal Government
- Wastewater Treatment Plant Fine Bubble Air Diffusion retrofit in Bioreactor #1 at the Water Reclamation Facility has begun Boiler replacement project at the Primary Treatment facility will begin shortly Consultant is working on a tender package for the Anaerobic Basin cover replacement at the Water Reclamation Facility for work to be completed in 2016
- Estimated completion date: October 1, 2015 - Over 17 kilometres of fibre - Provides consistently stable network connection to the Airport and Sportsplex - Greatly improves our ability to service the upcoming expansion of the Airport - Additional improvements for network connectivity for two booster stations along the route
- This is a great project! Redevelopment of four civic addresses in downtown Brandon in 2 phases, creating a total of 85 market loft style rentals and 2,500 sq. ft. of commercial space. Construction commences early fall 2015, phase 1 completed in winter 2016. Phase 2 starts after phase 1 is complete. 20 year Municipal and Provincial TIF approved valued at $4 million Total taxes today $31,000, Projected for the first year the TIF is no longer in effect $ 464,000 ($433,000 annual tax increase)
- Westridge Spray Park washrooms are being built Underground work is complete and was done by City staff Tender has been awarded and construction begins September completion is scheduled for October. Under budget!!
- Parkdale Playground: installation began last Monday and was completed by Wednesday This was the next upgrade in the rotation We also worked with the BSD to upgrade the Valleyview playground this year
- Just another view of this new playground!
- ICM staff have completed/ will complete this summer a few large stretches (St. Augustine’s School, Franklin Street by Cancer Care (to name a few) day to day jobs and repairs.
- Currently working on a master plan for the site This plan will be awarded and completed this Fall The new cell work with liner and excavation will be done next year, anticipated to start in the spring of 2016. The Household Hazardous waste building planning- working with engineering on the specs and write the tender. Due to increased awareness and volume, Our goal is a permanent full service facility for hazardous material as we currently work out of a trailer
- Trails & Walkways: same as above, we provide a list of priority areas to be paved and it is added to the engineering paving tender. This Victoria Avenue East walkway from 17th St East to Douglas St and 17th St East walkway from Victoria Avenue to Richmond Avenue will be completed this year at a cost of $117,686.40 so there will also be savings in that capital account.
- Skating Oval building: We are currently working on stamped drawings, materials list and class c cost estimate. Once completed In City Maintenance staff and Westbran Human Resourse Solutions will construct. Savings on labour costs. Multi-purposing the existing building at the hardball / rugby fields into a canteen, change room and washroom facility for this recreation/greenspace area will be a valuable asset for all the recreation facilities in this area of the City and utilized year-round.