TECHNICAL MEMORANDUM 2C

Intake, Raw Water Pump Station, and Transmission Mains

PREPARED FOR: Mike Squire, ERWS
COPY TO: Regional District of Nanaimo
PREPARED BY: CH2M HILL/KWL
DATE: October 21, 2014
PROJECT NUMBER: 476148

1.0 Introduction
1.1 Scope
To meet regulatory requirements and expand the jointly owned water system serving the City of Parksville
and the Regional District of Nanaimo (RDN), the Englishman River Water Service (ERWS) is developing a new
river water supply coupled with Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR). This innovative approach meets the
ERWS’s mission for “An Environmentally Sensitive Use of Water to Improve Fish Habitat and Domestic Water
Supply.”
Work carried out previously by other consultants includes water quality monitoring, water treatment pilot
testing, and preparation of a conceptual design for the project. Pilot testing of the ASR is ongoing and
expected to be completed by the beginning of 2014.
The purpose of this Technical Memorandum (TM) is to confirm the design basis, present proposed design
alternatives, and recommend a design for the raw water intake, pump station, and transmission main to the
Englishman River Water Treatment Plant (WTP).
1.2 Existing System and Proposed Development
The Comparison of Intake and Water Treatment Plant Siting Options report prepared by Associated
Engineering in 2011 describes the past and proposed development of the existing Englishman River water
system.
Figure 1-1 shows the location of the existing drinking water infrastructure. In brief, drinking water is
currently derived from municipal wells and an intake in the Englishman River. Treatment is limited to
chlorination of the river water.
With the limited availability of water supply sources in the area, the Arrowsmith dam is a critical element of
the water supply system. The dam collects and stores water during the winter for release back to the
Englishman River during the summer for fisheries enhancement and drinking water use.
The proposed development of the ERWS is intended to address the City of Parksville’s and RDN’s need for
additional drinking water, and the Vancouver Island Health Authority’s (VIHA) requirement for additional
water treatment by December 16, 2016. This project will involve design and construction of:
• A surface water intake on the Englishman River to replace the existing intake and raw water pump
station
• A membrane filtration WTP
• Watermain upgrades and installation on new water supply lines
Development of ASR wells are also part of the overall project; the ASR design is currently being completed
by Associated Engineering under a separate contract.

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The ASR wells have an estimated potential capacity of 15 ML/d, and will allow treated water from the new
WTP to be pumped into an aquifer during the winter months and stored until the summer when water
demands are at their highest. As such, they will provide a third source of supply to supplement the river
intake, in addition to the existing groundwater wells which will remain in operation after the WTP has been
commissioned.
1.3 References
The following reports and documents were reviewed during the preparation of this TM:
1. Comparison of Intake and Water Treatment Plant Siting Options, Associated Engineering, May 2011
2. Site Development – Water Transmission and Distribution, Koers & Associates Engineering Ltd., May 2011
3. Arrowsmith Water Service Englishman River Water Intake, Treatment Facilities and Supply Mains,
Phase 1 – Conceptual Planning, Budgeting and Scheduling, Associated Engineering, Kerr Wood Leidal,
Koers, April 2011
4. Environmental Assessment of Alternative Water Intake Sites in Englishman River, LGL Ltd., May 2010
5. British Columbia Building Code, 2012
6. Flood Hazard Area Land Use Management Guidelines, Ministry of Environment, 2004
7. Freshwater Intake End-of-Pipe Fish Screen Guidelines, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, 1995
8. WorkSafeBC Occupational Health and Safety Regulation

2.0 Design Basis

This section details the proposed design basis for the intake, raw water pump station, raw water
transmission main, and access road. The design basis was formulated using industry standards, best
practices, and regulatory requirements; where applicable, specific documents have been referenced in this
section. At the project chartering and intake site review meeting, the following project objectives were
presented and agreed upon by ERWS:
• Acceptable to the public
• Cost-effective solutions
• Facilities fit into the surrounding environment
• Facilities are simple to operate
• Easy access from the WTP to the pump station and intake
These project objectives were also taken into consideration for the design basis.
2.1 General
2.1.1 Raw Water Demands and Phasing
The Ministry of Forest, Lands and Natural Resource Operations (MFLNO) has approved the proposed water
withdrawal and point of diversion from the Englishman River through the conditional water license
(C129170) that was issued on January 17, 2013 and is included as Appendix A. The license allows for
withdrawal of flows up to 48 ML/d, which is the ultimate capacity of the new intake and water supply
system to the WTP.
However, given the uncertainty in actual future water demands and the potential for ASR to supplement
future water demand, the ERWS has decided to install pumping capacity at the intake to withdraw up to
28.8 ML/d (0.33 m3/s) at the current time. This maximum rate is based on nominal maximum daily average
demand of 24 ML/d (0.28 m3/s) with an allowance for +/-20% instantaneous peak flow variation to account
for fluctuations in flow rate for the water treatment plant process. It is understood that application for
regulatory approvals for the intake are based on maximum withdrawal rate of 28.8 ML/d with the
understanding that any future increase in withdrawal capacity will trigger an additional approval process in

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the future. The ultimate design flow of 48 ML/d is shown in this memorandum for information purposes
only.
Providing a cost-effective solution was identified as one of the critical success factors at the project
chartering meeting with ERWS. An effective phasing strategy will minimize costs by evaluating capital costs
in the first phase against potential savings in future phases. Table 2-1 shows the proposed sizing and phasing
of the intake, pump station, transmission mains, and WTP to ultimate build out.

TABLE 2-1
Proposed Sizing and Phasing of Infrastructure
Capacity
Initial Phase, 2016-2035 Ultimate Phase, 2036-2050
Raw Water Flow
Intake Screen 28.8 48
Raw Water Pump Station 28.8 48
Raw Water Supply Main to WTPa 48 48
a WTP waste flows are expected to be approximately 1%.

This phasing strategy will be practical to construct and matches community spending with needs in an
affordable manner. For instance, the raw water main from intake to WTP will be designed to carry the
ultimate design flow of 48 ML/d, which is greater than the maximum capacity of the intake pumps at
28.8 ML/d, as increasing capacity of the raw water main would be more costly and disruptive in the future.
2.1.2 Seismic Requirements
The intake and raw water pump station will be designed to the 2012 BC Building Code which designates
water treatment facilities as post-disaster structures.
2.1.3 Flood Protection Level
The flood protection level is based on the Ministry of Environment (MOE) Flood Hazard Area Land Use
Management Guidelines (2004). This guideline recommends a freeboard of 0.6 m over the 200 year peak
flood for public utilities; however, due to the “flashy” nature of the Englishman River and the potential for
debris, a freeboard of 1.0 m is recommended.
The 200 year peak flood level was updated as part of this project. Details of this analysis can be found in
TM2A Intake Hydrology and Hydraulics.
2.2 Intake
2.2.1 Location
The river reach upstream of the Island Highway (Highway 19) bridge has been identified as the most suitable
location for the proposed raw water intake. This is based on a thorough and systematic constraint mapping
and detailed site evaluation carried out as part of the Comparison of Intake and Water Treatment Plant
Siting Options study carried out by Associated Engineering in 2011. The constraint mapping to develop a
short-list of candidate sites was based on equal weighting of the following criteria:
• Land use compatibility
• Heritage/archeological concerns
• Ecological impacts
• Geotechnical considerations
• Water system considerations (i.e., pumping versus gravity feed)
These criteria were reviewed along a 10 km stretch of the Englishman River from the river mouth to the
confluence of the South Englishman River with the Englishman River mainstem. Through the constraint
mapping process and preliminary screening of the short listed sites based on known site conditions, three

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sites were selected for detailed site evaluation. This detailed evaluation included preliminary environmental,
geotechnical, and hydrological assessments as well as conceptual intake/WTP design and cost estimates. Of
the three short listed sites, the reach upstream of the Island Highway Bridge is considered to provide the
best compromise between limiting ecological impact, limiting contamination risk to municipal water supply
as a result of spills, and limiting both capital and on-going operating costs.
In order to select the final intake location within the identified river reach, the following major and minor
design criteria were developed for the purpose of evaluating the potential intake locations. These criteria
were reviewed with ERWS prior to the site meeting on August 13, 2013.
Major Criteria
• River Depth: A minimum water depth less than 0.75 m will likely require a weir to extract the ultimate
design flow of 48 ML/d. Installing a weir is less desirable because it increases cost and may affect
recreational activities on the river. River Crossing: A river crossing will increase costs.
• Land Ownership: Land owned by the City of Parksville or the RDN is preferred. Private land ownership
will potentially add costs and delays for land acquisition.
• Site Access: A site access road that connects the intake and pump station to the WTP is preferred.
• Flood Protection: The pump station must be above the 200 year flood plain elevation.
• Recreation Impacts: A site with fewer impacts to recreational activities along the river is preferred.
Minor Criteria
• Existing Water Licenses: A site without existing water licenses is preferred.
• Geotechnical: If rock excavation is required to construct the foundation of the intake and pump station
at either site, it will significantly increase the cost. It should be noted that at this stage, minimal
geotechnical work has been completed.
• Riparian Habitat: A site which requires less riparian habitat to be disturbed is preferable because of
lower costs of compensation and potentially less onerous permitting requirements.
2.2.2 Screen
• Initial Design Flow = 28.8 ML/d (per Table 2-1)
• Average Approach Velocity = 0.11 m/s
The approach velocity is based on the DFO Freshwater Intake End-of-Pipe Fish Screen Guideline (1995) for
subcarangiform fish (trout- or salmon-like swimming mode).
2.2.3 Minimum Downstream Conservation Flow
Historically, minimum conservation flows in the Englishman River have been based on recommendations
made by DFO and MoE in response to the original water license application for Arrowsmith Dam and a
proposed new intake on the Englishman River in 1992. Both DFO and MoE recommended a preferred
minimum flow of 1.13 m3/s be maintained through the summer from July to October with DFO
recommending an absolute minimum of 0.71 m3/s. MoE refined the preferred minimum flow stating that
1.13 m3/s should be maintained at or above a 20-year return period drought condition. These minimum
conservation flows have provided the basis for the current operating order for Arrowsmith Lake dam which
requires specific minimum flows to be maintained at the Englishman River near Parksville Water Survey of
Canada Gauge (WSC 08HB002).
Both of these downstream conservation flows requirements have been reviewed as part of a low flow
aquatic habitat assessment carried out by LGL Ltd., outlined in the report prepared in October 2014. The LGL
report recommended a series of revised minimum downstream conservation flows based on results of
habitat simulation modelling. The downstream conservation flows used in the assessment are outlined in
Table 2-2.

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TABLE 2-2
Recommended Downstream Conservation Flows Below Proposed Raw Water Intake
Scenario Downstream Conservation Flow

Above Average Year 1.6 m3/s

Below Average Year

1.4 m3/s
(2-year Return Period to 5-year Return Period Drought)

Dry Year
1.2 m3/s
(5-year Return Period to 20-year Return Period Drought)

Very Dry Year

0.9 m3/s
(greater than 20-year Return Period Drought)

Current conservation flow downstream of existing intake is 1.13 m3/s for 20-year return period drought with absolute minimum
of 0.71 m3/s. Arrowsmith Dam was designed to maintain minimum preferred flow of 1.13 m3/s up to 15-year return period
drought condition with minimum flow of 0.9 m3/s supported using syphon during periods of low lake levels.

2.2.4 Backwash System

• Maintenance: minimal labour requirements for maintenance activities
2.3 Raw Water Pump Station
2.3.1 Location
• Elevation: above the 200 year flood protection level of 17.3 m geodetic (including 1.0 m freeboard)
• Access: easy access to and from the intake and WTP
• Aesthetics: minimize view to recreational park users
2.3.2 Structure
• Expansion: able to accommodate future equipment and piping
• Maintenance: able to provide easy access for maintenance of pumps and equipment
2.3.3 Pump Type and Other Requirements
• Efficiency: cost and power savings through higher efficiency pump types or models
• Design Life: pumps shall last until the end of Phase 1 (20 years)
• Interior Noise Level: less than 78 dBA within the pump station for 8-hour exposure (WorkSafeBC limit is
85 dBA, lower limit is recommended for additional worker safety depending on equipment cost
premium)
• Exterior Noise Level: less than the ambient noise level of Highway 19
2.3.4 Pump Sizing
• Initial Design Flow = 28.8 ML/d (per Table 2-1)
• Total Dynamic Head (TDH) = 55 m
Figure 2-1 shows the overall profile from the raw water intake to the WTP. Note that the TDH accounts for
the raw water pumps providing pressure for the vortex sand separator, fine strainers, and primary-stage
membranes at the WTP.
2.3.5 Mechanical Piping and Valves
• Working Pressure = 690 kPa
• Material: must be suitable for use with potable water (as per AWWA pipe material standards)
2.4 Raw Water Pipeline
2.4.1 Horizontal Alignment
• Length: minimize the overall length of pipeline required (to minimize capital cost)

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• Common Alignment: install the pipeline along same alignment as the access road, unless diverging will
reduce installation costs
• Tree Removal: minimize impact on existing forested area as much as practical
• Buffer Area: leave a treed section of land between the Island Highway and the pipe alignment
• Right-Of-Ways: minimize encroachment on the existing Ministry of Transportation (MOT) and Island
Corridor Foundation (ICF) rights-of-way (for the Island Highway #19 and the ICF Railway)
• Riparian Area: minimize detrimental impact on the Englishman River riparian area
2.4.2 Vertical Alignment
• Minimum Depth of Cover: must be sufficient to prevent frost and pipe damage from vehicle loading
• Maximum Grade: areas steeper than 10% require installation of a trench dam
2.4.3 Pipe Sizing
• Ultimate Design Flow = 48 ML/d (as per Table 2-1)
• Maximum Velocity = 2.0 m/s
2.4.4 Pipe Material
• Working Pressure = 690 kPa
• Seismic: joints must be fully restrained to provide for seismic reliability
• Material: must be suitable for use with potable water (as per AWWA pipe material standards)
2.5 Access Road
2.5.1 Horizontal Alignment
• Access: provide vehicle access to the intake pump station from the WTP
• Cut/Fill Balance: minimize the total volumes of cut and fill required for construction (to minimize capital
cost)
• Slope Stability: minimize detrimental impact on the existing banks of the Englishman River (slope
stability to be reviewed as part of the geotechnical report)
• Tree Removal: minimize impact on existing forested area as much as practical
• Buffer Area: leave a treed section of land between the Island Highway and the intake access road
2.5.2 Vertical Alignment
• Maximum grade = 8%
• Elevation: finished grade above the 200 year flood elevation including 1.0 m freeboard
• Vertical Clearance: minimum 5.0 m clearance from finished road grade to underside of railway and
highway bridges (as per Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure typical design guidelines)
2.5.3 Cross Section
• Design Vehicle: The road must accommodate a “rubber tire” crane for removal and installation of the
pumps
• Road Structure: The road structure must support the design vehicle
• Road Surface: The road surface must have minimal maintenance requirements
• Road Drainage: The road cross section must be graded to shed water from its surface and prevent
pooling of runoff from the hillside

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3.0 Preliminary Design

3.1 Intake
3.1.1 Location
Figure 3-1 shows the four potential intake locations that were previously identified at the conceptual
planning stage. Site 1 is downstream of the E&N Railway bridge and Highway 19 bridge. Sites 2, 3, and 4 are
all upstream of the bridges.
Site 1 offers the most straightforward construction and route to the WTP, but was eliminated to avoid any
risk of contamination from transportation accidents immediately upstream of the intake. Site 4 was
eliminated because it requires a longer route to the WTP and offers no other advantages over the other
sites. The remaining Sites 2 and 3 were then evaluated and scored based on the criteria described in
Section 2.2.1.
Table 3-1 compares Sites 2 and 3 using a scoring system which awards a full point for major criteria, a half
point for minor criteria and no points for a tie. More points are better.

TABLE 3-1
Intake Location Comparison Matrix
Criteria Site 2 Points Site 3 Points
River Depth ~0.9 m 1 ~0.4 m 0
River Crossing Required 0 Not required 1
Land Ownership Private / MOTI ROW 0 City Park 1
Site Access Roundabout access to WTP 0 Direct access to WTP 1
Flood Protection PS can be built above flood levels 0 PS can be built above flood levels 0
Recreation Impacts None 1 Weir may be required in future 0.5
Existing Water Licenses Yesa 0 No 0
Riparian Habitatb Remove some vegetation 0.5 Remove mature vegetation 0
Geotechnicalc Sandstone bedrock 0 Glacial till over conglomerate bedrock 0.5
Total 2.5 4.0
aExisting water license at Site 2 has a withdrawal rate of less than 1 ML/d. Therefore, it is not expected to significantly affect the
withdrawal rate for ERWS.
b Since vegetation must be removed from both sites, this criteria is not considered a major factor.
c This criteria will be promoted to the major category once more geotechnical information is available.

Based on this comparison and the final onsite review with ERWS and RDN staff, Site 3 is the preferred
location for the new intake.
3.1.2 Screen
The intake screens will be designed to protect fish and other aquatic life at the intake, as well as prevent
debris from entering the raw water supply. The ERWS has had ongoing maintenance issues with its existing
infiltration gallery due to sand and gravel clogging the intake; therefore, this style of intake was not
considered for the proposed intake structure.
The intake structure will be divided into two bays so one can be taken out of service for maintenance. There
will be two screens per bay for a total of four screen panels. Figure 3-2 shows a plan view of the intake
structure.
Based on the design parameters in Section 2.2.2, the proposed sizing and design of the intake screen is as
follows:
• Number of Screen Panels = 4

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• Screen Slope = 1.5:1 (H:V)

• Effective Screen Length = 5.2 m
• Screen Opening Size = 2.54 mm
• Effective Depth = 0.60 m (maximum)
• Effective Screen Area = 5.6 m2 (at maximum depth)
• Maximum Approach Velocity = 0.10 m/s
The detailed screen sizing calculations are summarized in Appendix B. The design screen area is 10% larger
than what is required to maintain the maximum allowable approach velocity to account for potential
accumulation of debris. The intake screen will be cleaned by an automated air backwash system as
described in Section 3.1.3.
3.1.3 Backwash System
The backwash system consists of air piping at the intake and an air compressor located in the pump station.
The air piping will be attached to the concrete intake structure as opposed to being welded to the intake
screens. This will reduce the weight of the screen panels which will facilitate easier removal. Also, the air
piping will not have to be disconnected if the screens are removed.
Screen cleaning will be automated and occur at regular intervals as required. The screen cleaning system will
be sized to clear irregular debris loading with a maximum water surface differential across the screen (i.e.
during high river levels). The air bursts will start from the upstream screen panel and continue downstream
so material caught in one panel does not get trapped in an adjacent panel.
Sizing of the air piping and compressor will be completed at the detailed design stage. Seasonal manual
inspections and cleaning will occur at the screen to avoid granular material buildup at the screen. Bed loads
are expected to continue downstream past the intake because its location is currently stable and is designed
with a geometry that closely matches the existing topography.
3.2 Pump Station
3.2.1 Location
Based on the topography around the intake location and the 200 year floodplain elevation, two alternatives
for the pump station location and structure were considered:
• A raised structure which is built on top of the intake; and
• A setback structure built approximately 15 m north of the intake.
The first alternative involves integrating the pump station with the intake in a single structure at the river
bank. The second alternative involves setting the pump station approximately 15 m north of the intake
structure where the existing ground lies above the 200 year flood level.
Both alternatives would allow easy access to and from the intake and WTP. However, due to the height and
steepness of the river bank, the first alternative would result in a much higher, more obtrusive structure;
therefore, the second alternative is preferred and proposed for design. Figure 3-4 shows the location in
plan, of the proposed location.
3.2.2 Structure
The pump station structure will be designed to accommodate the addition of future equipment and piping.
There is little economic benefit to phasing the construction of the pump station structure due to the
relatively small area that needs to be added to accommodate future works.
Some recommended features of the pump station are:
• Skylights for removal an re-installation of the pumps for maintenance and repair
• Twin supply lines from the intake with valves to allow isolation of half of the intake and pump station to
be taken out of service for maintenance and repair

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• The pump station would house equipment which could potentially be damaged in a flood, including:
− Electrical, instrumentation and controls equipment
− Air compressor for backwashing the intake screens
Figure 3-5 shows the preliminary pump station layout.
3.2.3 Pump Type
Submersible and vertical turbine pumps were considered for this project. Submersible pumps are quieter
than vertical turbine pumps given that they are located below the floor of the pump station. However,
submersible pumps typically have lower efficiencies than vertical turbine pumps which means they will have
a higher energy cost over the design life. Therefore, vertical turbine pumps are the preferred type and will
be used.
The type of pump drive depends on the requirements of the WTP and the minimum withdrawal rate
required. A Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) allows the raw water pumps to provide a fixed flow to the WTP
under varying head conditions. In addition, the withdrawal rate of the pumps can be lowered as required to
maintain required in-stream flow requirements. Therefore, the raw water pumps will be equipped with
VFDs.
3.2.4 Pump Sizing
Three pumps will be installed in the initial phase with an additional pump installed in the ultimate phase.
The proposed sizing including the total and firm capacity is shown in Table 3-2. Pump starting and ramp up
procedures will be controlled to avoid rapid changes in the withdrawal rate. The pumps will be started one
at a time at their low flow rate with flow gradually increased as needed to meet demand. A level sensor will
be installed at the intake structure to monitor the river level during pump startup and normal operation.
TABLE 3-2
Proposed Pump Installation Phasing
Initial Phase Ultimate Phase TDH
Year 2016-2035 2036-2050 m
Pump 1 9.5 ML/d 16 ML/d 55
Pump 2 9.5 ML/d 16 ML/d 55
Pump 3 19.3 ML/d 16 ML/d 55
Pump 4 16 ML/d 55
Total Capacity 28.8 ML/d 64 ML/d
Firm Capacitya 19 ML/d 48 ML/d
Raw Water Demand 24 ML/d 32 ML/d
a Firm capacity assumes the largest pump is out of service

3.2.5 Mechanical Piping and Valves

The proposed material for the mechanical piping and valves will be Schedule 10S stainless steel.
3.2.6 Electrical Power Supply
The electrical power supply for the pump station and intake will be fed from the WTP. An underground
electrical conduit is recommended from the WTP to the raw water pump station which will take advantage
of common trench construction with the raw water pipeline.
3.3 Raw Water Transmission Main
3.3.1 Horizontal Alignment
The proposed transmission main alignment is shown on Figures 3-6 and 3-7. The transmission main will
generally follow the centre of the proposed access road between the Island Highway (Highway 19) and the

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Esquimalt & Nanaimo Railway. The proposed transmission main alignment has received approval in principle
from MOTI but must receive formal approval from MOTI and ICF during the next stage of design.
3.3.2 Vertical Alignment
The proposed transmission main profile is shown on Figures 3-6 and 3-7. The profile was selected using the
following design rationale:
• The profile will rise continually from the raw water pump station to prevent sediment accumulation at
low points
• In the section along the river (Station 0+000 to about 0+080), the crown of the pipe will be below
natural grade to prevent damage to the pipe if the access road is damaged
• In the section between the MOTI and ICF ROWs, the main will be laid at approximately existing grade,
and fill will be placed on top to get the required cover, eliminating the need for extensive shoring of the
embankment fills during watermain installation
The steepest section of main will be less than 8%; therefore, trench dams should not be required.
The minimum depth of cover for municipalities in the south coast region ranges from 0.9 m to 1.2 m. Given
that the access road is subject to minimal vehicle traffic, a minimum depth of cover of 0.9 m for the
transmission main is proposed. This depth of cover will also be sufficient for frost protection.
The limited geotechnical information near the highway bridge fill and piers indicates that bedrock is within
1.0 m of the existing ground surface in some locations; therefore, rock blasting will likely be required to
install the transmission main. This requirement will be confirmed upon completion of the geotechnical
report for this project.
3.3.3 Pipe Sizing
Based on the design flow of 48 ML/d, an inside pipe diameter of 600 mm is proposed. This pipe size results
in a maximum velocity of less than 2.0 m/s in the transmission main.
3.3.4 Pipe Material
City of Parksville Bylaw No. 1261 “Subdivision Servicing Bylaw” permits the use of ductile iron or polyvinyl
chloride (PVC) pipe for watermains. However, the proposed pipe material for this application is 600 mm
diameter (nominal) carbon steel due to the improved repairability and reliability gained with steel pipe.
A working pressure of 690 kPa has been assumed for the pipe. The working pressure for the transmission
main will be confirmed once the pump sizing has been finalized. Standard schedule carbon steel pipe has a
sufficiently high pressure rating to suit the working pressure.
3.3.5 Valves
Buried isolation (line) valves will be required immediately downstream of the pump station and immediately
upstream of the water treatment plant. To minimize costs, the valves will be butterfly style. A 600 mm
diameter gate valve is significantly more expensive than a butterfly valve of the same size (typically on the
order of 5 times the cost). No additional valves are required on the transmission main.

3.4 Access Road

3.4.1 Horizontal Alignment
The preliminary horizontal alignment of the access road is shown on Figures 3-6 and 3-7. The road crest is at
the 200-year flood construction level (FCL) from Station 0+000 to 0+080. The alignment crosses underneath
the Highway 19 bridge, goes east up an existing access road between Highway 19 and the E&N Railway, and
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proposed alignment has received approval in principle from MOTI but must receive formal approval from
MOTI and ICF during the next stage of design. The road will be gated at the rail crossing.
3.4.2 Vertical Alignment
The profile of the preliminary vertical alignment of the access road is shown on Figures 3-6 and 3-7. The
maximum grade is less than 6% which will allow the design vehicle (rubber tire crane) to travel between the
WTP and the pump station. The elevation gain between the intake and the WTP is approximately 13 m.
The vertical clearance between the proposed road surface elevation and the undersides of the highway and
railway is in excess of 5 m, and will not pose a constraint to the placement of the access road.
The estimated volume of fill required to construct the road (based on 1 m of freeboard above the 200 year
flood elevation) is approximately 2,100 m3.
3.4.3 Cross Section
The typical road cross section is shown on Figure 3-7. The proposed road width of 5 m is sufficient for one
way traffic for the design vehicle. The road crossfall will be sloped towards the downhill side such that
surface flow will be able to run downhill towards the river.
The proposed road structure will consist of a minimum 300 mm thickness of 75 mm minus crushed gravel,
capped with a minimum 100 mm thickness of 19 mm minus gravel. Some locations will require the roadway
to be over-excavated in order to provide this minimum gravel thickness. The road structure will be
confirmed upon completion of the geotechnical report.
In locations where pooling could occur (low points on the road profile), culverts will be installed to convey
runoff under the road and onto the downhill side of the slope. It is anticipated that two culverts
(approximately 10 to 15 m in length each) will be required. The cross section also shows a ditch on the inside
edge of the road which will prevent runoff from the hillside from flowing across the road. The ditch will cross
the road at one of the culvert locations.

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Intake Screen Sizing Calculations
PROJECT: Englishman River Intake BY: R.E. Gatton CHK'D BY: J. Cheng
SUBJECT: Slant Screen Sizing DATE: 9/19/2013
PROJECT NO.: 476148.03.35.10.70

Purpose
The purpose of this calculation sheet is to determine the geometry and number of bays needed for slant screens.

Calculation
Design Criteria
Approach Velocity 0.11 m/s DFO criteria for subcarangiform fish (salmon and trout)
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Total Design Flow 0.56 m /s 48 ML/d (ultimate capacity)

Effective Water Depth 0.60 m Depth above effective invert of 10.000 m

Actual Water Depth 0.75 m Depth above concrete and river bed invert of 9.850 m
Number of Bays 4

Screen Area Determination Per Bay

Flow Per Bay 0.14 m3/s
Required Screen Panel Area 1.27 m2
Extra Screen Area 10 %
Desired Screen Panel Area 1.40 m2

Screen Panel Sizing

Screen Slope 1.5 H
1.0 V
Slope Factor 1.8
Screen Effective Width 1.08 m Measured along the sloped screen face
Effective Screen Length 1.30 m Measured upstream to downstream
Effective Screen Area 1.40 m2 Checks with desired screen panel area
PROJECT: Englishman River Intake BY: R.E. Gatton CHK'D BY: J. Cheng
SUBJECT: Screen capacity as a function of river depth DATE: 9/19/2013
PROJECT NO.: 476148.03.35.10.70

Purpose
The purpose of this calculation sheet is to determine the diversion capacity of the screens as a funciton of river depth.

Calculation

Effective Invert 10 m
Effective Screen Length 5.20 m
Slope Factor 1.8
Approach Velocity 0.11 m/s

WS Elev. Eff. Depth Eff. Width Eff, Area Capacity Capacity

(m) (m) (m) (m2) (m3/s) ML/d
10.00 0.00 0 0 0.00 0
10.15 0.15 0.27 1.404 0.14 12
10.30 0.30 0.54 2.808 0.28 24
10.36 0.36 0.648 3.3696 0.33 28.8
PROJECT: Englishman River Intake BY: R.E. Gatton CHK'D BY: J. Cheng
SUBJECT: Screen capacity assuming a fixed water DATE: 9/19/2013
surface elevation of 10.60 m PROJECT NO.: 476148.03.35.10.70

Purpose
The purpose of this calculation sheet is to determine the approach velocity at different pumping rates.

Calculation

Effective Invert 10.000 m

Effective Screen Length 5.20 m
Slope Factor 1.8

WS Elev. Eff. Depth Eff. Width Eff, Area

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10.36 0.36 0.648 3.3696

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Capacity Capacity Velocity
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28.8 0.33 0.10
24 0.28 0.08
18 0.21 0.06
12 0.14 0.04
6 0.07 0.02