June 2011 REPORT ON Phase I Environmental Site Assessment John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road Alignment Cataraqui Crossing EA Kingston, Ontario REPORT Submitted to: J.L. Richards and Associates 203 - 863 Princess Street Kingston, Ontario K7L 5N4 Report Number: 09-1121-0016 (2500) Distribution: 2 copies - J.L. Richards and Associates 2 copies - Golder Associates Ltd. PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Executive Summary It is understood that the City of Kingston (hereafter referred to as “City”) has authorized that Stage 2 of the Third Crossing Environmental Assessment (EA) Study proceed. The Stage 2 component of the EA Study builds on the findings of the EA Stage 1 Summary Report that assessed the need for and the feasibility of implementing a third transportation crossing over the Cataraqui River within the urban limits of the City. The EA Stage 1 Summary Report recommended a bridge crossing at John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road as the preferred alignment option. The Executive Summary highlights key points from the report only; for complete information and findings, as well as the limitations, the reader should examine the complete report. Golder Associates Ltd. (hereafter referred to as “Golder”) was retained by J.L. Richards and Associates (hereafter referred to as “JLR”) on behalf of the City of Kingston to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (hereafter referred to as “Phase I ESA”) for the preferred alignment. The John Counter Boulevard, Gore Road, and areas that lie within 100 metres from the centrelines of the two roads constitute the project site (hereafter referred to as the “study area”). This report discusses findings from the Phase I ESA. It however does not constitute a Phase I ESA of properties immediately adjacent to the study area. The scope of work for the Phase I ESA included a desktop review of historical information including aerial photographs, fire insurance plans, various Ontario Ministry of Environment (MOE) environmental databases and available City of Kingston environmental information, as well as a visual site inspection and photographs. No inspection of building interiors was completed as part of the Phase I ESA. The Phase I ESA reveals that the automobile collision centre at 917-919 Montreal Street is a potential environmental concern for the study area. Typical parameters of concern associated with an automobile garage are volatile organic compounds (“VOC”), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (“PAH”) and petroleum hydrocarbon (“PHC”). In addition, during Stage 1 of the EA study, Mr. Paul MacLatchy from the City of Kingston indicated that the fill material along the western shoreline of the Cataraqui River is also an issue of potential environmental concern. According to Mr. MacLatchy, the fill material was deposited between the mid 1800’s and mid 1900’s, and is located between the Canadian National (CN)/Canadian Pacific (CP) railway tracks and the western shoreline of the Cataraqui River from approximately Place D’Armes in the south to Drennan Street in the north. The land at the northeast corner of John Counter Boulevard and Montreal Street is located between the former CN and CP railway tracks and as such, may still contain the fill material in the subsurface. Excavation activities planned in the above described areas have a higher potential to encounter impacted soil and groundwater. The management of impacted materials may result in increased construction costs, community health and safety concerns or project delays. It is recommended that further studies be completed in the area between 917-919 Montreal Street and the former railway track in terms of borehole drilling and collection of soil/groundwater samples to evaluate the risks/costs for construction. It should be noted however, that such studies are not required at this time to complete Stage 2 of the EA. Rather, they should be deferred for further consideration as part of the detailed design of the bridge. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) i PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Table of Contents EXECUTIVE SUMMARY ............................................................................................................................................................ i 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND ........................................................................................................................... 1 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK AND METHODOLOGY ..................................................................................................................... 2 3.0 STUDY AREA DESCRIPTION ......................................................................................................................................... 3 4.0 3.1 Study Area Setting and Activities ......................................................................................................................... 3 3.2 Regional Geological Setting ................................................................................................................................ 4 RECORDS REVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................... 5 4.1 4.1.1 Aerial Photograph Review.............................................................................................................................. 5 4.1.2 Chain of Title Search...................................................................................................................................... 7 4.1.3 Review of Fire Insurance Plan (“FIP”) Records .............................................................................................. 7 4.1.4 Review of Street Directories ........................................................................................................................... 7 4.2 5.0 Historical Information Review .............................................................................................................................. 5 Regulatory Information Review ............................................................................................................................ 8 4.2.1 Ontario Ministry of Environment Correspondence ......................................................................................... 8 4.2.2 Technical Standards and Safety Authority Correspondence .......................................................................... 9 4.2.3 City of Kingston Correspondence................................................................................................................... 9 4.2.4 Ontario Ministry of Environment Document Review ..................................................................................... 10 SITE VISIT ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 5.1 General Study Area Observations ..................................................................................................................... 11 5.2 Solid Waste Disposal Practices and/or Areas of Storage/Waste ....................................................................... 11 5.3 Water and Wastewater Discharges ................................................................................................................... 11 5.4 Odour, Noise and Vibration ............................................................................................................................... 11 5.5 Electromagnetic Radiation (“EMF”) .................................................................................................................... 12 5.6 Storage Tanks ................................................................................................................................................... 12 5.6.1 Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) ............................................................................................................. 12 5.6.2 Underground Storage Tanks (UST) ............................................................................................................. 12 5.7 Storage, Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Materials ................................................................................... 12 5.8 Adjacent Land Use ............................................................................................................................................ 13 6.0 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS....................................................................................................................... 14 7.0 LIMITATIONS AND USE OF REPORT .......................................................................................................................... 15 8.0 CLOSURE....................................................................................................................................................................... 16 June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) ii PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT FIGURES Figure 1: Key Plan Figure 2A: Site Plan (West Side of Cataraqui River) Figure 2B: Site Plan (East Side of Cataraqui River) APPENDICES APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs APPENDIX B Regulatory Documentation APPENDIX C Qualifications of Environmental Assessors June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) iii PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 1.0 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The City of Kingston (hereafter referred to as “City”) has authorized that Stage 2 of the Third Crossing Environmental Assessment (EA) Study proceed. The Stage 2 component of the EA study builds on the findings of the EA Stage 1 Summary Report that assessed the need for and feasibility of implementing a third transportation crossing over the Cataraqui River within the urban limits of the City. The EA Stage 1 Summary Report recommended a bridge crossing at John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road as the preferred alignment option. Golder Associates Ltd. (hereafter referred to as “Golder”) was retained by J.L. Richards and Associates (hereafter referred to as “JLR”) on behalf of the City to conduct a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment (hereafter referred to as “Phase I ESA”) for the preferred alignment as shown on Figure 1. The properties that are subject to the Phase I ESA include John Counter Boulevard from Montreal Street to the Cataraqui River and Gore Road from the Cataraqui River to MacLean Crescent. The two road segments plus the areas that lie within 100 metres from the centreline of the road segments constitute the project site (hereafter referred to as the “study area”). The study area is illustrated in Figure 2. However, it does not constitute a Phase I ESA of properties immediately adjacent to the study area. This Phase I ESA report is not a compliance audit or review. Any environmental compliance issues noted are strictly mentioned as they relate to physical conditions present at the time of the site visit. This Phase I ESA did not include an evaluation of operational or management systems compliance. Furthermore, Golder did not conduct a health and safety, engineering or structural evaluation of the study area. No intrusive sampling or analytical testing for materials/substances of potential environmental concern (i.e., polychlorinated biphenyls, lead, mercury, asbestos-containing materials, mould, etc.) was undertaken as part of this Phase I ESA. No soil, water, liquid, gas, product or chemical sampling and analytical testing at or in the vicinity of the study area were conducted as part of this assessment. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 1 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 2.0 SCOPE OF WORK AND METHODOLOGY The Phase I ESA was completed in general accordance with the November 2001 Canadian Standards Association document entitled Phase I Environmental Site Assessment, Z768 01 (R2006). The objective of the Phase I ESA is to document current study area conditions and to identify existing and former operations/activities in the site (in this case the study area) and its vicinity that could potentially impact on construction planning and costs in terms of their potential environmental condition as it pertains to contaminants. The scope of work for this Phase I ESA was described in the Golder correspondence dated June 24, 2010. The work was completed using available information, which assisted in evaluating whether issues of potential environmental concern are present. The Phase I ESA consisted of the following components: A review of historic information, which includes: Ecolog Eris Database Report from the Stage 1 EA studies; The City of Kingston for environmental information; Ontario Ministry of the Environment (MOE); Fire Insurance Plans (“FIP’s”) from 1963; National Air Photo Library for air photo records from 1930’s to 1990’s; and, City of Kingston website for air photo records in 1998, 2004 and 2008. Requests to the regulatory bodies (City of Kingston, MOE and the Technical Standards and Safety Authority); A study area visit; An evaluation of information obtained; and, Preparation of this report. A “designated substance”, as defined in The Occupational Health and Safety Act (hereafter referred to as “OHSA”) and the Workplace Hazardous Material Information System (hereafter referred to as “WHMIS”) regulation (1990) is a “biological, chemical or physical agent or combination thereof prescribed as a designated substance to which the exposure of a worker is prohibited, regulated, restricted, limited, or controlled.” Golder did not visit the interior of buildings along the study area as part of the scope of work. Therefore, no designated substances review was performed during the Phase I ESA. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 2 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 3.0 3.1 STUDY AREA DESCRIPTION Study Area Setting and Activities The general location of the study area is shown on the Key Plan, Figure 1. Characteristics of the study area, based on the Golder site visit carried out on July 27, 2010 are as follows: STUDY AREA CHARACTERISTICS Use The study area includes roadways and mixed use land (residential, institutional, office and commercial). Address or Location John Counter Boulevard from Montreal Street to the Cataraqui River and Gore Road from the Cataraqui River to MacLean Crescent in Kingston, Ontario. Setting The study area includes segments of John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road as defined above, as well as areas within 100 metres of the above two roadways. Land use in the vicinity of the study area consists of residential, institutional, office and commercial land uses. Legal Description Various Configuration John Counter Boulevard is a two-lane east-west roadway. Gore Road is a two-lane east-west roadway. Services The land uses within the study area are fully serviced. Presence of Fill Material Other Comments No piles of fill material were observed within the study area during the study area visit on July 27, 2010. Previous information has identified fill of unknown origins deposited between the mid 1800’s and mid 1900’s in the study area (Golder Letter Report dated October 20, 2009). None Exterior Areas Gravel Areas None Landscaped/Grassed Areas Wooded areas are present along the east shore of the Cataraqui River and as part of the Gore Road Library. Landscaped/grassed areas are present as part of the residential development. The study area is paved except for: areas occupied by buildings; Paved Areas the eastern 10 metres of John Counter Boulevard to the Cataraqui River shoreline; the wooded/landscaped areas noted above; and, the River Park subdivision development north of John Counter Boulevard. Treed Areas Treed areas are noted above. Exterior Storage Tanks One above ground automobile transmission fluid tank found on the east side of the building at 919 John Counter Boulevard. The study area is generally flat except for: Other Exterior Observations June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) the approximately 50 metres in the eastern end of John Counter Boulevard which slopes easterly towards the Cataraqui River; and, the wooded area west of Gore Road which slopes westerly towards the Cataraqui River. 3 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT As mentioned in Section 2.0 inspection of building interiors within the study area was not included as part of this Phase I ESA scope of work. 3.2 Regional Geological Setting The following maps/reports were reviewed to determine the general geological and topographical conditions in the study area: Bedrock Topography and Overburden Thickness Mapping, Southern Ontario, Ontario Geological Survey, Miscellaneous Release – Data 207; Surficial Geology of Southern Ontario; Ontario Geological Survey, Miscellaneous Release – Data 128; and, Paleozoic Geology of Southern Ontario, Ontario Geological Survey, Miscellaneous Release – Data 219. Geological information within the study area, based on the above, is as follows: GEOLOGICAL INFORMATION Native Subsurface Soils (expected) Bedrock-drift complex in Paleozoic terrain throughout the study area; Fine-textured glaciolacustrine deposits along Gore Road between Kingston Road 15 and MacLean Crescent; and, Fill is expected to be prevalent across the study area (below grade) west of the Cataraqui River. Depth to Bedrock (approximately) 0 m in the study area except for the segment of Gore Road between Barker Drive and MacLean Crescent which is 3 – 5 m. Type of Bedrock (expected) Gull River Formation (Limestone and siltstone) Topography (expected) The study area is generally flat except for: the approximately 50 metres in the eastern end John Counter Boulevard which slopes easterly towards the Cataraqui River; and, the wooded area west of Gore Road which slopes westerly towards the Cataraqui River. Regional Groundwater Flow (inferred) West portion of study area: towards the Cataraqui River to the east; and, East portion of study area: towards the Cataraqui River to the west. Nearest Open Water Body Cataraqui River Prominent Physical Features None It should be noted that local groundwater flow may be influenced by underground utilities (i.e., service trenches) and building structures. For example, the gravel pack used around utilities, such as water lines, can act as interceptors and redirect groundwater flow along the direction of the pipe. If a more accurate description of geology, groundwater flow and groundwater quality is required, a subsurface investigation would be necessary. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 4 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 4.0 4.1 RECORDS REVIEW Historical Information Review Historical information for the study area was obtained from the following sources: SUMMARY OF HISTORICAL INFORMATION SOURCES Aerial Photograph Review Decade 1930’s to 1990’s 1998, 2004 and 2008 Source National Air Photo Library (“NAPL”) City of Kingston website Scale varies between 1:5,000 to 1:25,000 ~1:2,216 and ~1:4,433 Chain of Title Search Not included in the scope of work Review of Fire Insurance Plan Records Source National Archives, Ottawa Year(s) 1963 Review of Street Directories 1948, 1954, 1960, 1968, 1974, 1980, 1987, 1993, and 2000 4.1.1 Aerial Photograph Review Selected aerial photographs for the study area were obtained from the NAPL in Ottawa, Ontario by Golder personnel. The review of the aerial photographs was conducted to develop a general history of the development of the alignments and surrounding properties. Aerial photographs may be at a scale that limits a detailed review of the study area and its vicinity. Information obtained from the aerial photographs is summarized as follows: Year General Observation of Study Area Aerial Photograph A5406-32 1:15,000 1936 West Side of Cataraqui River Both sides of John Counter Boulevard corridor were occupied by farmlands The segment of Gore Road east of Kingston Road 15 was not developed As per 1936 As per 1948 As per 1936 1948 1955 A14613-26 A14613-5 1:7,000 More farmhouses were noted south of John Counter Boulevard The railway track as described above appeared to be still in use June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) The southwest corner of John Counter Boulevard and Cataraqui River was occupied by a farm house A11687-202 A11687-199 1:9,000 East Side of Cataraqui River Wooded area and a few farm houses were noted west of Kingston Road 15 in the aerial photograph A railway track ran north-south and intersected John Counter Boulevard between Montreal Street and the Cataraqui River 5 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT Year 1965 VRR2638-408 1:20,000 1973 A23663-201 1:25,000 1987 General Observation of Study Area Aerial Photograph West Side of Cataraqui River As per 1955 A27241-163 A28143-20 1:5,000 A28143-20 1:5,000 East Side of Cataraqui River As per 1955 As per 1965 As per 1965 No aerial photograph coverage Kingston Marina was noted north of John Counter Boulevard Residential and commercial buildings were noted on both sides of John Counter Boulevard No aerial photograph coverage Gore Road was extended west of Kingston Road 15 Residential houses were noted on the south side of Gore Road; the Gore Road Library building was noted on the north side of Gore Road Wooded area northwest of Gore Road The Kingston Marina was noted 1994 1998 2004 2008 City of Kingston air photo 1:2,216(west) 1:4,433(east) As per 1987 except that the former rail track appeared to be removed As per 1994 City of Kingston air photo 1:2,216 As per 1998 As per 1998, except that a parking lot was noted immediately south of the Gore Road Library City of Kingston air photo 1:5,284(west) 1:4,433(east) As per 2004 except that the undeveloped treed land north of John Counter Boulevard appeared to be cleared for the River Park subdivision development As per 2004 The review of aerial photographs of the study area indicates that the John Counter Boulevard corridor was developed in the 1940’s and the Gore Road corridor was developed in the 1980’s. The aerial photographs review did not indicate issues of potential environmental concern. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 6 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 4.1.2 Chain of Title Search A chain of title search was not included in the scope of work. 4.1.3 Review of Fire Insurance Plan (“FIP”) Records Research was carried out at the National Archives in Ottawa, Ontario to review fire insurance plans or drawings for the study area. The 1963 fire insurance plans were reviewed; however, the fire insurance plans did not cover the part of study area east of the Cataraqui River. No underground storage tanks were found on the plans within the study area west of the Cataraqui River. 4.1.4 Review of Street Directories Golder conducted a review of relevant and available City Directories available at the National Archives to assess the occupancy history of the study area. Based on the review of street directories the following was noted: the property near the intersection of Gore Road and Kingston Road 15 was listed as Hamilton Auto Sales Distribution in directory year 1974; and, Superior Collision (917, 919 Montreal Street, at the southeast intersection of Montreal Street and John Counter Boulevard) was listed in directory years 1980, 1987, 1993 and 2000. Hamilton Auto Sales was listed for this use for only one year; therefore, the historical occupancy at this property is not considered an issue of potential environmental concern. The Superior Collision property is located within close proximity to the John Counter Boulevard roadway and may historically have had an underground storage tank (UST). Therefore, its presence is considered an issue of potential environmental concern. Street directory listings are based on voluntary responses from property owners and/or occupants. As such, a non-response or non-listing for an address does not necessarily indicate that the address was vacant or unoccupied at that time. Furthermore, municipal numbers are subject to change over time, particularly when large lots of land are legally severed. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 7 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 4.2 Regulatory Information Review Regulatory information requests and reviews for the study area included the following sources: SUMMARY OF REGULATORY INFORMATION Regulatory Agencies and/or Government Departments Contacted Ontario Ministry of Environment (“MOE”) Technical Standards Safety Authority (“TSSA”) City of Kingston (“City”) MOE Databases MOE Database on PCB Storage Sites, 2000*; Waste Disposal Site Inventory, June 1991; MOE Database on Brownfields Environmental Site Registry – Records of Site Condition (RSC), October 2004; Inventory of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites in Ontario, April 1987; and, MOE Database on Registered Waste Generators 2001*. *Note: The information extracted from the MOE PCB Storage Sites and Waste Generator databases was used by Golder under license with the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Queens Printer for Ontario (2000 and 2001). 4.2.1 Ontario Ministry of Environment Correspondence The Ontario Ministry of Environment (“MOE”) was contacted (refer to copy of correspondence in Appendix B) to provide an Index Report with respect to active orders and approvals for the study area as detailed below: Active orders under the Environmental Protection Act (“EPA”), the Ontario Water Resources Act (“OWRA”), and the Pesticides Act (“PA”); and, Approvals under Sections 9 and 39 of the EPA as well as Sections 52 and 53 of the OWRA. A formal response from the MOE was received and reviewed by Golder Associates on September 30, 2010. According to the response, there were no active orders that are outstanding for the study area, nor were there any approvals applicable to the study area under Section 39 of the EPA and Section 52 of the OWRA. Approvals under Section 9 EPA and Section 53 OWRA were noted as following: An approval under Section 9 EPA (air and noise) was issued for 917 Montreal Street on November 15, 2002; and, An approval under Section 53 OWRA (sewage disposal system) was issued for 645 John Counter Boulevard (located northeast of intersection of Montreal Street and John Counter Boulevard) on September 11, 2008. Likelihood of impact to soil and groundwater for activities under the above two approvals is considered minimum to none. The MOE response is included in Appendix B. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 8 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 4.2.2 Technical Standards and Safety Authority Correspondence The Technical Standards Safety Authority (“TSSA”) was contacted (refer to copy of correspondence in Appendix B) to determine if any bulk fuel underground storage tanks (“USTs”) were registered for addresses within the study area west of Cataraqui River where existence of USTs were suspected. In addition, inquiries were made to determine if there are records of fuel spills, accidents or incidents on or near those addresses. The TSSA has maintained records since 1987 but it should be noted that there is currently no requirement in Ontario to register private underground fuel oil storage tanks for heating purposes. A response was received from the TSSA on July 30, 2010. The response indicated that TSSA has no record in the database of any fuel storage tanks at the requested addresses. 4.2.3 City of Kingston Correspondence Golder forwarded a request (refer to copy of correspondence in Appendix B) to the City of Kingston (“City”), for the following information: Active orders under the EPA, the OWRA, and the PA; Approvals; Reports relating to environmental concerns; Records of non-compliance or regulatory concerns; Dumping infractions, spills or discharges to the environment; Violations of sewer use or environmental by-laws; Historic information related to landfill or dump sites on or in proximity to the study area; and, Any other environmental information. A formal response from the City was received by Golder via email correspondence from Mr. John Bleackley on August 27, 2010. Based on the review of the City of Kingston response, there are no active orders under the EPA, the OWRA or the PA within the study area. The response letter showed that the property under 931 Montreal Street was subject to a Phase II ESA indicating petroleum and metals contamination at the location. The property has since been remediated and a Record of Site Condition has been filed in advance of new development within the property. The response letter also confirmed that there are no further files for addresses within the study area with respect to spills, contamination or waste disposal sites. Supplemental information was provided by Mr. John Bleackley via email correspondence dated September 30, 2010. The email indicated that 917 Montreal Street was operated as “Kingston Used Cars” and received their business license shortly after the City received a complaint that this business was operating without a license. The historical activities at this address may be a potential area of environmental concern. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 9 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 4.2.4 Ontario Ministry of Environment Document Review MOE Database on PCB Storage Sites, 2000 Based on a search of the MOE database of PCB Storage Sites, there are no registered PCB Storage Sites known to be located within the study area. Waste Disposal Site Inventory, June 1991 Based on a review of the waste disposal site inventory, there is no active or closed waste disposal site located within the study area. Inventory of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites in Ontario, April 1987 A review of the (Inventory of Coal Gasification Plant Waste Sites in Ontario) (100 m from the centreline of John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road) was carried out. The latter classification includes tar distillation plants, creosoting plants, roofing felt and tarred paper products manufacturers, by-product charcoal and coke oven plants of the iron and steel industry, industrial manufactured gas plants, and wood distillation plants. The review indicated that there are no registered former coal gasification plants or industrial sites producing and/or using coal tar or related tars within the study area. MOE Database on Registered Waste Generators, 2001 A review of the MOE database on registered waste generators indicates that there is no registered waste generators located within the study area. MOE Database on Brownfields Environmental Site Registry – Records of Site Condition October 2004 A search of the brownfields environmental site registry was carried out for the study area to determine whether a record of site condition (“RSC”) has been filed for the study area. The search indicated that four (4) RSC’s have been filed for a property located between 931 Montreal Street and 0 Elliott Avenue. It is indicated in the RSC’s that metals and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (“PAH”) in the soil and groundwater samples, as well as BTEX in the soil samples, were lower than the applicable standards under Part XV.1 of the Environmental Protection Act. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 10 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 5.0 SITE VISIT A site visit was carried out by Golder staff on July 27, 2010. Golder was not accompanied during the site visit. The visit was documented with photographs and additional notes where warranted. The study area was examined for visual and olfactory indications of potential environmental concern. The site visit also included a cursory inspection of adjacent properties from the study area and publicly accessible areas. The approximate limits of the study area are noted on Figure 2. Refer to the Study Area Characteristics table in Section 2.1 for a general description of the study area. 5.1 General Study Area Observations The study area is occupied by roadways, residential, institutional, office and commercial uses, as well as vacant land and wooded area. The study area is generally flat and is sloping towards the east at the western tip of John Counter Boulevard and is sloping towards the west at the western end of wooded area off Gore Road. No obvious issues of potential environmental concern (i.e., stains, sheens, or stressed vegetation) were observed at the time of the site reconnaissance of the study area. 5.2 Solid Waste Disposal Practices and/or Areas of Storage/Waste It is outside the scope of this Phase I ESA to comment on whether or not the waste disposal practices meet the requirements of applicable regulations since the Phase I ESA is not a compliance audit or review. Any environmental compliance issues noted are strictly mentioned as they relate to physical conditions present at the time of the visit and do not include operational or management systems compliance. No issues of potential environmental concern were noted with respect to the non-hazardous waste removal processes within the study area. 5.3 Water and Wastewater Discharges It is outside the scope of this Phase I ESA to comment on whether or not the wastewater discharges from the study area meet the requirements of applicable regulations since the Phase I ESA is not a compliance audit or review. Any environmental compliance issues noted are strictly mentioned as they relate to physical conditions present at the time of the site visit and do not include operational or management systems compliance. In general, it is the responsibility of individual facilities/companies to ensure that sewer discharges meet the applicable municipal requirements. If non-compliance situations arise, a “compliance program” may result which is an agreement between the municipality and the facility/company to correct the non-compliant sewer discharges. The water supply is from municipal water sources and sanitary/storm discharges from the study area are directed to municipal sewers. The surface water runoff is collected via catch basins incorporated along public roadways. No water discharge concerns (stains, sheens) were identified or reported at the time of the site visit. 5.4 Odour, Noise and Vibration Other than the roadway, no major sources of odour, noise or vibration were noted within the study area. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 11 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 5.5 Electromagnetic Radiation (“EMF”) Electromagnetic radiation is generally associated with high voltage power lines. No aboveground high voltage power lines were noted within the study area. The Hydro One power lines observed within the study area are not high voltage power lines. 5.6 5.6.1 Storage Tanks Aboveground Storage Tanks (AST) Based on information obtained during the Phase I ESA site visit, one aboveground storage tank (AST) was noted within the study area. The AST was located on east side of a building at 917-919 Montreal Street (Photo 6 in Appendix A). As discussed in Section 4.2.3 of this report, 917 Montreal Street was once operated as “Kingston Used Cars”. The AST contains Dexron® III/MERCON® automatic transmission fluid. The AST appears to be in damaged condition with no rust or staining noted on its exterior (Photos 7 and 8 in Appendix A). Also, the tank is not kept free of debris and it appears to be partially buried. Exterior AST’s may not have been visible on private property from the viewing location along Gore Road. It was beyond the scope of work to provide a detailed assessment of private property. However, given the age of the buildings it is inferred that no former fuel oil ASTs have been present along Gore Road. No spill records along Gore Road were found in the Ecolog Eris Database report. 5.6.2 Underground Storage Tanks (UST) No petroleum or chemical USTs are suspected to be present within the study area. No evidence (filler/vent pipes extending through walls or slabs/ground surface, no staining or any obvious odours) was observed during the site visit to indicate the current presence or former presence of fuel or chemical USTs within the study area. Also, features of UST’s may not have been visible on private property from the viewing location along the road. It was beyond the scope of work to provide a detailed assessment of private property. No spill records were found in the Ecolog Eris Database report for the study area. 5.7 Storage, Handling and Disposal of Hazardous Materials It is outside the scope of this Phase I ESA to comment on whether or not the storage, handling and disposal of hazardous materials meets the requirements of applicable regulations since the Phase I ESA is not a compliance audit or review. Any environmental compliance issues noted are strictly mentioned as they relate to physical conditions present at the time of the site visit and do not include operational or management systems compliance. John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road alignment are roadways and do not handle or store hazardous materials. No issues of potential environmental concern were noted with respect to the storage, handling and disposal of hazardous waste within the study area. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 12 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 5.8 Adjacent Land Use Based on visual observations during the site visit, adjacent property use is for residential, office and commercial purposes. No industrial complexes are present in the immediate vicinity of the study area. A summary of adjacent land use is as follows: Study Area West of Cataraqui River North A subdivision development and adjacent vacant land South Residential buildings (single houses and high rise apartment buildings) East Cataraqui River West Mixed residential/commercial area Study Area East of Cataraqui River North Gore Road Library and Wooded area South Residential buildings East Wooded area West Cataraqui River June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 13 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 6.0 SUMMARY AND RECOMMENDATIONS Based on the information obtained during the Phase I ESA, the automobile collision centre at 917-919 Montreal Street is a potential environmental concern for the study area. Typical parameters of concern associated with an automobile garage are volatile organic compounds (“VOC”), polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (“PAH”) and petroleum hydrocarbon (“PHC”). In addition, during Stage 1 of the EA study, Mr. Paul MacLatchy from the City of Kingston indicated that the fill material along the western shoreline of the Cataraqui River is also an issue of potential environmental concern. According to Mr. MacLatchy, the fill material was deposited between the mid 1800’s and mid 1900’s, and is located between the Canadian National (CN)/Canadian Pacific (CP) railway tracks and the western shoreline of the Cataraqui River from approximately Place D’Armes in the south to Drennan Street in the north. The land at the northeast corner of John Counter Boulevard and Montreal Street is located between the former CN and CP railway tracks and as such, may still contain the fill material in the subsurface. Excavation activities planned in the above described areas have a higher potential to encounter impacted soil and groundwater. The management of impacted materials may result in increased construction costs, community health and safety concerns or project delays. It is recommended that further studies be completed in the area between 917-919 Montreal Street and the former railway track in terms of borehole drilling and collection of soil/groundwater samples to evaluate the risks/costs for construction. It should be noted however, that such studies are not required at this time to complete Stage 2 of the EA. Rather, they should be deferred for further consideration as part of the detailed design of the bridge. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 14 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 7.0 LIMITATIONS AND USE OF REPORT This report was prepared for the exclusive use of J.L. Richards and Associates, and is intended to provide an assessment of the current environmental conditions for the preferred John Counter Boulevard and Gore Road bridge crossing alignment in Kingston, Ontario. Any use which another party makes of this report, or any reliance on or decisions to be made based on it, are the responsibility of the other parties. Should additional parties require reliance on this report, written authorization from Golder Associates Ltd. will be required. No assurance is made regarding the accuracy and completeness of the data obtained from other parties. Golder Associates Ltd. disclaims responsibility for consequential financial effects on transactions or property values, or requirements for follow-up actions and costs. The report is based on data and information collected during the Phase I ESA visit of the study area conducted by Golder Associates Ltd. It is based solely on conditions of the study area encountered at the time of the site visit on July 27, 2010, supplemented by a review of historical information and data obtained by Golder Associates Ltd. as described in this report. No soil, water, liquid, gas, mould, product or chemical sampling and analytical testing at or in the vicinity of the study area were conducted as part of this assessment. In evaluating the study area, Golder Associates Ltd. has relied in good faith on information provided by others noted in this report. We have assumed that the information provided is factual and accurate. We accept no responsibility for any deficiency, misstatement or inaccuracy contained in this report as a result of omissions, misinterpretations or fraudulent acts of persons interviewed or contacted. If new information is discovered during future work, including but not limited to, site assessment, excavations, borings or other studies, Golder Associates Ltd. should be requested to re-evaluate the conclusions presented in this report and to provide amendments as required. June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 15 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT 8.0 CLOSURE We trust that this report meets your current needs. If you have any questions, or if we may be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact the undersigned. GOLDER ASSOCIATES LTD. Tian Gou, B.Eng., E.I.T. Environmental Consultant Berend J. Velderman, M.Sc., P.Geo. 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LETTER NO. 09-1121-0016 (2500) REFERENCE DIGITAL BASE MAP DATA SUPPLIED BY DMTI SPATIAL INC. CANMAP, 2007 PROJECTION: TRANSVERSE MERCATOR DATUM: NAD 83 COORDINATE SYSTEM: UTM ZONE 18 0 Ottawa, Ontario PROJECT No. 09-1121-0016 DESIGN GIS ABD JUNE 2011 CHECK TG JUNE 2011 REVIEW BJV JUNE 2011 SCALE AS SHOWN REV. 0 FIGURE: 1 FORD ST WILSON ST BRICELAND ST NT R EAL ST APPROXIMATE STUDY BOUNDARY MO STIRLING PARK Ltd. AG E DR COMMERCIAL RETAIL UNIT FITZGERALDS COLLISION & TOWING VI LL N:\Active\2009\1121 - Geotechnical\09-1121-0016 JLR Cataraqui River EA\GIS\STAGE 2\mxd\0911210016-West.mxd JOHN COUNTER BLVD MAPLE ST VILLAGE ON THE RIVER CASSIDY ST 100 0 SCALE PROJECT NOTE 1:3,228 METRES CATARAQUI RIVER CROSSING EA TITLE SITE PLAN THIS FIGURE IS TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ACCOMPANYING GOLDER ASSOCIATES LTD. LETTER NO. 09-1121-0016 (2500) REFERENCE BASE IMAGE PROVIDED BY BING MAP, (C)2009 MICROSOFT CORPORATION PROJECTION: UTM ZONE 18 DATUM: NAD 83 100 Ottawa, Ontario PROJECT No. 09-1127-0016 DESIGN GIS ABD JUNE 2011 CHECK TG JUNE 2011 JUNE 2011 REVIEW BJV SCALE AS SHOWN REV. 0 FIGURE: 2A APPROXIMATE STUDY BOUNDARY DALGLEIS H AVE MACLEAN TRAILS NW OO D CR PITTSBURGH PLACE PARK FIR ES E EC SID RT BARKER DR WINDFIELD CRES ST IN T PO CI R DS OO NW KE N:\Active\2009\1121 - Geotechnical\09-1121-0016 JLR Cataraqui River EA\GIS\STAGE 2\mxd\0911210016-East.mxd MA COUNTY RD 15 RK DR KE MCLEAN CRT GORE RD LORADEAN CRES 100 0 SCALE PROJECT NOTE 1:3,500 METRES CATARAQUI RIVER CROSSING EA TITLE SITE PLAN THIS FIGURE IS TO BE READ IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ACCOMPANYING GOLDER ASSOCIATES LTD. LETTER NO. 09-1121-0016 (2500) REFERENCE BASE IMAGE PROVIDED BY BING MAP, (C)2009 MICROSOFT CORPORATION PROJECTION: UTM ZONE 18 DATUM: NAD 83 100 Ottawa, Ontario PROJECT No. 09-1127-0016 DESIGN GIS ABD JUNE 2011 CHECK TG JUNE 2011 REVIEW BJV JUNE 2011 SCALE AS SHOWN REV. 0 FIGURE: 2B PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 1: Looking west along John Counter Boulevard from the study area western boundary. Photo 2: View looking southwest from the intersection of John Counter Boulevard and Montreal Street. June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 1/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 3: View looking northwest from the intersection of John Counter Boulevard and Montreal Street. Photo 4: Looking north along Montreal Street from the intersection of John Counter Boulevard and Montreal Street. June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 2/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 5: View of the automobile collision centre at 917-919 Montreal Street. Photo 6: View of the east side of building at 917-919 Montreal Street (note an AST on the right bottom corner of this photograph). June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 3/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 7: A close view of the AST. Photo 8: A close view of the AST and the ground surface beneath it. June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 4/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 9: View of the subdivision development north of John Counter Boulevard east of Montreal Street. Photo 10: View of the subdivision development north of John Counter Boulevard east of Montreal Street. June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 5/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 11: View of the private house south of John Counter Boulevard east of Montreal Street. Photo 12: View of the eastern end of John Counter Boulevard. June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 6/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 13: View of the unpaved eastern tip of John Counter Boulevard and Cataraqui River. Photo 14: View of Kingston Marina north of John Counter Boulevard. June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 7/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 15: Looking at Montreal Street across the vacant land north of John Counter Boulevard. Photo 16: Looking east from the west end of Gore Road. June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 8/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 17: Looking northeast from Barker Road (the southern boundary of study area east of Cataraqui River). Photo 18: Looking north at the Library entrance from Gore Road. June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 9/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 19: Looking north along Kingston Road 15 from the intersection of Kingston Road 15 and Gore Road. Photo 20: Looking south along Kingston Road 15 from the intersection of Kingston Road 15 and Gore Road. June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 10/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 21: Looking south along MacLean Crt. from the intersection of MacLean Crt. and Gore Road. Photo 22: Looking north along MacLean Crt. from the intersection of MacLean Crt. and Gore Road. June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 11/12 APPENDIX A Study Area Photographs Photo 23: Looking west at Gore Road from eastern study area boundary east of Cataraqui River. Photo 24: Looking north at a private house on north side of Gore Road east of Kingston Road 15. n:\active\2009\1121 - geotechnical\09-1121-0016 jlr cataraqui river ea\geo-environmental\phase 2050 ea stage 2\phase i esa\appendix a - site photos\appendix a photographs 08march2011.docx June 2011 Project No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) 12/12 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT APPENDIX B Regulatory Documentation June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) Gou, Tian From: Sent: To: Subject: Bleackley, John [[email protected]] September 30, 2010 8:51 AM Gou, Tian RE: Record Search - Segment of John Counter Blvd. Hi Tian, we have been able to find the records for the business, sorry for the delay – it was “Kingston Used Cars”, and they received their business license shortly after the City received the complaint. Regards, John Bleackley From: Bleackley, John Sent: Tuesday, September 14, 2010 11:43 AM To: 'Gou, Tian' Subject: RE: Record Search - Segment of John Counter Blvd. Hi Tian, there is a record for a business operating without a license. I am in the process of trying to confirm the business type – but from what we had on file it did not appear to be of any concern from an environmental standpoint. Now I am trying to get the records myself to confirm that is the case. I should know business type in the next few days. Regards, John Bleackley From: Gou, Tian [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, September 13, 2010 12:53 PM To: Bleackley, John Subject: RE: Record Search - Segment of John Counter Blvd. Hi John, rd This email refers to your letter on Request for Information on 3 crossing lands. I’ve attached the letter for your quick reference. In your earlier email informing me the addresses on Barker Drive there was a preliminary search results (also attached), which indicated that 917 Montreal Street has “complaint of business operating without a license as well as a sign being erected without a licese. Both complaints were resolved.”. However, in the final results letter 917 Montreal Street was not mentioned. Would you mind checking in your database to confirm that there is a complaint record for this address? If so I would like to know more details about it (i.e., type of business that’s operating without a license etc.). Thank you very much, Tian Tian Gou (B.Eng., EIT) | Environmental Consultant | Golder Associates Ltd. 32 Steacie Drive, Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2K 2A9 T: [+1] (613) 592 9600 | F: [+1] (613) 592 9601 | E: [email protected] | www.golder.com Work Safe, Home Safe This e-mail transmission is confidential and may contain proprietary information for the exclusive use of the intended recipient. Any use, distribution or copying of this transmission, other than by the intended recipient, is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete all copies. Electronic media is susceptible to unauthorized modification, deterioration, and incompatibility. Accordingly, the electronic media version of any work product may not be relied upon. 1 Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: Bleackley, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: August 27, 2010 2:04 PM To: Gou, Tian Subject: RE: Record Search - Segment of John Counter Blvd. Hi Tian, please find the attached copy of my letter response. Please advise whether you would like a hard copy mailed to you. Regards, John Bleackley From: Gou, Tian [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2010 8:53 AM To: Bleackley, John Subject: RE: Record Search - Segment of John Counter Blvd. Hi John, Thanks for the email, please find attached the map in electronic form. If you need further information, feel free to let me know. Regards, Tian Tian Gou (B.Eng., EIT) | Environmental Consultant | Golder Associates Ltd. 32 Steacie Drive, Kanata, Ontario, Canada K2K 2A9 T: [+1] (613) 592 9600 | F: [+1] (613) 592 9601 | E: [email protected] | www.golder.com Work Safe, Home Safe This e-mail transmission is confidential and may contain proprietary information for the exclusive use of the intended recipient. Any use, distribution or copying of this transmission, other than by the intended recipient, is strictly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please notify the sender and delete all copies. Electronic media is susceptible to unauthorized modification, deterioration, and incompatibility. Accordingly, the electronic media version of any work product may not be relied upon. Please consider the environment before printing this email. From: Bleackley, John [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: August 10, 2010 8:51 AM To: Gou, Tian Subject: Record Search - Segment of John Counter Blvd. Good morning Tian, I have received your request for Ph. 1 Environmental Information. The map you attached to your fax is not legible and would be valuable in speeding up my search. Could you send a copy of it electronically through email? Regards, John Bleackley, A.Sc.T. Environmental Technologist City of Kingston Phone: 613-546-4291 ext.1253 Fax: 613-546-3180 This email contains PRIVILEGED AND CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION intended for INTERNAL USE ONLY. If you are not the intended recipient of this email, you are hereby notified that any dissemination or copying of this email is strictly prohibited. If you have received this email in error, please immediately notify the sender and delete the email from your system. Thank you. 2 PHASE I ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT APPENDIX C Qualifications of Environmental Assessors June 2011 Report No. 09-1121-0016 (2500) Resumé Education M.Sc. Earth SciencesSpecialization in Hydrogeology and Geochemistry, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, 1994 B.Sc. Geology, Honours, Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, 1988 Certifications Registered Professional Geoscientist, 2002 Languages English – Fluent Dutch – Fluent BEREND JAN VELDERMAN Golder Associates Ltd. - Ottawa Principal, Golder Associates Ltd. Mr. Velderman is a Professional Geoscientist, a Senior Hydrogeologist, and a Principal at Golder's Ottawa office, with more than 20 years experience. Berend leads the Environmental Consulting Division of the Ottawa office. Berend is also the Manufacturing Sector Client Leader for Golder Associates Ltd. In his role he matches the solutions Golder provides with the needs of its Manufacturing clients. He also provides the direction within Golder as a service provider to this client sector. A leader in the field of site assessment and the redevelopment of brownfield sites, Mr. Velderman specializes in contaminant and pathway identification including impacts upon soil, surface water, indoor air quality, groundwater resource management, hydrogeochemistry, water supply, drilling, and environmental protection. He has published a number of papers and articles with regard to brownfields redevelopment. He has led the remediation of a variety of contaminated lands issues ranging in value from CAN$300,000 to $5 million. Past and current remediation projects include clean up of PCE, petroleum hydrocarbons and heavy metals. Specific specialties expertise that Mr. Velderman provides is in the area of isotope hydrogeology and contaminant transport in fractured media. He has completed a large number of investigations to determine groundwater inflows in tunnels and its associated impacts. He has experience with environmental risk assessments and various impacts of contamination. Mr. Velderman has successfully applied Geographic Information Systems (GIS) technology to several hydrogeology mapping assignments for waste disposal siting, water resources studies and annual hydrogeology monitoring and operating programs for various landfills. Mr. Velderman has appeared as an expert witness for the Ontario Municipal Board and civil litigation and also provides peer review for local legal firms and corporations. Employment History Raven Beck Environmental Ltd. – Ottawa, Ontario Project Hydrogeologist/Project Manager (1994 to 1995) Technical direction and involved with a wide variety of environmental projects including: Phase I and Phase II site audits, landfill site studies, geochemical modelling, hydrocarbon spill investigation and remediation, underground storage tank assessments, groundwater flow modelling, hydrogeological GIS applications, DNAPL studies, hydrogeochemical assessments of aquifers and well head protection studies. Golder Associates Ltd. – Ottawa, Ontario Senior Hydrogeologist/Associate (1999)/Principal (2005) (1995 to Present) Responsible for: client development, project management and technical direction of a variety of environmental and hydrogeological projects from the Ottawa office. Mr. Velderman’s key expertise includes: contaminated site development, tank 1 Resumé BEREND JAN VELDERMAN storage systems, regional hydrogeology studies and landfill site assessment. Contaminated site development studies include: Phase I and Phase II ESAs, site restoration project, retail fuel outlet remediation, underground storage tank assessments, NAPL studies, hydrochemical studies of water quality and interpretation of geochemistry. Course presenter for storage tank systems and groundwater supply. Project Manager/Hydrogeologist of: - Hydrogeology and contaminant study Central Sewer Overflow, Underground Storage Tunnel, Ottawa, Ontario - Hydrogeology and contaminant study South Nepean Collector Sewer, Large Sewer Tunnel, Ottawa, Ontario - Hydrogeology and contaminant study River Road Storm Water Solution, storm sewer overflow, Ottawa, Ontario - Hydrogeology and contaminant study Sandy Hill, Storm Water Reservoir, Ottawa, Ontario - Hydrogeology and contaminant study Preston Street, infrastructure rehabilitation, Ottawa, Ontario - Hydrogeology and contaminant study Patrick Street, infrastructure rehabilitation, Ottawa, Ontario - Hydrogeology and contaminant study Bronson Avenue, infrastructure rehabilitation, Ottawa, Ontario - Various hydrogeology and contaminant studies, Ottawa Transit Way System, Ottawa, Ontario - Various hydrogeology and contaminant studies Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Ontario - regional hydrogeological studies of the RMOC, City of Kanata, Village of Merrickville and development of groundwater management plans using a geographical information system (GIS); - the development of a data management system for the Trail Landfill Site, Ottawa, using GIS (Map Info); - the development of a project management procedure interface using a database (Access) for a power industry client; - development of environmental intranet and internet sites for municipal and transportation industry clients; - development of Health and Safety Plans; - review and implementation of ten Emergency Preparedness and Response Plans for ten power facilities in Ontario; - groundwater under the direct influence of surface water studies (GUDI) for numerous Eastern Ontario water supplies. Project Manager for a number of groundwater supply systems expansions; - groundwater supply evaluations for Merrickville, Lanark, Kanata, Richmond, Manotick, and Mississippi Valley Conservation Area; - Nation and North Dundas Municipalities expansion of water supply projects; - St. Patrick Street Sewer Rehabilitation – Contaminant Hydrogeology; - St. Joseph Boulevard Rehabilitation – Contaminant Hydrogeology; - Somerset Waste Water Storage Facility – Hydrogeology; - Green’s Creek Collector Remediation – Hydrogeology; - Leitrim/Airport Reservoir – Hydrogeology; - expert witness for four Ontario Municipal Board Hearings, pertaining to quarry expansion, quarry siting, contaminated site impacts and regional hydrogeology. Geo-Analysis Inc. – Kanata, Ontario 2 Resumé BEREND JAN VELDERMAN Senior Hydrogeologist (1989 to 1993) Managed and involved with a wide variety of environmental and hydrogeological projects including: water supply and treatment systems, landfill site studies, septic systems, ground source heat pumps, Phase I and Phase II audits. 3 Resumé BEREND JAN VELDERMAN PROJECT EXPERIENCE – MANUFACTURING Drain All Ltd. Canada Assisted Drain All as a project manager on a number of emergency spill responses in function of environmental direction. National Car Rental Ontario, Canada Project Manager for the development of a spills response plan for an automotive rental facility in Eastern Ontario. Ontario Power Generation (OPG) Ontario, Canada Assisted OPG as a Project Director to facilitate a revision and update to OPG Emergency Response Plans. As Project Director he facilitated the development of EPRP of six power plants. PROJECT EXPERIENCE – ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY Commercial Building Sites Ontario, Canada Involved in developing asbestos management plans for numerous commercial buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. Commercial Building Sites Ontario, Canada Involvement in asbestos assessments projects for numerous commercial buildings in Ottawa, Ontario. Manufacturing Clients Ontario, Canada Rideau Centre Ontario, Canada Government of Canada, West Block Ontario, Ottawa Involvement in asbestos assessments projects for various manufacturing clients in Ottawa, Ontario. Mould direction Asbestos Risk Management PROJECT EXPERIENCE – CONTAMINATED LAND ASSESSMENT AND HYDROGEOLOGY Various Road Way Right of Ways Rehabilitations Ontario, Canada Project director of in excess of twenty linear road way assessments for contaminant inventories and hydrogeology impact studies. Study values ranged from $50,000 to $1,000.000. Studies evaluate potential issues of environmental concern along a road way EA or planned project to identify concerns that may impact construction. From a hydrogeology viewpoint impacts on aquifers or sensitive clays were evaluated, as well as how much groundwater the project may anticipate to intercept during constructions. 4 Resumé BEREND JAN VELDERMAN PROJECT EXPERIENCE – CONTAMINATED LAND ASSESSMENT AND HYDROGEOLOGY TUNNELLING Various Sewer Installation Projects Ontario, Canada Project director of in excess of ten linear tunnelling assessments for potential contaminant issues and hydrogeology of potential sewer in-flows. Study values ranged from $300,000 to $1,000.000. Studies modelled potential inflows and aquifer interaction. Opinion was provided on mitigation measures. Support was provided with preparation of construction tender packages, PROJECT EXPERIENCE – ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENTS Ontario Power Generation Ottawa, Ontario Assisted OPG at the Ottawa/St. Lawrence plant group with a variety of projects since 1998. Berend has assisted OPG as a project manager with the following types of projects: - Phase I ESAs (3) - Phase II ESAs (10) - Screening Level Risk Assessment (3) - Remedial Work Plan Development (6) - Site Specific Risk Assessment Level 1 (s) - Site Specific Risk Assessment Level II (1) - Biological Inventory (1) - ISO 14001 Maintenance (3) - TDG Issues - EPRP Plan Review (10) - Remedial Work Plan Implementation Phase I ESA Eastern Ontario Project Manager for in excess of 100 Phase I Environmental Site Assessments. Assessment included building asbestos, PCB and UFFI surveys, review of fire insurance plus airphotos and historic reports. Clients included Manulife Financial, Citibank Corp., Comvesco Ltd., Bank of Nova Scotia, TD Bank, and National Trust. Phase II ESA Eastern Ontario Project Hydrogeologist of in excess of 50 Phase II Environmental Site Assessments including former service stations, garages and industrial facilities. Phase II ESA cost ranges involved were from $2,500 to $130,000. Ontario Realty Corporation Fuel Spill Carlsbad, Ontario Project Manager - environmental property assessment and site remediation of diesel fuel spill on behalf of the Ontario Realty Corporation, Carlsbad, Ontario. Diesel Fuel Spill Remediation Rockland, Ontario Project Manager - environmental property assessment and site remediation of 5,000 litres gasoline and diesel fuel spill in Rockland, Ontario on behalf of the Town of Rockland. Responsible for the design of an airspring system to enhance in-situ bioremediation of remnant contamination after pump and treat remediation. CFS Carp, Jet Fuel Carp, Ontario Project Manager of a jet fuel leak at CFS Carp. Jet fuel was delineated in the subsurface and a site impact assessment was prepared. The site was classified using the NCSRP long form. 5 Resumé Transit Diesel Fuel Remediation - 1995 to Present Gloucester, Ontario BEREND JAN VELDERMAN Project Manager of the ongoing remediation of a diesel fuel spill at a major transit organization in the Ottawa area. Recovery of product is monitored through manual pump and treat system. An active pump and treat system is proposed. PAH Remediation Ottawa, Ontario Project Manager of a PAH spill/contamination at the Walkley Road extension, Ottawa. PAH was delineated in the subsurface and migration pathways were identified. Isolation of the PAH contamination was incorporated in the roadway design as the preferred remedial activity to the satisfaction of the MOEE. Gasoline Spill Remediation - 1997 to 1998 Ottawa, Ontario Project Manager of remediation of a major gasoline spill in a sand aquifer south of Ottawa. Remedial activities involved the displacement of 30,000 tonnes of clean soil, and excavation of 40,000 tonnes of contaminated soil. Excavation was followed by biosparging treatment of groundwater contamination and subsequently followed with bioslurping treatment of the aquifer. The site was remediated in a period of two years. PROJECT EXPERIENCE – GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS APPLICATIONS (GIS) Private Individual Services Study Regional Municipality of Ottawa-Carleton, Ontario Project Manager of the GIS component and hydrogeological application of GIS of a study of the suitability of the subsurface to support private services for residential developments. The development of the SPANS (tm) GIS data base included the incorporation of geological maps, groundwater chemistry, MOE water well records and aquifer specific information of greater than 200 subdivision hydrogeology reports. A numerical ranking process was developed that scaled the development potential of the subsurface in terms of lot size. Considerations included the potential of septic systems to contaminate potable groundwater and the potential of the aquifer to support a long-term potable water supply. Hydrogeology of the Rural Area of the City of Kanata City of Kanata, Ontario Project Manager of a study that researched the potential of the local groundwater resource to support varying development densities. The study was completed to provide rationale to proposed lot densities by the City of Kanata Planning Department. The study was subsequently presented to the Ontario Municipal Board and the City of Kanata was allowed to proceed with the proposed zoning changes. The study incorporated all pertinent hydrogeological information into ArcInfo GIS. Data layers included a groundwater quality survey undertaken as a component to the study, bedrock and overburden geology, a digital elevation model(DEM) obtained from MNR, a watershed map deduced from the DEM, information on bedrock thickness and depth to waterbearing zones from the MOE water well records. An algorithm was created to generate a map that displayed the information in allowable lot sizes. 6 Resumé BEREND JAN VELDERMAN Constitution Square, Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessments City of Ottawa, Ontario Project Manager and Hydrogeologist for the completion of the Phase I and Phase II ESA of proposed Constitution Square Phase III, a downtown office tower. Data obtained during the Phase I and Phase II ESA were directly entered into MapInfo(tm) GIS. The CAD site plan was used as georeference. Data sources entered into the GIS included: fire insurance plan information, the geophysical survey for buried metal, borehole stratigraphy, water level measurements, and geochemistry. The Phase 1 ESA and geophysics data were overlain to assist in logical planning of the subsurface investigation. The borehole geochemical and stratigraphic information was interpreted by creating thematic maps that included historic potential issues of environmental concern. Clear maps were directly created from the GIS, which facilitated decision making prior to final reporting. Operating and Monitoring Program Nepean and Trail Road Landfill Sites City of Nepean, Ontario Project Manager responsible for the Operating and Monitoring Program of the Nepean and Trail Road Landfill Sites. The program for both landfills includes in excess of 300 data gathering points since inception of monitoring in 1976. Golder Associates successfully won this project of the previous consultant, who was involved with the site for fourteen years. Golder Associates won the project because a credible plan was presented that used Access(tm) for database management and MapInfo (tm) and an add on package SiteGIS for the interpretation of data. The GIS not only greatly improved visualization of environmental data, but also provided a net cost savings of approximately $150,000 over three years in decreased data interpretation time. The Access database contains surface water, methane gas and groundwater data. In addition the database contains all pertinent data of well installation and site stratigraphy. MapInfo and SiteGIS were subsequently used to develop geological cross-sections, well chemistry plots, watertable and chemistry contour maps etc. After the first year of initiation the client (RMOC) was provided with a working copy of the GIS. The client now uses the GIS for other purposes. 7 Resumé BEREND JAN VELDERMAN TRAINING Health and Safety, Modules I and II Golder Associates Training, 2007, 2008 Communication and Interpersonal Skills Golder Associates Training, 2003 Risk Management Golder Institute Training, 2008 Manager Excellence Golder AssociatesTraining, 2007 Annual Refresher, Site Safety at Hazardous Sites Golder Associates Training, 1998, 2003 Site Safety at Hazardous Sites, OSHA 40 Hour Course New York Training Centre, 1994 Course on Critical Issues in Underground Storage Tank Management, Minneapolis, Minnesota National Water Well Association, 1991 Course on Environmental Property Assessments, Minneapolis, Minnesota National Well Water Association, 1991 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Environmental Advisory Committee, City of Ottawa Member, Ottawa Geotechnical Group Member, Association of Professional Geologists of Ontario (APGO) PUBLICATIONS Other Velderman, B.J., 1993, Groundwater Recharge and Contaminant Sensitivity Analysis for Carbonate Aquifer in South Eastern Ontario, The Jock Basin Study, University of Ottawa, Master Thesis. 8 Curriculum Vitae Education Bachelor of Engineering Environmental with High Distinction, Carleton University, Ottawa, Ontario, 2008 Certifications Engineer-in-Training, Association of Professional Engineers of Ontario First Aid and CPR Level A, 2008 TIAN GOU Golder Associates Ltd. – Ottawa Career Summary Ms. Tian Gou is an Environmental Professional with Golder in Ottawa. She holds a B.Eng. degree with High Distinction from the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Carleton University. She is a registered Engineerin-Training with Professional Engineers Ontario. Tian has been involved in various waste management and other environmental projects. Tian has been responsible in managing data sets for waste management and geochemical projects. Her duties also include laboratory coordination, data analysis/interpretation and report writing. In addition to waste management and geochemical work, Tian has experience in Phase I and Phase II environmental site assessments, and her experience includes assisting borehole drilling, groundwater monitoring well installation and soil, and groundwater sampling. Languages English – Fluent Employment History Chinese (Mandarin) – Fluent Golder Associates Ltd. – Ottawa, Ontario Environmental Office and Field Assistant then Junior Environmental Consultant (2006 to Present) Responsibilities include: providing technical support to senior project managers for completion of waste management and other environmental/hydrogeological projects, including Phase I and Phase II Environmental Site Assessment (ESAs), groundwater monitoring, and monitoring compliance of landfills; field work coordination, report writing and report assembly; assisting field activities including oil-water separator investigations and groundwater investigations, monitoring and pumping tests; data management and interpretation for mining, waste management and risk assessment projects; performing data management and interpretation including tabulating data, screening data against relevant standards, verifying data and preparing figures; performing bench-scale laboratory tests on wastewater treatment; and, interpretation and application of Provincial and Federal environmental regulations. Carleton University – Ottawa, Ontario Research Assistant (2008) Worked individually to construct a database structure for a Light-duty Vehicle Emission project. Utilized MS Access to develop the database and calculated descriptive statistics. Practiced research skills and database management skills. 1 Curriculum Vitae TIAN GOU PROJECT EXPERIENCE – GEOCHEMISTRY Canadian Royalties Inc. Québec, Canada Assisted in data compilation and analysis to assess acid generation and metal leaching of mine waste materials from static testing for nickel and copper mine project in northern Quebec. Project work included assisting in sample selection, management of chemistry data, and reporting of data in support of mine waste management plan development. Orezone Resources Inc. Esskane, Burkina Faso Assisted in laboratory coordination, chemical data compilation and analysis, and report writing for a gold mine project in Burkina Faso. Duties included tabulating data and assessing acid generation and metal leaching of mine waste materials from static testing drafting of static analysis report in support of mine waste management plan development and water quality predictions. Les Mines Opinaca Ltée / GoldCorp Inc. Québec, Canada Assisted in characterization program for assessing acid generation and metal leaching of mine waste materials including static and kinetic tests (on-going) for a proposed gold project in the eastern part of the Opinaca Reservoir of the James Bay area of Québec. Compiled mine waste chemistry data and compared against Québec Directive 019 based on the classification of the mine waste products determined from their chemcial characteristics. Assisted in final static test report preparation. Iamgold Corporation Ecuador Participated in mine waste characterization program for a gold-copper-silver underground mine located in south-central Ecuador. Project work included management of laboratory testing and data, prediction of waste geochemical behaviour, selection of samples for kinetic testing and preparation of static report in support of mine waste management plan development and water quality predictions. Comaplex Minerals Corporation Nunavut, Canada Participated in mine waste characterization program for gold mine project. Duties included laboratory coordination, data management, sample selection for kinetic testing, mineralogy test and NAG test, prediction of geochemical behaviour of wastes, and preparation of static test report (on-going). PROJECT EXPERIENCE – ENVIRONMENTAL Phase I/II Environmental Site Assessments Various Locations Specific duties have included historical reviews, site visits, project co-ordination and report writing, assisting in groundwater and surface water sampling and monitoring and data management and interpretation. Hydrogeological Monitoring, Leitrim Wetland Ottawa, Canada Conducted the on-going bi-weekly groundwater monitoring of the Leitrim Wetland in Ottawa during the construction of a nearby residential subdivision. The groundwater data is analyzed on a bi-weekly basis and compared with the precipitation and groundwater pumping records in the construction area to determine the impacts of the construction on the wetland. Central Frontenac Landfill Monitoring Township of Central Frontenac, Canada Specific duties included laboratory coordination, data compilation and management, and reporting on groundwater and surface water monitoring results and environmental compliance for three closed landfill sites in the Township of Central Frontenac. 2 Curriculum Vitae Eastern Ontario Landfill Township of North Stormont, Canada TIAN GOU Monitoring data management including compiling data from more than 60 groundwater monitoring wells and 6 leachate monitors, site compliance assessment, preparation of annual report on monitoring and operations, including coordination of efforts from various 3rd parties and overall project management. WSI Navan Landfill Ottawa, Canada Compilation of quarterly groundwater and surface water monitoring data from more than 50 groundwater monitoring wells and 14 surface water monitoring wells, as well as quarterly landfill gas measurements, water quality interpretation and assessment of site compliance with applicable MOE guidelines and standards. Springhill Landfill Gloucester, Canada Compilation of quarterly monitoring data from a large network of groundwater and surface water monitors, water quality interpretation and assessment of site compliance, report writing. TRAINING WorkSmart Campus Health & Safety Modules 1,2,3 2008 Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System (WHMIS) 2006 Health and Safety Training Module 1 and 2 Golder U, 2006 and 2007 EQuiS training Golder U, 2008 Transportation of Dangerous Goods 2006 City of Ottawa Planning Primer 2007-2009 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Member, Air and Waste Management Association, Ottawa Valley Chapter 3 Golder Associates Ltd. 32 Steacie Drive Kanata, Ontario, K2K 2A9 Canada T: +1 (613) 592 9600
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