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<strong>Halifax</strong> Water Integrated Resource Plan<br />

IRP Implementation Plan<br />

7.8 IRP RECOMMENDATIONS<br />

Based on the analysis carried out through the course of the IRP the following 17<br />

recommendations are presented:<br />

IRP Next Steps<br />

1. Implement the IRP as per Table 6.1 components and timing.<br />

2. Finalize the overall integrated planning approach and future schedule (i.e. HRM<br />

<strong>Regional</strong> Plan updates, master plans and Asset Management Assessment, and<br />

financial planning) within the IRP framework.<br />

3. Evaluate the adequacy of <strong>Halifax</strong> Water's existing institutional capacity and staffing<br />

to implement the - programs and projects identified in the IRP.<br />

4. Continue IRP public outreach with stakeholders and the public at large.<br />

5. Update the IRP periodically, as needed.<br />

Wastewater System<br />

6. Implement I/I Pilot Program and integrate results into Wet Weather System Plan<br />

and Wastewater Master Plan.<br />

7. Develop Wet Weather System Plan through integrating RWWFP, Enhanced<br />

Overflow, I/I Pilot program and other wet weather related wastewater<br />

projects/programs.<br />

8. Undertake remaining ERAs for WWTFs requiring nutrient control and confirm<br />

effluent and technology requirements.<br />

9. Develop Wastewater Master Plan.<br />

Water System<br />

10. Develop Water Master Plan.<br />

11. Apply water use trends to water and wastewater design criteria and integrate into<br />

Water and Wastewater Master Plans.<br />

Stormwater System<br />

12. Assess stormwater quality compliance requirements.<br />

13. Clarify role and mandate of <strong>Halifax</strong> Water in stormwater planning and<br />

management.<br />

All Systems<br />

14. Assess impacts of climate change on all systems, update design standards, update<br />

operational practices, and integrate findings into Water and Wastewater Master<br />

Plans and Wet Weather System Plan.<br />

Corporate Balanced Scorecard and Level of Service<br />

15. Implement recommendations for LOS update/expansion and update CBS.<br />

16. Develop monitoring, analysis and reporting framework to support the<br />

updated/expanded LOS.<br />

17. Identify needed resources to support updated/expanded LOS program.<br />

Revision: 2012-10-29 Integrated Resource Plan 102<br />

October 31 2012 Page 135 of 272

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