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Halifax Water Integrated Resource Plan IRP Planning Context and Levels of Service 3. IRP PLANNING CONTEXT AND LEVELS OF SERVICE 3.1 PURPOSE The purpose of this section is to present the municipal and provincial planning context associated with IRP and to present an overview of the Halifax Water wastewater, water and stormwater infrastructure systems. The details of the Halifax Water Corporate Balanced Scorecard (CBS) and Levels of Service are also presented. The section presents the current Halifax Water Five-Year Business Plan. 3.2 PLANNING CONTEXT 3.2.1 Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) In 1996, Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) was established through the amalgamation of the former City of Halifax, City of Dartmouth, Town of Bedford and Halifax County, into one municipal unit. Halifax Regional Municipality is comprised of 5,490 square kilometres 11 and accounts for approximately about ten percent (10%) of total area of Nova Scotia. The boundary of HRM extends along the Atlantic coastline to Hubbards, from the southwest, to Ecum Secum, from the southeast and extends northward for an average of 50-60 kilometres. Despite HRM’s large landmass, the majority of the municipality’s population is located around Halifax Harbour and Bedford Basin, and extends up through the Sackville River Valley and northeast along the Highway 102 corridor. Outside the urban core, the majority of residents are concentrated in a number of rural communities along the Southern Shore, Eastern Shore and Musquodoboit Valley. In 2006 HRM adopted a Regional Plan, which covers the entire Municipality and provides policy direction over the future of the Municipality. In terms of new growth, the HRM Regional Municipal Planning Strategy 12 indicates, “This Plan seeks to focus development in areas where water distribution and wastewater systems can be provided in a cost-effective manner with consideration given to both capital and operating costs. HRM also seeks to support a competitive housing market by maintaining a 15 year supply of serviced lands.” The relationship between HRM and Halifax Water is complex and continuously evolving with changes in programs, staff, technology advancements, and environmental regulations. HRM however maintains overall planning authority and provides the specific direction for the nature and location of future growth. 11 Census Profile, Statistics Canada, 2006 12 Regional Municipal Planning Strategy 2006, Amended May 2010, Halifax Regional Municipality, 2010 Revision: 2012-10-29 Integrated Resource Plan 9 October 31 2012 Page 42 of 272
Halifax Water Integrated Resource Plan IRP Planning Context and Levels of Service 3.2.2 Halifax Water Responsibilities and Mandate Halifax Water has a long and justifiably proud history. It was formally created on January 1, 1945 as the Public Service Commission to operate and manage the City of Halifax water utility. It was renamed in 1987 as the Halifax Water Commission. As a result of amalgamation in 1996, the Dartmouth and Halifax County water utilities were merged with Halifax Water Commission creating the Halifax Regional Water Commission. On August 1, 2007, the Commission expanded its mandate with the transfer of the Halifax Regional Municipality’s wastewater and stormwater assets. This transfer created the first regulated water, wastewater and stormwater utility in Canada. The principle underlying this decision was to create an integrated approach to the management of water. The boundaries and municipal entities in HRM are presented in Volume 1 Appendix D, which contains the maps for this report. Halifax Water presently operates and manages all elements of the water and wastewater system but only specific portions of the stormwater system. Halifax Water is responsible for operating and maintaining existing stormwater infrastructure located within the street right-of-way (ROW) or easements owned by Halifax Water. New stormwater infrastructure designed according to Halifax Water standards and developed as a result of growth, becomes part of the stormwater asset base of Halifax Water. However, overall stormwater planning and management remain the joint responsibility of the province (through NSE), HRM, and Halifax Water. In detail, Halifax Water is responsible for the pipes and ditches in the street right-of-way (ROW), and public easements. HRM is responsible for the overland flows (during major storms), lot grading, and private property drainage. Watercourses, wetlands, and lakes are the jurisdiction of Nova Scotia Environment. Halifax Water comments on any of the proposed infrastructure that will become Halifax Water’s responsibility. Halifax Water, as a stakeholder, provides input into stormwater decisions and infrastructure owned by others that may impact the stormwater infrastructure owned by Halifax Water. Halifax Water also participates in revising stormwater specifications. Figure 3.1 graphically illustrates the areas of stormwater responsibility. Revision: 2012-10-29 Integrated Resource Plan 10 October 31 2012 Page 43 of 272
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