TAMRMS#: B06
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Feasibility Report Removal of Sediment
Notice given by: Councillor Killick
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PURPOSE OF REPORT
The purpose of this report is to identify the impacts of the proposed motion for which Councillor Killick gave notice on June 20, 2022.
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PROPOSED MOTION(S):
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That administration prepares a report of the feasibility of:
1. Doing a pilot project to do low impact removal of historical manmade sediment from the river at one high impact location
2. That the location be focused on environmental (vs aesthetic) improvements to the health, rehabilitation and re-naturalization of the river
3. that any possible alternative funding sources, grants be identified
4. That the regulatory approval process be quantified, and that the info be available for review by the EAC by Q4 2022.
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ALIGNMENT TO PRIORITIES IN COUNCIL'S STRATEGIC PLAN
N/A.
ALIGNMENT TO LEVELS OF SERVICE DELIVERY
C.2.3 Management of Environmental Risks and Compliance - Provision of subject matter expertise on regulations and best management practices to assist in managing environmental risk and maintaining regulatory compliance.
* C.2.3 a Environmental Protection and Stewardship
* C.2.3 d Environmental Approvals and Permits
C.2.3 h Regulatory and External Agency Relations
ALIGNMENT TO COUNCIL DIRECTION OR MANDATORY STATUTORY PROVISION
N/A
BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION
Council and residents often express concern about the perceived poor environmental condition of the Sturgeon River, and typically mention the amount of sediment that has built up over time, particularly in the downtown area. This sediment was introduced through stormwater inputs to the river, which often carries oils, grease, nutrients, grit, pesticides, bacteria, and salts from roadways. Although not a detailed feasibility report administration has considered the following:
Impacts of Dredging
It is a common perception that dredging the riverbed will remedy many of the ecological is...
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