Ravensview Q&A For Neighbours
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RAVENSVIEW HOME
PLANT UPGRADE
Learn more about the Ravensview Water Pollution Control Plant upgrade.
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Increasing the capacity of the Ravensview Water Pollution Control Plant through an upgrade to secondary treatment will ensure continued growth and redevelopment
of the areas it services. The completion of this initiative will greatly enhance the quality of life of the residents in the City of Kingston and contribute to
the protection and health of the environment and water quality in Lake Ontario.
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The budget for this project is $115 Million.
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Construction was started on site in August 2006 and will be ongoing for three years.
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The site has already been prepared for construction; initial activities include mobilization and installation of various construction trailers and installation
of hoarding and fencing around the site to ensure safety for local residents. Once this work is completed, there will be excavation and blasting to prepare for
construction of various concrete structures.
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Up to four to five single blast events per workday are anticipated. In accordance with standard practice, three long and loud whistles will be given a few
minutes before each blast followed by the blast itself and then a single long whistle to confirm that the blast was successfully carried out.
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The blasting will last approximately 3 months.
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Traffic entering and leaving Ravensview will use the existing road at the site. This should reduce inconvenience to local residents.
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The traffic issues on Highway # 2 will be monitored and Utilities Kingston will liaise with the City of Kingston Traffic Engineer and Kingston Police Service to
resolve any traffic issues. Construction entrance signs have already been erected east and west of the site urging drivers to watch for slow turning trucks.
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Parking will be provided on-site for workers. All parking is planned near the main access road off the main entrance from Highway #2.
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During the initial construction, there will be some dust because of on-site excavation and the movement of equipment. This is monitored as part of the
Environmental Protection Plan and sweeping or water spraying will be used to keep the dust to a minimum. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has regulations
concerning construction dust and we will follow these guidelines throughout the project.
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For concerns or inquiries related to the project please contact Utilities Kingston Project Manager Allen Lucas, at 613-546-1181 ext. 2250 or
ravensview-upgrade@utilitieskingston.com
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Construction will normally take place during regular working hours. However, there may be times when it will be necessary to work later to complete important
time sensitive tasks. We will work with the contactor to minimize these occurrences and notify the local residents should work late in the evening be needed.
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No, we do not anticipate any changes to local drainage patterns as a result of the construction nor during construction activities.
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