May 9, 2008
Necessary repairs at Skyway WWTP result in temporary beach and road closure
As a result of construction work in the area, a pipe that carries treated water from the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to Hamilton Harbour was damaged. The water is currently contained within the area and no disruption of wastewater treatment services to residents is expected.
In order to make the necessary repairs, Halton Region will have to temporarily divert the flow of treated water into Lake Ontario. The Ministry of Transportation has closed the section of East Service Road adjacent to the Skyway WWTP, where the damaged pipe is located.
“Operations staff have been and will continue to provide 24 hour monitoring on site,” said Kiyoshi Oka, Director of Halton’s Environmental Services. “It is important to note that the water has been fully treated and disinfected and all efforts are being made to ensure the repair is done as safely and quickly as possible.”
No adverse environmental impacts are anticipated and all appropriate agencies including the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation Halton and the City of Burlington have been notified and will be kept informed.
As a precautionary measure, the Halton Region Health Department will be closing the Burlington Beachway until after the repairs are completed. The Health Department will also be monitoring the water quality.
“We are asking residents to avoid swimming and to keep their dogs out of the water until further notice,” said Dr. Bob Nosal, Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health. “We want to assure the public that the beach closure is a precaution and the risk is of illness is very low.”
In order to make the necessary repairs, a temporary diversion will be in place underneath Lakeshore Road and across the beach to direct the treated water to the lake, for a period of up to a week. Portable diesel pumping equipment is currently being set up at Skyway WWTP to accommodate the diversion, residents and visitors to the area will likely hear increased noise due to the pumps.
Based on current estimates and forecasted weather conditions, it is anticipated the repair work will begin on Monday, May 12th and should be completed by Friday, May 16. For more information on the progress of the repair work, please contact Halton Region at 905-825-6000.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 430,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; emergency medical services; waste management; public health; Ontario Works (formerly social assistance); children’s and seniors’ services; social/non-profit housing; heritage programs; emergency management and business development. For more information, visit Halton Region’s website at www.halton.ca.
Necessary repairs at Skyway WWTP result in temporary beach and road closure
As a result of construction work in the area, a pipe that carries treated water from the Skyway Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) to Hamilton Harbour was damaged. The water is currently contained within the area and no disruption of wastewater treatment services to residents is expected.
In order to make the necessary repairs, Halton Region will have to temporarily divert the flow of treated water into Lake Ontario. The Ministry of Transportation has closed the section of East Service Road adjacent to the Skyway WWTP, where the damaged pipe is located.
“Operations staff have been and will continue to provide 24 hour monitoring on site,” said Kiyoshi Oka, Director of Halton’s Environmental Services. “It is important to note that the water has been fully treated and disinfected and all efforts are being made to ensure the repair is done as safely and quickly as possible.”
No adverse environmental impacts are anticipated and all appropriate agencies including the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation Halton and the City of Burlington have been notified and will be kept informed.
As a precautionary measure, the Halton Region Health Department will be closing the Burlington Beachway until after the repairs are completed. The Health Department will also be monitoring the water quality.
“We are asking residents to avoid swimming and to keep their dogs out of the water until further notice,” said Dr. Bob Nosal, Halton Region’s Medical Officer of Health. “We want to assure the public that the beach closure is a precaution and the risk is of illness is very low.”
In order to make the necessary repairs, a temporary diversion will be in place underneath Lakeshore Road and across the beach to direct the treated water to the lake, for a period of up to a week. Portable diesel pumping equipment is currently being set up at Skyway WWTP to accommodate the diversion, residents and visitors to the area will likely hear increased noise due to the pumps.
Based on current estimates and forecasted weather conditions, it is anticipated the repair work will begin on Monday, May 12th and should be completed by Friday, May 16. For more information on the progress of the repair work, please contact Halton Region at 905-825-6000.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 430,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; emergency medical services; waste management; public health; Ontario Works (formerly social assistance); children’s and seniors’ services; social/non-profit housing; heritage programs; emergency management and business development. For more information, visit Halton Region’s website at www.halton.ca.