Samson completed a feasibility study in order to assist the Town in determining which wastewater system would be the most efficient and provide the capacities needed to meet the Town’s future requirements. Samson’s scope of work included a documentation review, topographical survey, geotechnical investigation, review of the existing groundwater monitoring wells, the primary cell clay liner, Cell #2 & #3 exfiltration rate, and a survey of the Primary Cell sludge volume. Samson completed a report including a schematic design and a Class D construction Cost Estimate for the proposed design.
Based on the schematic design, Samson assisted the Town in apply for and obtaining the Green Municipal Fund (GMF) funding, as well as Investing In Canada Infrastructure Canada (ICIP). Both the GMF and ICIP funding applications were successful.
This project also encompassed the design, project management and construction to upgrade the existing wastewater treatment system for the Town of Oxbow as it did not meet provincial effluent criteria and would not allow for further development of new subdivisions or sewer system connections.
The project included construction a new 7m wide access road, a new operations building, upgrades to the primary lagoon cell, installation of a SAGR system, construction of sanitary sewer and blower piping, repairs to the existing secondary cells, and the installation of a new force main from the Town to the Primary Lagoon Cell.
Samson’s role included the necessary investigations, assistance with funding applications, design, construction, project management, site supervision, commissioning, and training.
