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MED June Seminar and Tour: Seymour – Capilano Filtration Plant - June 4, 2010

Sponsored by The Municipal Engineers Division (MED), APEGBC

Date/Time: 9:30am - 2:30pm on Friday, June 4, 2010
Place: Map & Directions
Cost: $40
Pre-registration by May 28, 2010
Register online

REGISTRATION
Register online before May 28, 2010. Pre-registration & payment is required.
Cost:
MED members: $40 (GST incl.) MED Member Registration
Non members: $50 (GST incl.) Non-MED Member Registration

DIRECTIONS
Event starts at the Learning Lodge and concludes with a tour of the Plant

-Learning Lodge 9:30 – 12:30
Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve on Lillooet Road, 4.5 km north of Capilano University in North Vancouver

-Seymour – Capilano Filtration Plant Tour 12:30-2:30

ITINERARY
Attendees must Wear Personal Protective Equipment for the tour
(Hard hat, eye protection, safety footwear & hi-viz vest)

9:30 – 10:00 Registration and Coffee – Learning Lodge Lower Seymour Conservation Park

10:00 – 10:45 Planning and Design of a LEED compliant Water Treatment Plant - Howard Dallimore, Metro Vancouver

** 10:45 - 11:00 Break **

11:00 - 11:30 Construction of Twin Tunnels between Capilano and Seymour Watersheds
Goran Oljaca, Metro Vancouver

11:30 -12:00 Challenges in Commissioning and Operating the largest Filtration Plant using Ultraviolet disinfection in the world - Sharon Peters, Metro Vancouver.

** 12:00 – 12:30 Lunch **

12:30 – 2:30 Seymour – Capilano Filtration Plant Tour. Full tour of the various aspects of the Plant

Space is limited: Register online by May 28, 2010
Remember: Bring your Personal Protective Equipment

Sincerely,
Eugene Wat, P.Eng.
MED Chair

Please forward/circulate this notice to staff in your organization. All are welcome !!

Recent/Past Events

You are invited to the MED Spring Seminar and Tourof the Richmond Oval sponsored by The Municipal Engineers Division (MED), APEGBC. We apologize for the short notice but we really hope that you can join us. Please see below for details.

Date: 9:00am - 3:30pm on Friday, April 16, 2010
Place: River Rock Resort, 8811 River Road, Richmond
Cost: MED members: $75

Pre-registration by Monday, April 12, 2010

Register online

Building a Sustainable Future through Innovative Project Delivery Methods

9:00 - 9:20 Registration
9:20 - 9:30 Welcome

9:30 – 10:20 Coast Meridian Overpass Project – City of Port Coquitlam
Dave Currie, PEng, Manager of Transportation (City of Port Coquitlam)
The Coast Meridian Overpass (CMO) is a crucial new transportation link between north and south areas of Port Coquitlam. The $135M project spanning over a major rail yard was delivered as a design/build contract and was opened on March 7, 2010. Dave will review the financing, design, and construction challenges overcome by the City’s management team and by the Design-Build partner to deliver the CMO Project on time and within budget.

10:20 – 11:10 Innovative Project Delivery Options
Robert J. Learmouth, Vice President, Canada West Transportation (AECOM)

11:10 – 12:00 Sustainability and the Games: Did We Succeed?
Greg Scott, PEng, LEED AP, Director, Project Development & Facility Management (City of Richmond)
This presentation will discuss sustainable best practices utilized in the Richmond Olympic Oval and how being sustainable and "green" can help to reduce our carbon footprint and work towards a future of carbon neutral businesses.

12:00 – 1:30 Lunch at the River Rock Buffet

1:30 – 2:00 Travel To Richmond Olympic Oval

2:00 – 3:15 Tour of the Richmond Olympic Speed Skating Oval

Please pre-register by April 7, 2010. Thank you!!

Register online

Sincerely,
Peter Navratil, P.Eng.
MED Chair

Please circulate this notice to staff in your organization. All Are Welcome !!

Date: Friday, December 4, 2009
Time: 9:30 am   - 2:30 pm
Place: Hilton Hotel, MetroTown, 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby, BC
Cost:   MED/MMCD/CEBC members: $75, Non-members: $80 (GST inclusive)
Please register by November 27, 2009
Registration: Register online - MED members
All other registrations, please call:    Support Services (604) 681-0295

Details:
(For a pdf version of this event announcement, please click here)

OUR INFRASTRUCTURE: AGING PAST THE GOLDEN YEARS

9:30 - 10:00: REGISTRATION & WELCOME (Eugene Wat, P.Eng. Vice Chair MED)

10:00 –10.45: BRIDGING INTO THE FUTURE
Julien Henley P.Eng./Shane Cook P.Eng.- Associated Engineering
Bridges are the lifeline of our communities. Mr. Henley and Mr. Cook will discuss the aging bridge infrastructure in the region and provide some insights to maximize value of our existing bridges.

10:45 –11:30: ALIGNING LOCAL INFRASTRUCTURE MANAGEMENT WITH PROVINCIAL OBJECTIVES
Glen Brown – Ministry of Community & Rural Development
Mr. Brown will provide an overview of the state of infrastructure in local communities and an outlook into the future Provincial funding programs. Mr. Brown will also present a framework for municipalities to keep asset renewal in the forefront of financial planning.

11:30 – 12:00: ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING for MED and MMCD
12:00 – 1:30: LUNCHEON
Guest Speaker – Hon. Shirley Bond, Minister of Transportation and Infrastructure
1:30 – 2:30: BUILDING QUALITY INTO OUR INFRASTRUCTURE – PANEL DISCUSSION (Moderator Neil Nyberg, P.Eng.)
The panel discussion is presented by MMCD and CEBC. Topics include:

Quality-Based selection of services (professionals, contractors, equipments and supplies)
Realistic budgeting for projects

Panelists include a representative from Canadian Council of Independent Laboratory, Glenn Martin (CEBC) and John Boyle, P.Eng. (Dayton & Knight)

Please circulate this notice to staff in your organization, as all are welcomed.
Please register by Nov 27, 2009.

(For a pdf version of this event announcement, please click here)

MED June Seminar and Tour
Vancouver Landfill Tour
Friday, June 12, 2009
9:00 am - 3:00 pm

REGISTRATION

Register online before June 5, 2009.
Pre-registration & payment is required.
Cost: MED/MMCD members: $70 (GST inc.) Non members: $80
Credit: 5.0 Professional Development Hours (PDH)

DIRECTIONS

Event starts at the Delta Town & Country Inn and concludes at the Landfill

Delta Town & Country Inn 9:00 am – 1:00 pm 6005 Highway 17 (at Highway 99) Delta, BC Canada V4K 5B8 Toll-free 1-888-777-1266	Vancouver Landfill 1:00 - 3:00 pm 5400 72nd Street, Delta, BC (see map)

ITINERARY

Attendees must wear personal protective equipment (safety footwear & hi-viz vest)

9:00 - 9:30:         Registration and Coffee – Town and Country Inn

9:30 – 10:15       “Bin There Done That - Kamloops’ Move to Automated Collection” - David Duckworth, City of Kamloops

10:15 - 10:30    Break

10:30 -11:30       Zero Waste Challenge – Challenges for Municipalities to Implement - Fred Nenninger, Metro Vancouver and Robert Gonzales, City of Richmond

11:30 -12:00       Vancouver Landfill – Current Projects - Lynn Belanger – Manager of Landfill & Transfer Operations will discuss some of the ongoing projects underway at the Landfill prior to the tour.

12:00 – 1:00       Lunch – members will travel to the Landfill prior to 1:00pm

1:00 – 1:30         Automated Collection Vehicles Display - City of Vancouver will have one of their automated vehicles on hand. We are trying to arrange other models to be available as well.

1:30 – 3:00         Tour of Vancouver Landfill and Maxim Power - Tour will visit landfill site and neighbouring greenhouses where landfill gas is converted to electricity by BC Hydro and used to fire boilers to heat greenhouses.

Space is limited: Register online by June 5, 2009
Remember: Bring your Personal Protective Equipment

Please circulate this notice to staff in your organization. All Are Welcome !!

MED Spring 2009 Seminar "Extreme Weather and Response"

Sponsored by The Municipal Engineers Division - APEGBC

Note: As of 3:00 pm Thursday, March 26th, we have room for 12 more attendees. You may also pay at the door (Please make cheques payable to: "APEGBC Municipal Engineers DIvision ".

Date: Friday, March 27, 2009
Time: 9:00 am   - 2:00 pm
Place: Hilton Hotel, MetroTown, 6083 McKay Avenue, Burnaby
Cost: MED members: $70, Non-members: $75 (GST inclusive)
Credit: 4.0 PDH (Professional Development Hour)

Pre-registration and payment is required: Secure Online Registration

A G E N D A

9:00 – 9:30:   REGISTRATION & COFFEE

9:30 –10:30: SNOW REMOVAL – December 2008 Event
Murray Wightman is the Manager of Street Operations for the City of Vancouver.
He will provide an overview of the City’s response to the 2008/2009 snow event and planning for the 2010 Olympics.
Speaker:          Murray Wightman, City of Vancouver
Moderator: David Pollock, P.Eng., Dir. of Municipal Operations, City of White Rock

10:30 –11:00:   CITY OF CHILLIWACK FLOOD EVENT – December 2008 / January 2009
David Blain is the Director of Engineering for the City of Chilliwack.
The presentation will focus on the January event, the response activities and lessons learned for the municipality.
Speaker:       David Blain, P.Eng., City of Chilliwack
Moderator: David Pollock, P.Eng., Dir. of Municipal Operations, City of White Rock

11:00- 12:00:         CLIMATE CHANGE ISSUES
MUNICIPAL ADAPTATION TO CLIMATE CHANGE
Jim Vanderwal is the Program Manager, Climate Change and Air Quality for the Fraser Basin Council.
His will provide a broad overview on how climate change will affect the pattern of extreme weather events
that municipalities can expect to experience.
Speaker: Jim Vanderwal, Fraser Basin Council

MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE EPIDEMIC ABD FLOOD RISK FOR THE FRASER RIVER BASIN
Dr. Alila is an Associate Professor in the Department of Forest Resources Management. He has been
extensively involved in the investigation of the effects of mountain pine beetle deforestation on watersheds in BC.
Speaker: Dr. Younes Alila, P.Eng., University of British Columbia
                 David Pollock, P.Eng., Dir. of Municipal Operations, City of White Rock

12:00 – 1:00:       LUNCHEON

1:00 – 1:30:         RISK MANAGEMENT
Keith Gibson is the Risk manager for the MIA. He has an extensive background in risk reduction for
municipalities in both day to day and extreme weather situations.
Speaker: Keith Gibson, Municipal Insurance Association
Moderator: David Blain, P.Eng., Dir. of Engineering, ,City of Chilliwack

1:30 – 2:00:         COMMUNICATIONS STRATEGIES
Strategies for municipalities to ensure that the general public “gets the message” in times of
extreme weather events.
Speaker: TBA
Moderator: David Blain, P.Eng., Dir. of Engineering, ,City of Chilliwack

For registration: Register on-line before March 23, 2009 here: Secure Online Registration
940-2359

Please circulate this notice to staff in your organization. All are welcome!!

Note: As facility capacity is limited, please register by March 23, 2009. Thank you.

Presentation by Jozsef Dioszeghy on Slope Stability in the District of
North Vancouver
Download Presentation (3.3 MB):
Natural Hazard Management in the District of North Vancouver

Presentation by Keith Gibson on Risk Management in Engineering and
Public Works
Download Presentation (2.27 MB):
Indecent Exposure

Biodiesel Presentation by Ken Fyer from the City of Coquitlam
Download Presentation:
Biodiesel Ken Fryer City of Coquitlam.ppt

Presentation by Debbie Hicks - Southern Interior Construction Association
Download Presentations:
Gold Seal Condition of Contract.pdf
Implementation of Gold Seal Condition of Contract.pdf
Will They Bid.pdf

Hybrid Vehicles for Municipal Fleets by Byron Stremler - Toyota Canada
Download Presentation:
Hybrid Toyota Byron Stremler Presentation.ppt

INfraguide Water Systems Best Practices Presentation by Christine McCormack from the City of Port Moody
Download Presentation:
Water Systems Infraguide BP Christine McCormack PMoody.pdf

About MED

What is MED?

The MED is a long standing division of APEGBC which was originally formed in 1943. It is a public service oriented organization of Professional Engineers that promotes and encourages leadership in the delivery of municipal engineering services.

What does MED do?

The MED provides a valuable forum for professional public sector engineers to meet, exchange ideas, debate issues, and to be a catalyst (impetus) for improvement, innovation, sustainability and change in the public sector. Typical programs organized by the MED include:

Technical seminars on municipal engineering and local government issues

Regular newsletters on relevant issues and current events

Development of common standards such as the Master Municipal Construction Documents

The MED allows you to enhance your knowledge, expand your skills, foster networking, and help create a common voice to influence positive change in the public sector.

MED Membership

Who is eligible to join?
Both APEGBC members and non-members who have an interest in the municipal engineering field are welcome to join the MED. However, only APEGBC members may vote or hold executive positions.

Benefits of membership
Members receive discounts on MED sponsored events as well as spring and fall newsletters.

How to join:
Annual membership costs $28.00 (including taxes) and shall be paid to the Municipal Engineers Division c/o APEGBC.

For your convenience you can download and fill out the membership form (acrobat document) and mail it with your payment to:

Municipal Engineers Division
c/o APEGBC
200 - 4010 Regent Street
Burnaby, BC V5C 6N2

MED Executive 2010-2011

Position	Name	Municpality
Chair	Eugene Wat, P.Eng.	City of New Westminster
Vice Chair	David Pollock, P.Eng.	Township of Langley
Past Chair	Peter Navratil, P.Eng.	City of Vancouver
Secretary	David Blain, P.Eng.	City of Chilliwak
Treasurer	Susan Clift, P.Eng.	District of North Vancouver
Director	David Duckworth, P.Eng.	City of Kamloops
Director	Mike Boss, P.Eng.	Metro Vancouver
Director	Siu Tse, P.Eng.	Metro Vancouver
Director	Bryan Shoji, P.Eng.	Sunshine Coast Regional District
Director	John Vos, P.Eng.	City of Kelowna

Links

American Public Works Association (APWA)

Greater Vancouver Water District (GVWD)

American Water Works Association (AWWA)

City of Vancouver

BC Water & Waste Association (BCWWA)

Canadian Council of Professional Engineers (CCPE)

Environment Canada

The Master Municipal Construction Document

Email: med@apeg.bc.ca
Other Divisions in BC