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Wastewater plant work prompts deferral of three capital projects BY ASHLEY KULP
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With a water pollution control plant built in 1993, North Grenville is facing a few costly upgrades this year. Council approved the replacement of both the ultraviolet (UV) system and tertiary sand filters at the plant during its June 19 meeting. The former carries a $255,200 bill to replace the current and no longer supported Trojan UV3000 system to an upgraded Trojan UV3000B. The cost overruns with the latter, however, will mean the deferral of three capital projects expected to have been completed by public works in 2017. The price tag associated with the sand filter replacement is $238,250. Karen Dunlop, director of public works, spoke about both projects indepth at the June 5 committee of the whole session. The UV system is in place at the plant which disinfects the effluent water before it is discharged into the Rideau River. She noted that the municipality was notified in March 2014 that the UV3000 line was being retired. “In 2015, we brought a report to council to defer the approval of the purchase pending additional review and technological advancements,” Dunlop explained. “It was determined at that time by staff that the UV3000B
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