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Michael Pacholok Director
Purchasing and Materials Management Division City Hall, 18th Floor, West Tower 100 Queen Street West Toronto, Ontario M5H 2N2
Joanne Kehoe Manager Professional Services
February 27, 2017 Posted via PDF – (4 pages + 4 attachments)
ADDENDUM NO. 1
REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL NO. 9117-17-7043
For: Professional Services for Zebra Mussel Control System and Lake Current Monitoring
Upgrades at R.C Harris, R.L Clark, and F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plants
CLOSING DATE: MARCH 09, 2017, 12:00 NOON (LOCAL TIME)
Please refer to the above Request for Proposal (RFP) document in your possession and be advised of the following: I. REVISIONS
R1-1. Add into section 2.4.1 after item z, additional item aa as follows:
aa. Prepare Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) documents for the on-shore and
off-shore pre-chlorination system, and for the Lake Current Monitoring System.
Refer to the SOP template, provided in Appendix E, as a sample of general
format and level of detail required.
R1-2. Create "APPENDIX F – FJ HORGAN INSPECTION REPORTS" and Add attachment A into
Appendix F
Attachment A – FJ Horgan WTP Inspection and Maintenance Report 2015, is included as Attachment 1 of Addendum No.1.
R1-3. Create "APPENDIX G – RC HARRIS INSPECTION REPORTS" and Add attachment B into Appendix G
Attachment B – RC Harris WTP Intake Tunnel ROV Inspection Report Sept 2016, is included as Attachment 2 of Addendum No.1.
R1-4. Add attachment C into Appendix G
Attachment C – RC Harris WTP East and West Intake Pipeline ROV Inspection Report Oct 2016, is included as Attachment 3 of Addendum No.1.
R1-5. Create "APPENDIX H – RL CLARK INSPECTION REPORTS" and Add attachment D into Appendix H
Attachment D – RL Clark WTP Intake Cleaning Report April 2014, is included as Attachment 4 of Addendum No.1.
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R1-6 Replace item 2.3.1.c.9.e, entirely, with the following: For the On-Shore Raw Water Sampling System, demolish the existing in its entirety from the
Intake Surge Well to the Discharge Pipe on Level S2 in the Administration Building. Design a
replacement system including pumps, pipes, valves, instruments, accessories and controls.
Instruments to be replaced shall include, but are not limited to, the existing turbidimeter,
pH/temperature transmitter, particle counter, and level transmitter at the S10 level. Provide the
ability for the on-shore sample to be directed to the analytical station. Design a new analytical
station.
R1-7 Add item 2.3.1.c.9.s, with the following: Review the Contractor's draft Interference/Relocation Request (IRR) forms for activities that may
interfere with the Horgan WTP's normal operations or require the plant's assistance, before the
Contractor submits the final IRR to the Plant for approval.
R1-8 Create section 2.3.1.c.13 "Scope Common to All Water Treatment Plants," and Add the
following sections:
Add item 2.3.1.c.13.a with the following: Design pipes and electrical conduits/cables, and design support systems for pipes and cable
trays, in accordance with the requirements of the OBC Division B, part 5, Article 4.1.8.18 for
post-disaster structures. Design, select and locate supports, guides, seismic bracing, expansion
joints, anchors, and seismic restraint systems required for final layout. Provide design details
including load information, design calculations and illustrative drawings, stamped, signed and
dated by a Professional Engineer registered in the Province of Ontario. The Vendor is to
perform this work as part of Detailed Design Engineering Services, and depict all fabrication
details on the Contract Drawings, including weldments.
R1-9 Add item 2.3.1.c.13.b, with the following: Provide information about all equipment, valves, instruments etc. that will be specified, with
manufacturers and model numbers to the Plant for review and comment.
R1-10 Add item 2.3.1.c.13.c, with the following: Submit to the City the Vendor's draft submittal review comments concerning the Contractor's
submittals/shop drawings/samples, and allow at least three (3) working days for the City to
review and make suggestions, before finalizing and returning the submittal review comments to
the Contractor.
R1-11 Add item 2.3.1.c.13.d, with the following: Verify all materials delivered to site by the Contractor against approved submittal/shop
drawings/samples for contract compliance, and keep a copy of each packing slip.
R1-12 Add item 2.3.1.c.13.e, with the following:
Design replacement systems that are operable both locally and remotely and fully controllable
via SCADA. Include monitoring by SCADA for all new flowmeters provided in the clause above.
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R1-13 Add item 2.3.1.c.13.f, with the following:
For each and every new penetration through building walls and floors - for pipes, electrical
metallic tubing, conduits, teck cables, etc. - include on the Contract Drawings a detail of fire
stopping certified by UL for a 4-hour F rating. Obtain custom engineering judgements as
necessary. Show in the detail other penetration requirements such as sleeves with or without
water stops/fins/seep rings, and escutcheon plates.
R1-14 Add item 2.3.1.c.13.g, with the following:
For each existing pipe penetration through structure walls and floors from dry to wet
(underwater) or vice versa, include in the Contract the removal and replacement of the metal
embedded in concrete.
R1-15 Add item 2.3.1.c.13.h, with the following:
Specify components such as pipes and valves to be NSF 61 and NSF 372 certified if commercially
available. Do not rely on the stainless steel and Teflon NSF exclusion clause in the City's
MOECC permit.
R1-16 Add item 2.3.1.c.13.i, with the following:
For demolition of existing underwater pipes and installation of new underwater pipes, determine
during the detailed design phase whether any temporary holes in existing building walls will be
necessary to enable removal/installation of long lengths.
R1-17 Add item 2.3.1.c.13.j, with the following:
For all replacement devices requiring electrical power and/or signal cables, replace the entire
length of existing cables from the device to the power source/control panel.
RI-18 Replace item 2.5.6, entirely, with the following: Base scope includes all demolition/refurbishment required to accommodate changes within the
existing structures/areas to allow work noted in scope. Develop and prepare demolition drawings
where required, as part of the tender documents. Decommissioned equipment, materials,
components, instrumentation and pipes shall not be abandoned in place – they are to be removed
as part of the demolition/refurbishment work.
R1-19 Replace item 2.11.1.a, entirely, with the following: The requirements to submit updated As-Built documentation includes all construction drawings,
Operation and Maintenance Manuals, PCNs and SOPs. All updates shall be submitted to the City
to reflect changes during post-construction period.
R1-20. Replace item 3.4.7.f, entirely, with the following:
The project team shall include the services of a senior scheduler with minimum of ten (10) years
of experience. Provide information regarding relevant background and experience. Provide
detailed CV in Appendix.
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II. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Q1: Do the old chlorine solution lines in the intake need to be removed or can they simply be
abandoned? A1: The old chlorine solution lines in the intake must be removed. Demolition drawings are required
to provide details for the construction contractor.
Q2: Will the City provide the latest intake inspection reports and videos? A2: The City will provide the latest intake inspection reports as attachments to this Addendum No.1,
see revisions R1-2 through R1-5 above. The corresponding intake inspection videos will only be
shared with the Vendor. Q3: Please clarify the requirements for a senior scheduler. A3: The minimum requirement for the project's senior scheduler is 10 years of relevant experience.
See revision R1-6 above.
Should you have any questions regarding this addendum contact Candida Charles at 416-392-7326 or by email at [email protected]. Please attach this addendum to your RFP document and be governed accordingly. Proponents are to acknowledge receipt of all addenda in the space provided on the Proposal Submission Form as per Section 1.4 –Proposal Process. All other aspects of the RFP remain the same.
Robert Nichols Acting Supervisor Professional Services
APPENDIX F
FJ HORGAN INSPECTION REPORTS
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CITY OF TORONTO
FJ HORGAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
INTAKE STRUCTURE
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
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INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE
PERFORMED BY:
GENERAL DIVING CONTRACTORS INC.
OCTOBER 23, 2015
GENERAL DIVING CONTRACTORS INC. 28 Fair Rd., Brantford, ON., N3T 5M1 www.generaldiving.com 905-518-0178
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F.J. HORGAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page 4 Introduction
Page 4 Scope
Page 4 Observations
Page 5 Recommendations
Page 6-14 Photographs
Page 15 Video Time References
Page 16 -17 Ministry of Labour Notice of Project
Page 18 Binder Contents and DVD Titles
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F.J. HORGAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
INTRODUCTION
General Diving Contractors (GDC) provided commercial diving services for the City of Toronto’s F.J.
Horgan Water Treatment Plant to complete inspections and maintenance of the water intake structure. A
meeting was held to discuss the inspection, expected conditions, and lock-out procedures. It was noted in the
meeting that no mussel control was in use and it was unknown if a marker buoy was present.
SCOPE
INTAKE STRUCTURE
- Locate offshore intake structure
- Inspect intake structure in “as found” conditions
- Clean intake screens
- Re-inspect intake structure for post cleaned conditions
MARKER BUOY
- Locate marker buoy
- Inspect marker buoy hardware
OBSERVATIONS
Intake Structure
- Inspection and maintenance operations were performed on October 23rd, 2015
- The intake structure was located at the co-ordinates provided by City of Toronto.
- A marker buoy was in position at this location.
- No physical damage was observed to the intake structure.
- The top of the intake structure was located in approximately 32’ of water.
- The lakebed bottom and bottom of the intake structure was located in approximately 65’ of water.
- Lakebed and surround conditions were observed with no concerns or presumed changes in recent
times.
- The intake structure was initially observed with heavy mussel coverage on all surfaces internally and
externally.
- The intake screens we 30% to 50% obstructed with mussel growth
- Approximately 20% to 30% of the cathodic system wiring had corroded to the point of failure.
- The anodes were observed to be sufficient in size, however, initial sizes are unknown.
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F.J. HORGAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
OBSERVATIONS – cont.
Marker buoy
- A marker buoy was located adjacent to the water intake structure location.
- The marker buoy was located approximately 50’ from the intake structure.
- The marker buoy above water was observed with no physical damage.
- The chain connection to the marker buoy was observed in good condition with no signs of accelerated
wear.
- The chain connection to the anchor block was observed in good condition with no signs of accelerated
wear.
- The chain where it contacts the lake bed bottom was observed with some wear, estimated wear was
30% to 40%
RECOMMENDATIONS
Intake Structure
- Due to the heavy growth of mussels internally and (presumed) in the intake riser and pipeline, further
cleaning and inspections should be performed to determine the extent of coverage.
- **Due consideration should be given for complete cleaning before chlorine is re-established at the
intake structure as a significant kill off of mussels will occur with possible resulting problems
downstream**
- Repair of cables connected to cathodic system.
- Replacement of anodes if required.
Marker Buoy
- Replacement of marker buoy chain in the next 12 – 18 months.
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“As Found” view
of intake screens,
note heavy
mussel growth
“As Found” view
of intake screens,
note heavy
mussel growth
“As Found” view
of intake screens,
note heavy
mussel growth
INTAKE
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“As Found” view
of intake screens,
note heavy
mussel growth
View of of an
anode
“As Found” view
of intake structure
screens
INTAKE
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“As Found” view
of corner of intake
screens
View looking into
intake structure,
note heavy
mussel growth
View looking into
intake structure,
note heavy
mussel growth
INTAKE
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“As Found” view
of base of intake
structure
“As Found” view
of bottom of
intake screens
and base of intake
structure
Complete view of
intake structure
from lake bed
bottom
INTAKE
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Complete view of
cleaned intake
structure from
lake bed bottom
“As Found”
condition, note
broken cathodic
protection cable
View of cleaned
intake structure
screen, note
broken cathodic
protection cable
INTAKE
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View of cleaned
intake structure
screen
View of cleaned
intake structure
screen looking
down
View of cleaned
intake structure
screen
INTAKE
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View of cleaned
intake structure
screen
View of top of
intake structure
and anodes
View of marker
buoy anchor block
INTAKE
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View of
attachment of
marker buoy
chain to anchor
block and swivel
Stainless steel
marker buoy
chain on bottom
(slack in chain)
View of
attachment and
chain swivel at the
marker buoy
MARKER BUOY
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View of worn
stainless steel
chain
View of worn
stainless steel
chain
MARKER BUOY
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F.J. HORGAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
VIDEO DISCRIPTIONS AND TIME REFERENCES
VIDEO – FJ HORGAN WTP 2015
00:00:37 – 00:09:37 View of intake screens before cleaning
00:00:43 View of intake screen
00:01:12 View of cathodic cables (some broken) right side of structure
00:01:26 View of underside of intake structure roof
00:01:33 View of cathodic cables
00:02:29 View of top of intake structure and anodes
00:03:15 View of anode
00:03:34 View of broken cathodic cable (top)
00:04:00 View of sample plates (?)
00:04:17 View broken cathodic cable
00:07:02 View of interior of intake
00:07:23 View of interior of intake
00:07:52 View of interior of intake
00:07:57 View of intake structure base
00:09:53 – 00:15:25 Navigation from intake structure to gate house
00:09:53 View of marker buoy block
00:10:24 View of marker buoy connection to block
00:10:53 View of chain swivel
00:11:05 View of worn area of chain
00:11:32 View worn chain links
00:13:24 View of marker buoy connection to chain
00:14:52 View of lake bed bottom where worn clean by excess chain dragging on bottom
00:15:28 – 00:22:12 Views of cleaned intake screens
00:15:38 View of cleaned screens from bottom
00:16:20 View of cleaned screens
00:18:23 View of cathodic cable
00:20:38 View of cathodic cable
00:22:12 – 00:24:56 Views of top of intake structure and anodes
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Ministry of Labour Notice of Diving Operations
Notification No.eD- 43365098 The following notice of Diving Operation is given pursuant to subsection 5(4) of Ontario Regulation 629/94, made
under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
At least 24 hours before the diving operation begins: - Written or oral notice must be given to the Ministry of Labour regional dive office closest to the diving operation.
- Note: Notice must be written where a breathing mixture other than air is expected to be used.
In the event of an emergency dive for recovery, inspection or repair: - Oral notice must be given before any diving equipment is moved to the dive site.
If oral notice of a dive is given to the Ministry of Labour, then: - This notification form must be completed and submitted to the Ministry of Labour regional dive office closest to
the diving operation within 5 days after the day on which the diving operation begins.
In addition, pursuant to subsection 5(6), oral notification must be given to the Ministry of Labour regional dive office
closest to the diving operation as soon as possible in the event of any departure from the dive plan described in
this notice. This notice is required to be available at the dive site for inspection. See page 2 for contact
information.
Employer Information (of Diver)
Employer Operating Name General
Diving Contractors Business No.
Employer Legal Name
Employer Address
Unit No. Street No. 28
Street Name FAIR RD
Street Type Street Direction Postal Code N3T 5M1
PO Box City/Town BRANTFORD
Province ON
Telephone No.
(905) 518-0178 ext.
Fax No.
Owner Information (of Workplace) Owner Operating Name
CITY OF TORONTO
Owner Legal Name
Owner Address
Unit No. Street No.
100
Street Name QUEEN ST WEST
Street Type Street Direction Postal Code
M5H 2N2
PO Box City/Town TORONTO
Province ON
Telephone No.
(416) 392-2489 ext.
Fax No.
F.J. HORGAN WTP 154 COPPERFIELD RD, SCARBOROUGH
City/Town/Village Region/County/District
Location of Diving Operation ( Directions )
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Postal Code (if available) GPS Coordinates WGS 1984 (if available)
Latitude Longitude
Please choose the Ministry of Labour Regional Office closest to the diving operation. Central West - GREEN LINE/HWY 404 NEWMARKET
0069E (2014/03) © Queen's Printer for Ontario, 2014 Disponible en français
Page 1 of 2 Description of Diving Operation
INSPECT WATER INTAKE
Last Name of Supervisor in charge of Diving Operation First Name of Supervisor in charge of Diving Operation
CROY ANDY
Unit No. Street No Street Name Street Type Street Direction Postal Code
PO Box City/Town Province Telephone No.
ext.
Fax No.
Notice of Project No. W.S.I.B. Firm No.
Acknowledgement
I confirm that I am authorized to complete and submit this form.
I hereby certify that the information provided is true and correct to the best of my knowledge. Last name of person completing this form First name of person completing this form
CROY ANDY
Position Date (yyyy/mm/dd) DIRECTOR 2015/10/22 Email Address
Location Breathing Mixture Depth
Start Date ) yyyy/mm/dd ( Start Time 24h ) hh:mm ( Anticipated Completion Date yyyy/mm/dd (
Classification
70
8:00 2015/10/23 2015/10/23
Construction Industrial Emergency Services Mining Environmental
Metres Feet Air Mixed Gas Off Shore On Shore
Is this work part of a Construction Project?
Operating Name of Constructor Business No.
Constructor Address
Yes No
Legal Name of Constructor
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F.J. HORGAN WATER TREATMENT PLANT
Binder Contents
2015 F.J. Horgan Water Treatment Plant Report and Cover pages (18 total)
DVD Video – INSPECTION FJ HORGAN WTP 2015
GENERAL DIVING CONTRACTORS INC. 28 Fair Rd., Brantford, ON., N3T 5M1 www.generaldiving.com 905-518-0178
APPENDIX G
RC HARRIS INSPECTION REPORTS
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CITY OF TORONTO
R.C. HARRIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT
INTAKE TUNNEL ROV INSPECTION
SEPTEMBER 19, 2016
GENERAL DIVING CONTRACTORS INC. 28 Fair Rd., Brantford, ON., N3T 5M1 www.generaldiving.com 905-518-0178
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R.C. HARRIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT INTAKE TUNNEL ROV INSPECTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE 3 INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE PAGE 4 OBSERVATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS PAGE 5 – 14 PHOTOGRAPHS
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R.C. HARRIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT INTAKE TUNNEL ROV INSPECTION INTRODUCTION
General Diving Contractors Inc. (GDC) provided long distance ROV inspection services for the City of Toronto facility R.C. Harris Water Treatment Plant. Inspection was planned for the intake tunnel portion of the intake system. Approximate inspection distance from the low lift facility was estimated at 1100 meters. SCOPE Intake Tunnel
- A general condition assessment of the intake tunnel from the low lift facility with an initial decent
through a vertical shaft of 33 meters followed by a horizontal inspection distance of approximately 1100 meters to a vertical shaft.
- Travelling screens and bays (4) were inspected for general conditions and sediment / mussel / debris accumulations.
- Piping for 2 diffusers at the bottom of the vertical shaft at the plant were inspected for general conditions.
- The 2 diffusers at the bottom of the vertical shaft were inspected for general conditions. - Compile video and report.
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R.C. HARRIS WATER TREATMENT PLANT INTAKE TUNNEL ROV INSPECTION
OBSERVATIONS
- The intake tunnel was inspected on September 19th, 2016 - The intake tunnel was inspected from the low lift pump facility down the vertical shaft approximately
30 meters and then horizontally through the intake tunnel for approximately 1100 meters. The inspection was terminated at the bottom of the second vertical shaft at the connection to the marine intake pipelines.
- The inspection was conducted while the R.C. Harris WTP was in operation in a low flow state. - The general condition of all areas inspected was observed to be in normal operating conditions, with
the exception of the bottom of the vertical shaft at the water treatment plant. The bottom of the shaft was observed with a large accumulation of mussel shells
- All observed tunnel surfaces were free of any mussel growth and / or any bio-growth. - All observed tunnel surfaces and joints were free of any physical defects. - Mineral deposits (white in colour) were observed at the pipeline joints and on the tunnel surfaces - Very minimal to nil accumulations of sediment or mussel shells were observed throughout the entire
tunnel distance inspected, with the exception of the bottom of the intake shaft at the water treatment plant.
- The offshore shaft was observed to be free of any accumulations of mussel shells or sediment at the bottom.
- The ladder secured to the offshore shaft was observed with a break in it. - Heavier accumulations of mineral infiltration was observed on the walls / joints at the terminus of the
intake tunnel / offshore shaft. - The service line piping in the water treatment plant shaft was observed to be in normal operating
conditions. One exception was noted on the HDPE piping, some potential blistering was observed. See picture #9
RECOMMENDATIONS
- Removal of accumulated mussel shells at the bottom of the vertical riser at the water treatment plant. - Inspection of the diffusers by divers and pressure testing.
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Picture #1
View of sluice gate operating stem
and general conditions of the concrete
walls in the low lift facility, no active
mussel or bio-growth on the walls /
floors / surfaces
Picture #2
View of the bottom of a sluice gate in
the low lift facility, outside one of the
travelling screens
Picture #3
View of typical sluice gate rail into a
travelling screen bay, and typical wall
conditions
R.C. Harris WTP ROV Intake Tunnel Inspection
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Picture #4
View of pathway into a travelling
screen bay, some mussel shell
accumulation
Picture #5
View of a travelling screen bay and
some mussel shell accumulation
Picture #6
View of service lines and bracket as
they descend the vertical shaft
R.C. Harris WTP ROV Intake Tunnel Inspection
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Picture #7
View of service lines in the low lift
facility as they are heading vertically
down into the intake shaft, stainless
steel piping on the left and HDPE on
the right
Picture #8
View of the service lines in the vertical
shaft
Picture #9
View of the service lines in the shaft
and possible blistering on the HDPE
line
R.C. Harris WTP ROV Intake Tunnel Inspection
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Picture #10
View of service lines and red gasket
material, perhaps used in the
bracketing
Picture #11
View of the service lines as they
terminate at the diffusers
Picture #12
View of the diffuser and bracketing
R.C. Harris WTP ROV Intake Tunnel Inspection
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Picture #13
View of the service line bolted flanges
at the diffusers
Picture #14
View of the diffusers
Picture #15
View of the diffuser where it attaches
to the intake shaft wall
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Picture #16
View of the diffusers
Picture #17
View of the diffusers
Picture #18
View of the diffusers from below
R.C. Harris WTP ROV Intake Tunnel Inspection
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Picture #19
View of the stainless steel service line
terminations, note lines are now up
stream of the diffuser and not stained
Picture #20
View of the stainless steel service line
terminations, note lines are now up
stream of the diffuser and not stained
Picture #21
View of top of the elbow at the
bottom of the intake shaft as it
transitions to the horizontal run
R.C. Harris WTP ROV Intake Tunnel Inspection
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Picture #22
View of mussel shells at bottom of the
intake riser
Picture #23
View of mussel shells at bottom of the
intake riser
Picture #24
View of mussel shells at bottom of the
intake riser, note slope angle of
accumulation, indicating much of the
elbow is full of shells
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Picture #25
Typical intake tunnel wall and floor
conditions will little to nil, sediment,
shells, and / or bio growth
Picture #26
View of mineral infiltration into the
tunnel
Picture #27
View of mineral infiltration into the
tunnel
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Picture #28
View of mineral infiltration into the
tunnel in larger amounts at the
terminus of the tunnel at the offshore
vertical shaft
Picture #29
View of ladder in offshore vertical
shaft
Picture #30
View of ladder break in offshore
vertical shaft
R.C. Harris WTP ROV Intake Tunnel Inspection
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REPORT TO: Erik Lepik DATE: November 28, 2016 OF: Toronto Water, R.C. Harris WTP PHONE: EMAIL: [email protected] CELL: FROM: Andy Croy PHONE: 905-518-0178 EMAIL: [email protected] FAX: RE: East and West Intake Pipeline ROV inspection WEB: www.generaldiving.com Erik; Enclosed is the report from the ROV inspection of the East and West intake pipelines at the R.C. Harris WTP Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions. Andy Croy General Diving Contractors Inc.
28 FAIR RD, BRANTFORD, ONTARIO, N3T 5M1 905-518-0178 www.generaldiving.com
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Introduction
General Diving Contractors Inc. (GDC) utilized a ROV inspection system with 2000m of tether in conjunction with a dive vessel and diving crew to provide an inspection of the East and West intake pipelines at the R.C. Harris WTP. Inspections were completed from the offshore water intake structures to the intake pipeline junction point approximately 1500m inshore. Located at this junction point are large butterfly valves. The inspection on the East intake pipeline was halted at the butterfly valve as the ROV could not navigate past it due to material surrounding it. The inspection on the West intake pipeline was halted just beyond the butterfly valve due to concrete columns impeding further progress inside the junction point. The R.C. Harris water treatment plant was in operation at the time of the inspection, operating with its lowest flow possible. The inspection was completed on October 26th, 2016. Both pipelines are constructed of concrete and are of similar diameter and physical shape. The two pipelines did exhibit significant differences in general conditions in relation to mussel growth and shell deposits in the lower circumference of the pipeline. Observations
East Intake Pipeline
- The intake structure was covered with moderate to heavy growth of mussels. Beyond the point of discharge
of chlorine the mussel growth was nil. No live mussels were observed beyond a short distance from the point of chlorine application.
- No mussels and or bio-growth was observed on the pipeline walls. - Several large accumulations of mussel shells were observed in the lower circumference of the pipeline. - A large number of the pipeline joints had what looked like repairs or stone placed. Several locations the
material was very significant rising off the bottom several feet. - The physical determination of the intake pipeline condition was difficult to judge due to all the material at the
pipeline joints. - A section of abandoned pipe was embedded in the joint material while the other end remained free, posing a
risk to the ROV. - The terminus of the intake pipeline had significant stone / or repair material built-up to the point where the
butterfly valve is no longer operational. West Intake Pipeline
- The intake structure was covered with moderate to heavy growth of mussels. Beyond the point of discharge
of chlorine the mussel growth was nil. No live mussels were observed beyond a short distance from the point of chlorine application.
- A significant amount of mussels were observed on the pipeline walls. It was observed that all the mussel growth was dead and had turned white.
- Large accumulations of mussel shells were observed in the lower circumference of the pipeline through-out the entirety of the intake pipeline.
- The pipeline was observed to be free of physical damage and in normal physical operating condition. - The butterfly valve was observed with some debris accumulation at its base. - The area beyond the butterfly valve was free of mussel growth and some accumulations of shells were
observed.
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Diver waiting for ROV to assist it with entering the pipeline View looking down into intake, note heavy live mussel growth View from bottom of intake riser looking into pipeline, note certain surfaces receiving chlorine while others are not
East Intake
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View from near the intake, live mussel growth visible on bottom of pipeline and nil growth on the top of the pipeline, indicating chlorine is not fully mixed at this point View from near the intake, live mussel growth visible on bottom of pipeline and nil growth on the top of the pipeline, indicating chlorine is not fully mixed at this point View of where live mussel growth stops (dark area) and dead mussel shells begin, approximately 15 meters in from point of chlorine application.
East Intake
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View of typical manhole access View of large accumulation of mussel shells View of pipeline repairs or large debris in the bottom of the pipeline
East Intake
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View of clean section of pipeline View of pipeline repairs or large debris in the bottom of the pipeline at pipeline joint Closer view of above
East Intake
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View of upstream end of abandoned piece of pipe in the intake, embedded at this end in debris/repair View of loose end of pipe View of ROV tether under pipe
East Intake
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View of more repairs /debris at a pipeline joint View of more repairs /debris at a pipeline joint View of more repairs /debris at a pipeline joint, significant height above bottom of pipeline
East Intake
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Same view as above of more repairs /debris at a pipeline joint, significant height above bottom of pipeline View of more repairs /debris at a pipeline joint \ View of more repairs /debris at a pipeline joint
East Intake
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View of a large repair or over pour at butterfly valve Same view as above of a large repair or over pour at butterfly valve View of butter fly valve and material poured through it
East Intake
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View of butter fly valve and material poured through it View of butter fly valve and material poured through it View looking outside from inside of the intake waiting for diver to recover ROV through narrow opening
East Intake
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Diver waiting for ROV to assist it with entering the pipeline View just downstream of the chlorine point of application, note live mussel growth and bare concrete View just downstream of the chlorine point of application, note live mussel growth and bare concrete
West Intake
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Another view of the area where the live mussel growth moves to nil growth as the mixing of the chlorine is complete View approximately 15 meters downstream of the chlorine point of application, note no live mussel growth yet dead mussels attached to pipeline walls Typical view of the intake pipeline with mussel shells on the bottom of the pipeline from the 4:30 position to the 7:30 position of a clock face, and mussels attached to the pipeline walls
West Intake
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Another typical view of the intake pipeline with mussel shells on the bottom of the pipeline from the 4:30 position to the 7:30 position of a clock face, and mussels attached to the pipeline walls View of butterfly valve and debris at the bottom Another view of the butterfly valve
West Intake
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View of chamber tying in both intake pipelines, note concrete columns View inside chamber and view of mussel shell collection at East intake tie in Another view looking towards East Intake connection
West Intake
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Typical view of West Intake pipeline conditions View looking from bottom of intake riser up and out of intake structure, note area ROV umbilical has swept clean View looking outside intake structure while ROV is waiting inside for the diver to assist with removal
West Intake
APPENDIX H
RL CLARK INSPECTION REPORTS