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| End to migrating landfill gases |
| September 16, 2009 |
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By Katie Strachan The Oshawa Express In an effort to stop Father Venini School and other developments around the dormant Oshawa landfill site from being victims to migrating gases, the region will begin replacing the passive gas collection system next month. The Region of Durham is responsible for the perpetual care of the inactive Oshawa landfill site at 1640 Ritson Road North. Back in 1978, the region installed an active landfill gas venting system at the southeast boundary of the landfill. Since then, they have been monitoring the gas pipe and have found that it is no longer operating to specifications. Replacement of the system will ensure that developments adjacent to the site will be protected from seeping gases, says the region. The replacement system will also help to eliminate the amount of environmental impacts from the site. The existing gas collection system will be replaced with a passive gas venting system. Discussions were recently held with local Ministry of the Environment (MOE) representatives. They are in support of the project, says the region. The certificate of approval for the project was submitted to the MOE in July. A consultant for the region has finalized the design and specifications for the new gas collection system and the tender has been posted. Construction is expected to start in October, provided the MOE approves the application. It should be completed by early 2010, states the region. The funding for the project was approved through the 2009Annual Solid Waste Management Servicing and Financing Study. In 2007, the region’s council approved $200,000 in the Capital budget to absorb a major landfill site investigation at the operational landfill to ensure the existing site met the requirements of the MOE. Regional Council also approved an additional $400,000 last year to complete a post closure and monitoring plant for the now inactive site. Contracts have been awarded and work is currently underway on this. This year’s budget allowed for $500,000 to replace the gas venting system. The existing funds are expected to cover all the costs associated with the new pipe. |
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