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Learn about Windsor Utilities Commission's capital program based on comprehensive water asset studies, investment strategies, and system improvements over the years. Get insights into the proposed system renewal program and water main initiatives for 2013.
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Norbert Poggio Engineering Director Enwin Water Operations
Background • Capital program based on the state of watermain study initiated in 2002. It was later expanded to a more comprehensive study which included all water assets in 2007 and updated in 2009. • Program was adjusted to “smooth” out the investment requirements while addressing “end-of-life” issues • “Smoothed” investment of $20.0 million over 20 year timeframe • Investment needs to be matched by revenues • The investments made over the past 5 years are demonstrating system improvements as evidenced by a reduction in breaks and non-revenue water compared to our peer group in Ontario • While there have been dramatic improvements, WUC still experiences higher than the provincial average for both breaks per 100km of installed pipe and non-revenue water
Capital Breakout 2013 • Total 2013 consolidated WUC capital budget is $19.6M • Water capital forecast stands at $18.2M which is a $1.6M increase from 2012