Public Notice

Replace exterior water valves – Public Comments Invited

March 24, 2025 – The authorities must determine whether the proposed Replace exterior water valves, located in Renfrew, QC is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, the authorities are inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by April 24, 2025 to:

Environment, Health and Safety

Public Services and Procurement Canada

11 Laurier St, Portage III, Place du Portage
Gatineau, QC  K1A 0S5

Email: TPSGC.RCNLVEEListedeControle-NCRECMPChecklist.PWGSC@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca

 

The Proposed Project

A project is required to replace exterior water valves supplying the building. There is a total of six exterior water shutoff valves to be replaced. These six valves supply the domestic water and fire protection to the building. Three of the valves are known to be presently not working. One of the valves is located within a valve chamber which has been classified as a confined space. Appropriate certification will be required to review this valve. The other five valves are located below ground.

All work that may disrupt the building operations must be completed after hours including any shut down of potable water. Potable water testing will be required; testing requirements to be confirmed with BGIS Environmental and must meet or exceed all applicable codes and standards.

Work will include removal of soil to reach the valves below ground.