Pond and Landscape Upgrade at the Winnipeg Tax Centre

The Winnipeg Taxation Centre is in East Winnipeg on a large 10-hectare site adjacent to major thoroughfares. Constructed in 1979 at 66 Stapon Road, this is a large footprint (31,710 gross area - square meters), two-storey building with a rentable space of 27,922 square meters. South of the building is a storm water retention pond that also serves as a contemplative and reflecting pond. The retention pond was designed as a storm drainage pond to capture excess rain and snow melt from around the property. Water samples taken from the retention pond indicate that the body of water is in a eutrophic state which means the water has high nutrients and low dissolved oxygen, resulting in excessive aquatic growth and an odor. An aeration system will be installed and placed on a concrete pad and covered with a lockable sound booth. Two floating fountains will be spaced evenly in the pond and include a total of six LED lights. LG Sonic E-Line Ultrasound Algae Control will be installed with a 2-E-line system and a control panel. The contractor will maintain wetlands shoreline plants and native grasses for one year in the riparian zone. In addition the on-site irrigation system will be upgraded with new underground piping, valves, and pumps.The Winnipeg Taxation Centre is in East Winnipeg on a large 10-hectare site adjacent to major thoroughfares. Constructed in 1979 at 66 Stapon Road, this is a large footprint (31,710 gross area - square meters), two-storey building with a rentable space of 27,922 square meters. South of the building is a storm water retention pond that also serves as a contemplative and reflecting pond. The retention pond was designed as a storm drainage pond to capture excess rain and snow melt from around the property. Water samples taken from the retention pond indicate that the body of water is in a eutrophic state which means the water has high nutrients and low dissolved oxygen, resulting in excessive aquatic growth and an odor. An aeration system will be installed and placed on a concrete pad and covered with a lockable sound booth. Two floating fountains will be spaced evenly in the pond and include a total of six LED lights. LG Sonic E-Line Ultrasound Algae Control will be installed with a 2-E-line system and a control panel. The contractor will maintain wetlands shoreline plants and native grasses for one year in the riparian zone. In addition the on-site irrigation system will be upgraded with new underground piping, valves, and pumps.

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Notice of Determination

Winnipeg – June 1, 2021 – PSPC has determined that the proposed Pond and Landscape Upgrade at the Winnipeg Tax Centre is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

 

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

 

•             impacts on rights of Indigenous peoples;

•             Indigenous knowledge;

•             community knowledge;

•             comments received from the public; and

•             technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

 

PSPC is satisfied that that the carrying out of the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

Therefore, PSPC may carry out the project, exercise any power, perform any duty or function, or provide financial assistance to enable the project to be carried out in whole or in part..

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Contacts

Public Services and Procurement Canada
Dana Grindean, Environmental Officer
310 - 269 Main Street
Winnipeg, Manitoba
R3C 1B3
Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 1B3
Telephone: 431-374-6412
Email: Dana.Grindean@pwgsc-tpsgc.gc.ca


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  • Location

    • Winnipeg (Manitoba)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Building and Property Development
    • Water Management

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2021-01-25

  • Proponent

    Not applicable

  • Authorities

    • Public Services and Procurement Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Project on federal lands

  • Reference Number

    81314

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