Camden Street Storm Sewer, Bedford Nova Scotia

Project Description
Due to concerns from residents of flooding problems, Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) hired Terrain Group to prepare a storm drainage report and detail design of a storm drainage system to drain the Camden Street area. In 1999, as part of the construction, HRM decided to add sidewalks on Camden Street for approximately 120 metres next to an existing school to provide pedestrian access from the school to the surrounding area. This sidewalk was installed with curb and gutter, and catchbasins were added and connected to the new storm sewer.

Services Provided
Terrain Group was retained to provide surveying and planning services. Prior to undertaking concept planning, the site was extensively mapped by engineering and planning staff using Global Positioning Systems (GPS) technology to identify features which could be deemed sensitive or unique. Concept plans were developed in consultation with the client and HRM staff. Meetings were held with resident groups and the general public to gather public input in refining the concepts. Servicing concepts including water, sanitary sewer and storm drainage were prepared and reviewed by HRM and Halifax Regional Water Commission (HRWC) staff. Terrain Group planning staff worked with HRM staff to develop a draft development agreement.