Inspection & Maintenance Training for Stormwater Management Facilities
Caledon
October 6, 2021
Inspection & Maintenance Training for Stormwater Management Facilities
Since 2019, this training course has been offered to assist municipalities in developing and improving stormwater management pond inspection, maintenance prioritization and basic monitoring methods for stormwater management pond assets. The information provided throughout the training provides knowledge and techniques to support municipalities’ efforts to maintain intended SWM feature functionality while also maximizing service life of the feature. Along with STEP partners, experienced municipal staff have shared their experiences and knowledge from their own inspection and maintenance programs. This training is reserved for municipal staff working in SWM inspection and maintenance in Ontario.
Some topics covered in this training include:
- Bathymetric surveys
- Maintenance infrastructure and monitoring
- Sediment removal
Common questions tackled in previous years:
- Beaver management
- Phragmites
- Sediment re-use
- CLI-ECA compliance
Prioritization Methodology Excel Sheet
SWM Pond 101 Webinar*
STEP Wiki I&M
STEP I&M Guide
*Password: STEP220824SWMP
For any additional questions, please contact STEP@trca.ca
Registration for the 2024 SWM Pond I&M Training is NOW OPEN
In-field training:
- King – October 16, 2024 @9:00am-3:00pm – 49 Parkheights Trail – SOLD OUT: Waitlist
- Ottawa – November 5, 2024 @9:00am-3:00pm – 3500 Cambrian Road (parking); 3525 Cambrian Road (training) – Registration
Virtual training:
- November 14, 2024 @9:30am-12:00pm – online via Teams platform – Registration
* Spaces are limited – if you cannot attend, please cancel your registration online or by sending an email to the contact below.
Course Description:
The purpose of this training is to assist municipalities in developing and improving stormwater management pond inspection, maintenance prioritization and basic monitoring methods for stormwater management pond assets. The information provided throughout the training will provide knowledge and techniques to support municipalities’ efforts to maintain intended SWM feature functionality while also maximizing service life of the feature as well. Along with STEP partners, experienced municipal staff will share experiences and knowledge from their own inspection and maintenance programs. This training is reserved for municipal staff working in SWM inspection and maintenance in Ontario. We are happy to provide this training to Ontario municipal staff at no cost thanks to the generous support from the Ontario MECP.
Training Outline:
| Format | Date | Topic(s) |
| In-field | October 16th 9:00-3:00 (King) November 5th 9:00-3:00 (Ottawa) | Field Rotational Stations: |
| a. Embankments and Surrounding Area, Rehab Project | ||
| b. Forebays and Aftbays | ||
| c. Sediment Removal | ||
| d. Monitoring and Maintenance Infrastructure | ||
| e. Inlets and Outlets | ||
| f. Bathymetric Surveys | ||
| Virtual (live via Teams) | November 14th 9:30-12:00 | |
| To be announced | ||
All attendees will be required to wear safety vests and sturdy shoes. Non-medical grade masks are encouraged. Bring your own lunch and refill mug, refreshments will be provided.