Phase I - Halifax Regional Municipality

Colliers International 10 SLR Ref.: 210.05696.00
Phase I ESA February 17, 2009
5515 Clyde Street & 1452 Queen Street, Halifax, NS
5.0 SITE VISIT SUMMARY
The site reconnaissance for the properties of 5515 Clyde Street and 1452 Queen Street was
completed by Raissa Collicutt on February 3, 2009. Weather conditions during the visit were
poor with an ambient air temperature of approximately -5 degrees Celsius and moderate
snowfall. Access to the subject sites was unlimited, with the exception of the multi-unit dwelling,
as they are currently in use as public parking lots. The multi-unit dwelling was observed from the
exterior only. A small pay station building on each property was observed but not entered as
they were occupied by parking lot attendants. Ms. Collicutt was unescorted during the
reconnaissance.
The subject properties were relatively flat with many swells and bulges in the pavement due to
cold and heat stress. The area in general has a slight slope towards the east. Halifax Harbour,
located approximately 800 m to the east of the subject property, is the nearest down gradient
surface water body. A general description of the subject property’s exterior features was
provided in Section 3.2. Site photographs are provided in Drawing 5 and Appendix E.
Additional observations and site features noted during the site reconnaissance are described in
further detail in the following sections.
5.1 Sources of Air Emissions
The only sources of air emissions on the subject properties are the vehicles that use the parking
lots on a daily basis.
5.2 Water Supplies and Wastewater Disposal
Potable water for the areas surrounding the subject property is obtained from the Halifax
Regional Municipality’s municipal distribution system, which originates from Pockwock Lake and
the J. Douglas Kline Water Supply Plant. Wastewater in the area is discharged into the
Municipal sewer system. Catch basins were observed on site and in the right-of-ways of
adjacent streets.
5.3 Waste and Refuse Management
Waste disposal bins were observed around the properties to deal with solid waste materials. No
staining was observed surrounding these receptacles. Waste Management removes waste on
a regular basis.
5.4 Hazardous Materials/Chemical Products Management
SLR did not observe any hazardous materials on the subject property at the time of site
reconnaissance, nor are any expected to be generated by the current site activities.
SLR