Beiseker council moved to allow Almor Testing Services Ltd. to conduct tests on different areas of Beiseker land, May 26. This test is done to evaluate the subsoil and groundwater conditions.
The geotechnical testing will be done for a cost of $8,925 including GST.
If required, additional groundwater level readings will be provided for a fee of $577.50 including GST.
The geotechnical study will include at least 14 test holes ranging from 2.5 metres to three metres into the ground.
From there soil samples will be taken to laboratory testing, where the samples are expected to help determine the engineering properties of the ground.
“I’m hoping we have a couple more drilled on the road that goes from Main Street to the number nine highway,” Councillor Warren Wise said.
“Just to see the subsurface conditions there as well.”
Meanwhile, standpipe pizeometers – piping system used to measure the static liquid pressure of groundwater – will be installed into the test holes.
Each pizeometer will be installed with a cap and protective cover.
Groundwater levels will be recorded at various periods subsequent to the drilling operation of the pizeometer.
The engineering report will be used to form recommendations for earthworks, utility construction and pavement design.
“The important thing is that we’ll have a record of it for now and future references,” Wise said.
The project is expected to be underway within the next two weeks.
Playground
The removal of the playground at the Beiseker Community School will likely be pushed back to July 5 from the end June. This was done to allow the school season to finish up first, before dismantling begins.
“We have to remove it from the school yard,” Wise said.
“We’re going to find a place to store it outside in lock-up for repairs.
Pictures of the existing structure and the dimensioned plans of the layout have been completed by Wise.
“This is a really good playground set,” Wise said. “Once we fix it, it could last another 25 years.”
Council said the structure of the playground is in good condition, but the wood will have to be replaced.
The total cost of the operation still depends on what size of a grant the Village will be able to get from the provincial government. Council has planned for a $15,000 grant, but are still awaiting word from the Alberta government.
According to council, the cost of materials for wood could range from $350 to $850.
Wise said that the dismantling of the playground would take eight hours with six volunteers.
The Beiseker Public Works bobcat will be used to remove the posts for the playground, while the individual pieces will be taken apart.
From there, the pieces will be placed on the Public Works flatbed truck and taken to the storage area for repairs.
The final stop for the playground will likely be at the campground.
“We’re potentially going to move it to the southeast corner of the (Beiseker) campground,” Wise said.
A new playground will replace the old one at the Beiseker Community School.
The new playground will cost around $100,000 and Rocky View Schools has put in $30,000 with the remainder of the funds coming from the Province.
