Major Projects

Bobcaygeon Water Tank Project

Project Purpose

Ontario Clean Water Agency, OCWA, acting as the operation and maintenance contractor of selected water and waste water facilities owned by the City of Kawartha Lakes, retained Landmark Municipal Services to undertake an inspection of the Bobcaygeon Water Tower in 2018. The inspection identified the interior coating system to be in poor condition with corrosion throughout the interior of the tank. The inspection report recommended that the rehabilitation works and safety issues be completed and corrected in the next couple of years to avoid further deterioration of the tank.

Project Management

Dayson Industrial Services Inc. is the General Contractor. Dayson is an experienced water tower rehabilitation contractor specialized in coating applications. Their main subcontractor will be Landmark Municipal Services who specialize in water tower rehabilitations. OCWA’s Project Planning and Delivery Group will be the overall Construction Management Team.

Project Scope

This project involves the recoating and rehabilitation of the interior of the Bobcaygeon Tower Tank and minor recoating and repairs to the exterior, including but not limited to:

• Remove existing interior coating of tank and apply a new coating system on the interior surface
• Recoat roof handrail and hatches on the Tank
• Install new fall arrest system on various ladders and other safety upgrades to meet current standards
• Open the exterior cladding at selected locations in order to inspect the exterior coating system

Project cost: $957,000

What residents can expect

• Water quality - The water will continue to be safe to drink. If pressure fluctuations are experienced, it is possible there may be discoloured water for a period of time. Please try running the cold tap for five minutes to clear it. If discolouration persists, please report this to the municipality by calling 705-324-9411 during business hours, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm.
• Water pressure - The water system pressure will be maintained by highlift pumps at the water treatment plant. The highlift pumps are equipped with variable frequency drives that would operate the pumps faster or slower to maintain water pressure in the distribution system. Residents may experience periods of water pressure fluctuations.
• Safety maintained - The Fire department have been advised of this project. Fire response will be maintained.

Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment

Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment – Conceptual Design

We are excited to initiate this project and recognize the importance of Bobcaygeon Beach Park redesign to the community. Landscape Planning Limited is leading the design project. The conceptual design includes innovative approaches and progressive technologies that are sustainable and operationally feasible. All design elements will meet or exceed Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation Guidelines and Design of Public Spaces Standards.

The design has a focus on water recreation and will facilitate use by various water craft user groups including activities such as rowing, kayaking, canoeing and motorized water craft. The design incorporates outdoor pavilions, docking to provide access to the Big Bob Channel, washroom facilities to service all park users, playground structures, water view walking paths and shoreline improvements with a focus on connection to all park features. The overall design fosters a water play focus.

Public input is a key component to the design development. The first Public Open House took place on Thursday, June 21, 2018. The meeting was an opportunity for community members to share thoughts, concerns and ideas directly with the project team.

Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment Final Public Open House

The Final Public Open House for the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment took place on Thursday, December 6, 2018 at the Bobcaygeon Service Centre. Approximately 80 individuals attended this meeting. The purpose of this meeting was to share the revised concept design with the public. The initial conceptual design has been revised based on public feedback and comments received at the June 21, 2018 Public Open House and online survey. The revised design was presented during this meeting.

The design continues to have a focus on water recreation and community use by incorporating outdoor gathering spaces, multi-use pathways, playground structures, riparian shoreline improvements and boat docking. Landscape Planning Limited is leading the design project.

The current conceptual design and report will be presented to Council. A project funding request has been included in the 2019 Capital Budget Program, and if approved, an RFP will be prepared in order to award the provision of the final design development and construction management services. It is anticipated that on-site work will begin in the Fall of 2019.

Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment Conceptual Design - December 2018

The new conceptual design encompasses changes received based on feedback from the previously held Public Open House.

Please be advised that the Conceptual Site Plan Concept, Context and Imagery Design Intent Boards available for download are not in accessible format.  If you require assistance, please contact the City's Parks, Recreation and Culture Department by calling 705-324-9411 extension 1350 or e-mail the Parks and Recreation Division Manager.

For further information please contact:

Canal Street Reconstruction

The municipality of Kawartha Lakes is planning for the replacement of Victoria Falls (Black River Road) Bridge. The bridge is located on Black River Road, approximately 12.2 km east of Kawartha County Road 6 in the Township of Dalton, bordering the Township of Digby.  Black River Road is surrounded by the boundaries of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Provincial Park. The bridge carries a single‑lane east-west traffic over the Black River and is a connecting link between the Townships of Dalton and Digby, which are owned by Longford Reserve Limited.

The municipality has retained D.M. Wills Associates Limited (Wills) to undertake a Schedule “B” - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Municipal Class EA) for the planning, detailed design and construction of the bridge replacement.

Given the current condition of the bridge, it has been determined that the bridge must be replaced to maintain safe access to the Longford Reserve and Ontario Parks lands. 

The City has completed:

• a Cultural Heritage Evaluation Report
• a Heritage Impact Assessment
• a detailed project file documenting all background and selection of the Preferred Alternative for the bridge replacement.

All interested parties are encouraged to review the background documents and Project File, and provide comment(s) as appropriate. 

Input on the project will be received until April 5, 2021.

Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the City of Kawartha Lakes intends to proceed with the design and construction of this project.

If you are interested in providing comments or receiving further information on this project, please contact the following individuals:

Martin Sadowski
City of Kawartha Lakes
322 Kent Street, P.O. Box 9000
Lindsay, ON K9V 5R8
p. 705.324.9411 extension 2342
e. msadowski@kawarthalakes.ca

Kyle Riddell, P.Eng.
D.M. Wills Associates Ltd.
150 Jameson Drive
Peterborough, ON K9J 0B9
p. 705.872.7050
e. kriddell@dmwills.com

Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. These comments will be maintained on file for use during the study in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. If you have any accommodation requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the project team members listed above.

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Media Inquiries

A full history of the consultation on a Fenelon Falls Second Crossing is available on Jump In, Kawartha Lakes. Please visit the project page for more information.

In 2021, Fenelon Falls underwent a reconstruction of the downtown area on Colborne Street, between Water Street and Bond Street West. For more information, please visit the project page. 

The preliminary planning and design work for the Fenelon Falls Bridge replacement began last year (2022). Progress on the evaluation of options for replacement of the Fenelon Falls Bridge was slowed due to high flow conditions within the river last Fall.

Parks Canada is currently working on studies for major rehabilitation work on the upstream dam and spillways in the area. The spillway along the north side of the river feeds the Orillia Power Generating Station therefore any proposed bridge work will have a major impact on Orillia Power. Parks Canada is evaluating all options for the spillway(s) and they will ultimately be in control of permitting any proposed City works with consideration for their own dam program and the needs of Orillia Power.

Our Consultant, D.M. Wills Associates Limited, will be completing all necessary desktop exercises and field work to ensure that they have a full understanding of the natural environment, and fisheries that may affect construction methods, timing and mitigation measures. The field work is set to resume in May 2023 and a Public Information Centre will be held in Fall 2023.

Civica Infrastructure - wastewater study

Notice of Fog and Dye (Inflow and Infiltration) Study

Public Notice, May 9, 2022

Civica Infrastructure is working on an Inflow and Infiltration (I/I) Reduction study in the Lindsay area.

The study’s objectives are to identify sources of rainwater entering the sanitary sewers and develop a plan to reduce these flows. Civica has been hired by a developer and is conducting the study with support from the City of Kawartha Lakes.

The study aims to provide mutual benefit to all by improving the performance of the sanitary sewer system.
The sanitary sewer system is an underground pipe network that collects wastewater produced by houses, businesses, and industries.

The purpose of the pipe network is to direct the wastewater to a treatment plant where the water is treated before being returned to the environment. Wastewater is the water that has been used by the community and disposed of including any water from toilets, sinks, showers, and other appliances. I/I occurs when water enters the sanitary sewers through cracks in the pipe network or through other undesired connections such as catch basins or roof downspouts. The rainwater and groundwater fill the pipes and reduce the capacity of the sanitary pipe network and the treatment plant. This also increases the risk of overloading the pipe network and potential basement flooding.

In order to identify sources of I/I, Civica Infrastructure, with support from the City, will be conducting a sewer fog and dye testing program in Lindsay throughout the period of April to December 2022, between the hours of 9am to 3:30pm. Fog and dye testing is a safe and easy way to locate any sources of I/I in the system.

Testing Dates

April through December 2022

Locations

See map below for area affected

Notice of Sanitary Sewer Flushing in Lindsay

Public Notice, June 14, 2022

Civica Infrastructure will be conducting sanitary sewer flushing in various areas of Lindsay beginning in June 2022 and continuing until November 2022. See map below for service areas.

Hours of work will be 7am to 5pm from Monday to Friday. Residents will receive a notice within one to three business days of Civica conducting the flushing in your area.

This preventative maintenance process is necessary to remove settled and accumulated material and will facilitate visual inspections and condition assessments of the sewers.

During this process, Civica will be setting up apparatus at manholes in the roadway and releasing pressurized water through the sanitary sewer main pipe to remove any buildup. As a result, a bubbling and/or vacuum effect may be noticed in your drains and toilets. It is recommended that residents close all toilet seats and cover any floor drains. In addition, in order to prevent sewer gases from migrating into the home, it is important to refill all plumbing traps by running the water in your sinks and floor drains after the work is complete.

Should you have any questions, please call Civica at: 289-879-8577 or 905-417-9792 ext. 2303

Colborne Street West Reconstruction

In order to maintain existing infrastructure, a detailed design has been approved for the reconstruction of Colborne Street West in Lindsay, between Charles Street and William Street. The scope of the project will include replacements of water mains, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and intersection improvements.

Colborne Street West reconstruction will be completed in phases. The first phase ran from William Street to Adelaide and was completed in 2021.

The design was completed through the project’s consultant, Ainley Graham & Associates Limited (Ainley Group).

• Colborne Street West Reconstruction, proposed design concept.

Phase 2 does not yet have an anticipated start date. A public consultation meeting will be held prior to the commencement of this phase.

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process
This project is being carried out as Schedule ‘A+’ in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process. Schedule A + activities are pre-approved, meaning they are limited in scale and have minimal adverse environmental effects. Schedule A+ activities are not subject to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks appeal process; however, comments will be received by the municipality.

• Colborne Street Class Environmental Assessment and Corridor Study

Hillside Drive Reconstruction

If you didn't get a chance to visit the February 7 Public Information Centre (PIC), you can view the display boards below:

• Hillside Drive Reconstruction PIC Boards
  

If you'd like to share your feedback on the project with the project team, you are welcome to download and fill out the Public Meeting Comment Sheet below:

• Hillside Drive Reconstruction Public Meeting Comment Sheet

Please submit your Public Meeting Comment Sheet to the indicated contacts no later than February 28, 2023.

Notice of Public Information Centre

January 26, 2023

The City of Kawartha Lakes, through their consultant D.M. Wills Associates Limited is undertaking the detailed design for the reconstruction of Hillside Drive in Lindsay. The project involves full road reconstruction including watermain and sanitary sewer replacement, new storm sewer, curb and gutter.                          

The project is being carried out as Schedule ‘A+’ in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process. Schedule A+ activities are pre- approved meaning they are limited in scale and have minimal adverse environmental effects. Schedule A+ activities are not subject to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks appeal process; however, comments will be received by the City.

The Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held on February 7, 2023. The meeting will be an informal ‘drop-in’ format where residents can view the design concept and ask representatives from the Project Team questions.

Public Information Centre:

Date: Tuesday February 7, 2023
Time: 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: 322 Kent Street West, Main Entrance, Lindsay ON K9V 4T7

For questions or further information, please contact:

John Innes, C.E.T.                                                       Mark Spiers
City of Kawartha Lakes                                                D.M. Wills Associates Ltd.
Infrastructure Design and Construction                         Project Manager
Engineering and Corporate Assets                          
322 Kent Street West                                                  150 Jameson Drive
Lindsay, ON K9V 4T7                                                   Peterborough, ON K9J 0B9
T: 705-324-9411 ext. 1164                                          T: 705-742-2297 ext. 227
E: jinnes@kawarthalakes.ca                                    E: mspiers@dmwills.com

Notice of Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study on Hillside Drive

Notice of Study Commencement                              

The Study

The City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) together with their Consultant, D. M. Wills Associates Ltd. (Wills), is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to complete the urbanization and reconstruction of Hillside Drive in Lindsay from Logie Street to Verulam Road (Hwy 36). Urbanization includes the addition of curb and gutter, storm sewer and sidewalk.

This project was previously approved by council through the 2018 budget. Hillside Drive was identified in the CKL, Road Needs Study Report (April 2017) as in need of reconstruction due to poor structural adequacy and outdated rural cross section, the road also contains aging infrastructure in need of replacement. The study area is generally outlined in Figure 1.

Figure 1

The Process

This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of a Schedule A+ of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) document, Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, October 2000, as amended in 2007. Schedule A+ projects are pre-approved, however, the public is to be advised prior to project implementation.

Public Consultation

Public and agency consultation is an important component of the Environmental Assessment process. Throughout the study, CKL and Wills shall consult with the required agencies and advise members of the community. Any comments received during the study will be considered in the design implementation of the project.

A Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held a later date where the public will be able to view preliminary plans and provide feedback to the project team. Notice will be provided once a date and location has been determined. If you would like to be added to the project mailing list please contact the Project Manager.

Should you have any questions or comments please contact the Project Manager below:

Wills Project Manager
Mark Spiers
D.M. Wills Associates Ltd
PO Box 9000, Peterborough, ON K9J 0B9
705-742-2297 extension 227

City of Kawartha Lakes
John Innes, C.E.T., Senior Engineering Technician
Engineering and Corporate Assets

12 Peel Street, Lindsay, ON K9V 5R8
705-324-9411 extension 1164
Email: jinnes@kawarthalakes.ca

Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. These comments will be maintained on file for use during the study in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. If you have any accommodation requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the project team members listed above.

St. James Street & Dominion Drive Reconstruction

Downtown Lindsay Reconstruction

The City of Kawartha Lakes is undertaking a design project for the reconstruction of downtown Lindsay between Victoria Avenue to the west, Lindsay Street to the east, Russell Street to the south, and Peel Street to the north. Russell Street, Lindsay Street, and Peel Street as well as the portions of Kent Street West, Cambridge Street, William Street, and York Street within these limits will be reconstructed. The project is now in its fourth and final phase in 2022.

For more information, please visit the Downtown Lindsay Reconstruction Project page.

Lindsay Recreation Complex - Ice Pad Renovations

As part of the approved 2022 Capital Budget extensive renovations of Ice Pads 1 and 2 at the Lindsay Recreation Complex began in April 2022. 

Scheduled work is to include:

• New concrete rink slabs with associated underfloor piping;
• Updates and replacement of the dasher boards, glass and netting on both Pads;
• Sport flooring around the Ice Pads will be enhanced;
• Dressing Rooms will be freshened up and include painting, bench decking and accessibility improvements.

Renovations will continue over the summer of 2022 with ice to be reinstated in time for fall 2022 programming.    

For further information contact:

Ryan Smith, Supervisor Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division

705-324-9411 extension 2120

E-Mail the Supervisor of Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Wilson Fields Trail Upgrades

Trail construction is underway at Wilson Fields, this work includes the construction of new trails that will connect with the existing trails to create a network. The proposed trails will be limestone screenings to a width of 3 metres.

Work is expected to be completed by the end of May 2022.

Download the projected trail loop plan

For further information contact:

Ryan Smith, Supervisor Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division

705-324-9411 extension 2120

E-Mail the Supervisor of Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Lindsay Trail Connection (Albert Street - Adelaide Street)

A formalized 3 metre limestone screening trail will be installed this summer connecting Albert Street at Hamilton Park to Adelaide Street. Additional work will include the installation of trees and park furniture. 

Work is expected to start in mid July and be completed by the end of September 2022.

For further information contact:

Ryan Smith, Supervisor Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division

705-324-9411 extension 2120

E-Mail the Supervisor of Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Angeline Street North Reconstruction EA

Angeline Street North Public Information Centre design boards
Angeline Street North comment form

A Public Information Centre was held on February 28 to present the design project to for intersection improvements, reconstruction and potential widening of Angeline Street North. The section of Angeline Street North to be improved is between Colborne Street West and Roosevelt Street, and is proposed to be widened to four (4) lanes.

Kawartha Lakes has retained Ainley Group to undertake preliminary and detail design activities and to complete the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process. The preliminary and detail design activities for Angeline Street North and the intersection improvements are being initiated as a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking in accordance with the MCEA, which applies to municipal infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water, and wastewater projects.

Public and agency consultation is an important component of the MCEA process. 2 Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held to provide information to the public regarding the project and to answer any questions. The date, time, and location of PIC #2 will be provided in future correspondence. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the City of Kawartha Lakes intends to proceed with the planning, design, and construction of this project.

You are encouraged to provide input. If you would like to provide comments, please fill out our comment form and forward your written submissions by March 15, 2019 to either of the project team members below.  Any comments received will be considered in the design process.

Ms. Elizabeth Bonucchi, P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
Ainley Group
1-50 Grant Timmins Drive
Kingston, ON   K7M 8N2
Phone: 343-266-0002 extension 207
Fax: 343-266 -0028
Email: bonucchi@ainleygroup.com

Mr. Corby Purdy, C.E.T.
Supervisor, Infrastructure Design and Construction
Engineering and Corporate Assets
12 Peel St. Lindsay, ON. K9V 5R8
Phone: 705-324-9411 extension 1155
Fax: 705-324-2982
Email: cpurdy@kawarthalakes.ca

Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.  These comments will be maintained on file for use during the study in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record.  If you have any accommodation requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the project team members listed above.

Old Mill-Pumpkin Hollow Heritage Conservation District Plan

Council initiated the development of a heritage conservation district under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act in the Old Mill-Pumpkin Hollow neighbourhood of Lindsay in June 2020. Following the completion of a heritage conservation district study for the area, a heritage conservation district plan is currently in development for the area. The plan will provide guidelines and policy for future development in the area to ensure that the important heritage attributes of the area are preserved while still allowing for compatible growth and change. The plan will include the development of new policies for the area and public engagement to allow residents provide input into how they would like to see the neighbourhood grow.

Information on the plan's progress and ways to get involved can be found on the Old Mill HCD Development page. The final heritage conservation district study for the area is also available for review.

The second public meeting for the plan development phase will be held at the Victoria Park Armoury (210 Kent Street West) on April 27, 2023 at 7:30 pm and will include updates on the current status of the project, and discussion regarding the development of the plan. A virtual meeting will also be held for those who are unable to attend in person on May 1, 2023 at 7:30 pm on Zoom. Advanced registration is required to attend the virtual meeting. Both meetings will cover the same content.

For more information, contact Emily Turner, Economic Development Officer - Heritage Planning.

Watermain Replacement, Caroline Street, Lindsay

The City of Kawartha Lakes (CKL) has commenced a Class Environmental Study to prepare the detailed design of the proposed reconstruction of watermain on Caroline St. North from Queen St. to the North limit in the Town of Lindsay.

A public information centre was held on May 21, 2019. Please see below for the proposed drawings issued for tender of Caroline Street.

• Caroline Street, Lindsay. Watermain Replacement issued for tender drawing 1
• Caroline Street, Lindsay. Watermain Replacement issued for tender drawing 2

For further information please contact:

Mr. Corby Purdy, C.E.T
Supervisor,
Infrastructure Design and Construction
Engineering and Corporate Assets
12 Peel Street, Lindsay ON.
Phone: 705-324-9411 extension 1155
Email: cpurdy@kawarthalakes.ca

Mr. Joe Newbery, C.E.T
Senior Engineering Technologist
Infrastructure Design and Construction
Engineering and Corporate Assets
12 Peel Street, Lindsay ON.
Phone: 705-324-9411 extension 1166
Email: jnewbery@kawarthalakes.ca

The major work components include:

• Construction of cast-in-place concrete aeration tanks with in-tank air diffusion systems to replace the existing aerated lagoon;
• Construction of a new aeration process blower building with high capacity aeration blowers;
• Upgrades to the headworks process and provision of flow monitoring to improve the influent flow control;
• Upgrades to the existing secondary clarification process for enhanced control of sludge removal from the existing clarifiers;
• Miscellaneous site works including construction of large underground pipes.

The City has awarded the construction of the project to Bennett Mechanical Installations (2001) Ltd. CIMA Canada Inc. has been retained to provide the construction management services on behalf of the City.

Boat Launch upgrades are scheduled for Coulson Park – Washburn Island Road, Elliot Falls - Highway 35 Norland, and Head Lake at Monck Road.

Launch upgrades include the installation of pre-cast concrete ramp sections and new concrete approaches.

Work on the upgrades is 99% complete with some minor adjustments to be completed by the end of July 2022.

For further information contact:

Ryan Smith, Supervisor Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division

705-324-9411 extension 2120

E-Mail the Supervisor of Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Boat Launch upgrades are scheduled for Coulson Park – Washburn Island Road, Elliot Falls - Highway 35 Norland, and Head Lake at Monck Road. Launch upgrades include the installation of pre-cast concrete ramp sections and new concrete approaches.

Work on the upgrades is 99% complete with some minor adjustments to be completed by the end of July 2022.

For further information contact:

Ryan Smith, Supervisor Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division

705-324-9411 extension 2120

E-Mail the Supervisor of Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

The City of Kawartha Lakes has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to determine the preferred solution to address operational issues with the large sub-surface disposal system (LSSDS) at the Omemee Wastewater Treatment Plant located at 267 Beaver Road. The City intends to operate the existing LSSDS at a reduced capacity and continue to run the existing spray irrigation system during the warm season. This will require process improvements for the lagoon effluent that goes to the LSSDS, including a Dissolved Air Flotation System in order to be reliable.

This study was carried out in accordance with the requirements for a Schedule “C” Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. The planning and decision-making process - including consultation with the public and review agencies, assessment of environmental impacts of alternative solutions, and identification of the preferred solution - has been completed. The project report is available for viewing on-line on the City website or in person during normal business hours at the following location.

• Kawartha Lakes Public Library – Omemee Branch - 24 King St. E. Omemee, ON K0L 2W0

The 30-day public review period will commence on November 10, 2022. For more information or to provide comments please email one of the following project contacts by December 10, 2022:

Juan Rojas, P.Eng.                                                      Tony Guerrera, P. Eng.

City of Kawartha Lakes                                                   The Greer Galloway Group Inc.

26 Francis Street, P.O. Box 9000                                     1620 Wallbridge Loyalist Road

Lindsay, ON. K9V 5R8                                                    Belleville, ON. K8N 4Z5

705-324-9411 extension 1151                                        613-966-3068

jrojas@kawarthalakes.ca                                                tguerrera@greergalloway.com

The public has the ability to request a higher level of assessment on a project if they are concerned about potential adverse impacts to constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. In addition, the Minister may issue an order on his or her own initiative within a specified time period. The Director (of the Environmental Assessment Branch) will issue a Notice of Proposed Order to the proponent if the Minister is considering an order for the project within 30 days after the conclusion of the comment period on the Notice of Completion. At this time, the Director may request additional information from the proponent. Once the requested information has been received, the Minister will have 30 days within which to make a decision or impose conditions on your project.

Therefore, the proponent cannot proceed with the project until at least 30 days after the end of the comment period provided for in the Notice of Completion. Further, the proponent may not proceed after this time if:

• a Section 16 Order request has been submitted to the ministry regarding potential adverse impacts to constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights, or
• the Director has issued a Notice of Proposed order regarding the project.

Members of the public must ensure that concerns are directed to the proponent for a response, and that in the event there are outstanding concerns regarding potential adverse impacts to constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights, Section 16 Order requests on those matters should be addressed in writing to:

Minister, Ministry of the Environment,       AND       Director, Environmental Assessment Branch

Conservation and Parks                                             Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks

777 Bay Street, 5th Floor,                                            135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor,  

Toronto ON, M7A 2J3                                                   Toronto ON, M4V 1P5

minister.mecp@ontario.ca                                        EABDirector@ontario.ca

For more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act visit:

https://www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-section-16-order.

Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this project and will be released, if requested, to any person.

The first Public Information Centre was held on July 15, 2021.

• Watch the public meeting
• View the presentation materials from July 15

 The second Public Information Centre was held on May 25, 2022.

Future Waste Disposal Study

Download a copy of the Council presentation, February 8, 2022.

Read press release, February 9, 2022: Council to seek public input on future waste disposal options to address landfill capacity

Join in the community consultation on Jump In, Kawartha Lakes.

Development Charges Study

Kawartha Lakes is undertaking the process to replace By-Law 2015-224 (A By-Law to Impose Development Charges in the City of Kawartha Lakes). The proposed development charges by-law and its underlying study are available below for public review. 

• Development Charges Background Study
• Proposed Development Charges Assistance Policy
• Proposed Development Charges By-Law

There will also be a public meeting held on November 5 2019. The public meeting will include presentations by staff, the Development Charges Task Force and Watson and Associates.

Regarding the development charges background study and proposed development charges by-law, any person may provide a written submission to Council in advance of the public meeting, and or make an oral representation to Council during the public meeting. In order to be included on the agenda for the public meeting, written submissions must be received by the City Clerk’s Office no later than 4:00pm on November 1, 2019. The new development charges by-law is targeted for enactment on December 10, 2019 and for coming into force on January 1, 2020.

Press release November 5, 2019: Mayor prompts Development Charges incentives designed to spur job creation

Aggregate Policy Review (OPA 11)

Aggregates Policy Review will update the City’s Official Plan mineral aggregate policies through an Official Plan Amendment process (‘OPA 11’).

Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Review

New Zoning By-law Project will consolidate the regulations of the City’s 19 Zoning By-laws.

Kawartha Lakes has been using the original 19 Zoning By-laws since amalgamation in 2001 to address land development within the municipality as a whole. While the original By-laws have still continued to meet development needs, the outdated standards and regulations between areas has promoted the decision to create one new comprehensive Zoning By-law for the municipality. This project will take place in two phases: the first will address the 14 Rural Zoning By-laws and the second phase will review the five Urban Zoning By-laws.

The Task Force is scheduled to meet over the course of preparing the draft Rural Zoning By-Law for Council consideration. All meetings will be open to Council, staff and the public. Funding in the amount of $100,000 has been allocated for the Rural Zoning By-law in the City’s 2019 Budget. It is anticipated that this will be a two year project.

Downtown Parking Strategy

The City has retained IBI Group to prepare the Downtown Parking Strategy, which is a study to examine issues, substantiate specific needs and develop proposed solutions regarding parking in the downtown areas of Lindsay, Fenelon Falls and Bobcaygeon.

There are two online surveys now open for public consultation on the Downtown Parking Strategy. For more information on the project and to take the surveys, please visit the Downtown Parking Strategy Project page.

Heritage Inventory

The City is currently undertaking a comprehensive inventory of all of the historic resources across our many communities. The goal of the inventory is to document and understand what historic places and spaces exist in Kawartha Lakes that make our communities unique. The inventory will be taking place beginning in summer 2022 on a community by community basis.

Find out more and have your say on the the Heritage Inventory project page and on Jump In.