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Bobcaygeon Water Tank Project

Project PurposeBobcaygeon water tower

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

September 14-23, 2022 - Beach area closure

Please be advised that the beach area at Bobcaygeon Beach Park will be closed to the public effective September 14 -23, 2022 as the site contractor finalizes the pathway grades and paving.

For further information, contact the Parks and Recreation Division by e-mailing: rsmith@kawarthalakes.ca or by calling 705-324-9411 extension 2120.

July 2022 project update

Work continued on the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project throughout June and is projected to continue into August.

July project updates and activities include:

  • Continued site servicing and exterior lighting installation
  • Site topsoil placement and grading continues
  • The exteriors of the maintenance and washroom buildings are 95% complete
  • Plumbing, electrical and interior finishes continue in the Maintenance and Washroom buildings
  • The beach area is 90% complete and is now open to the public
  • Pathways and parking areas have been shaped and base aggregate installed
  • Playground construction and installation is complete (not yet open to the public)
  • Headwalls and retaining walls are nearing completion

Projected activities for August 2022 include, but are not limited to:

  • Site topsoil placement and grading
  • Concrete and hard surface installation around the Washroom building
  • Concrete curbing will be formed and installed
  • Work will continue on the interior of the Maintenance and Washroom buildings.Playground at Bobcaygeon Beach Park Bobcaygeon Beach Park Beach
April 2022 project update

Work continued on the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project in April and will continue into May.

April project updates and activities completed to date include:

  • Masonry work for the Washroom and Maintenance Building facades is now 98% complete.
  • Electrical trenching is complete.
  • Site sub-grade is now complete.

Projected activities for May include, but are not limited to:

  • Installation of park lighting is underway.
  • Site servicing continues.
  • Installation of granular material for hardscaping will continue.
  • Concrete curbing and surfacing will commence.
  • Roofing for the Washroom and Maintenance Buildings is underway and expected to be completed in May.
March 2022 project update

Work continued on the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project this month and will continue into April.

March project updates and activities completed to date include:

  • Fill export has now been completed.
  • The masonry work on the exterior of the building facades and interior masonry walls advanced and is now 90% complete.

Projected activities for April include, but are not limited to:

  • Continued electrical trenching and site servicing.
  • Masonry work for the Washroom and Maintenance Building facades will be finalized.
  • Installation of granular material for hardscaping will take place.

Bobcaygeon Beach Park March update March update

January 2022 project update

Work continued on the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project in January and is projected to continue into February.

January project updates and activities include:

  • Continued electrical trenching and site servicing.
  • Fill export continues daily.
  • Framing of the Maintenance and Washroom Buildings has been completed.
  • The Masonry contractor has commenced work on the exterior building facades, interior masonry walls of the washroom building have been completed.

Projected activities for February 2022 include, but are not limited to:

  • Fill export to continue.
  • Masonry work on the Washroom and Maintenance Building facades will continue.

Washroom building at Bobcaygeon Beach Park Washroom building at Bobcaygeon Beach Park

December 2021 project update

Significant work has been completed on the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project over the past month and is projected to continue in January.

December project updates and activities completed to date include:

  • Site rough grading is 90% complete.
  • Site culverts have been installed.
  • Electrical trenching is underway with the majority of the conduit to be installed and backfilled by the end of December.
  • Fill export continues daily.
  • Framing for the Maintenance and Washroom Buildings are now approaching completion.
  • The Masonry contractor will mobilize and prepare structures for exterior facades and interior masonry walls prior to the end of December.

Projected activities for January 2022 include, but are not limited to:

  • Fill export to continue.
  • Masonry work to advance on Washroom and Maintenance Buildings to include exterior finishes and interior infrastructure.

Bobcaygeon Beach Park Bobcaygeon Beach Park culvert

October 2021 project update

After experiencing a pause due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and additional studies being conducted, construction for the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment has now resumed.

Archaeological assessments of the property have been completed, with no substantial archaeological findings. Further permitting requirements with Parks Canada are ongoing.

Current site work will include, continued construction on the park washrooms and maintenance facilities, site preparations/removals and grading and construction of pedestrian bridge access points.

July 2021 project update

After experiencing a pause due to COVID-19 and additional studies, construction for the Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment is expected to resume August 2021. During the Stay at Home Order, staff continued tasks within social distancing protocols to keep the project moving. As a result, the park is on schedule to open by Summer 2022.

The municipality is required to perform a variety of site inspections and studies. Staff have been in the process of these studies the last few months and they are almost complete. This includes:

  • An Under Water Archaeological Assessment that has been completed with no archaeological findings
  • A Terrestrial Archaeological Assessment of the property that is 50% complete, with no substantial archaeological findings so far
  • Further testing in line with Parks Canada is taking place throughout July

It is anticipated all the tests and studies will be finished in the coming weeks, so construction may resume in August.

April 2021 project update

The Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project has experienced and will encounter additional delays as a result of COVID-19. The impacts are material delivery delays and postponed construction activities for safety reasons.

Completed activities:

  • All Site servicing completed, including:
    • Sanitary in place
    • Water services in place
    • Electrical conduit 50% complete  
    • Boat dock anchors
    • Bridge abutments
    • Pedestrian Bridge in place 

Maintenance Building

  • Slab excavation
  • Concrete floating slab
  • Concrete floor fishing
  • Underfloor piping and conduit
  • Block walls

Main Washroom Building

  • Excavation for building footings
  • Concrete footing pour
  • Concrete wall pour to grade
  • Block walls
  • Underfloor piping and conduit

Future prioritized activities (to be completed between April 30 to June 3):

Maintenance Building:

  • Doors/windows
  • Trusses

Main Washroom Building

  • Concrete floor
  • Doors/windows
  • Trusses
  • Site grading
  • Boat Launch
  • Import granular 
  • Import topsoil
  • Export fill
March 2021 project update

The Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment project has experienced some delays as a result of inclement weather. Next month’s construction progress is imperative and will dictate if the project remains on schedule.

Completed activities:

  • All site servicing has been completed, sanitary and water services are now in place. Electrical conduit is now 50% complete.

Maintenance Building:

  • Slab excavation, concrete floating slab and floor have been completed. The underfloor piping and conduit are finished and scaffolding is in place and ready for block wall work.

Main Washroom Building:

  • Excavation for building footings, the concrete footing and concrete wall pours to grade are finished.

Future prioritized activities to be completed:

  • Docking anchor system
  • Bridge abutments
  • Boat Launch
  • Trucking fill off site

Maintenance Building:

  • Block Walls
  • Doors/window
  • Trusses

Main Washroom Building:

  • Scaffolding placement
  • Underfloor piping and conduit
  • Concrete floor
  • Block walls
  • Doors/window
  • Trusses
January 2021 project update
Between January 4 through January 22 the Contractor will mobilize back to site Monday through Friday.Activities to be completed in January include the following:
  • Installation of winter heat measures for building process which includes, large tents being installed over both building sites (Maintenance and main Washroom buildings). Winter heat will be applied and remain in place until block walls are complete.
  • Excavation is to commence the week of January 11 for both building footings/slabs with a concrete pour to immediately follow the excavation work.
  • The building process below is to commence upon completion of footings:
    • Main Washroom building (block walls, trusses and concrete floor)
    • Maintenance building (concrete floor/slab, block wall and trusses).
November 2020 project update

The project is well underway. The following are the activities completed to date along with the next priorities. Construction activities will continue while weather conditions are favourable. If and when temperatures are consistently below freezing the contractor will suspend outside work until weather permits.

Completed activities:

  • Environmental protection measures installed (silt fence, silt check dams and site security fencing)
  • Tree removals
  • Site removals/Rock removals
  • Dock and building demolition
    • The main washroom building will remain until later in the project as it is being utilized for storage.

Future prioritized activities:

  • Site grading
  • Excavation for building foundations/footings
  • Pour building footings and concrete floors
  • Site servicing
    • Sewer
    • Water
    • Hydro
October 2020 project update

City staff will be on site October 15 and October 16, 2020 removing salvageable materials that will be kept and re-utilized (benches, bike racks etc.).

The project contractor will be mobilizing equipment, finalizing locates and will start installing silt protections commencing October 19, 2020.

The existing pavilion will be demolished as it's location is in direct conflict with the new building and it was discovered that the building was in poor structural condition.  The balance of the pavilion will be demolished between October 19 and 30, 2020 along with the existing washroom building and the small pump house.

The construction project will take approximately 18 months from the start date and the completion date has many variables that will impact it both positively and negatively including, inclement weather, ground conditions and ground water conditions.

June 2020 project update
As part of the preliminary work, the municipality will need to remove a number of trees in the Park for a variety of reasons, including: tree health, disease, hazard and for proper grading and drainage to occur. The plans have been developed and reviewed by a professional landscape architect planning firm, as well the City’s certified arborist who has reviewed from a vegetation standpoint. There is a formal and aggressive planting plan to offset these removals and to provide a healthy tree coverage, proper shoreline stabilization and habitat. The plan has been approved by the appropriate agencies.

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.

Bobcaygeon Beach Park Redevelopment Master Plan Concept Update Dec 2018

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:

Jenn Johnson, Manager
Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division
705-324-9411 extension 1350
Email the Manager of Parks and Recreation

Canal Street Reconstruction

Bobcaygeon

 

 Design Phase

In order to maintain and upgrade existing infrastructure, a detailed design has been created for the reconstruction of Canal Street in the Village of Bobcaygeon, between Sherwood Street and East Street. The scope of the project will include replacements of water mains, storm sewers, sanitary sewers, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and new asphalt.

The proposed design has been completed through the project’s consultant, WSP Canada Group Limited. The design includes not only infrastructure repair, but looking at proposed improvements to elements such as parking, turning lanes, pedestrian access and walkway enhancements

A public meeting was held on November 21, 2019 to review the design concepts for the reconstruction of Canal Street in Bobcaygeon. The meeting was held from 4pm to 6pm in the Council Chambers at the Municipal Service Centre located at 123 East Street South in Bobcaygeon.

To view the design boards from the presentation, please see the documents below:


For more information, please contact a member of the project team:

Steve Davidson, P.Eng., OLS (Ret.), MBA

Corby Purdy, C.E.T.

WSP Canada Group Limited

City of Kawartha Lakes

1224 Gardiners Road, Suite 201

322 Kent Street

Kingston, Ontario  K7P 0G2

Lindsay, ON K9V 5R8

613.634.7373     

705.324.9411 extension 1155

Steve.P.Davidson@wsp.com

cpurdy@kawarthalakes.ca

 Construction Phase (TBD)
 Construction will be proposed in the 2023 Budget. Please check back for details.

Dalton

 Victoria Falls (Black River Road) Bridge Replacement

Victoria Bridge

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.

Map of Virtoria Falls BridgeThe 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:

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

Fenelon Falls

Fenelon Falls Second Crossing

Fenelon Falls Bridge

 

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.

Colborne Street Reconstruction

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

Fenelon Falls Bridge Replacement

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.

Lindsay

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

CIVICA study area for fog and dye testing and flushing in Lindsay 2022


 

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).

An Open House was held on August 29, 2019 for residents to drop in and review the design concepts.

 

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.


Project team
For questions or further information on the project, please contact:

John Innes, C.E.T.
Kawartha Lakes
Infrastructure Design and Construction
Engineering and Corporate Assets
705-324-9411 extension 1164
jinnes@kawarthalakes.ca

Elizabeth Bonucchi, P.Eng
Ainley Group
Project Manager
343-266-0002 extension 207
bonucchi@ainleygroup.com

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:

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:

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

Map highlighting Hillside Drive in Lindsay Ontario

 

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

Hillside Drive Preview Image
 

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

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

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:

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

Map highlighting St. James Street and Dominion Drive in Lindsay Ontario

 

The City of Kawartha Lakes is undertaking the detailed design for the reconstruction of St. James St. & Dominion Dr. in the Town of Lindsay. The project involves full road reconstruction including upgrading storm sewer, replacing curb and gutter, installing new sidewalk and placing new asphalt.  The proposed limits on the project are St. James Street from Dominion Drive to Queen Street and Dominion Drive from St. George Street to the cul-de-sac at the East end of Dominion Drive.               

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: 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Location: 322 Kent Street West, Main Entrance, Lindsay ON K9V 4T7

For questions or further information, please contact:

Taylor Burke, C.E.T.                                                    Nate Park
Senior Engineering Technician                                     Engineering Technician
City of Kawartha Lakes                                               City of Kawartha Lakes
Infrastructure Design and Construction                        Infrastructure Design and Construction
Engineering and Corporate Assets                               Engineering and Corporate Assets                       
322 Kent Street West                                                 322 Kent Street West 
Lindsay, ON K9V 4T7                                                  Lindsay, ON K9V 4T7
T: 705-324-9411 ext. 1153                                         T: 705-324-9411 ext. 2138
E: tburke@kawarthalakes.ca                                   E: npark@kawarthalakes.ca

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.    

July 2022 project update

Work continued on the Lindsay Recreation Complex Ice Pad Renovations project throughout June and is projected to continue into August.

  • Demolition is complete
  • The replacement concrete slab for Pad 1 has been poured
  • Work continues in the Dressing Rooms
  • Preparations to pour the concrete slab for Pad 2 are approaching completion

Projected activities for August 2022 include, but are not limited to:

  • The replacement concrete slab for Pad 2 will be poured in early August
  • Dasher board installation will commence
  • Dressing Room enhancements will continue
  • Sport flooring will be installed

LRC Pad replacement project LRC Pad

May 2022 project update

Work began at the Lindsay Recreation Complex in May and is projected to continue into June.

May project updates and activities include:

  • Flooring and boards have been removed.
  • Original concrete pads are being removed and the new pads are to be poured in July.
  • Construction in the Dressing Rooms is now underway and painting is scheduled to begin in the coming weeks.

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.

July 2022 project update

Trail construction at Wilson Fields is 85% completed, the remaining pathway connection to Kent Street will start in the later part of July.  Final grading of restoration areas will be completed and seeded in August.

May 2022 project update
Trail construction is nearing completion at Wilson Fields, new trails have been installed, landscaping and site restoration will continue throughout May with work expected to be completed by the end of May 2022.

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

projected trail loop at Wilson Fields Lindsay

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.

 

Map of Old Mill plan boundary

 

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.

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

 Lindsay Water Pollution Control Plant upgrade and expansion
Lindsay Water Plant Upgrade detailsThis project intends to upgrade and expand the existing Lindsay Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) by providing additional wastewater treatment capacity for its largest urban centre. The project also aims at improving the current treatment process to ensure the plant can be in compliant with the regulatory requirements by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

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 controlLindsay Water Plant Upgrade drawing 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.

The project will officially commence in November 2020 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2022. The existing wastewater treatment plant will remain in operation during construction and commissioning of the planned upgrades. All temporary shutdowns of major and minor process subsystems will take place in a sequence with minimum disruption to the operation of the plant. Given the location of the project site, no impact to the public is anticipated by the construction activities.

Little Britain

Boat Launch Renovation

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

Norland

Boat Launch Renovations

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

Omemee

Omemee Wastewater Treatment Upgrade

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.

This notice issued November 10, 2022


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.

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

 King Street Reconstruction
The municipality, through their consultant Ainley Graham & Associates Limited (Ainley Group), is undertaking the detailed design for the reconstruction of King Street in Omemee, between James Street North and the Pigeon River bridge. The scope of the project is a full reconstruction of the road, including replacements of storm sewers, curbs, gutters, sidewalks and streetscape improvements.

To learn more about the project and to view past public meetings, please visit the Downtown Omemee Reconstruction page.

City-wide

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. 


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.

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