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

Timing

August 16, 2021 to November 26, 2021 with water restrictions starting August 9, 2021 and also ending November 26, 2021. Water restrictions are required to drain the tank before the work can start.

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.

• Water restrictions for municipal water users - During this project the public is required to following the Phase 1 Water Restriction which begins on August 9, 2021 to allow the drainage of the tank. Please see Notice issued July 29, 2021 and listed below.

NOTICE, July 29, 2021 
Phase One Water Restrictions – Bobcaygeon Drinking Water System

Water Conservation Measures will begin Monday August 9, 2021 until approximately November 26, 2021.

Due to an essential capital project for the internal and external coating of the Bobcaygeon water tower tank, which requires the water tower to be taken offline for the duration of the project, the municipality will be implementing Phase One Water Restrictions in accordance with By-Law 2018-039 A By-Law to Regulate Water and Wastewater Services in Kawartha Lakes. This is necessary to ensure there is adequate water supply for essential uses. Please visit our Major Projects page to read more about the project. (see above)

Residents of Bobcaygeon who are on municipal water services are asked to implement water conservation practices.

The municipality has the authority to implement water conservation measures when one or more of the following signs are observed and/or continue:

• Well water levels are starting to drop below seasonal levels;
• Pump running times are longer than normal;
• Dry weather is predicted;
• and/or water demand is higher than normal

Phase One Water Restrictions include:

• A property with an odd-numbered municipal address shall water lawns, sports fields, grassy areas, trees, shrubs, gardens, flowers or other vegetation at that property on a day which is identified on the calendar with an odd number;
• A property with an even-numbered municipal address shall water lawns, sports fields, grassy areas, trees, shrubs, gardens, flowers or other vegetation at that property on a day which is identified on the calendar with an even number;
• Watering of lawns, sports fields, grassy areas, trees, shrubs, gardens, flowers or other vegetation shall only be watered between the hours of:

Six o’clock (6:00am) in the morning and nine o’clock (9:00am) in the morning, or

Seven o’clock (7:00pm) in the evening and ten o’clock (10:00pm) in the evening.

Please note that Phase One water restrictions are enforceable.

Phase Two Water Restrictions may be required should the above measures prove insufficient.

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.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Bobcaygeon Library Branch

A public meeting was held on November 28, 2018 at the Bobcaygeon Public School. The purpose was to inform the public on the changes that are coming and to engage in a discussion of the features that the public would like to see in an improved branch.

The Library Board reviewed options to renovate the current space of the branch at the Boyd building (21 Canal St E.), or relocate to the Bobcaygeon Municipal Service Centre (123 East St S.), where the branch would occupy the top floor. 

For more information, click here.

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 email the Parks, Recreation and Culture Division Manager.

For further information please contact:

Forbert Memorial Pool

Forbert Memorial Pool has been the focus of multiple capital projects over the last three years.

Starting in 2018 Boiler and HVAC design worked commenced. In 2019, phase one of the Boiler and HVAC work was tendered and awarded followed by construction. The work in 2019 included a small addition to house the building’s mechanical equipment as the existing space was inadequate to provide the appropriate room to maintain and house the new equipment. 

During the 2019 construction a detailed review of the building envelope and structure was completed. As a result, the need for building improvements were discovered. A remediation and reconstruction plan was developed for the structural walls and that project was combined with the second phase of the HVAC/ventilation work and was approved in the City’s 2020 Capital budget. 

The second phase of the HVAC work was awarded in the spring of 2020. The building structural wall remediation project was tendered in the third quarter of 2020 and has now been awarded to a building contractor. The second phase of the HVAC project is well underway and the balance of the equipment is being delivered early September 2020 with installation taking place immediately after.  The building remediation contractor will mobilize to site beginning September 21 and will commence with their building demolition/construction work immediately. 

The entire project is expected to extend into mid- December 2020 as material and equipment delays are expected as a result of COVID-19.  The anticipated goal is to open the facility to the public beginning January 1, 2020.

For further information please contact:

Rod Porter C. Tech
Capital and Special Projects Supervisor

City of Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture Division
Telephone: 705-324-9411 extension 2120  

E-Mail the Capital and Special Projects Supervisor

Canal Street Reconstruction

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:

• Canal Street Public Open House design boards
• Canal Street Public Open House presentation

As part of our public consultation process, the project team welcomes comments from the public on the proposed designs in order to incorporate community feedback into the project. Comments will be received until December 5, 2019. To provide your feedback to our project team, please use our online comment form below.

Online comment form

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

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

The Washrooms at Garnet Graham Park in Fenelon Falls will be demolished and redeveloped.

For further information, please contact:

Rodney Porter, Supervisor Capital & Special Projects

705-324-9411 extension 2120

E-Mail the Supervisor of Capital & Special Projects

The municipality of Kawartha Lakes, through their consultant Dillon Consulting Limited, is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to determine whether there is need for a second bridge crossing in Fenelon Falls. The recent Transportation Master Plan and, more recently, the Fenelon Falls Corridor Study identified the need for additional roadway capacity across the Trent-Severn Waterway as a way to reduce vehicle delays in the corridor during peak traffic demand times.

The project involves an assessment of the current issues in Fenelon Falls, the identification of alternative solutions to the issue, technical studies including transportation, structural, socio-economic and environmental studies, and public, stakeholder, agency and Indigenous community consultation.

The first public meeting was held on May 27, 2019 at the Fenelon Falls Arena

• Notice of Public Meeting regarding the Fenelon Falls Second Crossing
• Public Information Centre # 1 - Fenelon Falls Second Crossing
• Fenelon Falls EA PIC 1 Summary
  

A second public meeting was held on November 6, 2019 to discuss the findings and proposed optimal solutions from the consultant.

• Notice of second public meeting for Fenelon Falls Second Crossing
• Public Information Centre # 2 presentation

Public Consultation

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

Please use our online comment form to provide feedback to the project team.
Please fill out the comment sheet, or email the project lead team below directly by no later than November 20, 2019. 

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

Merrilees Willemse
Environmental Planner
Dillon Consulting

Email: mwillemse@dillon.ca

Phone: 416-2294647 extension 2340

Martin Sadowski
Sr. Engineering Technician
City of Kawartha Lakes

Email: msadowski@kawarthalakes.ca

Phone: 705-324-9411 extension 2342

Fenelon Falls is undergoing a reconstruction of the downtown area on Colborne Street, between Water Street and Bond Street West. 

For more information, please visit the project page. 

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 runs from William Street to Adelaide and will begin Spring 2020 with an estimated completion in late Fall 2020. 

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

• Colborne Street West Reconstruction, proposed design concept.

• Colborne Street Class Environmental Assessment and Corridor Study

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.

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. Peel Street and Russell Street will be reconstructed in 2019, with the remainder to commence, starting in 2020.

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

Logie Park Redevelopment

September 2020 - Project Completion

On Wednesday September 16 Kawartha Lakes Parks, Recreation and Culture staff hosted an unofficial ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of the Logie Park redevelopment for key project partners and community stakeholders. The gathering featured a ribbon cutting ceremony and a walking tour of the park to highlight key amenities and features.  Logie Park officially opened to the public on Monday September 21.

The newly redeveloped Logie Park features:

• A fun and inclusive play area designed for all ages featuring, a zip-line, unique climbing structure, a variety of playgrounds with rubberized play surfaces for accessible play and a unique sand play experience for digging and imaginative play.
• Accessible Washroom facility
• A Splash Pad with a unique design in which water is captured in a tank and reused for park irrigation.
• A new active sports asphalt path network meanders throughout and links to the Trans Canada Trail network links within the park.
• In the late Fall and Winter months, the park will feature a refrigerated skating oval which allows for extended skating season which will be maintained with a rink resurfacing machine.
• A large Canadian Flag garden sitting area .
• The return of the Lilacs to the park. Logie Park will feature detailed lilac varieties and cultivars as well as a collection of dedication lilacs that have been re-planted.
• Along the shoreline of the Scugog River in the park, a waterfront paddle sport dock has been installed and serves as a great waterfront look out point.

For further information, please contact:

Jenn Johnson, Manager - Parks, Recreation and Culture Division
705-324-9411 extension 1350
E-Mail the Manager of Parks, Recreation and Culture

Ryan Smith, Parks and Open Space Supervisor
705-324-9411 extension 1176
E-Mail the Parks and Open Space Supervisor

Rodney Porter, Supervisor Capital & Special Projects

705-324-9411 extension 2120

E-Mail the Supervisor of Capital & Special Projects

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 Heritage Conservation District Study

Council initiated a heritage conservation district study in the Old Mill neighbourhood of Lindsay at its meeting of June 23, 2020. The study will examine the history of the area, its architectural character and its local landscapes, and will make recommendations regarding the potential of the area for future designation as a heritage conservation district under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act. The study will involve detailed research on the neighbourhood's history, on-site surveys and public engagement.

Information on the study's progress and ways to get involved can be found on the Old Mill HCD Development page.

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.

The project is being carried out with the requirements for an addendum to the Schedule 'C' project under the terms of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process, which is approved under the Environmental Assessment Act. As part of the Class EA process for reviewing the upgrade of the sewage treatment system, public comment during the evaluation of alternative solutions will be requested.

A virtual public information centre was on held on July 15, 2021. Please see below for the meeting details:

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

We are interested in hearing any comments or concerns that you may have about this project.

July 15 PIC feedback form

The comment period will be open until July 30, 2021. A public database of comments will be maintained and, except for personal information, included in the study documentation that will be made available for public review. Parties interested in providing input or that wish to obtain additional information at this stage of the study are asked to contact one of the project team members below:

Mr. Tony Guerrera, P.Eng.                       
Project Manager                                       
The Greer Galloway Group Inc.                  
1620 Wallbridge Loyalist Road                   
Belleville, Ontario. K8N 4Z5                           
(613) 966-3068                                      
Fax (613) 966-3087                                  
tguerrera@greergalloway.com                   

Juan Rojas, P.Eng., PMP
Director, Engineering and Corporate Assets
City of Kawartha Lakes
26 Francis Street, P.O. Box 9000
Lindsay, Ontario.  K9V 5R8
705-324-9411 extension 1151
jrojas@kawarthalakes.ca

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.

Strategic Plan 2020-2023

The City of Kawartha Lakes Strategic Plan is the guiding document used by Council and staff as we provide services and programs to our community. The current Strategic Plan is on target to have 97% of action items completed by the end of 2019.

Council began developing the new 2020-2023 Strategic Plan with Kawartha Lakes’ senior staff in May 2019. Follow along with the process on the Strategic Plan page.

Jump In and have your say on the Strategic Plan and other municipal projects on our online engagement platform.

Tourism Destination Development Plan

The City of Kawartha Lakes has commissioned the development of a five-year Destination Development Plan to guide the coordinated efforts of City staff and tourism partners.

A Destination Development Plan is a structured approach to identifying and addressing a destination's tourism product offering.  More complex and comprehensive than a tourism strategy plan which is dominated by positioning statements and marketing tactics; destination development focuses on the supply side of tourism and is intended to enhance specific elements of the visitor experience.

The Destination Development Plan, when complete, will identify areas to augment Kawartha Lakes' natural assets and differentiate the City from competing destinations.

The tourism sector is an important part of our economy in Kawartha Lakes and includes:  

- Attraction of 1.6 million domestic visitors a year

- Total domestic visitor spending of $106 million

- 4,900 jobs impacted by tourism related businesses

The new Destination Development Plan will focus on increasing spend per visitor, increasing length of stay and developing market-ready experiences in culinary tourism, cycle tourism, cultural tourism, experiential tourism and signature festivals and events.  The draft plan will be presented to Council at the Committee of the Whole meeting on March 10, 2020.

For information on the Destination Development Plan please contact tourism@kawarthalakes.ca.

Waste Management Strategy

Waste management affects everyone in Kawartha Lakes. From residents, visitors, businesses, contractors, and everyone within the municipality.
Kawartha Lakes will be hosting a public meeting on June 26 to provide an opportunity for an open discussion on waste management for our municipality. The meeting will take place from 6pm to 8pm in the Victoria room at City Hall, where we will walk through the current strategy and then open the floor to feedback and engagement on updating or continuing current programs in place.

The draft plan was received by the Committee of the Whole on November 5. Download a copy of the draft plan.

For more information regarding the Waste Management Strategy, click here.

Cultural Master Plan

In February 2020, Kawartha Lakes City Council adopted the 2020-2030 Cultural Master Plan. An extensive public consultation process identified perceptions of current cultural offerings.  This information was used to develop a cultural vision for our community.  Over the next 10 years, concrete strategies and actions to facilitate the growth of the cultural economy, cultural tourism and contribute to a vibrant quality of life in Kawartha Lakes are planned.

For more information please contact:

Economic Development Officer – Arts and Culture

Phone: (705) 324-9411 extension 1498 

Email:dgoodwin@kawarthalakes.ca

Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

The City's Strategic Community Improvement Plan (CIP) has passed the appeal phase!

A Public Meeting was held on June 4, 2018 to receive feedback on the Draft CIP. Feedback was received from many groups including the Fenelon Falls Downtown Revitalization Working Group, Municipal Heritage Committee, Peterborough and The Kawarthas Home Builders Association, Community Futures Development Corporation, the Lindsay Downtown BIA, Fenelon Forward, Service Groups, City business owners and developers, Health Unit and other community partners. Staff returned to the Planning Advisory Committee on August 1st with a revised CIP. On August 14, 2018, Council adopted the CIP. The Council decision was followed by a statutory 20-day appeal period that concluded on September 12^th, 2018 with no appeals.

The CIP establishes financial incentive programs to encourage repairs and improvements to commercial and mixed-use properties, restoration of heritage buildings, creation of or retrofits to affordable rental housing in mixed-use buildings, and downtown main street revitalization and enhancements. Improvements made through the CIP will benefit all residents and visitors of Kawartha Lakes by creating more vibrant and accessible downtown and main street areas.

Property and business owners across Kawartha Lakes are eligible for the CIP program. While the CIP Project Area By-law applies City-wide, some additional financial incentives are available for property and business owners in the downtown areas that participated in the Downtown Revitalization programs.

If you are a commercial or mixed-use building owner, business owner, or the owner of a designated residential property within Kawartha Lakes, you may be eligible for the loans and grants available through the CIP. These financial programs can help improve building functionality and general aesthetics, contributing to an improved experience for customers.

The first round of application intake is scheduled to commence fall 2018 with the first round of successful projects announced in Winter 2019. Additional information regarding the application process will be posted closer to the intake date. 

For more information, please contact:

Carlie Arbour, Economic Development Officer - Community

180 Kent Street West, Lindsay, ON K9V 2Y6

705-324-9411 extension 1396

cip@kawarthalakes.ca

Download a copy of the Strategic Community Improvement Plan

 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.

Airport

Kawartha Lakes Municipal Airport

Council Report: September 12, 2017

Presentation(s) to Council: May 16, 2017

Building and Property

Office/Building Space

Presentation(s) to Council: July 8, 2015

CAO

City Owned Land and Buildings

Presentation(s) to Council: March 15, 2016 and May 17, 2016

Core Service Review Schedule Considerations

Presentation(s) to Council: May 31, 2016

Overview of City Wide Core Service on Assets and Facilities

Presentation(s) to Council: October 25, 2016 and November 29, 2016

Community Services

Facilities Update

Presentation(s) to Council: November 19, 2016

Funding Programs Review

Presentation(s) to Council: October 20, 2015

Report to Council: November 10, 2015

Council decision(s):

Customer Services

Customer Service Standards

Presentation(s) to Council: June 21, 2016

Service Centres

Presentation(s) to Council: July 8, 2015

Report(s) to Council: June 28, 2016

Council decision(s):

Economic Development

Economic Development Strategy

Presentation(s) to Council: June 21, 2016

Economic Development Partnership Fund

Presentation(s) to Council: October 20, 2015

Report to Council: November 11, 2015

Council decision(s):

Finance

2017 Budgets and Core Service Review

Presentation(s) to Council: July 12, 2016

Fire

Fire Station Locations

Presentation(s) to Council: September 24, 2015

Report(s) to Council: November 10, 2015 and June 28, 2016

To receive a copy of the Fire Station Location Study or Peer Review, please call 705-324-5731 extension 594 or email vknights@kawarthalakes.ca

Council decision(s): 

Fleet

Fleet Services

Presentation(s) to Council: October 20, 2015

Human Services

Community Social Investment Fund

Presentation(s) to Council: October 20, 2015

Report(s) to Council: November 10, 2015

Council decision(s):

Kawartha Conservation

Kawartha Conservation Overview

Presentation(s) to Council: December 1, 2015

Legal Services

Office of the City Solicitor Overview

Presentation(s) to Council: May 31, 2016

Library

Library Services

Presentation(s) to Council: December 1, 2015 and June 21, 2016

Report(s) to Council: July 12, 2016

Council decision(s):

Municipal Law Enforcement

Municipal Law Enforcement Complaint Management and Enforcement

Presentation(s) to Council: February 16, 2016

Report(s) to Council: April 19, 2016

Council decision(s):

Paramedic Service

Central Ambulance Communications Centre

Presentation(s) to Council: October 20, 2015

Paramedic Dispatch and Medical Response

Presentation(s) to Council: May 31, 2016

Parks, Recreation and Culture

Planning

Planning Approvals Task Force Recommendations

Presentation(s) to Council: January 24, 2017

Report(s) to Council: January 24, 2017

Council decision(s):

Police

Policing Services

Presentation(s) to Council: May 31, 2016 

Provincial Offences

Provincial Offences Operations

Presentation(s) to Council: June 21, 2016

Realty Services

Land Management

Presentation(s) to Council: February 16, 2016

Revenue and Taxation

Property Tax, Water and Sewer and Accounts Receivable Collections Process

Report(s) to Council: July 7, 2015

Council decision(s):

Roads

Transit

Adult Crossing Guards

Presentation(s) to Council: August 12, 2015

Report(s) to Council: October 13, 2015

Council decision(s):

Waste and Recycling