The 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update is nearing completion. Please visit the Transportation Master Plan Jump In page to view the project overview and all previous updates. The final 2025 Transportation Master Plan Update Project File will be published there as part of the upcoming legislated 30-day comment period.
Archaeological Management Plan
The City is currently preparing an Archaeological Management Plan for the City to help conserve and protect our archaeological resources. Please visit our Jump In, Kawartha Lakes engagement platform for more details on this project.
Comprehensive Zoning By-Law Review
Since amalgamation in 2001, the City of Kawartha Lakes has been challenged with administering 18 zoning by-laws. The combination of outdated standards and regulations between areas has prompted the decision to create one new comprehensive zoning by-law for the municipality.
The first phase is to consolidate the 14 rural township zoning by-laws. The consolidated Rural Zoning By-law (RZBL) was adopted by Council on May 21, 2024. A number of appeals were filed against Council's adoption of the new by-law.
On July 16th, 2026 the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) issued a decision resolving the appeal to the RZBL as a whole. A request for review of that decision has subsequently been filed with the OLT and remains outstanding. One site-specific appeal also remains before the Tribunal.
The former Township Zoning By-laws remain in effect.
However, portions of the RZBL settled in January 2026 apply.
Please see the RZBL Jump In page for a copy of the RZBL and details on next steps.
The remaining 4 urban zoning by-laws are planned to be consolidated at a future date.
Heritage Inventory Project
The City is currently undertaking a comprehensive inventory of all of the historic resources across our many communities to document and understand what historic places and spaces exist in Kawartha Lakes.
Find out more and have your say on the the Heritage Inventory project page and on our Jump In, Kawartha Lakes engagement platform.
Transportation Master Plan
2026 Urban/Arterial Road Resurfacing Map
2026 Urban/Arterial Road Resurfacing Map
Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan
Issued on June 8, 2023
Kawartha Lakes - Issued on June 8, 2023 - The City of Kawartha Lakes (City) is beginning an Environmental Assessment (EA) for the City’s Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan Update under the Environmental Assessment Act.
Background
The City of Kawartha Lakes has experienced a significant increase in growth over the recent years. The Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan was initiated to identify the existing servicing constraints and provide a long-term water and wastewater servicing strategy that supports existing communities and growth to 2051 and beyond (ultimate buildout). The study will conform to provincial policies and legislation, Official Plan, Growth Management Strategy and other existing and ongoing planning initiatives.
The Process
This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act.
In Phase 1, past master planning works, and existing support documentations will be reviewed. The existing and future servicing constraints will be identified.
In Phase 2, various long-term servicing alternatives will be developed to address any existing or potential long-term servicing constraints identified in Phase 1. A preferred alternative to be able to best support planned growth will be determined.
We Want to Hear from You
The website will include the Project Managers’ contact information. The public will be invited to email the Project Managers with any questions or comments they have regarding the project. The public will also be able to ask the Project Managers to put them on the project’s mailing list, so that they can receive any project updates right to their inbox.
As the project evolves to Phase 2, we will coordinate a formal Public Consultation Centre (PCC) event to present the recommended servicing solutions to the stakeholders in person, and to answer any questions.
Your feedback is important to us:
To provide comments, request additional information, or receive future correspondence related to the project, please contact a member of the project team below:
Kevin Brown, P.Eng.
Project Manager
T.Y. Lin International Canada Inc.
(416) 843-4689
Kevin.Brown@TYLin.com
Nafiur Rahman, P.Eng., PMP
Supervisor
Environmental Capital Project Management
Infrastructure Design and Construction
Engineering and Corporate Assets
City of Kawartha Lakes
705-324-9411 ext. 1193
nrahman@kawarthalakes.ca
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 matter and may be released, if requested, to any person.
Notice of Public Information Centre (PIC) #1
September 29, 2023
Kawartha Lakes notice of Public Information Centre for Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan
Introduction
The City of Kawartha Lakes has experienced a significant increase in growth over the recent years. The Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan was initiated to identify the existing servicing constraints and provide a long-term water and wastewater servicing strategy that supports existing communities and growth to 2051 and beyond (ultimate buildout).
Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment
This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act.
The Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment (MPCEA) process includes public and review agency consultation, an assessment of the problem and opportunities, an evaluation of alternative solutions, an assessment of potential effects on the environment, and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate the adverse effects. The preferred solution(s) will be determined based on engineering requirements, environmental considerations (natural, social, economic), public input and information gathered during the studies.
About the Public Information Centre #1
Public consultation is a key component of the MPCEA process. We would like to invite you, your friends, and your neighbours to participate in the Public Information Centres (PICs) to inform these studies. The PIC will be an Open House style session with a 15-minute summary presentation at 7pm followed by review of display boards by the participants. At the PICs, you will be able to learn about our approach and our findings, ask us questions, and share your thoughts and opinions. Your participation in PICs is important to us.
If you are unable to attend the PIC in person, the display boards will be available online, and a live stream of the presentation will be available on zoom. Live-stream participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions after the presentation using the chat feature. For more information go to: www.kawarthalakes.ca/majorprojects (Scroll to the “City-Wide” section).
Public Information Centre #1 Details:
Date: Wednesday, October 18, 2023
Time: 6 pm to 8 pm
Presentation: 7 pm (15 minutes)
Location: City Hall, Victoria Room, 26 Francis St., Lindsay, ON
Comments:
The public are invited to email the Project Managers listed below with any questions or comments they have regarding the project. The public may also ask the Project Managers to put them on the project’s mailing list, so that they can receive any project updates right to their inbox.
Kevin Brown, P.Eng.
Project Manager
T.Y. Lin International Canada Inc.
(416) 843-4689
Kevin.Brown@TYLin.com
Nafiur Rahman, P.Eng., PMP
Supervisor
Environmental Capital Project Management
Infrastructure Design and Construction
Engineering and Corporate Assets
City of Kawartha Lakes
705-324-9411 ext. 1193
nrahman@kawarthalakes.ca
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 matter and may be released, if requested, to any person.
Public Information Centre 1 Presentation and Feedback
View the Water Wastewater PIC 1 presentation recording:
View the PowerPoint presentation for the Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan PIC 1 Presentation.
Provide your feedback and add yourself to the project contact list for the Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan using our Public Information Centre Online Comment Sheet. The comment form is now closed as the deadline to submit feedback for PIC 1 was October 31, 2023.
Notice of Public Information Centre (PIC) #2
May 23, 2024
Introduction
The City of Kawartha Lakes has experienced a significant increase in growth over the recent years. The Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan was initiated to identify the existing servicing constraints and provide a long-term water and wastewater servicing strategy that supports existing communities and growth to 2051 and beyond (ultimate buildout).
Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment
This study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is an approved process under the Environmental Assessment Act.
The Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment (MPCEA) process includes public and review agency consultation, an assessment of the problem and opportunities, an evaluation of alternative solutions, an assessment of potential effects on the environment, and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate the adverse effects. The preferred solution(s) will be determined based on engineering requirements, environmental considerations (natural, social, economic), public input, and information gathered during the studies.
About the Public Information Centre
Public consultation is a key component of the MPCEA process. We would like to invite you, your friends, and your neighbours to participate in the Public Information Centres (PICs) to inform these studies. The first PIC was held on October 18th, 2023, and discussed the project objectives and processes. The upcoming PIC will present the study findings and recommended upgrades for the City of Kawartha Lakes water and wastewater infrastructure. To centralize the Public Information Centre, both Fenlon Falls and Lindsay will host PIC events on separate evenings. Both locations will present the same information, addressing the entirety of the City of Kawartha Lakes. The events will be conducted as in-person Open House style sessions, with a formal presentation at 7:00pm. At the PICs, you will be able to learn about our approach and our findings, ask us questions, and share your thoughts and opinions. Your participation in PICs is important to us.
Kevin Brown, P.Eng.
Project Manager
TYLin International Canada Inc.
(289) 349 1902
Nafiur Rahman, P.Eng., PMP
Supervisor, Environmental Capital Project Management
Engineering and Corporate Assets
City of Kawartha Lakes
705-324-9411 ext. 1193
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 matter and may be released, if requested, to any person.
Public Information Centre 2 Presentation and Feedback
View the Water Wastewater PIC 2 presentation recording:
View the PowerPoint presentation for the Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan PIC 2 Presentation.
The comment form is now closed as the deadline to submit feedback for PIC 1 was July 31, 2024.
Presentation to Council - December 10, 2024
A Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan update presentation was presented to Council at the December 10 Regular Council Meeting. View the presentation slides below:
