Notice of Completion: Water and Wastewater Servicing and Capacity Master Plan

Notice of Project Completion

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 (ultimate buildout).

Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment

This study has been 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) were determined based on engineering requirements, environmental considerations (natural, social, economic), public input, and information gathered during the studies.

This study followed the Approach#1 of the Master Plan Class EA process. This Master Plan would therefore become the basis for, and be used in support of, future detailed investigations for the specific Schedule B and C projects identified within it.   

Public Consultation

Public consultation is a key component of the MPCEA process. Two Public Information Centre (PIC) events were held to seek public input. PIC #1 was held in October 2023 and discussed the project objectives and processes. PIC #2 was held in June 2024 and discussed study findings and recommended upgrades for the City of Kawartha Lakes water and wastewater infrastructure.

Study Review and Completion

The City of Kawartha Lakes Water and Wastewater Servicing Capacity Master Plan Report is now available for public review. The report and history of the project can also be accessed on the project website here (scroll to city-wide section): https://www.kawarthalakes.ca/en/municipal-services/major-projects.aspx.

A hard copy report is available at the City Clerk’s Office and Lindsay Library for public viewing.

It is available for a thirty (30) day public review period commencing from the date of this notice. Please provide comments to the contacts below by March 21, 2025.

Abe Khademi, P.Eng.
Project Manager
TYLin International Canada Inc.
289-349-1896
abe.khademi@TYLin.com 

Nafiur Rahman, P.Eng., PMP
Supervisor, Environmental Capital Project Management
Engineering and Corporate Assets
City of Kawartha Lakes
705-324-9411 extension 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.