Public Information Centre (PIC) No. 1 was held in-person and virtually on June 1 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Coldwater Community Centre, 11 Michael Anne Drive.

Information presented at the PIC included:

• wastewater infrastructure needs
• alternative solutions for consideration
• preliminary recommendations

The recorded presentation can be accessed through the following link.

View the recorded presentation

A second Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on May 29 in Coldwater to present the wastewater treatment and sewage pumping design options and the preliminary recommendations, and to acquire public feedback.

The presentation has been posted below for community review and comments. Comments were accepted until June 13, 2025, and were considered in the study. 

View the presentation

The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process applies to municipal infrastructure projects including roads, water, and wastewater projects. 

The Municipal EA (Schedule C) is a five phase planning process that:

• identifies the problem or problems, and opportunities
• provides "alternatives to" and "alternative methods" to address the problem
• defines the types of impacts and the approaches that can be taken to ensure environmental protection

The final Class EA Report will include the following information as related to the proposed expansion of the Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant:

• needs
• opportunities
• environmental impacts
• costs
• technical standards
• social impacts

The final Study Report will help to guide the expansion of water and wastewater services in Coldwater and area in the coming years. 

You can share your comments by attending the upcoming PICs or by completing our online Comment Form. 

Please include your name, mailing address, and email address. 

Comment Form

Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held during the study to allow the public and our stakeholders to provide comments.

Details on upcoming PICs will be:

• posted on this page when confirmed
• shared on our News and Notices page
• sent directly to our stakeholder contact list

Input from the public and stakeholders will be reviewed and considered throughout the Class EA process. With the exception of any personal information, all comments received during the Class EA will be documented and included as part of the final Study Report. 

The project duration will depend on the schedule, the potential impacts of the project, and the level of consultation required. Typically, a Schedule C Class EA is completed within 18 to 24 months, but it can take longer.

After the final Class EA Study Report has been approved, the project will proceed to the implementation phase, which includes the detailed design and construction phases of the expansion of the Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant.