Servicing Master Plan

Township of Severn hired Civica Infrastructure to develop the Servicing Master Plan (Plan). The Plan has been completed in accordance with requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015).

About the Servicing Master Plan

The Plan includes include a complete technical and asset performance analysis to identify service gaps and future water, wastewater, and stormwater service needs. The Plan contains recommendations on how we can provide the needed level of service in response to the projected growth of the community over the next 30-years.

Current level of service

Water and wastewater treatment and distribution systems are currently operational in the Settlement Areas of: 

  • Coldwater
  • Washago
  • Westshore

Water supply services (no wastewater) are provided by the Township in the communities of:

  • Bass Lake Woodlands
  • Marchmont
  • Sandcastle Estates
  • Severn Estates

Other rural areas in Severn rely on private water and wastewater services (wells and septic system or other) and include:

  • Ardtrea
  • Fesserton
  • Marchmont
  • Port Severn
  • Severn Falls

The notice of study completion will announce the completion of the project and invite stakeholders to review and comment on the final Plan.

Public Information Centres

Opportunities for public involvement in the project were be provided throughout the study. Two Public Information Centers (PICs) were planned as a part of this study. The first PIC was held to present the project information, current servicing scheme, areas of improvement, etc., and receive public input prior to evaluating alternatives. The second PIC included the assessment of alternatives and presentation of the preferred best solution. 

PIC #1

To gather public input, the first of two Public Information Centers (PICs) was scheduled for:

Date: Tuesday, December 5
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Township of Severn Administration Office, 1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn

PIC #2

The second of two Public Information Centers (PICs) occurred on:

Date: Wednesday, May 29
Time: 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Location: Township of Severn Administration Office, 1024 Hurlwood Lane, Severn

Stakeholder contact list

Stakeholders that will be notified about the development of the Plan include:

  • relevant technical and review agencies
  • First Nations and Metis groups
  • major landowners
  • local businesses, groups, associations, and other organizations
  • utilities, school boards, and other groups identified by the Township

Individuals on the contact list received study notices directly by mail or e-mail.

Comments and questions

Have a comment or question you'd like to share about the Servicing Master Plan?  Send us your comments by completing our online Comment Form.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

The Plan will:

  • identify and select preferred alternative water supply and storage
  • recommend wastewater collection and treatment solutions
  • offer solutions for stormwater management servicing strategies 

The final Plan will help to guide the expansion of water, wastewater, and stormwater services in Severn for the next 30 years.  

The final Plan includes:

  • service gaps and needs
  • opportunities and solutions
  • environmental impacts
  • social impacts

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 development of the Plan. With the exception of any personal information, all comments received will be documented and included as part of the final Plan. 

After the final Servicing Master Plan has been approved, the project will proceed to the implementation phase, which includes the detailed design, review, evaluation, and possible construction phases of the water, wastewater, and stormwater services for Severn.

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