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Township of Severn has hired Tatham Engineering Limited to undertake a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for proposed upgrades to the Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and the Main Sewage Pumping Station (SPS), located on Upper Big Chute Road as shown in the map below.
The Class EA will identify and evaluate options for expanding the wastewater pumping and treatment capacity to accommodate anticipated growth in Coldwater.
The Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) establishes a planning and approval process for a variety of municipal infrastructure projects.
The Class EA will be completed in accordance with the Schedule C requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015).
Township of Severn has completed the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the expansion of the Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) and the Main Sewage Pumping Station (SPS).
The Class EA identified and evaluated options for increasing the wastewater pumping and treatment capacity to accommodate anticipated growth in Coldwater.
The Class EA concluded that the preferred solutions are to expand the Coldwater WWTP and the Main SPS on their current sites. The Phase 1 expansion will increase the serviced population to approximately 3,750 people. In addition, the Township is to continue its efforts to reduce inflow and infiltration in the sanitary sewers to minimize the volume of wastewater to be treated.
A Notice of Completion was issued on November 10, 2025. You can view the notice at the link below.
View the Environmental Study Report
An Environmental Study Report has been prepared to document the Class EA and present the assessment of alternatives and recommended design concept. The Draft Environmental Study Report is posted for review below.
Coldwater WWTP Expansion Environmental Study Report Final Draft Coldwater WWTP Expansion Environmental Study Report Appendices
Comments can be submitted using the online comment form, or by e-mail to the contacts below. Comments will be accepted until December 12, 2025. Subject to comments received following the Notice of Completion and the receipt of approvals, the Township intends to proceed with the construction of the recommended projects as outlined in the Environmental Study Report.
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Colt Newman
Township of Severn
Manager of Capital Projects
1024 Hurlwood Lane
Severn, Ontario, L3V 6J3
Tel: 705-325-2315 ext. 254
Email: cnewman@severn.ca
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Suzanne Troxler
Tatham Engineering Limited
Senior Engineer
115 Sandford Fleming Drive, Suite 200
Collingwood, Ontario, L9Y 5A6
Tel: 705-444-2565 ext. 2089
Email: stroxler@tathameng.com
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Public Information Centre No. 1
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:
The recorded presentation can be accessed through the following link.
View the recorded presentation
Public Information Centre No.2
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.
What is a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA)?
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:
What will be included in the final Class EA Study Report?
The final Class EA Report will include the following information as related to the proposed expansion of the Coldwater Wastewater Treatment Plant:
The final Study Report will help to guide the expansion of water and wastewater services in Coldwater and area in the coming years.
How can I share my comments about the Class EA?
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.
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:
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.
How long will the Class EA take?
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.
What happens after the approval of the Class EA Study Report?
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.
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Severn, Ontario
Phone: 705-325-2315
Fax: 705-327-5818
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