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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).
A second 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 will be accepted until June 13, 2025, and will be considered in the study.
Following the review of comments, the preferred design concepts will be selected and included in the Environmental Study Report.
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 included:
The recorded presentation can be accessed through the following link.
You can view the PDF of the presentation below.
The list of stakeholders will include:
Individuals on the contact list will receive study notices directly by mail or e-mail.
Contact Tatham Engineering to request that your name be added to the stakeholder list.
Have a comment or question you'd like to share about the Class EA? Send us your comments by completing our online Comment Form.
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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