Notice of Study Commencement and Public Information Centre (PIC) Leamington Wastewater Master Plan

The Study

The Municipality of Leamington has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) study to enhance the performance of its wastewater infrastructure, ensuring it can meet the needs of Leamington’s growing community over the next 20 years. The Wastewater Master Plan (WWMP) will guide how the municipality delivers wastewater treatment services, focusing on cost-effective, environmentally sustainable solutions that reflect the values and priorities of its residents.

The study area includes the Leamington Pollution Control Centre (PCC) facility, Cherry Lane and the Selkirk Drain South to Lake Erie (See map below).

The Process

The study will be completed in accordance with the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and will follow the MCEA Schedule B requirements (Master Plan Approach #2) of the Municipal Engineers Association Manual (March 2023). This plan will outline a series of recommended projects to be implemented in the short term (0-5 years), medium term (6-10 years) and long term (11-20 years).

How to Get Involved / Upcoming Public Information Centre

The Municipality of Leamington would like anyone with an interest in this study to have an opportunity to provide input and help inform the decision-making process. The Municipality of Leamington will be holding a Public Information Centre (PIC) on November 20, 2024, to present the purpose and scope of the study, review the alternative solutions to address the problem and opportunity statement and identify a recommended solution.

When: Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Leamington Municipal Building, 111 Erie Street North, Leamington, ON

Format: Drop in Open House (There will be no formal presentation)

Comments are encouraged now and throughout the study. If you have comments or questions, require further information or would like to be added to the study mailing list to receive future notifications, please contact:

Shannon Belleau, P.Eng. Manager of Environmental Services, Municipality of Leamington Tel: 519-326-5761 ext. 1650 Email: sbelleau@leamington.ca

Cristina Alfano, P.Eng. Project Manager AECOM Canada Ltd. Tel: 519-964-4181 Email: cristina.alfano@aecom.com