The Study

The Municipality of Leamington has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Master Plan (Approach 2) 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 intent of this study was to 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 recommendations of the study include the following: (Please refer to the attached project map)

• Reconfiguring the existing offline storage
• Increasing the capacity of inlet pumps
• Expanding the offline storage basin
• Chemically enhanced primary treatment
• New outfall pump station and gravity sewer on the east side of the Selkirk Drain
• Optimize and re-rate the existing treatment plant
• Partial industrial treatment
• Expansion of existing treatment plant

A Master Plan Project File Report (PFR) has been prepared, and a copy will be placed on public record on March 23, 2026 for thirty (30) calendar days. The PFR can be reviewed by members of the public and/or any interested party at: leamington.ca/wastewater

If there are any outstanding concerns or issues with this project during the 30-day review period, please address them to the Leamington/Consultant staff listed below, and we will attempt to seek a mutually acceptable resolution.

Under Section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act, a request to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order to require the Municipality to undertake a higher level of assessment may only be made on the grounds that the order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on the existing Aboriginal or Treaty rights of an indigenous community. Requests under Section 16 can be made to:

Minister of Environment,
Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5^th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Minister.mecp@ontario.ca

Director, Environmental Assessment
Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Avenue W, 1^st Floor
Toronto, ON M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca

If no issues or concerns are raised by April 21, 2026, the project will be considered to have met the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and may proceed with detailed design, tendering and construction of the recommended works as outlined in the Project File Report.

To provide comments, please contact either of the following team members no later than April 21, 2026:

Shannon Belleau, P.Eng.
Manager of Environmental Services
Municipality of Leamington
111 Erie Street North
Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9
519-326-5761 ext. 1650
sbelleau@leamington.ca

Paul Adams, CPT
Environmental Planner AECOM Canada Ltd.
250 York Street, Suite 410
London, ON N6A 6K2
519-636-6448
Paul.adams2@aecom.com

With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record of the study. The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, which is a planning process approved under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.

Project Map

The Municipality of Leamington is conducting a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) study to enhance the performance of its wastewater infrastructure and ensure 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), Cherry Lane and the Selkirk Drain South to Lake Erie (Refer to Map 1).

The Process

The study is being 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 interested 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 second Public Information Centre (PIC) on June 5, 2025, 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: Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 4:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Location: Municipal Building, 111 Erie St North, Leamington, ON N8H 2Z9

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 ULC

Tel: 519-964-4181

Email: cristina.alfano@aecom.com

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

or

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