Notice of Public Information Centre: Water and Wastewater Master Plan

About the Study

The Township of Springwater is undertaking a Water and Wastewater Master Plan (WWW Master Plan) to evaluate current and future servicing needs over the next 20 years. This WWW Master Plan builds on forecast of the Township’s population growing from 22,320 residents in 2021 to 45,860 by 2041 and employment growing by approximately 8,360 jobs over the same time period. The intent is to capture servicing needs of all the communities across the Township, recognizing that each community has its own, specific priorities, and to develop alternative solutions addressing these needs. The WWW Master Plan applies to all areas designated as Urban Settlement Areas receiving water and wastewater servicing, including: Anten Mills; Centre Vespra; Elmvale; Hillsdale; Midhurst; Minesing; Phelpston; and Snow Valley. The WWW Master Plan will support the Township’s Official Plan and its mission of supporting development in designated areas, maintaining community characteristics, and preserving natural heritage. The WWW Master Plan will be completed in accordance with the Master Plan modified Approach #2 process as identified in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document (amended 2023).

Public Information Centres - Phase 1

The focus of the Phase 1 PIC will be on describing the Master Plan process, outlining the existing water and wastewater systems in the communities, and presenting growth forecasts. Another PIC will be held later in the study. Township staff and project consultants from Ainley Group will be available in a drop-in format to discuss the study and answer your questions.

To be part of the process and get involved, please attend one of the following sessions being held on:

Monday, June 24 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Township Administration Centre
2231 Nursery Road, Minesing

or 

Wednesday, June 26 | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Elmvale Community Hall
33 Queen Street W, Elmvale

The display boards will also be posted online for review at www.springwater.ca/WWWMasterPlan

Feedback

Consultation is vital to the success of a Class EA Master Plan Study and the Township of Springwater wants to ensure that anyone interested has the opportunity to get involved and provide input. To provide comments, request additional information or if you would like to be added to the ‘Project Contact List’ to receive future notices on the WWW Master Plan, please contact:

John Mabira, P.Eng., MSc., PMP
Senior Project Engineer
Township of Springwater
2231 Nursery Road
Minesing, Ontario, L9X 1A8
Tel: 705-728-4784 ext. 2071
Fax: 705-728-6957
john.mabira@springwater.ca

Mike Ainley, P. Eng., PMP
Project Manager
Ainley Group
280 Pretty River Parkway
Collingwood, ON L9Y 4J5
Tel: 705-445-3451 ext. 436
Fax: 705-445-0968
mike.ainley@ainleygroup.com

Personal information submitted is being collected pursuant to Section 8 and 11 of the Municipal Act and will be used to update the Township’s Water and Wastewater Master Plan. Personal information submitted (e.g., name, address, and phone number) will become part of the public record that is available to the general public unless it is requested that the personal information remain confidential. Questions regarding the collection of this information and how it is used may be directed to the Public Works Department, Township of Springwater, 2231 Nursery Road, Minesing, ON L9X 1A8, 705-728-4784. This document will be available in an alternate format or with communication support upon request.

This notice was first issued June 3, 2024.