Notice of Combined PIC: Water, Wastewater and Stormwater Management Master Plans

The City of Thorold is undertaking two (2) projects to develop a Water and Wastewater Master Plan, as well as, a Stormwater Management Master Plan. The studies will complete a comprehensive assessment of the water distribution system, wastewater collection system, and stormwater infrastructure. The outcomes of the studies will establish the short- and long-term vision, strategy, and policies to support the sustainable management and enhancement of Thorold’s water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure.

The City updated its Pollution Control Plan in 2013 and the City Wide Water Service Master Plan in 2019 and intends to develop a new combined Water and Wastewater Master Plan to address long-term growth needs. The City does not currently have a Stormwater Management Master Plan, so this plan will help the City develop a strategy that will provide stormwater services to support citizens and businesses while protecting the environment.

Both Master Plan studies are being completed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process for Master Planning. Each study is following Approach 1 and will satisfy Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA process for Master Plans. The City encourages the public and stakeholders to actively participate throughout this Class EA process.

The project team is hosting a combined public meeting to provide details about both the Water and Wastewater Master Plan and the Stormwater Management Master Plan. The public meeting will provide the public an opportunity to share comments and concerns and will provide information about study progress, the process used to decide possible solutions and the preferred servicing strategies for each study. Members of the project teams will be available at the public meeting to answer questions and discuss study progress to date.

For more information, visit the project webpages:
https://www.thorold.ca/en/city-hall/water-and-wastewater-master-plan.aspx
https://www.thorold.ca/en/stormwater-management-master-plan.aspx

Public Meeting #1

Date: Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Time: 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Location: Thorold City Hall Council Chambers, 3540 Schmon Pkwy

Contact
Abu Rashed, M.Eng., P. Eng., PMP 
Project Manager, Public Works & Community Services 

City of Thorold
905-227-6613 x 292
abu.rashed@thorold.ca

Julien Bell, P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager

GEI Consultants
1266 South Service Rd., Unit C31
Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5R9
416-254-6247
JuBell@geiconsultants.com

Notice first released: June 24, 2024

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