The Town of Collingwood, in partnership with Greenland International Consulting Ltd., has recently completed Phase 2 of the Stormwater Management Master Plan (SWMMP) following a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process for a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking, as defined by the Municipal Engineers Association. Phase 1 was completed in January 2022 and since then, preferred solutions to mitigating flooding issues have been identified through the Class EA study. See the following for a summary and next steps for this Master Plan.
Like all municipalities dealing with the impacts of a changing climate, the Town of Collingwood is preparing for environmental and weather-related change through several initiatives, including the completion of the SWMMP. This plan includes comprehensive flood management and mitigation planning developed through years of engagement, assessments, studies, and consultation with subject matter experts.
The SWMMP will serve as a long-term planning document with recommendations of stormwater management strategies and infrastructure improvements for the next 25-years. This framework will guide future development and infrastructure upgrades to ensure the stormwater system performs effectively under changing conditions.
Highlights of the SWMMP:
- Identification of stormwater management challenges, risks, and opportunities;
- Development and evaluation of alternative solutions;
- Assessment of potential environmental, social, cultural, and economic impacts;
- Selection of preferred solutions; and
- Recommendations of mitigation measures and implementation strategies.
The SWMMP Report is available for review on the project’s Engage Page, and was presented to Committee of the Whole at the August 10, 2026 meeting and endorsed by Council on September 14, 2026.
To provide comments on the project, or if you require alternative accommodations to view the Final Report, please contact either of the project representatives listed below before 5:00 PM local time on October 21st, 2026.
Stuart West, P.Eng.
Project Engineer, Development Engineering, Infrastructure Division, Town of Collingwood
P.O. Box 157, 97 Hurontario Street
Collingwood, Ontario L9Y 3Z5
Phone: 705-445-1030 Ext. 4202
Email: swest@collingwood.ca
Josh Maitland, P. Eng.
Consultant Project Manager, Greenland International Consulting Ltd.
Email: jmaitland@grnland.com
If there are concerns regarding potential impacts to constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty rights, a request for a Section 16 Order in writing should be addressed to the Minister of Environment Conservation and Parks as well as the Director of the Environmental Assessments Branch. Requests on any other grounds will not be considered in accordance with current regulations. Above noted requests are to be sent no later than 5:00 PM local time on October 21st, 2026.
Information collected will be done in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.