Schedule ‘C’ Class Environmental Assessment Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant Expansion
Project Background
Following the completion of the Master Servicing Plan (MSP) for Water and Sanitary Servicing in 2019, the Town of Collingwood has continued with the Class Environmental Assessment planning process to identify and assess options to increase theTown’s water treatment capacity.The MSP document identifies the need to expand the existing Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant (WTP) to accommodate future water demands for theTown of Collingwood and its contractual commitments to supply treated water to other municipalities. The Town has retained the services of Ainley Group (in partnership with AECOM) to complete an updated Class EA in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) document (Oct. 2000, as amended 2007, 2011 & 2015). Based on the scope (increased water treatment capacity), this project constitutes a Schedule “C” project in accordance with the MCEA document.
The Raymond A. Barker WTP is located on Raglan Street as illustrated on the accompanying map. The service area being considered under the Class EA includes the Town of Collingwood, and supply requests from the Town of the Blue Mountains, Town of New Tecumseth and Township of Clearview.
Avirtual Public Information Centre (PIC) was conducted using the Engage Collingwood platform from April 24, 2020 until June 1, 2020.Through this platform, the digital PIC provided an opportunity for all interested parties to review the alternatives developed for the WTP expansion and submit questions and comments regarding the project to the study team. Concluding the PIC period and review of comments received, the selected Preferred Solution is to repurpose the existing membrane building, construct a new low lift pumping station, construct a new membrane building, proceed with new UV disinfection, chlorinate in new contact chambers and undertake associated upgrades to the other existing facilities in the plant. The expansion in the capacity of the plant will be undertaken in two phases (Phase 1 and Ultimate) to meet the future anticipated water supply requirements. The opinion of capital cost of the Phase 1 expansion of the plant is $65 million (2020 dollars). A further expansion will be necessary to meet the Ultimate water supply requirements. Funding for the Phase 1 expansion will be provided through theTown’s Allocated Water Reserve Fund (funded through water rates), Development Charges, and contributions from other Municipalities in accordance with Water Agreements.
Environmental Study Report
In accordance with the Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class EA process, a Draft Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to document the Class EA process completed for this undertaking and by this Notice is being placed in the public record for a 30 day public review and comment period. A digital copy of the Draft ESR will be available on the Town of Collingwood’s website at www.collingwood.ca on July 16, 2020.
If you have any outstanding concerns regarding this project, please contact Mr. Ken Kaden of the Town of Collingwood by August 17, 2020. If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved with the municipality, a person or party may request that the Minister of Environment make an order for the project to comply with Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (referred to as a Part II Order), which addresses individual environmental assessments. To submit a Part II Order request, please complete the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Part II Order Request Form. The form must be submitted by August 17, 2020 to the parties and addresses shown below:
Minister
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor Toronto, ON, M7A 2J3
Minister.mecp@ontario.ca
Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave W, 1st Floor Toronto, ON, M4V 1P5
enviropermissions@ontario.ca
Ken Kaden, P.Eng.
Project Coordinator, Environmental Services
Town of Collingwood
705-351-2133
kkaden@collingwood.ca
Any input received during this process will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation. Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
- Environmental Assessment - Notice of Completion
- Environmental Study Report (DRAFT)
- ESR - Appendix A (DRAFT)
- ESR - Appendix B to G (DRAFT)
- ESR - Appendix H to J (DRAFT)
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