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Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan
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The goal of the Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan is to ensure the City’s wastewater (everything flushed down your sinks, drains, and toilets) is managed in a way that is sustainable, protects our waterways and the environment. The Master Plan is the City's long-term plan that will look at how the City is currently managing Guelph's wastewater and how we can continue to meet the demands of Guelph's growing population now until 2051.
The draft master plan considers:
Advances in treatment technologies.
Changes in wastewater treatment plant infrastructure needs and legislation.
Sustainable and cost efficient wastewater treatment concepts that mitigate climate change and contribute to reaching the City’s goal of using 100 per cent renewable energy sources by 2050.
Guelph’s growing population and it’s impact on the wastewater treatment process and Speed River’s capacity.
How it will contribute to achieving the strategic priorities set out through the City’s Strategic Plan.
Class Environmental Assessment Schedule Change
The Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan was originally initiated to satisfy the requirements of a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment (EA). To complete the Class EA planning process for recommended projects needed in the short term, the Class EA scope has been expanded to fulfil the requirements of a Schedule C study. Following completion of a Schedule C Class EA study, projects are eligible for implementation through detailed design and construction.
For the Schedule C Class EA, Phases 1-4 of the Class EA process are being completed. This includes development of an implementation plan, a third community open house and documentation of the study in an Environmental Study Report (ESR).
Have your say
Visit the third virtual public open house (pdf available): attend the virtual open house to learn what the Master Plan aims to do, what challenges the City is facing and how it impacts you and the rest of our community.
Take the online surveys: answer survey questions by March 31 to offer any comments or ask questions
The goal of the Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan is to ensure the City’s wastewater (everything flushed down your sinks, drains, and toilets) is managed in a way that is sustainable, protects our waterways and the environment. The Master Plan is the City's long-term plan that will look at how the City is currently managing Guelph's wastewater and how we can continue to meet the demands of Guelph's growing population now until 2051.
The draft master plan considers:
Advances in treatment technologies.
Changes in wastewater treatment plant infrastructure needs and legislation.
Sustainable and cost efficient wastewater treatment concepts that mitigate climate change and contribute to reaching the City’s goal of using 100 per cent renewable energy sources by 2050.
Guelph’s growing population and it’s impact on the wastewater treatment process and Speed River’s capacity.
How it will contribute to achieving the strategic priorities set out through the City’s Strategic Plan.
Class Environmental Assessment Schedule Change
The Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan was originally initiated to satisfy the requirements of a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment (EA). To complete the Class EA planning process for recommended projects needed in the short term, the Class EA scope has been expanded to fulfil the requirements of a Schedule C study. Following completion of a Schedule C Class EA study, projects are eligible for implementation through detailed design and construction.
For the Schedule C Class EA, Phases 1-4 of the Class EA process are being completed. This includes development of an implementation plan, a third community open house and documentation of the study in an Environmental Study Report (ESR).
Have your say
Visit the third virtual public open house (pdf available): attend the virtual open house to learn what the Master Plan aims to do, what challenges the City is facing and how it impacts you and the rest of our community.
Take the online surveys: answer survey questions by March 31 to offer any comments or ask questions
Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan has finished this stage
Notification of Commencement (Summer 2020)
Phase 1
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Identify and describe problem(s) and opportunities (Fall 2020)
Community Liaison Group meeting 1
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Fall 2020
Virtual Community Open House
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Inform and obtain feedback on project (Fall 2020)
Phase 2
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Identify and evaluate alternative solutions and establish the preferred solution(s) (Winter 2020 and Spring 2021)
Community Liaison Group meeting 2
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Spring 2021
Virtual Community Open House
Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan has finished this stage
Inform and obtain feedback on preferred solution(s) (Spring 2021)
Changed Class EA Schedule
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Increased the project to be completed as a Schedule C Municipal Class EA (from a Schedule B). This will allow the City to proceed to implement the short-term recommendations without additional studies. (Fall 2021)
Phase 3
Wastewater Treatment and Biosolids Management Master Plan has finished this stage