Notice of Commencement

THE PROJECT:

The Municipality of Kincardine is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process to investigate increasing the supply capacity of the drinking water system within the community of Tiverton. The current system services 372 connections from groundwater wells. The 2022 Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan Update identified the need for additional water supply capacity to accommodate future development within the community. The MCEA will investigate options to increase water supply, such as additional groundwater wells and connecting to the Kincardine Drinking Water System.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS:

The planning for this project follows the environmental screening process set out for Schedule B activities under the MCEA process. The purpose of the MCEA process is to inform the public of the scope and commencement of the project. The process includes consultation with the public, stakeholders, Aboriginal
communities, and review agencies.

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT:

Public input and comments are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Initial comments are welcomed and will be received by May 24, 2024. Comments may be provided to the study team at B. M. Ross and Associates (contact information below). Any comments collected in conjunction with the study will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in the project documentation. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. A public meeting will be held at a future date.

For further information on this project, or to review the Municipal Class EA process, please contact the consulting engineers: B.M. Ross and Associates: 62 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2T4. Telephone 519-524-2641. Lisa Courtney, Environmental Planner (e-mail: lcourtney@bmross.net). Information will be collected 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. If you have accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the project team member listed above.

Adam Weishar, Director of Infrastructure and Development
Municipality of Kincardine

This Notice issued May 3, 2024.