Public Information Centre No. 1 - Eastside Sewage Pumping Station

The Eastside Sewage Pumping Station forcemain is the only sewer crossing servicing the east side of the City, and the location of the existing forcemain crossing at the canal near the Port Colborne Water Treatment Plant is not ideal.   

The Process 

This study is being planned as a Schedule ‘‘B’’ Class EA, satisfying Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Class EA process, which is a planning process approved under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.  This study will define the problem(s) / opportunities associated with the forcemain, develop and evaluate alternative strategies, determine the most feasible solution, and identify methods to avoid or minimize impacts to the community and natural environment   

Niagara Region encourages the public and stakeholders to actively participate in this planning process. Information about the project will be available on Niagara Region’s website as part of Public Information Centre (PIC) No. 1. You can learn about how this project will contribute to Niagara’s overall growth plan, key servicing issues being considered, and how you can have your voice heard.   

Public Information Centre No. 1 Details 

A recorded video and information regarding the Eastside SPS Forcemain Replacement Study will be made available on the project website beginning Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2021.  This will be followed with a two-week period to submit PIC No. 1 related comments to the Project Team.  Responses will be posted Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2021 on Niagara Region website. 

Upon completion of the study, a Project File Report documenting the study process will be prepared and made available for public review and comment. Anyone who wishes to comment on or to be involved in this study should indicate their interest, preferably in writing to:

Michelle Miller, CET

Project Manager

Water-Wastewater Services Division, Niagara Region

3501 Schmon Pkwy., PO Box 1042

Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7

905-980-6000 ext. 3737

Fax: 905-685-5205 michelle.miller@niagararegion.ca

Amanda Beattie, P.Eng.,P.Geo.,CMRP, PMP

Project Manager, Partner

GM Blue Plan Engineering Limited

1266 South Service Rd.,

Unit C31 Stoney Creek,

ON L8E 5R9

905-643-6688 amanda.beattie@gmblueplan.ca

Personal information collected or submitted in writing at public meetings will be collected, used and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000, ext. 3779 or FOI@niagararegion.ca.

If you require any accommodations for a disability in order to attend and participate in meetings or events, please let us know in advance so that arrangements can be made in a timely manner. Please contact the Accessibility Advisory Coordinator at 905-980-6000 ext. 3252 or accessibility@niagararegion.ca.

This notice was first issued on Aug. 21, 2021

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