Notice of Community Open House

THE PROJECT:

The Municipality of Kincardine has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process to investigate increasing the supply capacity of the Tiverton drinking water system and addressing concerns related to the condition of some of the existing groundwater wells. The options being evaluated include reconstructing the Briar Hill well and drilling more groundwater wells in Tiverton (Figure 1) or connecting to the Kincardine Drinking Water System via a booster pumping station located at 3194 Bruce Road 15 in Inverhuron and a watermain connection along Bruce Road 15 (see Firgure 2).

THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS:

This project is being investigated following the MCEA process set out for Schedule ‘B’ activities. The purpose of the MCEA is to evaluate solutions related to infrastructure needs and follow a logical and defined decision-making process. The process incorporates the evaluation of alternative solutions, potential environmental impacts, consultation and identifies how impacts may be mitigated.  

PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT:

Public consultation is a key component of this study, and a Community Open House is scheduled. This meeting will provide details on the alternative solutions investigated and evaluations to address the need for additional water supply and condition of the existing wells. This meeting will also provide an opportunity for members of the public to ask questions and provide comments on the project. Details of the meeting are as follows:

Friday, May 23, 2025, 4 - 6 p.m.
at the Whitney Crawford Community Centre
6 McKay Street, Tiverton

For further information regarding the MCEA process or this project, please contact Lisa Courtney, Environmental Planner at B.M. Ross and Associates (by e-mail or 1-888-524-2641). Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and may be released, if requested, to any person

Adam Weishar, Director of Infrastructure and Development
Municipality of Kincardine

This Notice issued May 7th, 2024.