Notice of Study Completion

THE PROJECT:

The Municipality of Kincardine has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) to investigate options for increasing the supply capacity of the Tiverton drinking water system and addressing concerns related to the condition of some of the existing groundwater wells. Following the evaluation of alternative solutions, the preferred solution is to connect the Tiverton drinking water system to the Kincardine drinking water system with a water booster pumping station at 3194 Bruce Road 15 in Inverhuron as shown in the included map.  This solution was chosen as there is sufficient capacity in the Kincardine Drinking Water System to supply existing and future residents of Tiverton, it removes the need in the short-term to replace an existing well in Tiverton and over the long-term is expected to have lower maintenance and operating costs compared to the current groundwater system.

THE ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT PROCESS:

The project was 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 projects following a logical and defined decision-making process. The process incorporated the evaluation of alternative solutions, potential environmental impacts, consultation, and identified how impacts may be mitigated. 

A digital copy of the Project File Report is available on the Municipalities website (www.kincardine.ca). Through this Notice, the MCEA is being placed on the public record for a 30-day public review period ending: Friday November 28, 2025. All comments and concerns should be sent directly to Lisa Courtney (lcourtney@bmross.net) at B.M. Ross and Associates Limited, 62 North Street, Goderich ON N7A 2T4, (1-1-888-524-2641.

Under the Environmental Assessment Act, a request may be made to the MECP for an order requiring a higher level of assessment. Such requests must be based on the potential to prevent, mitigate, or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests must include the requester’s full name and contact information, specify the type of order being requested, explain how it may address potential adverse impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights, and provide supporting information. Requests must be submitted in writing or by email to the following:

• Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks- 777 Bay Street 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M7A 2J3 or by email: minister.mecp@ontario.ca
• Director, Environmental Assessment Branch, 135 St Clair Avenue West, 1st Floor Toronto, ON M4V1P5, or by email: EABDirector@ontario.ca

A copy of the request should be sent to the Municipality of Kincardine. For more information on Section 16 Orders, please visit: https://www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-section-16-order.

Please note that all personal information included in a request process becomes part of the public record and is not protected under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. For more details, contact the Ministry’s FOI Coordinator at (416) 327-1434. Comments received during the EA process are part of the public record.

Adam Weishar, Director of Infrastructure and Development
Municipality of Kincardine

This Notice issued October 29, 2025.