In July 2015, the Municipality of Leamington (the Municipality) initiated a review of its sanitary sewer servicing strategy including a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Addendum study (update to 2006 EA study). This review identified the need to extend the current Sanitary Trunk Sewer (STS) to include lands north of Highway 3 up to Mersea Road 11 (see study area map). The proposed STS will service current approved growth areas within the study area, in addition to greenhouses and residential properties up to Mersea Road 11. Recognizing the significant change in scope and potential stakeholder interests, the Municipality has decided to initiate a new Class EA planning process rather than an addendum.
The Process
The Municipal Class EA study is being completed in accordance with the Schedule “B” planning process under the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class EA document. It will look at servicing alternatives inside and outside of existing road allowances in addition to existing and future utility corridors. The Class EA study process includes public and agency consultation, evaluation of alternative solutions, an assessment of the effects of the project and development of mitigation measures to reduce potential impacts.
How to Get Involved
Input from the public is important to this study. A Public Information Centre (PIC) for this Class EA study is scheduled for:
When: May 16
Session 1: 1-4:30pm (presentation at 1:30pm)
Session 2: 5:30 PM to 8:30 PM (presentation at 6pm)
Where: Leamington Lebanese Club, 447 Highway 77, Leamington, ON N8H 3V6
The PIC will be conducted in an open house (drop-in) format, with display material and study documentation available for review. Leamington staff and AECOM will be in attendance to present feasible alternatives, answer questions and discuss the next steps in the process. A short presentation followed by questions and answers will be held be held at the times noted above.
For more information visit www.leamington.ca or call 519-326-5761
