Master Servicing Plan Update
Project Background
The Municipality of Grey Highlands presently owns and operates a water distribution system and sanitary sewer system in Markdale, a sanitary sewer system in Flesherton, a sanitary sewer system in Amik-Talisman and a water distribution system in Kimberley-Amik-Talisman.
The Municipality of Grey Highlands began investigating the expansion of its municipal infrastructure in 2012 to provide reasonable water and wastewater servicing to its existing communities of Markdale, Flesherton, Kimberley, Amik, Eugenia, and Beaver Valley for future development. This investigation was completed by preparing the2017 Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan (MSP). This MSP document was prepared using the Master Plan Approach #2 under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, as approved under the Environmental Assessment Act.
Since the update of the MSP in 2017, the construction and commissioning of the New Markdale Water Storage Facility was completed in 2021. Optimization of the Existing Markdale Wastewater Treatment Plant was completed once in 2018, and a current Environmental Assessment is underway for further optimization.
The process to reevaluate the MSP began in 2023 to engage with an engineering firm to complete the following scope of work:
Project Updates
The most recent updates for this project will be found at the top of the page.
Update # 6 - Material from PIC #2 Posted
A second Public Information Centre (PIC #2) was hosted on September 24th at the Flesherton Kinplex. The audio recording and presentation slid deck have been uploaded to the Document Library.
A questionnaire was available during the PIC #2 for public feedback, and the same questionnaire has been added to the 'Provide Feedback' tab.
The project team is welcoming comments on this stage of the project until October 31st. Please submit written comments to moyers@greyhighlands.ca and/or afroese@geiconsultants.com.
Update #5 - Notice of Public Information Session #2
The municipality invites residents, agencies, and interested stakeholders to participate in the planning process and learn more about the study by attending the second Public Information Centre (PIC).
The PIC #2 will present the proposed alternatives for the study and the prioritization of the resultant work/projects and allow the public the opportunity to share comments and concerns. The consultants have prepared a presentation and following the presentation members of the project team will be available at the PIC to answer questions and discuss the study progress to date.
The PIC #2 is scheduled to take place at the following:
| Public Information Centre #2 | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 | 6:00 pm |
| Kinplex, Flesherton 102 Highland Drive |
Update #4 - Background Documents Available
GEI has prepared background documents that will form part of the updated Master Servicing Plan.
The following documents have been uploaded to the Document Library:
- TM2 - Population and Growth Forecasts
- TM3 - Problem or Opportunity
- TM4 - Alternatives
- TM5 - Public Consultation
- MSP Presentation for Committee of the Whole
The Committee of the Whole meeting can be viewed by following this link.
If you have any questions or comments at this stage of the project, please reach out to moyers@greyhighlands.ca or ask a question on the 'Provide Feedback' tab prior to July 5, 2024.
Update #3 - Committee of the Whole Presentation
The Consultants, GEI (formally GM BluePlan) will be presenting to the Committee of the Whole on June 26th.
The presentation will include:
- a review of the project objectives, scope and timeline
- review of the PIC #1 (hosted February 27, 2024) and review of the feedback received
- overview of the growth and development review
- phases, priorities, and alternatives
- receive feedback on growth projections and alternatives presented
The project team is welcoming more feedback at this stage of the project before the Draft Master Servicing Plan is available. If you have any questions or comments at this stage of the project, please reach out to moyers@greyhighlands.ca or ask a question on the 'Provide Feedback' tab prior to July 5, 2024.
The Draft Master Servicing Plan is anticipated to be released in September 2024 for review and comment, including an additional PIC.
Update #2 - Material from PIC Posted
A Public Information Centre (PIC) was hosted on February 27th at the Flesherton Kinplex. The audio recording and presentation slide deck have been uploaded to the Document Library.
A questionnaire was available during the PIC for pubic feedback, and the same questionnaire has been added to the 'Provide Feedback' tab.
The following resource documents that were prepared for the PIC have been uploaded to the Document Library.
- Definitions & Abbreviations - common terms and abbreviations found throughout the Master Servicing Plan (MSP)
- Problem or Opportunity Statement and Community Overview - a summary of why the MSP is being updates and a brief overview of the communities included in the study
- What is a Master Servicing Plan - an overview of what the MSP is all about
- Community Information Sheets - four separate documents prepared for each community on the current status of water and wastewater infrastucture
Update #1 - Notice of Public Information Centre
The municipality invites residents, agencies, and interested stakeholders to participate in the planning process and learn more about the study by attending a Public Information Centre (PIC).
The PIC will present details about the study and the process used to decide on possible solutions and allow the public the opportunity to share comments and concerns. Members of the project team will be available at the PIC to answer questions and discuss the study progress to date.
The PIC is scheduled to take place at the following:
| Public Information Centre | |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, February 27, 2024 | 7:00 pm |
| Kinplex, Flesherton 102 Highland Drive |
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