Huron-Kinloss considering additional water storage facility along lakeshore

Huron-Kinloss Township is considering an additional water storage facility along the lakeshore.

That’s the word from the township in a press release issued Tuesday.

Back in 2023, the township completed a Servicing Master Plan which included a review of existing and future water-servicing needs for the Lakeshore Drinking Water System. This system services the lands west of Lake Range Drive, from Point Clark to the boundary with the Municipality of Kincardine.

The examination of the system in the Master Plan recommended additional water storage. Construction of a new water storage facility triggers the need for a Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate options related to this project.

Additional water storage is required to meet design guidelines for drinking water systems set out by the Ontario environment ministry. Based on preliminary analysis completed as part of the Master Plan, a new storage facility is required within the north pressure zone of the lakeshore water system. Determining the preferred location of the storage facility will be part of the EA process.

The planning for this project follows the EA process which will identify potential environmental impacts associated with the project and plan for appropriate mitigation of any impacts. The process includes consultation with the public, stakeholders, First Nation and Métis communities, and government review agencies.

Public input and comments are invited for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Initial comments and questions are welcome and will be received by Aug. 6, at B.M. Ross and Associates at the address listed below.

Any comments collected in conjunction with the study will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in the project documentation. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. A public information meeting regarding this project is expected to be held at a future date.

For further information on this project, contact the consulting engineers: B.M. Ross and Associates: 62 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2T4; call 519-524-2641.