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Water and wastewater projects 

Learn about the projects currently in progress and opportunities to participate in the process. Water and wastewater projects typically begin with Region of Waterloo Water Services completing an environmental assessment. Upon approval of the environment assessment, responsibility for the project moves to Region of Waterloo Design and Construction.

Project phases:

  1. Environmental assessment
  2. Design
  3. Construction

Project documents may not meet accessibility guidelines due to requirements to include technical information such as maps, process charts and tables. Contact Region of Waterloo Water Services to request alternate formats or to contact the project manager.

Water projects

Baden-New Hamburg Water and Wastewater System Servicing Review
Current project phase: environmental assessment

Project files:

  • Notice of Commencement
Cambridge East Water Supply

Current project phase: environmental assessment complete

Project files:

  • Project file report
  • Appendix A: field investigations report and hydrogeology and natural environmental report
  • Appendices B and C: natural environment inventory and on-going Region monitoring program
  • Appendices B and C: archaeological assessment and source water protection information
  • Appendix D: groundwater modelling; Appendices of Appendix D
Cambridge Inverness Water Tower Interior Maintenance

Type of work: removal and replacement of the interior tank lining system and other general maintenance items

Duration: the contractor will be onsite from March to June 2021

Location: 39 Dalkeith Drive, Cambridge

What you should know: due to the nature of the work nearby residence should be aware of noise at the site. Neighbours can expect elevated noise levels from construction traffic, diesel generators, media blasting equipment and other construction equipment. All of the proposed work is expected to fall within the allowances of the City of Cambridge Noise By-law.

Detailed information: 

The Inverness Water Tower, located at 39 Dalkeith Drive, Cambridge Ontario, is scheduled for interior maintenance from March to June 2021.  Construction activities are expected to occur only within the allowances of the City of Cambridge Noise By-law.

The general contractor is Landmark Structures Co / Landmark Municipal Services ULC., and their scope of work includes:

  • General Health & Safety Maintenance to ladders, railings, platforms, tie-off points
  • Drain and clean interior water storage cell and pressure wash of tank exterior
  • Complete removal of interior lining system through media blasting
  • Spot repair interior metal surfaces as required
  • Supply and installation of a new interior lining system

Work is expected to start late in February 2021 with the contractor mobilizing to site.  The contractor will begin by setting up scaffolding on the inside of the tank to facilitate access to interior surfaces for media blasting, welding, and eventual coating system replacement.

Nearby homes will experience elevated noise levels from construction traffic, diesel generators, media blasting equipment, metal reverberation and vacuum trucks.  The construction is expected to occur Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Cambridge Pressure Zone 1 West

Current project phase: construction

Project file: Environmental Study Report

Concession Street Bridge Watermain Repair
  • notice of commencement
  • notice of virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • video of virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • transcript of virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • slides for virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • comment sheet for virtual Public Consultation Centre 1 (please save this form to your hard drive before filling it out)
Conestogo Plains Water Supply System

Current project phase: construction

Project file: Environmental Study Report

Elmira West Water Tower Painting

Type of work: Water Tower Maintenance and Painting

Duration: The contractor will be onsite from May to November 2021

Location: 1307 Floradale Road Elmira Ontario

What you should know: due to the nature of the work nearby residence should be aware of noise at the site. Neighbours can expect elevated noise levels from construction traffic, diesel generators, media blasting equipment and other construction equipment. All of the proposed work is expected to fall within the allowances of the Woolwich Township Noise By-law.

Detailed information:

The Elmira West Water Tower, located at 1307 Floradale Road, Elmira Ontario, is scheduled for maintenance and painting from May to November 2021.  Construction activities are expected to occur within the allowances of the Woolwich Township Noise By-law from Monday to Friday from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The general contractor is Landmark Structures Co / Landmark Municipal Services ULC., and their scope of work includes:

  • General Health & Safety Maintenance to ladders, railings, platforms, tie-off points
  • Complete removal of interior and exterior lining system through media blasting
  • Spot repair interior metal surfaces as required
  • Supply and installation of a new interior and exterior lining system

Work is expected to start late in May 2021 with the contractor mobilizing to site.  The contractor will begin by setting up scaffolding to facilitate access to the painted surfaces for media blasting, welding, and eventual coating system replacement.

Erb Street Water Supply - Iron and Manganese Water Treatment Upgrades

Current project phase: environmental assessment

Project files:

  • notice of commencement

Current Engagement:

  • notice of virtual Public Consultation Centre 2
  • video of virtual Public Consultation Centre 2
  • transcript of virtual Public Consultation Centre 2
  • slides of virtual Public Consultation Centre 2
  • comment sheet for virtual Public Consultation Centre 2 (please save this form to your hard drive before filling it out)

Past Engagement:

  • notice of virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • video of virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • transcript of virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • slides for virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • comment sheet for virtual Public Consultation Centre 1 (please save this form to your hard drive before filling it out)
Kitchener Zone 4 Trunk Watermain

Current project phase: construction

Project files:

  • Environmental Study Draft Phase 2 Report (appendices available on request)
  • Preliminary Design Report
New Dundee Water Supply - Iron and Manganese Water Treatment Upgrades

Current project phase: environmental assessment

Project Files:

  • notice of commencement

Current Engagement:

  • notice of virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • video of virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • transcript of virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • slides for virtual Public Consultation Centre 1
  • comment sheet for virtual Public Consultation Centre 1 (please save this form to your hard drive before filling it out)

Regional Water System Upgrades in Cambridge and North Dumfries (formerly the West Cambridge Water System Upgrades)

Current project phase: environmental assessment

Project files:

  • notice of commencement
  • project information sheet

Current engagement:

  • none

Past engagements:

  • December 30, 2020 virtual public consultation center notice, presentation boards, video and transcript.
  • November 2017 public consultation notice and presentation boards.
  • April 1, 2019 public consultation notice and presentation boards.
  • Participate in the Regional Water System Upgrades in Cambridge and North Dumfries survey
Shingletown Wells Iron and Manganese Treatment Upgrades

Current project phase: environmental assessment

Project files:

  • notice of commencement
  • project information sheet

Current engagement:

  • notice of virtual Public Consultation Centre 3
  • video of virtual Public Consultation Centre 3
  • transcript of virtual Public Consultation Centre 3
  • slides of virtual Public Consultation Centre 3
  • comment sheet of virtual Public Consultation Centre 3

Past engagements:

  • March 2020 public consultation notice and presentation boards
  • October 2019 public consultation notice and presentation boards
Waterloo North Water Supply System

Current project phase: design

Project file: Environmental Study Report

William Street - Strange Street Water Supply

Current project phase: design

Project files:

  • Environmental Study Draft Report (appendices available on request)
  • Notice of commencement of detailed design

Wastewater projects

Baden-New Hamburg Water and Wastewater System Servicing Review

Current project phase: environmental assessment

Project files:

  • Notice of Commencement
Biosolids Strategy
Visit the Biosolids Strategy page for more information on this project.
East Side Lands Sanitary Servicing

Current project phase: environmental assessment

Project files:

  • Notice of Study Commencement
  • Notice of Change to Study Scope
  • Notice of Completion
  • Environmental Assessment Final Report (appendices available on request) - updated December 2018

Past engagements:

  • November 2016 public consultation notice and presentation boards
  • September 2014 information for local residents and property owners
Galt Wastewater Treatment Plant Cogeneration Facility

Current project phase: construction

Project files: Project Description Report, updated

Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant Cogeneration Facility

Current project phase: construction

Project files: Project Description Report, updated

Kitchener Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

Current project phase: construction

Project file: Environmental Study Report (appendices available on request)

Past engagements: December 2017 newsletter

New Hamburg Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

Current project phase: construction

Project file: Environmental Study Report (appendices available on request)

Spring Valley Sewage Pumping Station Class Environmental Assessment

Current project phase: environmental assessment

Current engagement:

  • notice of virtual Public Consultation Centre 2
  • video of Public Consultation Centre 2
  • transcript of virtual Public Consultation Centre 2
  • slides of virtual Public Consultation Centre 2
  • comment sheet for virtual Public Consultation Centre 2

Past engagements:

  • June 6, 2019 public consultation notice and presentation boards
Wastewater Treatment Master Plan

Current project phase: master plan available for public review

2018 Wastewater Treatment Master Plan Update:

  • Wastewater Treatment Master Plan Report
  • Appendix A: Tech Memo 1A - Wastewater Treatment Plant Population and Flow Projections
  • Appendix B: Tech Memo 1B - Sewage Pumping Station Population and Flow Projections
  • Appendix C: Tech Memo 2 - Status of Existing Treatment Facilities and Capacity Assessment
  • Appendix D: Tech Memo 3 - Determination of Projects to be Re-Evaluated
  • Appendix E: Tech Memo 4 - River Monitoring Program Review
  • Appendix F: Tech Memo 5 - Evaluation Methodology
  • Appendix G: Tech Memo 6 - Identification and Screening of Alternative Liquid Treatment Options
  • Appendix H: Tech Memo 7 - Identification and Screening of Alternative Solids Treatment Options
  • Appendix I: Tech Memo 8 - Capacity Assessment of Fountain Street Truck Sewer
  • Appendix J: Tech Memo 9A - Phosphorus Offsetting:Review of Existing Ontario Programs and Opportunities
  • Appendix K: Tech Memo 9B - Receiving Water Assessment
  • Appendix L: Tech Memo 10 - Development and Evaluation of Short-Listed Options
  • Appendix M: Tech Memo 11 - Sensitivity Analysis
  • Appendix N: Public Consultation - Available Upon Request

Project notices:

  • Notice of Commencement
  • Notice of Completion

Past engagements:

  • December 2017 public consultation notice and presentation boards
  • March 2017 public consultation notice and presentation boards

Previous Wastewater Treatment Master Plan: 2007 Wastewater Treatment Master Plan

Waterloo Wastewater Treatment Plant Cogeneration Facility

Current project phase: construction

Project files: Project Description Report, updated

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