St. Jacobs Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion

The Region of Waterloo is completing a Class Environment Assessment of how wastewater can be serviced for the village of St. Jacobs.

What is this project about?

Growth plans for the village of St. Jacobs are being developed for the coming decades. Supporting the development of these growth plans includes completing a Class Environmental Assessment to identify the preferred approach for how the Region can provide expanded wastewater treatment.

This study will follow a Schedule C Class EA and includes opportunities for engagement through the Region of Waterloo EngageWR page.

How do I get involved?

Sign up for our upcoming public consultation on EngageWR. You can also subscribe to this page to receive update notifications.

What are the key aspects of the Environment Assessment?

The St. Jacobs Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion Class Environmental Assessment will consider the following: 

• Condition of existing treatment infrastructure for wastewater servicing
• Impacts of growth to treatment plant capacity, as identified in the village of St. Jacobs for a planning window to 2051
• Assessing impacts to the Conestogo River through a receiving water study
• Considerations for climate change on our infrastructure
• A plan for the best way to deliver these services

Resources

• Notice of Commencement (PDF)
• Public meeting #1 (18:07), June 17, 2025

Contact information

Please contact the project manager with comments or questions.