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Introduction
Effective wastewater management is vital to Amherstburg's health, safety, and environmental sustainability. With a population of 23,000 and projected growth over the next two decades, the Town faces challenges in ensuring its wastewater infrastructure can meet future demands. To address these needs, Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to guide infrastructure improvements, support sustainable development, and maintain high service levels.
This Plan will provide a comprehensive framework for managing and enhancing the Town's wastewater systems, addressing environmental and operational challenges, and ensuring the system is prepared for future growth. Strategic planning and stakeholder input will be key to creating a roadmap that meets current needs and anticipates future demands, enabling Amherstburg to continue delivering high-quality services to its community.
Objective
The primary objective of the Sanitary Master Plan is to develop a long-term strategy for enhancing Amherstburg's wastewater infrastructure. The plan will focus on identifying system vulnerabilities, optimizing operations, and ensuring the infrastructure is resilient to growth and environmental changes.
Key goals include:
Improving wastewater service levels for residents and businesses.
Mitigating the risk of system overflows and failures.
Supporting growth and development in alignment with the Town's Official Plan.
Minimizing environmental impacts and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Expected Outcomes of the Sanitary Master Plan
Enhanced Infrastructure: Improved system performance to accommodate future population growth and ensure reliable service delivery.
Environmental Protection: Reduced risks of sewer overflows and discharges into local waterways, protecting water quality and ecosystems.
Sustainable Development: A comprehensive roadmap to guide infrastructure planning and investment, ensuring resilience and efficiency.
Community Engagement: Opportunities for residents and stakeholders to provide input and shape the future of wastewater management in Amherstburg.
Engagement Opportunities
Public Information Centre No. 1
The first Public Information Centre will provide an overview of the Sanitary Master Plan process and initial findings.
Date: TBD, 2025
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Public Information Centre No. 2
Stay tuned for details on the second Public Information Centre, which will present draft recommendations and seek community feedback.
If you missed a Public Information Centre, project materials, including storyboards and reports, will be available on this page.
We invite you to share your feedback via email to our Project Lead via the "Who's Listening" tab. Your input is critical to the success of the Sanitary Master Plan and to ensuring Amherstburg's wastewater system serves the community effectively into the future.
Stay Involved
Together, we can create a sustainable and efficient sanitary system that supports Amherstburg's future growth while protecting the environment. Keep visiting this page for updates and opportunities to get involved!
For those who require assistance with accommodation, contact Amherstburg's Town Hall at 519-736-0012 or Essex's Town Hall at 519-776-7336.
Introduction
Effective wastewater management is vital to Amherstburg's health, safety, and environmental sustainability. With a population of 23,000 and projected growth over the next two decades, the Town faces challenges in ensuring its wastewater infrastructure can meet future demands. To address these needs, Amherstburg is developing a Sanitary Master Plan to guide infrastructure improvements, support sustainable development, and maintain high service levels.
This Plan will provide a comprehensive framework for managing and enhancing the Town's wastewater systems, addressing environmental and operational challenges, and ensuring the system is prepared for future growth. Strategic planning and stakeholder input will be key to creating a roadmap that meets current needs and anticipates future demands, enabling Amherstburg to continue delivering high-quality services to its community.
Objective
The primary objective of the Sanitary Master Plan is to develop a long-term strategy for enhancing Amherstburg's wastewater infrastructure. The plan will focus on identifying system vulnerabilities, optimizing operations, and ensuring the infrastructure is resilient to growth and environmental changes.
Key goals include:
Improving wastewater service levels for residents and businesses.
Mitigating the risk of system overflows and failures.
Supporting growth and development in alignment with the Town's Official Plan.
Minimizing environmental impacts and ensuring regulatory compliance.
Expected Outcomes of the Sanitary Master Plan
Enhanced Infrastructure: Improved system performance to accommodate future population growth and ensure reliable service delivery.
Environmental Protection: Reduced risks of sewer overflows and discharges into local waterways, protecting water quality and ecosystems.
Sustainable Development: A comprehensive roadmap to guide infrastructure planning and investment, ensuring resilience and efficiency.
Community Engagement: Opportunities for residents and stakeholders to provide input and shape the future of wastewater management in Amherstburg.
Engagement Opportunities
Public Information Centre No. 1
The first Public Information Centre will provide an overview of the Sanitary Master Plan process and initial findings.
Date: TBD, 2025
Time: TBD
Location: TBD
Public Information Centre No. 2
Stay tuned for details on the second Public Information Centre, which will present draft recommendations and seek community feedback.
If you missed a Public Information Centre, project materials, including storyboards and reports, will be available on this page.
We invite you to share your feedback via email to our Project Lead via the "Who's Listening" tab. Your input is critical to the success of the Sanitary Master Plan and to ensuring Amherstburg's wastewater system serves the community effectively into the future.
Stay Involved
Together, we can create a sustainable and efficient sanitary system that supports Amherstburg's future growth while protecting the environment. Keep visiting this page for updates and opportunities to get involved!
For those who require assistance with accommodation, contact Amherstburg's Town Hall at 519-736-0012 or Essex's Town Hall at 519-776-7336.
The Town is initiating this study to develop a long-term strategy for enhancing Amherstburg’s wastewater infrastructure.
Data Collection and System Baseline
Sanitary Master Plan is currently at this stage
The Project team will review existing system information and remediate any data gaps to establish a system baseline on how the sanitary infrastructure system is currently functioning day-to-day
Growth Scenarios and Define System Performance Objectives
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
The Project Team will review current growth projections for the Town of Amherstburg against the system baseline and identify performance objectives to be achieved as the Town continues to develop.
Public Information Centre #1
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
A public information center will be held in-person in the Town of Amherstburg to present the information gathered up to this point and collect public feedback on the existing sanitary systems. All are welcome to participate.
Under Review
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
The feedback collected from Public Information Center #1 will be reviewed and considered by the Project Team.
Identification and Evaluation of Servicing Needs
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
The Project Team will assess the projected growth and existing areas operating at a level of service lower than system baseline to identify the needs of the overall sanitary system over the next 2 decades and develop alternative solutions.
Capital and Implementation Plan
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
The Project Team will confirm the alternative solutions that deemed to proceed through the Class EA process and develop an implementation plan for the Town that balances the overall level of impact each project has with the return on the Town's investment in the snaitary infrastructure system.
Public Information Centre #2
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
A public information center will be held in-person in the Town of Amherstburg to present the information gathered up to this point and collect public feedback on the alternative solutions presented. All are welcome to participate.
Under Review
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
The feedback collected from Public Information Center #2 will be reviewed and considered by the Project Team.
Draft Sanitary Masterplan
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
The Project Team will develop the draft Sanitary Master Plan.
Report & Presentation to Council
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
The Project Team will present the draft Sanitary Master Plan to Amherstburg Council for endorsement.
Finalize Sanitary Masterplan
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
Based on feedback from Amherstburg Council, the draft Sanitary Master Plan will be finalized by the Project Team.
Notice of Completion
this is an upcoming stage for Sanitary Master Plan
The Project Team will submit a Notice of Completion with the MECP and publish the final Sanitary Master Plan.
