The Town of Cobourg is seeking public input on a new Sanitary Sewershed Master Plan aimed at ensuring the town’s wastewater system can meet future growth demands.
The study will examine the Water Pollution Control Plant No. 1 and the Lakeview/Forth Street and Monks Cove pumping stations to identify operational upgrades and capacity improvements needed to maintain safe and reliable service.
A Public Information Centre (PIC) has been scheduled for Monday, February 2, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Cobourg Community Centre. The drop-in session will allow residents to review study materials, ask questions, and provide feedback on the study background, current system conditions, preliminary evaluation criteria, and alternative solutions.
For those unable to attend in person, the PIC materials and comment forms will be available online at cobourg.ca/reportsandstudies starting February 3. Residents are encouraged to submit comments by February 27 to help guide the planning process.
Anyone wishing to receive updates on the study can contact Terry Hoekstra, Deputy Director of Engineering for the Town of Cobourg thoekstra@cobourg.ca, or Derryn Bracey, Project Manager with Stantec Consulting derryn.bracey@stantec.com. All input will become part of the public record in accordance with Ontario’s Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.
The master plan is being conducted under provincial environmental assessment guidelines and will inform future Schedule B and C projects, helping the town manage growth efficiently while maintaining high-quality wastewater services for Cobourg residents.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)
