Cobourg residents will have an opportunity to provide input on a new water servicing strategy aimed at supporting future growth in the town’s northeast.
Lakefront Utility Services Inc. has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to develop a plan for a new water pressure zone, known as Zone 3, in the northeast area of Cobourg.
According to the Town, the project is needed because parts of northeast Cobourg sit above the elevation that can be serviced by the existing water system. Current infrastructure cannot reliably supply water pressure or fire protection to areas above 120 metres, creating a need for a new zone.
The study will examine a range of options, including the location and capacity of a new booster pumping station, potential water storage facilities, and required watermain connections. Officials say the goal is to identify a preferred solution that balances environmental, technical, cultural and financial considerations.
Public input is a key component of the Environmental Assessment process.
The first Public Information Centre will take place on Monday, April 27 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Cobourg Community Centre. The drop in session will feature display boards outlining the project, including existing system constraints, potential solutions and next steps.
Residents will be able to speak directly with the project team and provide feedback.
For those unable to attend, materials and a comment form will also be made available online through the Town’s website.
Officials are encouraging residents, stakeholders and developers to participate, noting that all feedback will help inform the final servicing strategy for the area.
(Written by: Joseph Goden)