About the Project
Background
Middlesex Centre is developing a new Servicing Master Plan (SMP). This plan will guide policies and infrastructure initiatives for Middlesex Centre's water, wastewater, stormwater and waste management systems over the next 20 years.
At the same time, we are also undertaking a Transportation Master Plan (TMP). You can find more information about that plan on the TMP webpage.
Purpose
Middlesex Centre is undertaking an update to the SMP that was previously completed in 2010.
Since the completion of the 2010 plan, the municipality has experienced growth in some settlement areas which has prompted servicing extensions and infrastructure upgrades not captured or envisioned in the previous study. As such, this update will examine the servicing system needs by reviewing:
- New planning policies
- Population and development growth projections
- Current and future needs and issues that exist within the municipality
The SMP will identify shortcomings in the water, wastewater, stormwater and solid waste servicing systems, identify alternative solutions, evaluate those alternatives against a set of evaluation criteria, and then identify a preferred solution(s) to support planned growth in Middlesex Centre to the year 2042.
Project Details
Project consultant
The project is being led by Stantec Consulting Ltd., who bring significant expertise with master servicing plans and knowledge of Middlesex Centre’s infrastructure projects.
Municipal staff will play an active role in the project, providing oversight and support to the consultants.
Project Timeline
This is a multi-year project, starting in fall of 2022 and expected to conclude in 2023.
Project Budget
Funding for the project, $452,768, was approved by Council in August of 2022, with funds coming from Development Charges.
Community Input
The project will be undertaken in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. It will include public meetings, surveys and numerous touch points with residents and Council to gather critical feedback and input.
Public Engagement
- Public Information Centre #1 - January 11, 2023 (online/virtual)
The presentation from this meeting can be found as an attachment at the bottom of this page. - Public Information Centre #2 - October 19, 2023 (in-person)
The second PIC was held Thursday, October 19, 2023, from 4pm to 7pm at the Komoka Community Centre. The presentation boards from this meeting can be found as an attachment at the bottom of this page. If you would like to comment on the recommendations presented at the PIC #2, please submit them to Rob Cascaden and Jeff Paul (email addresses below) no later than November 16, 2023. - Share your Thoughts - At any time during the master plan process, please feel free to share your thoughts by contacting Rob Cascaden, Director of Public Works, Middlesex Centre and the project consultant, Jeff Paul, Project Manager, Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Jeff.Paul@stantec.com).
Project Updates
- Sign-up to receive project updates (send request to Middlesex Centre Public Works)
Additional dates and times for community input will be added as the project progresses.
All opportunities for engagement will be shared with the community via our social media channels (Twitter and Facebook), on the website, in our e-newsletter and in the municipal page of the Middlesex Banner.
Resources
Project documents will be attached below as they become available.
Public notices regarding this project are posted under "Public Notices" on this website.
Contact Us
For questions about this project, contact Rob Cascaden, Director of Public Works, Middlesex Centre.
Additionally, comments and questions can be directed to the project consultant, Jeff Paul, Project Manager, Stantec Consulting Ltd. (Jeff.Paul@stantec.com).
This page was first posted in January 2023. Photo of Bluewater Recycling Truck from BRA.