Notice of Commencement: Southampton South Area Drainage EA

Aquafor Beech Limited, in partnership with the Town of Saugeen Shores, is initiating a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to identify preferred approaches to address stormwater system concerns at 5 outlets: Adelaide Street (No. 11), Island Street (No. 12), Bay Street (No. 13A), watercourse south of Bay Street (No. 13B), and Huron Street South (No. 14). The study area includes municipal lands and easements along the catchment areas between High Street and South Street.

Project Background

A Master Drainage Plan was completed in early 2024 to outline existing and future drainage needs for the Town. The study identified these five (5) storm outlet locations for further investigations, through the process of a Class Environmental Assessment.

The Process

Planning of the Southampton South Area Drainage Project will follow the Class EA – Schedule C process. Issues with the current drainage system will be investigated, and a range of alternative solutions will be assessed. Ultimately, a recommended solution for each outlet will be presented.

Get Involved

Public consultation is an important element of the study. The public will have opportunities for input at key stages throughout the project. Information about public consultation events will be distributed by mail, and posted on the project website. If you have questions or comments, or would like to receive e-mail project updates please contact Ruhul Amin.

Ruhul Amin, Manager of Engineering
Town of Saugeen Shores
600 Tomlinson Dr. Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C4
519-832-2008
SouthamptonEA@saugeenshores.ca

Learn more and follow the project at www.engage.saugeenshores.ca/SouthAreaDrainage.

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. Publication date: January 28, 2025.