Notice of Public Information Session #2 for Southampton South Area Drainage EA

The Town of Saugeen Shores invites you to attend the second in-person Public Information Session regarding the ongoing Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for Storm System Outlets 11, 12, 13A, 13B, and 14 catchment areas.

Date: Thursday, October 16, 2025
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. (Presentation at 5:30 p.m.)
Location: Southampton Town Hall, 201 High Street, Southampton, ON N0H 2L0

Purpose of the Session:

This session will provide an overview of Phase 2 of the project, including Alternative solutions and evaluation. The alternatives assessed for this project include swale improvements, infrastructure improvements, end-of-pipe treatments, and storm sewer construction. Town staff and consultants from Aquafor Beech Limited will be available to answer questions and gather feedback from residents and stakeholders.

Project Background:

In early 2024, the Town completed its Master Drainage Plan (MDP), which assessed current and future drainage needs and identified areas with existing challenges. Based on the MDP’s recommendations, the Town has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment in partnership with Aquafor Beech Limited to evaluate options and identify preferred solutions for the following storm system outlets:

• Outlet 11 – Adelaide Street
• Outlet 12 – Island Street
• Outlet 13A – Bay Street
• Outlet 13B – Watercourse South of Bay Street
• Outlet 14 – Huron Street South

For more information on the project, visit www.engage.saugeenshores.ca/SouthAreaDrainage.

Contacts:

If you have questions or concerns about the project, please contact staff:

Lukas Heathers
Development Engineering Supervisor
Town of Saugeen Shores
T. 519-832-2008 ext. 143
E. engineering@saugeenshores.ca

Robert Amos, MASc., P.Eng.
Project Manager
Aquafor Beech Limited.
T. 416-705-2367
E. amos.r@aquaforbeech.ca

We wish to thank you in advance for your interest, participation and co-operation during this project phase.