News and Notices

The Town of Saugeen Shores invites you to engage with us as we evaluate ways to expand the Port Elgin Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) located at 123 Lehnen Street, Saugeen Shores, ON. The Port Elgin WPCP services the community of Port Elgin which is the largest urban community in Saugeen Shores. The Town of Saugeen Shores’s 2020 Masterplan studies have identified the need for a Schedule “C” Class EA to review alternatives for the Port Elgin WPCP to meet the future 2053 capacity needs for treatment of sanitary sewage generated in the community of Port Elgin.   

The Town of Saugeen Shores is updating the Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan for the communities of Port Elgin and Southampton. The Master Plan was last updated in 2020 and since that time, the Town has experienced significant residential and non-residential growth. The water system also services our neighbours in the Saugeen Ojibway First Nation (SON). The update to the Master Plan will involve a review of existing water treatment, distribution, storage infrastructure, sanitary and sewage collection and treatment infrastructure. The study will also include a review of future growth forecasts and potential future water and wastewater servicing requirements to 2044 as they relate to key infrastructure. Upon completion, the Master Plan will serve as a strategic document for the continued provision of water and wastewater services that will integrate with other major planning, development, and financing plans and policies. The Master Plan will also identify recommended projects and outline estimated timelines or triggers for implementation.

In accordance with 2.6 (a)  of the Procedural By-law, the Town of Saugeen Shores is advising the public that the March 17, 2025, Council (Planning) Meeting is cancelled.

On Thursday, February 27 the Victorian Order of Nurses (VON) and the Town of Saugeen Shores celebrated the grand opening of the new Nurse Practitioner-Led Clinic in Saugeen Shores. A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to commemorate this milestone, with Deputy Mayor Diane Huber and Davina Wong, Associate Vice President, Home and Community Care at VON, officially opening the location. 

Please note the following restriction in accordance with Town of Saugeen Shores Traffic By-law 68-2021, section 15.13.

Reduced Load Period to be in effect from March 1 to April 16 unless otherwise posted on the Town website. Weight is limited to 5 tonnes per axle. Exception is granted Concession 10 from Highway 21 easterly 830m.

The Town of Saugeen Shores has taken another step forward in its mission to increase the supply of affordable housing in the community. Last night, Council approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Town of Saugeen Shores, Habitat for Humanity and Wilson Developments. 

Last night, Council approved an Amending Agreement for 2706913 Ontario Inc. to continue momentum on the construction of Cedar Crescent Village (CCV) at the Port Elgin Main Beach.