Joel Saunders
Project Manager, Infrastructure
Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Introduction:
The Municipality has identified capacity issues at the existing Wastewater Treatment Plant. The Class Environmental Assessment (EA) is now final. The Municipality is proceeding with the design of the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion. The design will also include equipment to assist with the significant peak flows experienced at the Wastewater Treatment Plant caused by the significant rainwater and groundwater entering the collection system.
Project Description:
The Meaford Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was originally constructed in 1969 and has since undergone a number of upgrades and modifications, with the most recent work being completed to retrofit the clarifier (used to remove solid particulates or suspended solids from liquid) in 2020.
A Class Environmental Assessment (EA) was completed in 2007 to address the long-term wastewater treatment requirements based on planned future growth. The EA recommended expansion of the existing WWTP, optimizing the existing processes, reducing inflow and infiltration, and improving water conservation.
The 2007 Class EA has since expired and the Municipality of Meaford determined the need to prepare a Class EA Addendum in 2021. The intent of the Addendum was to confirm or amend the preferred solution(s) identified in the original EA by addressing advances in technology, adjustments to phasing due to new population/flow projections, and to share this information with a list of stakeholders and interested parties that has expanded since 2007.
The Municipality of Meaford retained Ainley Group to complete and document the Class EA Addendum in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Document. The Meaford WWTP is located on a 3.9 Hectare parcel of land at 35 Grant Avenue, Meaford.
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Phases:
December 31, 2028
Anticipated Construction Completion: 2028
December 31, 2026
Anticipated Construction Start: 2026
June 1, 2025
Design Phase: 2024 – 2025
May 1, 2024
Class Environmental Assessment Addendum: 2021 – early 2024
October 12, 2023
Public Information Centre: Thursday, October 12, 2023 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Terrace Room, Meaford Hall)
May 1, 2007
Class Environmental Assessment: 2007
Budget:
The project budget for the Class EA Study is $212,662.
The remaining project budget for design and construction will be determined based on the preferred solution from the Class EA.
Additional Resources:
additional-resourcesProject Charter – Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion
Notice of Study Commencement – 2021 EA Addendum
Notice of Study Completion – EA
Environmental Study Report – Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion FINAL
Appendix A – 2015 Meaford Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan
Appendix B – Meaford Wastewater Treatment Plant Condition Assessment
Appendix C – Meaford Wastewater Treatment Plant Capacity Assessment
Appendix D – Meaford Wastewater Treatment Plant Existing and Future Wastewater Flows
Appendix E – Record of Correspondence with MECP
Appendix F – Archaeological Assessments and Cultural Heritage Resource Assessment
Appendix G – Meaford Wastewater Treatment Technology Alternatives
Appendix H – Class EA Consultation Materials and Correspondences