2025 Pollution Prevention Control Plan - Water and Stormwater Master Servicing Plan Update

WHAT ARE THE STUDIES ABOUT?

The City of Port Colborne is undertaking two Master Plan studies:

• 2025 Pollution Prevention Control Plan (PPCP) (with GEI Consultations Canada) - The purpose of the 2025 PPCP is to develop an action plan that outlines and prioritizes short and long-term strategies to manage the wastewater system and future growth in the City.
• Water and Stormwater Master Servicing Plan (WSMSP) Update (with Agile Infrastructure) – The purpose of this study is to establish an overall management strategy and vision for meeting short and long-term water and stormwater infrastructure needs in the City of Port Colborne through to the year 2051 and beyond.

While the studies are being undertaken independently, there are common elements between each study. As such, the City is planning a Joint Public Information Centre (PIC) to present information on the Master Plan studies. The objectives of the PIC are to present preliminary evaluation results and receive input and feedback on each Study’s proposed strategies.

HOW ARE THE STUDIES BEING PERFORMED?

Both studies are being performed as approach 1 Master Planning Studies, satisfying Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Engineers Association Class Environmental Assessment process (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, 2015, 2023, and 2024), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

Each study will:

• Identify the problem to be solved through review of the existing conditions and performance of the current systems, and consideration of the impacts of population growth on these systems.
• Identify and assess strategies for meeting existing and future servicing needs.
• Establish overall management strategies to inform future policies, practices and capital planning decisions.

JOINT PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

The City of Port Colborne is hosting a Joint Public Information Centre (PIC) to present background and preliminary results of the 2025 PPCP and the WSMSP Update.  Consultation is an integral part of the EA Master Plan process, and members of the public, agencies, and other interested persons are encouraged to participate in the upcoming PIC:

Date:            Wednesday, December 3, 2025

Time:            3:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M

Location:      Vale Health & Wellness Centre, 550 Elizabeth Street, Port Colborne - Golden Puck Room

The PIC will provide you with an opportunity to hear project updates, provide input, and ask questions. Representatives from the City and their consultants will be available to discuss project information and respond to questions.

CONTACT US

Please contact the following project team members at any time during this study if you have any questions or comments, wish to be added to the study contact list, or request accessible formats: