Residents invited to share feedback on the study’s preferred solution 

Cobourg, ON (November 23, 2022) – Lakefront Utility Services Inc. in partnership with the Town of Cobourg is pleased to announce the launch of the Elevated Tank and Booster Pump Station Environmental Assessment Study on the Town of Cobourg’s Community Engagement Platform, EngageCobourg.ca 

About the Study
Lakefront Utility Services Inc. (LUSI) is conducting a Study to address capacity limitations in the Town of Cobourg’s drinking water system. This study will identify the preferred location for a new Elevated Tank and Booster Pump Station. The need for this project was documented in the Town of Cobourg’s Drinking Water System Master Plan, completed in 2021.

This study follows the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process. The Municipal Class EA process is a consistent, objective, and transparent process to plan public infrastructure. The process provides opportunities for the public, government agencies, First Nation and Metis communities, and other interested persons to give feedback and guide decision making.

Various potential locations were identified for the new Elevated Tank and Booster Pump Station. Each location was evaluated based on its impact to the natural environment, social/ cultural impacts, technical merits and financial cost. The findings of the Study include the evaluation of the various sites and how the preferred site was selected.

Goal of Community Engagement
The goal of this engagement project is to gather community feedback on the preferred solution identified by the Study. Comments will be taken into consideration for the completion of the final Project File Report.

Objectives are to

• Gather feedback from customers and stakeholders on the findings and recommendations of the Study.
• Identify a preferred solution that adequately considers, and addresses feedback received.

How to get involved
To share your thoughts on the Study, please contribute to the following public engagement opportunities on www.EngageCobourg.ca:

1. Watch the recording of the Public Information Centre Informational Video to learn more about the project.
2. Complete the survey.
3. Ask a question or give feedback in the forum.

Register on Engage Cobourg Today!
Residents of the Town of Cobourg are encouraged to create a profile online and participate in current public engagement projects. To register on Engage Cobourg, an online public engagement platform designed to gather feedback and comments from residents, visit  engagecobourg.ca and click the Register Today! button. For questions or help registering please email communications@cobourg.ca.

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Media Contacts
Kara Euale
Manager, Communications
Town of Cobourg
p: 905-372-4301 x 4105
e: keuale@cobourg.ca

About The Town of Cobourg
The Town of Cobourg is a lakeside community (population 20,500) located on the north shore of Lake Ontario halfway between Toronto and Kingston and has been recognized multiple times by MoneySense Magazine as “One of Canada’s Best Places to Live” in populations under 25,000.

Founded in 1798, Cobourg is rich in heritage offering a vibrant downtown, sophisticated small-town atmosphere and renowned waterfront that serves as a popular getaway destination.  As the largest town in Northumberland County, Cobourg is personified by historic Victoria Hall, hosts a 27.4 million community centre, an educated and skilled labour force, flourishing commercial sector and supportive municipal government. Cobourg has received the Federation of Canadian Municipalities Sustainable Communities Award, accolades from the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, and multiple heritage, environmental, and event awards.