Notice of Study Commencement Sanitary Sewershed Master Plan

WPCP No. 1 and Lakeview/Forth Street and Monks Cove Sanitary Pump Stations

Cobourg, ON (January 27, 2025)– The Town of Cobourg (Town) is initiating a Master Plan study to identify the potential sewage system improvements required to address growth within the Town.

Study Background
The existing wastewater system is serviced by Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) No. 1 and associated pumping stations; however, projected growth in the WPCP No. 1 sanitary sewershed area is expected to exceed sewage system capacity. This study will assess wastewater treatment and pumping station deficiencies and identify the operational and capacity improvements required to meet existing and future demands within the sewershed.

The Process
This study is being undertaken in accordance with Approach #3 of the Master Planning Process, as outlined in Section A.2.7 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) document (2024). As such, this Master Plan will address Phases 1 through Phase 4 of the MCEA process to fulfill the requirements for any recommended Schedule B and C projects identified within it.

How to Get Involved
As part of this study, a comprehensive consultation program is being undertaken and your participation is encouraged. Two Public Information Centres (PICs) are currently planned as part of this study, however; opportunities to share information will be offered throughout the study process. Please visit the study website (https://www.cobourg.ca/en/our-government/plans-reports-and-studies.aspx) to review study information and/or request to be directly notified of study updates.

Contact Us
If you wish to have your name added to the study mailing list and/or would like more information about the study, please contact:

This Notice was first issued January 27, 2025.

All information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2009). With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

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