Online Public Engagement: Aldershot Creek Wastewater Main Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

About the project

Study overview

The existing wastewater main, located within the West Aldershot Creek valley in the City of Burlington, requires replacement due to age and creek bank erosion. This MCEA study will evaluate alternative options for a new wastewater main in the area.

The study is being conducted in accordance with the planning and design process for ‘Schedule B’ projects as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (external link) (October 2000, as amended 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, RSO. 1990.

Halton Region is seeking input from the public and other stakeholders to review the work completed and confirm the preferred option for the wastewater main replacement.

Study area

Public Information Centre materials

Preliminary preferred option

Through this study, Halton Region has considered several wastewater main alignment options. The preferred option for the Aldershot Creek Wastewater Main MCEA Study will replace the existing wastewater main within the same location and remove the existing wastewater main from the eroded creek bed, improving accessibility for maintenance and reducing the environmental impacts on the West Aldershot Creek corridor.

The option is considered preliminary until public, agency and Indigenous community feedback is received through this PIC.

The key features of the preferred option include:

no impact to the private wastewater system of Townhouse complex;
wastewater main will accommodate capacity requirements for future growth; and
minimal impact on local community during construction.

A graphic representation of alternative 7, depicting the location of the existing sewer and new sewer, which overlap in this approach.

For more background information about this study, please visit the MCEA project page for Aldershot Creek Wastewater Main Study.

Video presentation

In the video, you can learn about the decision-making process and the key factors considered in identifying the preliminary preferred design for the Aldershot Creek wastewater main replacement. The presentation shares key project information taken from the reports and investigations carried out through this study. Detailed information on the evaluation process for the selection of the preferred option can be shared with interested stakeholders at their request. You can also view the slide deck that appears in the presentation (PDF file).

View PIC video transcript.

Frequently asked questions

When will the new wastewater main be constructed?

Construction of the new wastewater main is currently planned for 2025.

How will you ensure the protection of the area’s existing natural environment, including Aldershot Creek?

As part of this Municipal Class Environmental Assessment study, natural environment specialists have conducted field studies to determine the presence of sensitive natural heritage features, environmentally significant areas and surveys for Species at Risk. These findings have been considered in the evaluation of options, and will be included in the Project File Report.

Halton Region will also continue to work directly with Conservation Halton, the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, and other key stakeholders.

How can I stay informed on the project?

Visiting the project webpage on halton.ca will provide detailed information about the project including the Project File Report and the Notice of Completion. Additional information will be shared by the Region prior to the construction phase of the project.

Next steps and anticipated timing

Timeline

Summer 2023

Prepare draft Project File Report (PFR).

File PFR for public review.

Spring 2023

Review all public and agency comments and feedback on the preliminary preferred design.

Confirm/refine the preferred design. Additional consultation with technical agencies and stakeholder groups, as required.