Online Consultation: Lower Base Line Wastewater Pumping Station and Associated Forcemains MCEA Study
About the project
Study overview
To support future growth in the Towns of Milton and Halton Hills, Halton Region is considering the construction of a new wastewater pumping station and associated infrastructure on Lower Base Line Road near Fourth Line.
This project is part of the long-term strategy identified in the 2011 Sustainable Halton Water and Wastewater Master Plan and will help provide reliable wastewater services for new homes and businesses.
This study will determine the best location for the new pumping station and related pipelines. It will also consider factors such as technical feasibility, environmental effects, social and cultural heritage impacts, property needs, regulatory requirements, and financial considerations.
Study area
Public Information Centre materials
An online Public Information Centre (PIC) is ongoing until . To learn about the study findings so far, you can watch or listen to the video below. You can also access a PDF copy of the presentation (PDF file).
Lower Base Line Wastewater Pumping Station and Associated Forcemains – PIC Video
Learn more and share your feedback
To provide input on the study findings so far:
To find background information or download copies of notices and reports:
Contact us to join the study mailing list or if you need an alternate format:
Next steps and anticipated timing
Phase 1: Problems and Opportunities
Publish Notice of Commencement
Phase 2: Alternative Solutions
- Hold Public Information Centre #1
- Publish Project File Report for a 30-day review period in winter 2026
Phase 3: Implementation
Anticipated start of construction
This study is being conducted in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule B projects as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (external link) (October 2000, as amended 2007, 2011, 2015, 2023 and 2024), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, RSO. 1990.