Utilities Kingston has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study to develop a Sewage Infrastructure Master Plan for the City of Kingston Urban Area. A cohesive Master Plan is required to guide the Utilities' efforts to:

• Advance the goal of containment/'virtual elimination' of combined sewer overflows
• Maximize the effectiveness of the existing sewer system
• Provide adequate system capacity to meet growth-based demand to the year 2026
• Prioritize large scale capital improvements to the sewer system
• Provide information to stakeholders on issues and challenges associated with Kingston's unique sewer system

The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements for Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007). Phase 1 of the Class EA process involves identification of the problem or opportunity to be addressed by the project. Phase 2 involves development of alternative solutions to address the problem or opportunity by taking into consideration the existing conditions, and by incorporating public and review agency comments. The alternative solutions will be evaluated to identify a preferred solution that minimizes impacts on the natural and social/cultural environment while optimizing capital and operating investments

To provide details on the project as well as to receive input and comments from interested parties, a Public Information Centre will be held:

Public and agency consultation is a key element of the Class EA Master Plan process. Two Public Information Centres (PICs) are planned and project information will be available on Utilities Kingston website

A mailing list for notification of project activities and PICs is now being compiled. If you wish to receive notification of the Master Plan activities (PIC), or if you have any questions regarding the study, please contact one of the people listed below or send an e-mail to SewageMasterPlan@UtilitiesKingston.com. Comments are welcome at any time during the study.

If you have questions regarding this study, contact:

Ryan Matthews, P.Eng., Senior Project Manager
CH2M HILL Canada Limited
1101 Prince of Wales Drive, Suite 330
Ottawa, Ontario K2C3W7
Tel: 613-723-0233 ext. 242

Cameron Smith, P.Eng., Public Consultation Manager
XCG Consultants Ltd.
6 Cataraqui Street, Woolen Mill, West Wing, Suite 105
Kingston, ON K7K 1Z7
Tel: 613-542-5888

Michael Fischer, P.Eng., Utilities Engineer
Utilities Kingston
1211 John Counter Blvd.
Kingston, ON K7L 4X7
Tel: 613-546-1181 ext. 2356

This Notice Published: May 5 and 12, 2009.