PRESS RELEASE

For Immediate Release
2002-10-25

 
For further information contact:
Chris Phippen, P. Eng., Utilities Kingston. 613-546-1181, ext. 2335

AN ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
FOR NORTH END SEWAGE WORKS

The North End Sewage Works, including the north end trunk sewer and the north end sewage pumping station, are the subject of a study initiated by Utilities Kingston. Most of these works were constructed in the 1950s. The majority of the equipment in the pumping station is original and is due for replacement. In addition, high sewage flows are often experienced during periods of intense or prolonged rainfall and during snowmelt. Occasionally, a sewage by-pass occurs at the station during periods of particularly high flows.

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The study will include a condition assessment of the trunk sewer and the pumping station. Recommendations will be made for upgrades to enable these facilities to manage the future sewage flows from the service area.

This project is being planned under Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment. For further information on this project, or to inspect a copy of the Class Environmental Assessment, please contact either of the individuals noted below.

Public input and comments are invited, for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Written comments should be provided to Mr. Phippen at the noted address within 30 calendar days from the date of this notice. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, Utilities Kingston intends to proceed with the planning, design, and construction of this project.

Contacts for the project include:

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