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The Township of South Stormont (Township) has completed a Master Servicing Plan to evaluate and develop a
coordinated and sustainable approach to providing municipal infrastructure for both existing and growth areas within the communities of Long Sault and Ingleside. The study has been conducted in accordance with the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment which is an approved process under theEnvironmental Assessment Act.

The existing infrastructure in Long Sault and Ingleside including transportation, water, sanitary and storm is able to
service the existing population without any critical system bottlenecks or deficiencies; however, due to the age of the infrastructure, the Township may begin to see a higher rate of deterioration within the next 10 – 20 years. In order to meet future needs for the forecasted growth, a review of alternatives identified the following recommended upgrades:

  • Drinking Water System: The existing water system is currently operating in accordance with industry standards and performance expectations. As development occurs, there will be a need to reinforce the system through the upsizing of existing and proposed localized mains to achieve fire flow requirements. In the 10 – 20-year time horizon, it will be necessary to add storage in the Long Sault Pressure Zone and upgrade the transmission main capacity in both communities in order to improve water supply operations.
  • Sanitary Sewer System: The existing sanitary collection system is operating in accordance with industry standards; however, there is significant inflow and infiltration (I/I) in both systems due to a combination of age and historical practices related to servicing that increases the amount of groundwater/rainwater entering the collection system. Solutions to address the existing bottlenecks will require sewer upgrades to better service current and future population. To accommodate future growth, long-term solutions will include sanitary pumping station upgrades and sewer interconnectivity between developers with the intent to develop a centralized system which will promote the planned growth while maximizing gravity conveyance to both Long Sault and Ingleside Wastewater Treatment Plants.
  • Stormwater System: Stormwater management in both communities is rudimentary using mostly open ditches and culverts with some localized storm sewer collection systems. It is recommended as part of the renewal of the infrastructure in the communities that stormwater quality treatment be provided in all areas incrementally with development or renewal. In areas that do not discharge directly to Lake St. Lawrence, stormwater quantity control will be required to reduce localized flood risks.
  • Transportation System: Transportation servicing in both Long Sault and Ingleside meets or exceeds minimum standards for traffic flow except for impacts from the Emergency Detour Routing from Highway 401. The key action items associated with the transportation servicing component are associated with the pedestrian and active transportation components with a focus on mobility and access.

The project file for this project provides a detailed summary of the technical, public consultation and environmental
investigations that were undertaken in order to comply with the Municipal Class EA requirements and to select the
preferred alternative. The complete Project File Report and other information are available on the Township’s project web page at: https://www.southstormont.ca/studies

Interested individuals or organizations may provide written comments to the Township on the proposed works within 30 calendar days from the date of this Notice. Comments should be directed to Jamie Witherspoon of WT Infrastructure Solutions Inc. and Debi Lucas, Township of South Stormont.

Jamie Witherspoon, P.Eng.
Project Manager
WT Infrastructure Solutions Inc
Phone: (833) 984-6372
Jamie.witherspoon@wtinfrastructure.ca

Debi Lucas
Chief Administrative Officer
Phone: (613) 534-8889 ext. 200
debi@southstormont.ca 


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

In addition, a request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e. requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g. require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Indigenous and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name. Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested; how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy those potential adverse impacts; and any information in support of the statements in the request. The request should be sent in writing or by e-mail to:

Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
minister.mecp@ontario.ca
135 St. Clair Avenue, 1st Floor
Toronto, ON M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca

Requests to the Ministry should also be sent to Jamie Witherspoon of WT Infrastructure Solutions Inc. and Debi Lucas, Township of South Stormont by mail or by e-mail.