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The Project
The City of Barrie (City) is experiencing significant population growth, with projections estimating an increase to 298,000 residents by 2051. To support this growth, the City is proposing to expand and make upgrades to its existing Wastewater Treatment Facility (WwTF) to ensure long-term wastewater treatment capacity, environmental protection, and regulatory compliance (project). The WwTF, located at 249 Bradford Street (see map), has been in operation since its original construction in 1931. Since its commissioning, the facility has been expanded multiple times to accommodate increasing wastewater flows driven by population growth.
The Process
The Project is being undertaken in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Schedule C planning and design process. As part of the process, the City will develop and evaluate alternatives for expanding and upgrading the WwTF within the existing site boundary and present them for public comment. A Public Information Centre (PIC) is tentatively planned for late 2026 to share the alternatives considered and the preliminary recommendation. The PIC will be advertised in advance of the event.
We Want to Hear From You
Consultation with review agencies, Indigenous communities, and the public is an important element of the MCEA planning and design process. To support ongoing engagement, the City welcomes all interested community members to stay involved. Please visit the Project website at buildingbarrie.ca and:
- Sign up to the Project Contact List for receiving future Project-related notifications directly;
- Stay up to date on Project news;
- Provide comments throughout the duration of the MCEA process; • Participate in the future PIC.
