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Home My WebLink AboutEnv - 2014-06-19 - 2006-2014 Best Bets Audit TRANSPORTATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES Water Services 150 Frederick street Kkhener ON Canada N2G 4A Regbn of Witerloo, Telephone:(519)575-4426 Fax 1519)575-4452 wmvregionmatelloo,omco May 2 8, 2014 Ms. Dianna Saunderson Environmental Committee City of Kitchener Kitchener City Hall, 200 King Street West Kitchener, Ontario N2G 4G7 RE: William Street and Strange Street Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment Notice of Study Commencement Dear Ms. Saunderson, The Region of Waterloo's (Region) Water Supply and Distribution Operations Master Plan (MP) investigated alternatives for supplying water within the Region. One alternative was to send raw water from the William Street Water Supply System (WSS) in Waterloo to the Strange Street WSS in Kitchener where the water would be treated and then supplied to both cities. The Region is now initiating a more detailed study to investigate this opportunity. Figure I illustrates the location of the William and Strange Street pumping stations. Figure 1 wdharn st CO C\04d, A GOS'S x< ......... ear N IFI 1 The Region is undertaking this study in accordance with the requirements for a Schedule C project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) (Municipal Engineers Association, June 2000, as amended in 2007 and 2011). The study will complete Phases I to 4 of the Municipal Class EA process. The William Street and Strange Street Water Supply Class EA will develop and evaluate alternatives for the location of the water treatment plant, raw water alignment between the William Street WSS and the Strange Street WSS, and the future property use at the William Street and Strange Street sites. The purpose of this letter is to advise you of the commencement of this study. The Region of Waterloo has retained XCG Consultants Ltd. and Associated Engineering to undertake the study. Please see attached for a copy of the Notice of Commencement that will be published in local newspapers. Information on the William Street and Strange Street Water Supply Class EA will periodically be posted on the Region's web site at: litt[)://w,,vw,regic)tLo.f'waterloo,ca/eii/abOLIt'i'licl�,-'tivii-oiiiiieiit/Mastei�PlaiisaiidProiects.asL),. If you have any initial concerns or comments regarding this study, we would appreciate receiving your comments in writing. It is also recognized that this study may not impact your mandate and programs and that you may not want to receive further notifications. If this is the case, we would appreciate you advising us in writing. Written replies would be appreciated no later than June 20,2014. Three Public Consultation Centres (PCCs) will be scheduled to provide information on the study, including the alternatives considered and the preferred alternative. Details of the PCCs will be published at a future date. If you have any questions or would like further information about the study, please contact Mr. Kaoru Yajima by phone at 519-575-4757, extension 3349 or by e-mail at kyaj i rna(a .,)regionofwaterloo.ca. 'fhank you very much for your interest in the study, Sincerely, Kaoru Yajima, M. Eng., P. Eng. Senior Project Engineer Water Services CC. Ms. Michele Grenier, XCG Consultants Ltd. IFI 2 Notice ofStudy Commencement William Street and Strange Street Water Sunob/ Class Environmental Assessment The Study The Region nf Waterloo's(Rcgioo)Water Supply and Distribution Operations Mumc Plan(MP)investigated alternatives for supplying water within(fie Region. One alternative wtts to send raw water froin the William Street Water Supply System(WSS) in Waterloo to the Strange Street WSS in Kitchener where the water would be treated and then supplied to both cities. The Region is now initiating a more detailed study to investigate this opportunity. Class Environmental Assessment Process The Region ix undertaking this study ioaccordance with the requirements for mSvbcJnle C project under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment(EA) (Municipal Engineers Association,June 2UO0, uu amended iu2007and 2011). The study will complete Phases | m4 o[the Municipal C|wo EA process. The William Street and Strange Street Water Supply Class EA will develop and evaluate alternatives for the location nf the water treatment plant,raw water alignment between the William Street WSS and the Strange Street WSS,and tile future property use n,the William Street and Strange Street sites, Wc Want m Hear From You Consultation with the public,stakeholders and government review agencies is a vital component vf the study,c*the Region wants o*provide mm opportunity for anyone will) vn interest mo get involved and provide input tv the ntmdy process. Three Public Consultation Centres(PCCs)will be scheduled to provide information on the study, including the alternatives considered and the preferred^\tommi,n. Details uCthe PCCx will be published atu future date, For Further Information Information om the William Street and Strange Street Water Supply Class E.&will periodically hc posted om the Region's web site at: Please contact citbornf the following project/u^m members if You have any questions u, comments,,wish to obtain more information on the study,or if You Would like to be added wo the mailing list to receive future study notifications: M,.KxomYajima,M.Eng.'P.8ng. Mr.Stephen Nutt,M.BmA.p.Eng. Senior Project Engineer Cmuswbuot Project Manager Water Services,Region ofWaterloo %CG Consultants Ltd. lS0 Frederick Street,7th niou, 82O Trillium Drive Kitchener,Ontario,Canada,N2O4J] Kitchener,Ontario N2RlK4 Phone:(5i9)575-4757,Ext.3349 Phone: 519-741-5774 Fm'�(519)575-1452 Fax: 519-741-5627 E-mail: [mail: »tephounu�@,,sug.onm All comments and inforniation received from individuals,stakeholder groups and agencies regarding this study are being collected m assist the Region nr Waterloo.m making wdecision, Under the amxicO7a/A= personal information such as narne,address,telephone number,and property location may be iucmu^u/ru submission becomes part^rthu public record. Questions regarding the collection^/this information should\e referred mMr.Kunrovaj.^^. rm,notice was first issued^u May zo.uux*. N�� N— �� *�