New Well Supply - Tavistock

Updated September 28, 2023

Public Consultation Centre #2 materials

Oxford County is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to explore potential opportunities for a new well supply in the Village of Tavistock.

After the first Public Consultation Centre (PCC) in December 2022, the North Optimist Park (Site Well 3) was identified as the preliminary preferred location for a new well.

A second PCC was held on September 26, 2023, to:

• provide an update on the study process;
• review the six alternative site concepts and layouts for the new on-site treatment facility; and
• describe the preliminary preferred alternative design (split-stream ion exchange treatment).

Comments on the new well supply study are welcome and should be submitted by Friday, October 6, 2023.

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August 30, 2023

Oxford County is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to explore potential opportunities for a new well supply in the Village of Tavistock.

At the first Public Consultation Centre in December 2022, a new well on Hope Street West near Optimist Park was identified as the preferred well site. Alternative design concepts have now been evaluated for components of the site. A second virtual (online) Public Consultation Centre will take place:

Comments on the new well supply study are welcome and should be submitted by Friday, October 6, 2023.

December 15, 2022

A virtual (online) Public Consultation Centre (PCC) was held on December 15, 2022, to:

• provide background about the project;
• review the list of alternative solutions; and,
• seek input on the evaluation and the preliminary preferred alternative.

Comments for consideration and documentation in the Environmental Study Report for PCC 1 will be accepted up to January 4, 2023.

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November 24, 2022

Oxford County is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to explore potential opportunities for a new well supply in the Village of Tavistock.

Consultation with the community is a key part of the study process. A virtual (online) public consultation centre is being held:

Thursday, December 15, 2022
6:00 to 8:00 PM

OPTION 1 - VIDEO CONFERENCE
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Meeting ID: 267 125 999 407 | Passcode: jUoBfZ
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OPTION 2 - AUDIO ONLY
Call in using your phone, mobile device, tablet or computer
Toll-free: 1-833-266-3861
Phone Conference ID: 583 450 356#

This meeting will provide background on the project, review the list of alternative solutions, and seek input on the evaluation and the preliminary preferred alternative. Comments received will be considered and documented in the Environmental Study Report. Please submit your feedback by Wednesday, January 4, 2023. Read the public notice

About the study

The Village of Tavistock currently receives water services from three wells located within the centre of the Village, near Queen’s Park. The Study will:

• define needs;
• identify and evaluate alternative solutions; and,
• develop a preferred design and location for a new well supply in consultation with adjacent property owners, regulatory agencies, Indigenous communities, the local business community and the public.

The Class EA Study is being planned in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule C projects as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Document (2000, as amended 2007, 2011, 2015), which is an approved process under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act.

Comments received during the study will be considered and documented in the Environmental Study Report.

Have your say

Consultation with the residents and businesses of Tavistock is a key part of the study process. We will be asking for public input at different points throughout the study period. To have your say:

• CONTACT THE PROJECT TEAM to be added to the study’s mailing list or to provide comments.
  

  A.R. (Tony) Lotimer, M.Sc., P.Geo., FGC Project Manager, Oxford County 1-800-755-0394, ext. 3126 alotimer@rogers.com

  David Kielstra, MA, EP, MCIP, RPP Environmental Planner, Stantec Consulting Ltd. 905-381-3247 David.Kielstra@stantec.com

• ATTEND A PUBLIC CONSULTATION CENTRE (PCC): PCCs are your opportunity to review information and provide feedback directly to members of the project team. PCC #1 is scheduled for:
  

  Thursday, December 15, 2022 - 6:00 to 8:00 PM Click here to join the meeting | Meeting ID: 267 125 999 407 | Passcode: jUoBfZ Materials will be posted to this page following the PCC. See the public notice

• USE THE ONLINE QUESTION & COMMENT CARD: Fill out the online form below to send your feedback or questions to the project team. Please submit your feedback by Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

February 22, 2022

Oxford County has begun a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study to explore potential opportunities for a new well supply in the Village of Tavistock.

Tavistock currently receives water services from three wells located in the centre of the village near Queen’s Park. The addition of a fourth well will improve the long-term supply and security of drinking water for the community.

Have your say

Consultation with the residents and businesses of Tavistock is a key part of the study process. We will be asking for public input at different points throughout the study period.

How to get involved:

• Contact a member of the project team to be added to the study’s mailing list or to provide comments.
  

  A.R. (Tony) Lotimer, M.Sc., P.Geo., FGC Project Manager, Oxford County 1-800-755-0394, ext. 3126 alotimer@rogers.com

  David Kielstra, MA, EP, MCIP, RPP Environmental Planner, Stantec Consulting Ltd. 905-381-3247 David.Kielstra@stantec.com

• Attend one of the Public Consultation Centres (PCCs) during the study to review information and provide feedback. Notices with the date, location, and opportunities to participate in the PCCs will be published and distributed before each event. Please note PCCs may be held online.

Please check back for more project updates, including dates of Public Consultation Centres