NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT
MUNICIPAL CLASS
ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT

EXPANSION OF PRESCOTT’S WATER AND WASTEWATER SYSTEMS

In 2021, the Town of Prescott and the Township of Augusta jointly completed a Lands Needs Study. The results of this study identified a mutual benefit for the extension of municipal water and wastewater services from Prescott into Augusta. The municipalities will study and then identify the infrastructure requirements to undertake the solution, as identified in the Land Needs Study.

Map of Prescott going into Augusta Township outlining the Study Area

The project is being planned following the Schedule C process in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment 2003.

Project Contacts include:

Town of Prescott – Matthew Armstrong, CAO, 613-925-2812, x6220, marmstrong@prescott.ca

Township of Augusta – Shannon Geraghty, CAO, 613-925-4231, sgeraghty@augusta.ca

EVB Engineering – Marco Vincelli, Project Manager, 613-935-3775,
marco.vincelli@evbengineering.com

Public, Indigenous community and stakeholder input and comment are invited, for incorporation into the planning and design of this project and will be received until May 15, 2024. Subject to the identification of a preferred plan to expand the water and wastewater systems, and the receipt of the necessary approvals, the municipalities intends to proceed with this project in the next ten years.

Please note that ALL personal information is collected, maintained and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the purposes of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in Section 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. For more information, please contact the Ministry’s Freedom of Information and Privacy Coordinator at (416) 327-1434.

This Notice is issued April 17, 2024.

Site Selection Services

Prescott Economic Development regularly assists businesses and entrepreneurs with site selection research. We're committed to providing confidential support and expedited services to stakeholders and continuous relationship building for ongoing success and growth. Complimentary services include:

Site information, recommendations and tours
Development property database and supporting information, including applicable maps, infrastructure/servicing data
Local research data and market intelligence
Research and advice on applicable incentives, grants, funding, and financing
Advice and assistance with navigating the development process
Introductions to local government contacts, approval authorities, business stakeholders and educational partners

Prescott is a proud member of the St. Lawrence Corridor. They are focused on the attraction of new industrial and commercial employers to the region, increasing the quality and quantity of job opportunities for its residents, and with assisting existing businesses to expand.

Prescott is also a proud member of the Ontario East Economic Development Commission which promotes Eastern Ontario to attract new investment and jobs to its diverse group of communities.

Site Selection Assistance

Dana Valentyne, Economic Development Officer
dvalentyne@prescott.ca
613-925-2812 Ext: 6221

St. Lawrence Corridor Economic Development Commission

Ontario East Economic Development

Town of Prescott Economic Development & Tourism
360 Dibble St W
Prescott, ON K0E 1T0

Dana Valentyne, Economic Development Officer
dvalentyne@prescott.ca
P: 613-925-2812 Ext: 6221

Justin St. Pierre, Business Development Officer
jstpierre@prescott.ca
P: 613-925-2812 Ext: 6222

Taylor Prosser, Digital Main Street Coordinator
tprosser@prescott.ca