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CANA Wastewater Treatment Plant

The CANA Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP) was constructed in the early 1970’s for the CANA Home-building Cooperative. In 1991, the City of Kingston acquired the facility and it is currently maintained and operated by Utilities Kingston. A condition assessment was completed in 2009 and the plant is in poor condition. In addition, the Ministry of the Environment has concerns about the facility as it no longer meets today’s more stringent treatment and effluent requirements. Flows within the local sewage collection system demonstrate considerable wet-weather response resulting in overloading of the facility during rains and snowmelt.

The facility consists primarily of an extended aeration process tank that is rated for 94.6 m3/day. The plant services a 32 home subdivision located north of Kingston Mills Road, between the Kingston Mills locks and Highway 15. No further developments are planned to this subdivision. While the current facility meets numerous effluent targets, Utilities Kingston and the MOE have concerns about the facility in terms of both condition and effluent quality.

In late 2009, Utilities Kingston issued a request for proposal for Engineering consultants to complete the necessary Environmental Assessment (Schedule C), Detailed Design and Construction Administration for upgrades to the CANA WWTP facility. The local firm of J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. was awarded the contract, which will span around 3 years, from the Environmental Assessment (EA), through to construction and commissioning of the facility

Schedule

The Municipal Class Environmental Assessment is following a Schedule C process. Within this process, there are numerous points of contact with the public on the matter, to disseminate information to and solicit feedback from interested individuals, agencies and governing bodies. This may be in the form of mailings, Public Information Centres (PIC) and/or formal or informal meetings. As part of this assignment, a Public Liaison Committee (PLC) will be formed and maintain a closer involvement with the Study Team.

Note that more information on the PLC and becoming a member of the PLC can be found in the side-bar.

Proposed Schedule for this Study is as Follows:
Phase Activity Date Completed Download
1. Environmental Assessment Notice of Commencement Feb 23, 2010 Yes NOC-Feb23-10.pdf
  PLC Meeting #1 June 3, 2010 Yes N/A
  PIC #1 June 10, 2010 Yes PIC1-Jun10-10.pdf
  PLC Meeting #2 Aug 12, 2010 Yes PIC2-Aug-12-10.pdf
  PIC #2 Aug 31, 2010 Yes PIC2-Aug-31-10.pdf
  PLC Meeting #3 Sep, 2010 No  
  Notice Of Completion Jun, 2013 Yes CANA Notice of Completion.pdf
2. Detailed Design   2013-2014 No  
3. Construction   2014-2015 No  
Notes: Future dates are approximate at this time


Latest Information

This project website will be maintained and grow through the course of the project. Pertinent documentation and notifications will be posted here

Michael Troop, P.Eng
Environmental Engineer
J.L. Richards & Associates Limited
863 Princess Street, Suite 203
Kingston ON K7L 5N4
Phone: 613.544.1424 Ext. 231
Fax: 613.544.5679
Mike Fischer, P.Eng
Utilities Engineer
Utilities Kingston
85 Lappan's Lane
Kingston ON K7L 4X7
Tel: 613-546-1181 ext. 2356
Fax 613-542-1463

Project Contact Email: Cana-WWTP@UtilitiesKingston.com

Notices

This is a notice outlining the objectives of the project and marks the commencement of the Environmental Assessment

Notice of Commencement

Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment

Notice of Completion

Project Materials


Envrionmental Study Report

The Environmental Assessment for the Cana Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project is complete. The final report can be downloaded via this webpage.

Public Information Centre Notice #2

August 31, 2010 - Meadowcrest
Provides an overview of the preferred alternative selection decision making for upgrades to the Cana Wastewater Treatment Plant

Public Information Centre Notice #1

June 10, 2010 - Meadowcrest
Provides an introductory overview of the Cana Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project, including current issues and a list of alternatives being considered.

Related Links


Source Protection Plan

Posted: February 23, 2010The Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority is preparing a Source Protection Plan (SPP) for the watershed within which the Cana Subdivision lies. Various reports are forthcoming from this process and additional information can be found at the linked site.

Public Liaison Committee


PLC Notice

Posted: February 23, 2010
Announcement that Utilities Kingston is establishing a Public Liaison Committee for the Cana WWTP Upgrade Project.

PLC Terms of Reference

Posted: February 23, 2010
The PLC Terms of Reference

PLC Application Form

Posted: February 23, 2010
The application form for participating on the PLC

PLC Criteria for Selection

Posted: February 23, 2010
Criteria for selection of individuals to participate on the Public Liaison Committee for the Cana WWTP Upgrade Project