Long Point Road Sewer and Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrades

On this page:
1. Project Updates
2. Staff Reports & Council Decisions
3. Public Consultation
4. Map of Project Area

The Craigleith Wastewater Treatment Plant (CWWTP) located on Long Point Road requires modifications and upgrades to meet the projected demands of the Craigleith area. In 2023, the Town completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to evaluate and select the preferred solutions. The solutions have been broken down into seven project components:

Linear work on Long Point Road including new gravity sewer, and replacement of existing forcemain and watermain between Highway 26 and the CWWTP
Construction of a new sewage lift station at the CWWTP
Construction of a new septage receiving station at the CWWTP
Improvements to the screening and grit removal system at the CWWTP
Replacement of the existing Motor Control Centre at the CWWTP
Replacement and upsizing of the existing backup generator at the CWWTP
Replacement of the existing blowers at the CWWTP

Preliminary design and engineering has been completed. The Town released the RFP for the final design, tender preparation and contract administration in February 2025.

Why Now?
The Town’s sanitary sewer collection and pumping infrastructure within the Craigleith area requires upgrades and enhancements to meet the projected demands of growth in a sustainable manner.

Project Updates

February 23, 2026 - Geotechnical investigations upcoming

GEI Consultants plan to begin drilling geotechnical boreholes this week to gather information to help inform the engineering design. Borehole work is expected to be ongoing until late March, and will be happening along Long Point Road between Highway 26 and Brophy's Lane, and on the first 120 metres of Brophy's Lane west of Long Point Road. Temporary lane restrictions will be in place requiring vehicles to yield to oncoming traffic as the work is being completed.

Staff Reports & Council Decisions

August 25, 2026 - 30% Design Update

Staff Report OPS.26.035 is scheduled to be presented to Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, August 25. The report provides an update on the 30% design packages for the seven scopes of work, as well as the Class D estimates for construction. It also outlines the next steps in completing the value engineering exercise previously directed by Council.

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Staff Report OPS.26.021 was presented to Committee of the Whole on Tuesday, April 7. The report provides an update on the project status, and requests Council approval for a $150,000 budget to complete a value engineering/third-party review assignment of the proposed works. Committee voted in favour of the staff recommendations.
Presentation of the report begins at the 7:55 mark of the Committee meeting recording.
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Council pulled this resolution for further discussion at their meeting on Monday, April 20. Following discussion, Council passed the following motion:
WHEREAS this motion is aligned with the new Strategic Plan Our Path Forward, Specifically the pillar: Accountability and Transparency:
Deliver transparent, effective, and evidence-based governance and decision making
Ensuring the Town’s long term financial health
THAT Council direct staff to provide a copy of the grant application submitted under the Provincial Health and Safety Water Stream Fund for all seven projects to the Committee of the Whole on April 28, 2026.
AND THAT Council direct staff to report back no later than the Committee of the Whole meeting on June 29, 2026, with the following:
Updated Class D (or better) cost estimates for the six remaining project components (Lift Station, Septage Receiving Station, etc.) to be provided prior to commencing the Value Engineering exercise;
A quantified estimate of Development Charge (DC) units and collection timelines, including an assessment of financial risks;
Projected annual debt-servicing costs and the resulting impact on the Town’s debt capacity;
An analysis of how the $3.3 million wastewater reserve shortfall affects the delivery of this project and others in the 10-Year Capital Plan, such as Bay Street Reconstruction, Thornbury West Reconstruction Phase 2
The percentage of funding allocated to contingency and an explanation of how design-stage uncertainties are managed
AND FURTHER THAT this report be brought back to Council prior to any further commitment of construction resources beyond the approved additional amount of $150,000 for the value engineering and third party review assignment increase to the current budget.
Review of the report begins at the 2:22:35 mark of the Council meeting recording.
View Council Meeting Recording

Public Consultation

Two Public Information Centres were held during the Environmental Assessment process to select the preferred solutions. There are no additional Public Meetings or Information Centres expected to be held during the detailed and final design phases. Questions can be sent to the Town's Manager of Water & Wastewater.

Map of Project Area