Bobcaygeon

The Corporation of the City of Kawartha Lakes (the City) is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study for Detailed Design of Anne St and Front St Sewage Pumping Station (SPS) in Bobcaygeon, potential upgrade of the existing force-main connecting the SPS locations to the sewage treatment plant, identify and review alternatives and recommend preferred alternative to accommodate the increased growth within the north side of the Bobcaygeon River.

This Municipal Class EA process will follow the planning and design process as described in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Document. The goal of the study is to accommodate the increased growth within areas north of the Bobcaygeon River, review, recommend and design upgrades required for the two SPS or propose a new SP’S to intercept additional flows and study option for  twinning/replacing some/all the existing force mains on the existing or new alignments.

Currently the existing settlement within the North-West area is serviced by the Front St SPS. The Front St SPS is a tributary SPS to the Anne St SPS. The Front St SPS and the Anne St SPS are located on the north side of the Bobcaygeon River. The area is serviced by a municipal wastewater collection system with several SPS that ultimately discharges to the Bobcaygeon Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP).

East Street North and Cedartree Lane/Duke Street and Duke Street and Helen Street Intersections in Bobcaygeon

The Process

The City of Kawartha Lakes has initiated an intersection design for the East Street and Cedartree Lane/Duke Street intersection in Bobcaygeon. The municipality has retained Concept Dash Engineering to prepare the design for the intersection.

The proposed intersection designs will be completed to address the traffic operations and enhance safety for both motorists and pedestrians. Various design concepts will be presented including traffic signals or a traffic circle. Some designs include changes to the intersection at Duke Street and Helen Street. The design will be completed in accordance with industry standards and will corporate the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) guidelines and requirements.

The design will include replacement of existing curbs, aprons and will have new pavement markings. In addition, Accessible Pedestrian Signals (APS) and tactile plates will be provided at all corners of the intersection. The study intersections are shown in the key map below:

About the Public Information Centre (PIC)

Public consultation is a key component to this project. We would like to invite you, your friends, and your neighbours to participate in the Public Information Centre (PIC) to inform these studies. The PIC will be an Open House style session which includes a review of display boards by the participants. At the PIC, you will be able to learn about our approach and our findings, ask us questions, and share your thoughts and opinions. Your participation in PICs is important to us. 

How to Participate

A key component of the intersection designs will be consultation with stakeholders, regulatory agencies, and the public. Everyone with an interest in this work is invited to get involved and provide input. A PIC is being held to inform the process, present findings, and receive public input. A notice indicating the time and location of the PIC will be provided to registered stakeholders, local media and published on the Public Notice’s section of the municipality’s website. 

If you are unable to attend the PIC in person, the display boards will be available online after the event on the municipality’s Major Projects page.

Public Information Centre

Date: Thursday, November 30, 2023
Time: 5pm to 7pm (Open House style drop-in)
Location: Bobcaygeon Library, 123 East Street South, Bobcaygeon