On this page:
1. Project News
2. Why is this project happening?
3. What work has been completed?
4. What work is being completed now?
5. Project Study Area
6. Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) 1: Video Presentation
Project News
January 22, 2025 - Notice of Study Completion
The City of Timmins has completed the Class Environmental Assessment to determine the most feasible location for a new waster storage reservoir closer to South Porcupine. The recommended solution is to erect an elevated storage tank at Site 5, the Gold Mine Rd. location.
Read the FULL Notice of Study Completion.
The preliminary design has been completed and a Project File Report has been prepared and is now available for review and comment.
PROJECT FILE REPORT
The Project File Report is available for a 30-day review period from January 22, 2025 to February 20, 2025 online or at Timmins City Hall on Algonquin Blvd. E. during regular business hours, Monday to Friday.
November 14, 2024 - Public Feedback closes
Public feedback on the preliminary site recommendation has closed.
October 24, 2024 - Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) and Public Input
A pre-recorded video presentation for the Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) is available for viewing. The presentation provides a summary of the study process, an overview of the five (5) site options considered, and a review of Site 5, the preliminary recommendation. Comments regarding this presentation are welcomed until November 14, 2024 via the survey form. PDF slides of the presentation are also available HERE.
October 10, 2024 - Notice of Study Commencement and Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC)
The City of Timmins is hosting a virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) by posting a recorded presentation detailing a summary of the study process, an overview of the five site options considered, and to collect input on Site 5 as the preliminary recommendation for the new reservoir (see Project Study Area). The recorded presentation and a short survey will be available from October 24, 2024 to November 14, 2024. View the Public Notice for the Study Commencement.
Why is this project happening?
The City of Timmins is working with WSP Canada Inc. to determine the most feasible location for a new water storage reservoir closer to South Porcupine.
The existing Tisdale reservoir and pump station is aging and experiencing structural issues, which could pose a risk to water service and distribution for the Porcupine neighbourhood. As well, the two-trunk watermains that deliver water from the reservoir are at the end of their useful lives.
The goal of this project is to provide a new water storage reservoir closer to South Porcupine to supply safe and reliable drinking water. This will also assist the City in planning for the future and addressing increased demand on the water system’s capacity.
What work has been completed?
The City has retained WSP Canada Inc. to complete a Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process for this project. The Class EA process evaluates alternatives, assesses potential effects, and identifies measures to avoid or reduce project impacts.
Phase 1 of the project has been completed, which defined the potential opportunities and challenges of the project. The study was initiated in May 2024, and since then WSP has been working with the City’s Growth and Infrastructure Department to complete background work and field studies. This work provides a better sense of the key issues revolving around the Tisdale Reservoir and identifies the best way to address the servicing issue by finding an alternate location to replace the reservoir.
As part of Phase 1, a project study area was established that includes the site of the existing reservoir and potential locations where connections to the existing water distribution system and watermains are possible. The City has identified five (5) potential sites that could accommodate the reservoir and reasonably connect to the existing water distribution system.
Phase 2 of the project has been completed, which collected community input on a potential solution to replace the Tisdale Reservoir. Work included looking at feasible solutions to address the challenges and opportunities associated with the Tisdale Reservoir and the water service needs of the Porcupine community.
What work is being completed now?
A Notice of Study Completion has been issued and a Project File Report has been prepared and made available for comment. The Project File Report outlines the full scope of the project including existing conditions and consultation that has been completed. A summary of future commitments for project implementation is provided.
The Project File Report is available for a 30-day review period beginning January 22, 2025 until February 20, 2025 online or at Timmins City Hall during regular business hours, Monday to Friday.
Further information may be obtained from:
Joseph Polowy
Project Coordinator
City of Timmins
[email protected]
Bob Felker
Principal Environmental Planner
WSP Canada Inc.
[email protected]
PROJECT FILE REPORT
In addition, a request to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order imposing additional conditions or requiring an individual environmental assessment may be made on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests should include your full name and contact information.
The request should be sent in writing or by email to:
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
[email protected]
Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor
Toronto ON, M4V 1P5
[email protected]
Requests should also be sent to the City of Timmins by mail or e-mail. Please visit the ministry’s website for more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at: www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-part-ii-order.
Project Study Area
Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) 1
The virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) provides a summary of the study process, an overview of the five (5) site options considered, and a review of Site 5, the preliminary recommendation for the new reservoir location (see the Project Study Area).