Ajax Water Supply Plant Expansion Project aims to meet current and future needs of the community

Whitby, Ontario – The Region of Durham is conducting a Class Environmental Assessment Addendum (Class EA Addendum) for the Ajax Water Supply Plant (Ajax WSP) to expand the existing water supply plant, in the Town of Ajax.

When: The Class EA Addendum was initiated on October 24 and will be a multi-year project. This Class EA will be an Addendum to the previously completed 1991 Class EA.

Where: The Ajax WSP is located at 75 Lake Driveway East in the Town of Ajax.

Why: To identify a preferred alternative to expand the Ajax WSP to accommodate increased system demand as a result of community growth. The Class EA Addendum will consider future water supply needs, examine alternatives to renovate and expand the existing facility to meet these needs, and select a preferred alternative which minimizes risk to the community and environment.

Note: Timelines are subject to change throughout the duration of this multi-year project. Our team is dedicated to providing ample notice to the public whenever possible.

The Ajax WSP Project supports the Region’s commitment to service excellence in high-quality treated water supply and availability for the Ajax/Pickering and Whitby/Oshawa/Courtice Water Supply Systems.

For more information visit durham.ca/AjaxWSPproject.

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