The Ontario government is contributing $13.7 million to the Township of Alfred and Plantagenet for the modernization and expansion of the Plantagenet wastewater treatment lagoon. This funding is part of the Housing Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWSF) and will make it possible for 600 new residential units in the village.
“Upgrading the Plantagenet Wastewater Treatment System, including the expansion of the lagoon, will ensure safe and reliable services for our residents and support the sustainable growth of our region. This investment will have a significant impact for generations to come,” said Glengarry-Prescott-Russell Member of Provincial Parliament Stéphane Sarrazin.
“The modernization and expansion of the Plantagenet lagoon is a key priority identified by the municipal council in its 2023-2026 strategic plan. This project is essential to the economic vitality of the village of Plantagenet and the region,” said Mayor Yves Laviolette.
A professional review of the Plantagenet Wastewater System suggested that the Plantagenet Wastewater Treatment System has been operating above its rated capacity and has treatment performance issues that have resulted in effluent wastewater concentrations above the current Environmental Compliance Approval objectives and limits. According to the report, the system could not accommodate any growth of the serviced area or population.
The MHIP is part of the government’s plan to protect Ontario and includes historic investments in housing- and community-enabling infrastructure that will help municipalities deliver the core infrastructure needed, such as roads and water systems, to lay the foundation for new homes in communities across the province.
A copy of the Environmental Study Report is available on the municipality’s website.
