The Township of Alfred and Plantagenet is proceeding with seeking bids from companies to do the work on the proposed modernization and expansion project at the sewage lagoon in Plantagenet.
The township recently received a $13.8 million grant from the Ontario government for the project. The total project cost is estimated at $17 million, and the provincial grant would cover 73 per cent of that.
On Tuesday, October 7, council agreed to proceed with the tender process for the project.
Councillor Ian Walker wanted to know what will happen if the value of the tenders received are greater than the estimated cost.
Director of Public Works Jonathan Gendron said the provincial funding is 73 per cent of the total project cost, based on the estimate provided by the municipality.
Walker also inquired if the cost of new connections to the Plantagenet sewage system will be re-evaluated now that provincial funding is being provided for the project.
On June 3, 2024, Alfred and Plantagenet council decided to set the cost for new connections to the Plantagenet sewage system at $26,520.
Chief Administrative Officer Michel Potvin said the cost of connection fees will also be reviewed before the 2026 township budget is prepared.
The sewage lagoon in Plantagenet was constructed in 1974 and is operating at 133 per cent of its capacity, preventing new development in the village.
