A Master Plan identifies long-term strategies for servicing existing needs and accommodate future population growth. 

The Water and Wastewater Master Plan Update will be completed in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process for Master Planning. The study is being undertaken based on Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA processes for Master Plans.

This Master Plan Update will aim to develop and evaluate the optimal water and wastewater servicing strategies to support the needs of existing users and to support potential population and employment growth within the Municipality. This is a critical component in the integrated planning process and will provide the framework and vision for the water and wastewater servicing needs for the Municipality of South Huron. The Master Plan Update will form the basis for future, more detailed investigations for projects that are subject to the Environmental Assessment Act.

The project commenced in 2022 with a review of the previous Water and Wastewater Master Plan that was completed in 2018. A thorough review was conducted of all relevant background information, studies, reports, capital budgets, Asset Management Plan and planning/development documents completed since the previous master plan.

The Notice of Study Commencement was issued in October 2023. First Nations, agency and public consultation commenced at that time.

A Notice of Public Information Centre was issued in March 2024. A Public Information Centre is scheduled for April 16, 2024 at the South Huron Recreation Center, 94 Victoria Street East, Exeter between 6:00pm and 8:00pm.

The Master Plan findings and recommendations were presented to Council on October 15, 2024, February 3, 2025 and February 24, 2025. Council adopted the Master Plan by By-law#26-2025 on April 7, 2025 and the Notice of Completion was published April 10, 2025.

All current Opportunities for Public Input can be found at the top of the project page.

Public consultation is a key component of this study. The Municipality invites residents, agencies, and interested parties to participate in this planning process and learn more through attendance at a Public Information Centre (PIC). 

For more information or to submit comments, please reach out to a member of the project team listed.

This page will be updated as more information is available.