The Study

The Bayshore Village Sewage Works Effluent Spray Irrigation Class EA was initiated in 2010 to consider expansion of the spray irrigation fields. Over the years, soils have become compacted and infiltrative capacity has deteriorated. 

The Township of Ramara is updating the Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) that was previously completed in 2017 for the effluent spray irrigation system at the Bayshore Village Sewage Works.  Treated effluent from the Bayshore Village sewage treatment lagoons is spray irrigated on two fields near Concession Road 8 and Sideroad 20.  The Class EA is updating the evaluation of alternatives for effluent disposal to address current capacity and operational issues.

The Class EA update follows the Schedule B requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Municipal Class Environmental Assessment, as amended in 2023.

A Class EA update was presented to Council on August 12, 2024.

The Draft Study Report was also brought forward to Council on August 12, 2024. Council concurred with the preferred solution of abandoning spray irrigation and replacing the system with a large effluent disposal bed.

Frequently Asked Questions

At the Special Council meeting held on June 3, 2024, the Council approved for staff to create a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) document to address residents' questions following the water and wastewater rate review completed in February 2024. .

If you wish a hard copy of the Frequently Asked Questions document, please contact staff at info@ramara.ca or call 705-484-5374 ext. 322. 

Bayshore Village Sewage Works FAQ

Related Links

Class Environmental Assessment Report - 2017

Updated List of Alternatives - December 11, 2023

Appendix A: Certificate of Approval
Appendix B: Monitoring Data
Appendix C: Alternatives Project Cost Estimates
Appendix D: Notice of Study Commencement
Appendix E: PIC No. 1 and Meeting with Residents
Appendix F: Presentation to Township Council - September 2014
Appendix G: Meeting with LSRCA - November 2014
Appendix H: Meeting with MECP - July 2015
Appendix I: Presentation to Township Council - September 2016
Appendix J: Township Correspondence with MECP
Appendix K: PIC No. 2
Appendix L: Presentation to Township Council - September 2017
Appendix M: Notice of Completion - 2017