Stormwater Master Plan Event Coming Up in Comber

Reminder, join Lakeshore and staff from Civica Infrastructure Inc., for the first Public Information Centre (PIC) for Phase 2 of the municipality’s Stormwater Master Plan on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Comber Community Centre!

This phase of the Plan will focus on ten communities not covered in Phase 1, which include Comber, Lighthouse Cove, Ruscom, Rochester/Deerbrook, St. Joachim, Staples, Stoney Point/Pointe-aux-Roches, and Woodslee, as well as areas near Essex and Tilbury.

The Master Plan will review and outline the existing stormwater systems in the municipality, develop a plan to effectively manage existing infrastructure, and provide recommendations for areas of improvement and potential to accommodate areas of future growth.

The PIC will be held on February 22, 2023, from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Comber Community Centre. The event will give members of the public the opportunity to learn about and shape the Master Plan.

“We know that flooding is one of the most important issues affecting our communities and this event will be a great opportunity for residents to learn about our stormwater systems and have their say on a plan that will guide infrastructure, capital investments, and operational improvements for years to come,” said Mayor Tracey Bailey.

The event will also feature a flood aware education booth which will provide attendees with information about Lakeshore’s existing property protection subsidies and obtain feedback related to a proposed service line warranty program for residents. Municipal staff will also be on hand to answer questions about programs and resources as well as the ongoing implementation of Lakeshore’s Flood Mitigation & Protection Framework.

The Stormwater Management Master plan is anticipated to be complete by the end of 2023.

For more information about the master planning process and to sign up for project updates, please visit Lakeshore.ca/SWMP2.

For more information about Lakeshore’s flood subsidies and how to protect your property, visit Lakeshore.ca/Flooding.