Port Rowan Water Treatment Plant Phase II Upgrades – EIS-ENG-24-41

• Proposed Start Date: February 2025
• Estimated Completion Date: June 2027* 

*Timeline is subject to change. Future notice to be provided for significant changes. 

Upgrades are scheduled for the Port Rowan Water Treatment Plant, located at 4 Archibald Drive in Port Rowan, to replace obsolete equipment, improve treatment process efficiency, and deliver high-quality water according to the Safe Drinking Water Act regulatory requirements. These upgrades will restore the rated capacity, provide full backup capacity, and support long-term growth. This project is a priority within the approved Capital Delivery Plan.         

Work Details  

The Port Rowan Water Treatment Plant upgrades will include the following works: 

• Replacement of the existing two 32-year-old Ecodyne-Graver treatment units with two new modern sedimentation-filtration treatment trains to improve treatment efficiency and restore the plant rated capacity of 3,040 m³/d. Each treatment train includes new flocculation, sedimentation, and filtration systems, air scour blowers, backwash pumps, and feed forward pumps. A new building will house the treatment trains and associated equipment  
• Construction of a new above-ground storage tank supplement the existing clearwell, ensuring a reliable water supply for plant processes 
• Expansion of the existing holding tank, addition of new backwash wastewater pumps, and improved backwash system control 
• Replacement of high-lift and low-lift pumps to align with the treatment capacity and ensure reliable feed to the elevated tank within the distribution system 
• Installation of greensand pressure filters for iron and manganese removal to ensure taste and odour control as a final treatment step prior to disinfection and distribution within the system 
• Upgrades to mechanical, HVAC, electrical, instrumentation and control, SCADA systems to optimize the process monitoring and control, and improve the operation and maintenance conditions  
• Upgrades to the power supply service, and a new emergency generator to ensure reliable power during both normal operations and emergencies, thereby preventing interruptions to the water supply 
• Site grading, yard piping, civil works, and site restoration to match or exceed the existing condition. 

What to expect during Construction 

• Dust, Noise, and Odour: Some nuisance may occur, and the County will work to minimize impact on neighboring areas 
• Service: There will be no disruptions to water services during construction, 
• Work Area: Excavation and dewatering activities will be confined to the existing site on municipal property at Archibald Drive 
• Traffic: Minor traffic interruptions may occur for material and equipment deliveries, with short-term lane closures implemented if required. Pedestrian and driveway access will not be impacted. The project team will provide 24-hr notifications in the event of sidewalk and driveway closures 
• Parking: Parking near the plant and work area is restricted for safety reasons, 
• Waste Collection: Garbage and recycling collection will not be affected 
• Site Restoration: The construction area will be fully restored with sod, seed, gravel, concrete, and/or asphalt to match or exceed the original condition. 

Schedule and Work Hours  

• Work will take place from 7:00 a.m. Monday to 7:00 p.m. Friday.  
• Work taking place on a Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday is not anticipated. Any work taking place outside regular work hours is subject to County’s approval.

More Information 

It is our intention to minimize the impact of this vital infrastructure work on the public. If you have any questions or concerns regarding the work being completed, please reach out to the County’s project manager.  

Norfolk County      
Project Manager  
Paolo Oddi
519-426-5870 or 226-NORFOLK, extension, 5035
paolo.oddi@norfolkcounty.ca 

Consultant  
AECOM Canada Ltd.
Cristina Alfano  
519-964-4181
cristina.alfano@aecom.com 

Contractor
Industra Construction Corp.
Stan Lizak
416-257-9666
slizak@industra.ca 

Norfolk County After-Hours Emergency Contact Number
1-877-298-5888

Project Administrative Area: Ward 1