Caledonia Master Servicing Plan Update

Through consultants J.L. Richards & Associates Ltd. and CIMA+, we are undertaking an update to the 2020 Caledonia Master Servicing Plan to identify the water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation infrastructure improvements required for future servicing needs in Caledonia and develop an implementation plan for these upgrades.

Overview

Haldimand County completes Master Servicing Plan (MSP) updates for water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation servicing for six different communities/service areas within the County: Caledonia, Hagersville, Jarvis, Cayuga, Dunnville, and Lake Erie Industrial Park. Each of these MSPs is updated approximately every 5 to 10 years.

Haldimand County has retained J.L. Richards & Associates Limited (JLR) and CIMA+ to prepare an MSP update for Caledonia. The purpose of this update is to identify the individual water, wastewater, stormwater and transportation infrastructure improvements required for future servicing needs in Caledonia and develop an implementation plan for these upgrades.

Methodology

The study was initiated under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process framework and will identify infrastructure needs to support existing and future growth in Caledonia. The project includes defining servicing challenges and opportunities, as well as evaluating potential solutions to address them.

Ontario is replacing the MCEA process with the Municipal Project Assessment Process (MPAP) effective January 1, 2027. As this study began prior to January 1, 2027, it will be completed under the applicable transition requirements. Future infrastructure projects identified through the MSP update will proceed in accordance with the legislation and approval requirements in effect at that time.

Study phases

Phase 1

Background Review and Existing Conditions Update

Compile and review existing information and prepare working maps
Update existing conditions in systems models (water, wastewater, stormwater, transportation)
Initiate Public, Agency, and First Nations Consultation Program
Conduct Community Open House No. 1 and document stakeholder input

Growth Forecast and Assessment of Future Needs (in progress)

Review planning projections and distribution of growth
Update servicing assumptions and requirements
Identify servicing constraints using established future conditions in water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation

Phase 2

Development of Preferred Servicing Strategies

Use constraints to develop a list of servicing solutions
Conduct initial screening of options followed by detailed evaluation
Prepare design concepts
Conduct Community Open House No. 2 and document stakeholder input

Implementation Plans, Final Report, and Presentation

Prepare project implementation sheets, including financial analysis and final report
Presentation to Council

Study area and location map

This Master Plan update is being completed for the community of Caledonia, which is located on the Grand River in the northern part of Haldimand County at the crossroads of Argyle Street and Haldimand Highway 54 (Caithness Street). The study area boundary encompasses the urban boundary of Caledonia.

Status and updates

This project is currently in Phase 1. A Public Open House will be held as part of Phase 1 to gather input from stakeholders and residents. Details of the upcoming Public Open House can be found in the communications and outreach section.

Communications and outreach

The Master Servicing Plan update will include public engagement and consultation, with a variety of outreach to key stakeholders and interested parties in Haldimand County.

Upcoming engagement

Public Open House

A public open house will be held as part of Phase 1 to present existing servicing constraints in Caledonia and gather input from stakeholders, rightsholders, and residents. All those interested in the project are invited to attend.

Date: November 17, 2026
Time: 4 to 6 p.m.
Location: Caledonia Arena (Remax Room), 100 Haddington Street, Caledonia

Documents and resources

Not all documents may be accessible to all users. If you require any special accommodation to access the project information or online material, please email accessibility@haldimandcounty.on.ca and we will work together to best share the information with you.

Project contacts

Jane Wilson, P. Eng.
Director of Municipal Infrastructure & Planning
J.L. Richards & Associates Limited
107-450 Speedvale Avenue West
Guelph, ON N1H 7Y6
Phone: 226-780-7487
Email: jwilson@jlrichards.ca

Jessica Davidson
Project Manager, Water & Wastewater Capital Projects
Haldimand County
53 Thorburn St. South
Cayuga, ON N0A 1E0
Phone: 905-318-5932 ext. 6272
Email: jdavidson@haldimandcounty.ca