The City of Clarence-Rockland is undertaking a study to identify and consider options to support the Expansion of the Rockland Water Treatment Plant (WTP) and the Caron Booster Pumping Station (BPS) (the Study).
The Study will fulfill the requirements of a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (MEA, 2024) in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Planning Act and Ontario Environmental Assessment Act (Phases 1 through 4 of the MEA Class EA process). As such, extensive public and technical agency consultation will play a key role in developing the study.
This first Public Information Centre (PIC) is being hosted to present the alternatives being considered to expand the Rockland WTP and Caron BPS. The PIC will be held as an informal “Open House” with materials pertaining to the study on display and members of the project team on hand to answer questions and discuss issues related to the project. If you are interested in participating in the process, please plan to attend the public engagement meeting on:
Date: September 24th, 2025
Time: 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Location: Main Boardroom at City Hall, 1560 Laurier St., Rockland ON, Canada
How can I participate in this Study?
If you wish to be added to the stakeholder mailing list or if you cannot attend the Public Engagement Meeting but wish to obtain information that will be presented, please contact:
| André Bourque, P.Eng. | Charles Bonneau, |
| Project Manager, Jacobs | Project Coordinator, City of Clarence-Rockland |
| 1565 Carling Avenue, Suite 200 | 1560 Laurier St. |
| Ottawa, ON, K1Z 8R1 | Rockland, ON, K4K 1P7 |
| T: 613-762-9723 | T: 613-446-6022 x2425 |
| CR.WaterSupply@jacobs.com | EEMPG_MCEA@clarence-rockland.com |
If you have any accessibility requirements to participate in this study, please contact the City of Clarence-Rockland Project Manager.
All personal information included in a submission, such as name, address, telephone number, and property location, is collected, maintained, and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in Section 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.
This Notice was first issued on August 25th, 2025.
Expansion of the Rockland Water Treatment Plant and Upgrade of the Caron Booster Pumping Station
The Study
The City of Clarence-Rockland (City) is rapidly growing resulting in a significant increase in water demand and the requirement for additional water supply and conveyance. The City is undertaking a study to identify and consider options to expand the Clarence-Rockland Water Treatment Plant (WTP) supply capacity (Figure 1) and the Caron Booster Pumping Station (CBS) conveyance capacity (Figure 2). The need to expand the Clarence-Rockland Water Treatment Plant and Caron Booster Pumping Station was identified in the 2021 Water Master Plan.
Water Treatment Plant Study Area (147 Edwards St., Rockland, ON)
Caron Booster Pumping Station study area (1441 Caron St., Rockland, ON)
The Study Process
The study will be carried out as a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA). The study will complete Phases 1-4 of the MCEA process. The recommended solution to expand the Clarence-Rockland WTP and Caron BPS will be documented in an Environmental Study Report (ESR).
Opportunities for Participation
Consultation with interested parties, including the public, is an important part of the MCEA study process to identify areas of interest. Two public meetings (public information centers) are planned throughout the study process to connect with the project team, learn about the study, and facilitate feedback.
Upon completion of the study, a Draft ESR file will be prepared and available for public review for a minimum of 30 days.
Project Information
If you would like more information regarding this project, visit www.clarence-rockland.com/en/hotel-de-ville/Agrandissement_de_la_station_de_traitement_de_l_eau_de_Rockland_.aspx. To receive email updates as the project progresses subscribe to clarence-rockland.bciti.com or contact us to be added to the contact list. If you have any further questions regarding the project, please contact us.
| André Bourque, P.Eng. | Charles Bonneau |
| Project Manager | Coordinator, Capital Projects |
| Jacobs | City of Clarence-Rockland |
| 1565 Carling Avenue, Suite 200 | 1560 Laurier St. |
| Ottawa, ON, K1Z 8R1 | Rockland, ON, K4K 1P7 |
| T: 613-762-9723 | T: 613-446-6022 x2425 |
| CR.WaterSupply@jacobs.com | eempg_mcea@clarence-rockland.com |
All personal information included in a submission, such as name, address, telephone number, and property location, is collected, maintained, and disclosed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for the purpose of transparency and consultation. The information is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act or is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public as described in Section 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential. Questions regarding the collection of this information should be directed to Charles Bonneau.
This Notice was first issued on June 13, 2025