In 2022, MTE completed the Baden Trunk Sewer Class Environmental Assessment which identified and evaluated possible trunk sewer alternatives that could provide sanitary services to the existing residents and future growth areas of Baden. Alternatives were reviewed by the Township, the Region, the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA), and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP).

The Environmental Assessment process provided ample opportunity for public participation including dialogue between parties with differing interests.

Objectives

  1. Protection of the environment through the wise management of resources (as defined in the Environmental Assessment Act). This goal was met through an understanding of existing conditions, extensive consultation with all affected and interested parties, monitoring, and mitigation.
  2. Minimal disruption during construction to existing residents, farms, and commuters that rely on these roadways/intersections.
  3. Participation of a broad range of stakeholders in the study process to allow for sharing of ideas, education, testing/analysis of solutions including consideration of alternatives.
  4. Documentation of the study process in compliance with all phases of the Municipal Class EA process and the Planning Act.

The 2023, MTE was retained to complete the preliminary design, final design, coordinate all related project needs, tendering, contract administration/inspection, project closeout for the Baden Sanitary Trunk Sewer located the Township of Wilmot.

In 2024, Steed and Evans was retained to complete construction.

The Township of Wilmot intends to decommission the Charlotta Street (Baden West Pump Station) sanitary pumping station and redirect the flows via the proposed sanitary trunk sewer alignment #5 as this was the preferred alternative identified in PIC#2. The work is anticipated to include multiple trenchless installations of the trunk sewer, trenchless crossing of the CNR corridor, the upgrade of existing underground services, and surface work reinstatement to current standards along Christian Street. This will involve partial and/or full road reconstruction of notable road corridors indicated within this request for proposal, as well as construction and restoration through agricultural field lands.