Kincardine Council has given their endorsement for the construction of a new well to replace the Scott’s Point Well.
Lisa Courtney, a Senior Planner from B.M. Ross shared the findings of their environmental assessment.
The assessment found that the casing of the existing well that serves the 39 properties in the Scott’s Point area is deteriorated, calling for a replacement of the well.
While considering a placement for a new well, B.M. Ross decided that it was worth investigating adding a well near the pumping station at 26 Zepfs Drive, particularly since it was close to the station, and there were positive results from their test drill.
Courtney says “Considering we already had municipal infrastructure at this site, we felt it was a good spot to consider putting in a new well.”
The advantages of drilling a new well near the pumping station were that it was already municipally-owned land, near to existing treatment and storage, and the site itself could continue to be used as a park.
She says that B.M. Ross did all of the groundwork in doing archeological assessments and consulting with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation and Historic Saugeen Métis.
“We also consulted with the public. We had a public meeting back in December, held virtually to allow seasonal residents who live in that area to attend as well, and there were no major concerns raised at that time.”
The cost of completing the construction is covered by existing capital reserves.