Category Archives: Environment

Using less water in Guelph with the help of smart businesses

March 13, 2023

Continue reading Using less water in Guelph with the help of smart businesses


Stormwater Management Master Plan – March 2023 progress summary

March 13, 2023

Continue reading Stormwater Management Master Plan – March 2023 progress summary


Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan – March 2023 progress summary

March 13, 2023

Continue reading Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan – March 2023 progress summary


Give back to Guelph parks: Sign up for Clean and Green

March 13, 2023

Continue reading Give back to Guelph parks: Sign up for Clean and Green


Public notice: City raising water-awareness across Guelph

March 10, 2023

Continue reading Public notice: City raising water-awareness across Guelph


By completing a domestic retrofit, St. Joseph’s Health Centre saves over $37,000 annually!

March 9, 2023

Continue reading By completing a domestic retrofit, St. Joseph’s Health Centre saves over $37,000 annually!


Sleeman Breweries is seeing results with savings of $266,000 annually!

March 9, 2023

Continue reading Sleeman Breweries is seeing results with savings of $266,000 annually!


Royal Electric saves over $4,600 annually by replacing an ice machine!

March 9, 2023

Continue reading Royal Electric saves over $4,600 annually by replacing an ice machine!


By upgrading their reverse osmosis unit, Vehcom Manufacturing saves $80,500 annually!

March 9, 2023

Continue reading By upgrading their reverse osmosis unit, Vehcom Manufacturing saves $80,500 annually!


City exploring options for updating private tree bylaw

March 6, 2023

Continue reading City exploring options for updating private tree bylaw


Stormwater management pond maintenance beginning February 13, 2023

February 13, 2023

Continue reading Stormwater management pond maintenance beginning February 13, 2023


City of Guelph settles Crown charges over 2019 bypass spill

February 10, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph settles Crown charges over 2019 bypass spill


City of Guelph welcomes new general managers

February 1, 2023

Continue reading City of Guelph welcomes new general managers


City recommends reduced footprint for Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility

January 26, 2023

Continue reading City recommends reduced footprint for Guelph Transit and Fleet Services facility


We’re updating our plan for how we manage wastewater in Guelph

January 26, 2023

Continue reading We’re updating our plan for how we manage wastewater in Guelph


See a problem? Report a problem: Report a problem map helps Guelphites submit more customer service requests

December 14, 2022

We’re updating our Report a Problem Map by adding 22 new service types. Continue reading See a problem? Report a problem: Report a problem map helps Guelphites submit more customer service requests


Guelph Council approves Single-Use Items Bylaw

September 15, 2022

Continue reading Guelph Council approves Single-Use Items Bylaw


Guelph, ON earns Nature Canada’s “Bird Friendly City” designation

September 6, 2022

Continue reading Guelph, ON earns Nature Canada’s “Bird Friendly City” designation


Notice of Study Completion: Municipal Class Environment Assessment Emma Street to Earl Street Bridge over the Speed River

August 18, 2022

Continue reading Notice of Study Completion: Municipal Class Environment Assessment Emma Street to Earl Street Bridge over the Speed River


Guelph continues to take strides towards environmental sustainability

August 3, 2022

Continue reading Guelph continues to take strides towards environmental sustainability


Council approves water-related master plans, including award-winning Water Supply Master Plan

June 28, 2022

Continue reading Council approves water-related master plans, including award-winning Water Supply Master Plan


Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment

May 31, 2022

Since the launch of the Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) in September 2021, the City has initiated an Operational Testing Program. Continue reading Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment


Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards

May 18, 2022

The City of Guelph was recognized with three Ontario Public Works Association (OPWA) awards, including two for Project of the Year. Continue reading Ontario Public Works Association recognizes City of Guelph with three awards


Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project update

February 2, 2022

The Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project is being included in the Water and Wastewater Master Plan. Continue reading Wellington-Clair Feedermain Class Environmental Assessment project update


Province approves boundary adjustment and zoning changes for Dolime quarry lands to protect local drinking water

December 6, 2021

Continue reading Province approves boundary adjustment and zoning changes for Dolime quarry lands to protect local drinking water


Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment

September 16, 2021

Guelph’s population is growing and the City is studying whether our local water resources can meet expected demand, particularly in southwest Guelph. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment


Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

August 12, 2021

The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements and modifications to the Macdonell and Allan structures. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment


Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

August 12, 2021

The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) to confirm the required improvements to Wyndham Street North. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment


Council unanimously approves urban design plan for Baker District redevelopment

July 21, 2021

Continue reading Council unanimously approves urban design plan for Baker District redevelopment


Council unanimously supports sending Dolime Quarry boundary and zoning change requests to province

July 19, 2021

Continue reading Council unanimously supports sending Dolime Quarry boundary and zoning change requests to province