Environment
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Arkell Spring Grounds and Carter Wellfield Projects
These properties are significant water supply assets owned by the City and located in the Township of Puslinch.
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City set to receive $2.1 million in provincial funding for water and wastewater infrastructure upgrades in Guelph
Funds to support water and wastewater capacity improvements Guelph, Ont., October 2, 2024 – The City of Guelph is pleased to announce that it has been awarded $2.1 million by the province through the Housing-Enabling Water Systems Fund (HEWS Fund) for the Wyndham-Wellington Water and Wastewater Capacity Improvements project. This funding, which was awarded through…
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Testing at the Logan Well will begin August 29
About the project The City is working with Stantec, an environmental consultant, to complete testing City owned Logan Test Well. The test will pump potable drinking water to the stormwater management system at a catch basin on Eastview Road and Norton Drive, and discharge to a storm pond at the north east corner of Watson…
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Meadow maintenance underway in Guelph parks and natural areas in August
We’re preparing for yearly meadow mowing, which takes place between mid-August and the end of October, depending on the site and weather conditions.
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Water Smart Business Program: CPK Interior Products is seeing results
CPK Interior Products is a world-class manufacturing facility located in Guelph that produces automotive interiors.
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City of Guelph featured in United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals Cities Report
Guelph, Ont., July 9, 2024 – The City of Guelph has been recognized for its Natural Heritage Action Plan and featured in the recent United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals City Report (page 53). The report represents a national initiative that highlights the progress and efforts made by cities across Canada towards achieving the Sustainable Development…
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City of Guelph asks businesses to support waste reduction strategy
In 2022, Guelph Council approved a single-use items bylaw that banned plastic shopping bags and polystyrene foam containers and cups. At that time, Council also asked us to collect feedback from the community about paying fees for disposable cups and reusable bags. We appreciated the community feedback and having heard that some community members supported…
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Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
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.
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Notice of study commencement: Southwest Guelph Water Supply Class Environmental Assessment
Guelph’s population is growing and the City is studying whether our local water resources can meet expected demand, particularly in southwest Guelph.
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Notice of study commencement: Macdonell and Allan Structures Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) for improvements and modifications to the Macdonell and Allan structures.
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Notice of study commencement: Wyndham Street Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The City of Guelph has initiated a Municipal Class EA (Class EA) to confirm the required improvements to Wyndham Street North.