Water main break on Edinburgh Road being repaired. Water Street and southbound lanes on Edinburgh Road closed during repairs.
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Category Archives: Water
Update: water main break repaired and Edinburgh open to all traffic
May 28, 2020Notice of work: Road closed for City groundwater test well drilling and water discharge
April 30, 2020The road will be closed at Laird Road and Few Street. Work will begin on or around Friday, April 30 and take approximately six to eight weeks to complete. Continue reading Notice of work: Road closed for City groundwater test well drilling and water discharge
Programs and events at City facilities cancelled through July 5, 2020
April 7, 2020All City of Guelph recreation centres, libraries, museums and theatres remain closed until April 30 to slow the spread of the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19); all scheduled programs, performances and events at City facilities are cancelled through July 5, 2020. Continue reading Programs and events at City facilities cancelled through July 5, 2020
Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Stormwater Management Master Plan update
March 19, 2020City expands Blue Built Home program to include units in new multi-residential buildings
March 10, 2020City expands Blue Built Home program to include units in new multi-residential buildings Continue reading City expands Blue Built Home program to include units in new multi-residential buildings
Mandatory water meter inspections
March 4, 2020All water meters installed for new construction within the City of Guelph shall be inspected by Building Services. Continue reading Mandatory water meter inspections
Proposed solution to address City’s concerns with Dolime Quarry before Council in March
February 20, 2020On March 30 City Council is expected to make a decision about the proposed solution to address the City’s concerns with operations at the Dolime Quarry. Continue reading Proposed solution to address City’s concerns with Dolime Quarry before Council in March
Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Water and Wastewater Servicing Master Plan Municipal Class Environmental Assessment update
February 6, 2020Notice of second public open house: City of Guelph Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Robertson booster pump station
February 6, 2020Join us February 13 for the first Water Supply Master Plan open house
January 23, 2020City testing sewage holding tank for leaks
January 17, 2020City completes engagement on proposal to address its concerns with Dolime Quarry operations
December 10, 2019More than 230 residents from the City and Guelph-Eramosa Township attended the community open houses and pop-up information sessions to get more information, ask questions, and share their feedback. Continue reading City completes engagement on proposal to address its concerns with Dolime Quarry operations
Council approves 2020 capital budget and non-tax supported operating budget
November 13, 2019City Council approved the 2020 capital budget and the non-tax supported operating budget, and received the 2021–2029 capital forecast. Continue reading Council approves 2020 capital budget and non-tax supported operating budget
Our Community, Our Water open house November 26
November 12, 2019Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Water Supply Master Plan Update
October 31, 2019The City is updating the Water Supply Master Plan. Continue reading Notice of study commencement: City of Guelph Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for the Water Supply Master Plan Update
City looking for community feedback on proposed solution to replace Dolime Quarry with residential neighbourhood
October 30, 2019Visit Our Community, Our Water at haveyoursay.guelph.ca by November 30 to share your thoughts on the proposed solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the Dolime Quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Continue reading City looking for community feedback on proposed solution to replace Dolime Quarry with residential neighbourhood
Our Community, Our Water open house October 29
October 22, 2019Our Community, Our Water open house October 29
October 1, 2019The first Our Community, Our Water open house is happening on October 29 at City Hall from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. Continue reading Our Community, Our Water open house October 29
City and Dolime Quarry owners reach proposal to protect Guelph’s drinking water
October 1, 2019The City of Guelph and the owners of the Dolime Quarry have reached a potential solution to address the City’s concerns about how operations at the quarry could affect Guelph’s drinking water. Continue reading City and Dolime Quarry owners reach proposal to protect Guelph’s drinking water
Arkell aqueduct maintenance: November 2019 project update
September 23, 2019The inspection and maintenance of the Arkell aqueduct, where 60 to 80 per cent of Guelph’s water comes from, is underway. Continue reading Arkell aqueduct maintenance: November 2019 project update
Silvercreek Parkway closed between Woodlawn and Campbell for emergency watermain repair
September 16, 2019Silvercreek Parkway closed between Woodlawn and Campbell for emergency watermain repair. Continue reading Silvercreek Parkway closed between Woodlawn and Campbell for emergency watermain repair
City to begin dead-end watermain flushing September 16
September 5, 2019The City will begin dead-end watermain flushing throughout Guelph starting Monday, September 16 Continue reading City to begin dead-end watermain flushing September 16
Information about the City’s plans to provide comment on LaFarge Canada’s water-taking application
August 12, 2019The City has reviewed Lafarge’s application and will develop our based on analysis from the groundwater flow modeling currently underway. Continue reading Information about the City’s plans to provide comment on LaFarge Canada’s water-taking application
City launches private water well and septic decommissioning rebate program
August 2, 2019The City is offering rebates to help property owners decommission private water wells and septic systems. Continue reading City launches private water well and septic decommissioning rebate program
Sleeman Breweries’ Water Smart Business upgrades save over 5,000 kegs’ worth of water a day
June 25, 2019Burke well upgrades improve water service to 13,000 homes
June 5, 2019City releases updated preferred structure for Clair-Maltby
May 2, 2019Mandatory residential water meter replacements start May 6
April 29, 2019Things looking rosy with City of Guelph’s new GM of Environmental Services
April 29, 2019Today the City of Guelph welcomes Jennifer Rose as the general manager of Environmental Services. Rose comes to the City with 15 years’ experience in the municipal sector, most recently as director of Environmental Services for the City of Vaughan. Continue reading Things looking rosy with City of Guelph’s new GM of Environmental Services
Guelph wins award for protecting local drinking water sources
April 2, 2019Guelph has won an Exemplary Source Water Protection Award from the American Water Works Association Continue reading Guelph wins award for protecting local drinking water sources
Guelph first Canadian city recognized by the Alliance for Water Efficiency
January 21, 2019Guelph’s Wastewater Treatment Plant earns silver level recognition from the Grand River Conservation Authority
December 20, 2018City moving forward with Clythe well upgrades
October 16, 2018The City is moving forward with the detail design of a water treatment facility at 37 Watson Road, across from the existing Clythe well site. Continue reading City moving forward with Clythe well upgrades
Changes to bulk City water revenue meter installation standards
August 16, 2018City launches updated Blue Built Home program
May 15, 2018Changes to water metering requirements for new developments, part 2 – effective July 1, 2018
May 2, 2018This notice provides supplementary information to the Building Services and Water Servicesnotice released on February 12, 2018. Continue reading Changes to water metering requirements for new developments, part 2 – effective July 1, 2018
Notice of study completion: Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment for Clythe Well Treatment Upgrades
March 29, 2018City introducing water and wastewater credit programs
March 27, 2018City sharing groundwater modeling analysis with Nestlé Waters Canada to meet new provincial guidelines for water-taking permits
March 9, 2018Changes to water metering requirements for new developments – effective July 1, 2018
February 12, 2018Attention: Homebuilders, architects, engineers, industrial/commercial/institutional contractors Continue reading Changes to water metering requirements for new developments – effective July 1, 2018
Stormwater credit and rebate program starts January 1
December 15, 2017Open house: Schedule ‘B’ Class Environmental Assessment for Clythe Well treatment upgrades
October 5, 2017Billing exemptions study: final consultation reports
August 15, 2017City to play greater role in protecting Guelph’s source water
August 1, 2017Construction underway at Burke well
July 31, 2017Stormwater service fee credit program study: July 2017 update
July 31, 2017City’s rainwater harvesting bus wash wins national award
June 23, 2017Stormwater service fee credit program to be considered by Council July 4
June 22, 2017City wins two Ontario Water Works Association awards
May 10, 2017Federal infrastructure funding projects
March 31, 2017The City’s applications to date have successfully secured $17.3 million for eight infrastructure-related projects in our community. Continue reading Federal infrastructure funding projects