Project details
Peel Region has started an investigation project where drilling rigs will operate on barges in Lake Ontario to collect soil and rock samples for testing and analysis. Workers will be transported daily on and off the barges using safety boats. Residents can expect increased activity in the area but can be assured the work will not impact water quality.
Purpose of this investigation
An important part of providing water and wastewater services to the community is Peel’s water resource recovery facilities. These facilities ensure wastewater is cleaned and treated before it’s returned to Lake Ontario.
To prepare for population growth several upgrades are being made to the G.E. Booth Water Resource Recovery Facility. One of the planned upgrades is a new outfall pipe that will stretch 3km into the lake. An outfall pipe returns clean treated water from the facility back into Lake Ontario.
This investigation work includes drilling and sampling at 6 onshore and 19 offshore locations through 2025 and 2026. The investigation is necessary to determine ground conditions along the proposed 3 km outfall pipe and help staff safely develop the pipe design.
We appreciate your patience as we work to improve our community’s infrastructure. This work maintains and improves Peel’s world-class water systems, allowing us to provide reliable wastewater services to support a thriving community for life.
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