Durham Region studying water supply upgrades in Newcastle, open house to be held April 9

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region is hosting a public information open house to engage with residents about plans for additional water storage and a new pumping station in Newcastle.

When: Tuesday, April 9, from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m.

Where: Newcastle Community Hall, 20 King Avenue West, Newcastle (Municipality of Clarington).

Why: The Newcastle Urban Area Additional Water Storage and New Pumping Station study is required to identify an environmentally sound and sustainable municipal water supply solution that serves the existing population and forecasted growth in the Newcastle urban area through 2031. The project is following a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. At the public information open house, representatives from the study team will provide information and answer questions.

Note: Learn more about this project at durham.ca/WorksProjects.

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For more information, please contact Corporate Communications.