Saugeen Shores waste management plan
Learn about the environmental assessment process to address the Town of Saugeen Shores’ future waste management needs for a 40-year planning period.
Current status
You can comment on the terms of reference until 5 p.m. on May 5, 2025.
Learn how to submit a comment.
Project summary
The Town of Saugeen Shores’ existing Southampton landfill site is expected to reach its approved capacity between 2030 and 2032. The town is exploring options to meet the community’s future waste disposal needs over a 40-year planning period.
Several of the potential long-term solutions identified by the town require the completion of a comprehensive environmental assessment.
Learn more on the proponent’s website.
Proponent
Town of Saugeen Shores
Location
Town of Saugeen Shores, Bruce County
Project type
Waste management
Reference number
24014
Contact
Antonia Testa, Environmental Assessment Branch
Project history
Terms of reference: submitted
Date submitted: April 4, 2025
Expiry of public comment period: May 5, 2025
Terms of reference
The purpose of the environmental assessment is to address the diminishing capacity at the Town of Saugeen Shores’ Southampton Landfill Site through the assessment and determination of a long-term solid waste management plan for the town.
The town has submitted its proposed terms of reference for the Saugeen Shores waste management plan environmental assessment for approval by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
The terms of reference is a work plan that outlines how the environmental assessment will be completed, including studies and consultation. The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks must approve the terms of reference before the environmental assessment can begin.
Members of the public, agencies, Indigenous communities and other interested persons are encouraged to provide comment on the proposed terms or reference. The minister will consider comments before making a decision.
Read the notice of submission on the town’s website to learn how to review the terms of reference and submit comments.