Sewage Treatment For Sydenham

Wilma Kenny | Apr 03, 2014

At a meeting of Council on Tuesday (April 1), Mayor Davison announced that the location of the new Sydenham Sewage Treatment plant will be revealed very soon.

“We’ve given this a lot of thought, but hesitated to make it public until all the requirements had been met, and the kinks were worked out. This will finally allow Sydenham to grow into its full potential.”

“Without the need for septic fields, most lots in Sydenham will become eligible for subdivision”, he said. “Apartment complexes, not to exceed five stories (except in extraordinary circumstances), will also be encouraged.”

“Think of the tax base we’ll achieve,” added CAO Orr.

Public Works Manager Segsworth said a turning lane will be required for the proposed Rutledge Road laundromat, car wash and strip club.

The population of Sydenham is anticipated to grow rapidly. At least five Toronto-based developers have expressed interest, and two proposals are already working their way through the rezoning and planning process.

To date, none of the current Sydenham residents who were approached for comments were able to say anything suitable for publication. Several said they were too busy packing to discuss this exciting new change coming to their (formerly) quiet little village.