The Town of Amherstburg, Ontario, is holding a public meeting in February 2026 to present the proposed design concepts for an expansion of the Amherstburg Water Treatment Plant (AWTP). The project is a key element of the town’s 20‑year growth strategy and is intended to support roughly 1,100 new homes in the Southeast Quadrant while keeping the municipal water system reliable for residents.
The public information session will give neighbours a chance to see the proposed designs for the AWTP on Front Road South and to provide feedback to town officials. Town documents identify this PIC as the final mandated public consultation before the town moves toward tendering and construction.
The meeting follows a provincial announcement in August 2025 that allocated roughly $9.3 million to Amherstburg for water and sanitary infrastructure to unlock new housing. That funding — announced by MPP Anthony Leardi and confirmed in local reporting — covers projects such as a new sanitary pumping station, about 1.7 km of watermain and over 4 km of sanitary infrastructure; town officials say these investments support the broader AWTP expansion and the municipality’s ability to accommodate new homes.
The Town’s 2024 Water Master Plan identified that the existing AWTP on Front Road South would reach its peak reliable capacity by 2027, creating a need to expand capacity. Local leaders, including Mayor Michael Prue, have framed infrastructure investments as a way to enable growth and broaden the town’s tax base so that the increased number of homes can share future costs.
While drinking water quality in Amherstburg remains excellent, town reports note that peak‑demand days are approaching the facility’s firm capacity. The AWTP expansion plans discussed by the town and its consultants include upgrades such as improved filtration technologies and more energy‑efficient equipment to help the system meet higher demand and operate more sustainably.
For more information, the town’s project portal lists the Public Information Centre (PIC #1) for Feb. 5, 2026 at the Libro Credit Union Centre (Energy Room) and provides ways for residents to submit feedback online or via the project contact.
