The Town of Collingwood, Ontario, has started a formal study to look into building a new water intake system at the Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant to ensure residents have a secure supply of drinking water. On February 25, 2026, the town announced it is conducting an environmental study to find the best way to pull raw water from the bay into the treatment facility.
This study aims to fix ongoing maintenance and operational problems with the current equipment. The existing water intake pipe was installed in 1969 and is currently the only source for the town’s drinking water services. According to the Town of Collingwood, the project will help provide a more reliable water source for the community.
This assessment is being led by town staff and engineering experts at the Raymond A. Barker Water Treatment Plant. This project is a separate step from other ongoing work to expand the treatment facility’s capacity for the region.
