Update - July, 2026
Council has received the Draft Stormwater Rate Study for information.
Council has also decided to postpone any future public information sessions about the draft study until the next term of Council. In the meantime, the community is encouraged to share comments and questions through ConnectCW.
Project:
The Township of Centre Wellington has retained Watson & Associates Economists Ltd. (Watson) to undertake a rate study for implementing a stormwater rate.
This will help ensure that the Township's stormwater management system can continue to protect people, property, the environment and water resources both now and in the future.
Stormwater Rate Study
The stormwater rate study will calculate a stormwater rate to recover the estimated capital and operating costs associated with stormwater services in the Township. If approved, the stormwater charge would be removed from wastewater rates and property taxes. A new charge would be added to residents’ CW Hydro bill.
- Stormwater refers to rain and snowmelt runoff from lawns, streets, and other surfaces
- Hard surfaces such as pavement and roofs, prevent precipitation from naturally soaking into the ground
- Stormwater management is necessary to help minimize flooding and erosion of the Township’s water courses. It involves planning for runoff, controlling the movement of stormwater, maintaining the stormwater systems, and protecting the environment, people, and properties within the Township.
- 108 km of storm sewers
- 534 maintenance holes
- 3,351 catch basins and catch basin maintenance holes
- 15 stormwater management facilities
- 31 stormwater management retention ponds
- 14 oil/grit separators
Stormwater is currently funded through a mix of property taxes and a portion of the wastewater charge residents pay through their CW Hydro Bill. Further details will be provided on costs throughout the study process.
