Water Master Plan

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The City of Barrie is updating the 2019 Water Supply Master Plan and the Water Storage and Distribution Master Plan to accommodate the planned growth of 298,000 people and 150,000 jobs to 2051, in accordance with the 2019 provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

Building on to the works completed as part of the 2019 master plans, the updated Water Master Plan (WMP) will address water storage, distribution, and supply requirements in one document. The WMP 2051 will:

  • Assess the existing drinking water system to identify capacity constraints and opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure water services meet the current and future community needs by providing long-term and integrated water servicing strategies to 2051 and beyond; and
  • Recommend future infrastructure projects that will provide the required water service.

Get Involved!

The City of Barrie values open dialogue and encourages anyone interested in this study to stay engaged by:

  • Signing up to receive project updates, news, and important dates.
  • Asking questions through the "Questions" tool on this project page.
  • Participating in the upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC) meeting, or reviewing the PIC materials online and sharing your feedback.


About

The City of Barrie is updating the 2019 Water Supply Master Plan and the Water Storage and Distribution Master Plan to accommodate the planned growth of 298,000 people and 150,000 jobs to 2051, in accordance with the 2019 provincial Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe.

Building on to the works completed as part of the 2019 master plans, the updated Water Master Plan (WMP) will address water storage, distribution, and supply requirements in one document. The WMP 2051 will:

  • Assess the existing drinking water system to identify capacity constraints and opportunities for improvement.
  • Ensure water services meet the current and future community needs by providing long-term and integrated water servicing strategies to 2051 and beyond; and
  • Recommend future infrastructure projects that will provide the required water service.

Get Involved!

The City of Barrie values open dialogue and encourages anyone interested in this study to stay engaged by:

  • Signing up to receive project updates, news, and important dates.
  • Asking questions through the "Questions" tool on this project page.
  • Participating in the upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC) meeting, or reviewing the PIC materials online and sharing your feedback.


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    Will the project team consider switching the water supply for north end and downtown neighborhoods to the surface water treatment plant?

    CT asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question. Preliminary findings from the Water Master Plan background review indicate that switching the water supply for the north end and downtown neighbourhoods from groundwater to surface water is not currently necessary. As the project moves forward, we’ll take a closer look at the City’s future water supply needs to support our growing population. At that time, we’ll carefully consider and evaluate a variety of options to ensure a reliable and sustainable water system for the community.

  • Share Will the author's of this plan consider supplying downtown and north end areas with water from the surface water treatment plant rather than the current well supply? on Facebook Share Will the author's of this plan consider supplying downtown and north end areas with water from the surface water treatment plant rather than the current well supply? on Twitter Share Will the author's of this plan consider supplying downtown and north end areas with water from the surface water treatment plant rather than the current well supply? on Linkedin Email Will the author's of this plan consider supplying downtown and north end areas with water from the surface water treatment plant rather than the current well supply? link

    Will the author's of this plan consider supplying downtown and north end areas with water from the surface water treatment plant rather than the current well supply?

    CT asked 4 months ago

    Thank you for your question. Preliminary findings from the Water Master Plan background review indicate that switching the water supply for the north end and downtown neighbourhoods from groundwater to surface water is not currently necessary. As the project moves forward, we’ll take a closer look at the City’s future water supply needs to support our growing population. At that time, we’ll carefully consider and evaluate a variety of options to ensure a reliable and sustainable water system for the community.

Page last updated: 18 Sep 2025, 09:34 AM