Water System Upgrades for Oneida Nation of the Thames

Official title: Oneida of the Thames Water System Upgrades

Closed Environmental Assessment Health & Safety Indigenous & Northern
The Oneida Nation of the Thames planned to build a new water and wastewater system for their community near London, Ontario. The project includes a treatment plant, pumping stations, storage reservoirs, and over 16 kilometres of water mains plus 59 fire hydrants. Indigenous Services Canada reviewed the environmental impacts and determined the project won't cause significant harm. The consultation is now closed.

Why This Matters

This project brings clean drinking water and proper wastewater treatment to an Indigenous community that needs it. It also adds fire hydrants for safety. While the consultation is closed, it's an example of infrastructure investment in First Nations communities.

What Could Change

The project has been approved. The Oneida Nation can proceed with building the water infrastructure. Community members will gain access to treated water and improved fire protection services.

Key Issues

  • Will the water system construction cause significant environmental effects?
  • How will the new infrastructure serve the community's water and fire safety needs?

What Happened

Indigenous Services Canada issued its Notice of Determination and concluded that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. The project has been approved to proceed.

Indigenous Consultation

This consultation requires engagement with Indigenous communities under the Crown's duty to consult.