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The Municipality of Bayham is advising property owners, applicants, developers, consultants, and other interested parties of current wastewater servicing capacity constraints affecting development in areas serviced by municipal wastewater infrastructure. See notice for details. 

The Municipality has identified limitations in available wastewater treatment capacity. As a result, staff are undertaking a review of existing servicing capacity, projected growth, infrastructure requirements, and potential solutions necessary to support future development.

Applications that may be affected include:

• Official Plan Amendments
• Zoning By-law Amendments
• Draft Plans of Subdivision or Condominium
• Consents resulting in lot creation
• Site Plan Control Applications
• Building Permit Applications
• Other development proposals generating additional wastewater flows

Depending on the nature and scale of a proposal, the Municipality may determine that sufficient servicing capacity is not available to support additional development at this time.

Council is currently considering planning measures to address servicing limitations while further study and infrastructure planning are completed. These measures may include the adoption of an Interim Control By-law under Section 38 of the Planning Act, which — if adopted — would temporarily restrict certain development applications within the Municipality.

Questions regarding wastewater servicing may be directed to:

Aaron Bell, Planning Coordinator
Municipality of Bayham
56169 Heritage Line, P.O. Box 160, Straffordville, ON N0J 1Y0
T: 519-866-5521 ext. 222
E: abell@bayham.on.ca

Please see the notice for information regarding the proposed closure and conveyance of a portion of the Erieus Street road allowance.

At the June 25, 2026, meeting of Council the property located at PLAN 12 PT LOT 14, being those lands colloquially known as the Lighthouse at the municipal address of 17 Robinson Street, was declared surplus to the needs of the Municipality. Direction was provided to pursue the sale or disposition of the lands directly with the Port Burwell Historical Society. The Municipality intends to bring a by-law to the July 16, 2026 regular meeting of Council to consider this transaction.

Members of the public wishing to make public record for Council consideration, may do so by submitting written comments to the Clerk via email at clerk@bayham.on.ca or by submitting a paper letter to the Municipal Office. To have your public record included as part of the report on the agenda, submissions must be received by 4:30 p.m. on July 7, 2026. Comments received by noon on July 16, 2026, will be circulated to Council by the Clerk for consideration.

The official notice, inclusive of a diagram of the location can be inspected here: Notice of Intent to Sell or Dispose the Lighthouse

Residents and businesses are advised that water system maintenance work is scheduled to take place during the overnight hours of June 24 and June 25, 2026, between 11:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. each night.

During these times, customers may experience:

1. Temporary water service interruptions
2. Reduced water pressure
3. Brief periods of discolored water

While every effort will be made to minimize disruptions, these impacts may occur as crews complete necessary work to maintain and improve the water distribution system. If you experience discolored water after service has been restored, run a cold-water tap for several minutes until the water clears.

We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience and cooperation as we complete this important work.

For questions or concerns, please contact:

Jeff Carsey, Water Systems Supervisor
519-866-5521 Ext. 238

jcarsey@bayham.on.ca

Thank you for your understanding.

The agenda has been posted for the following meetings taking place on Thursday, June 25, 2026:

Open House - Zoning By-Law Review - 5:30 p.m.
Committee of Adjustment - 6:45 p.m.
Regular Meeting - 7:00 p.m.

Council Meetings are live streamed on the Bayham YouTube Channel.

For more information, view the Council page of our website.

June 18, 2026 – Southwestern Public Health has advised of an adverse water quality test from the Port Burwell East Beach. Water may pose a risk to your health and swimming is not recommended. For more information, please visit the SWPH webpage on Beach Testing.

Everyone is invited to the Port Burwell Marine Museum on Sunday, June 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. to meet Sergeant David Wilson, a Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and survivor of the 2001 Lake Erie Snowbird Crash. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about the devastating crash that took place 25 years ago and view the Museum’s newest acquisition, generously donated by Sergeant Wilson.

There will be a light breakfast available and FREE entry to the Museum from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm. Local dignitaries will also be in attendance.

For more information, please go to the Marine Museum page on our website under ‘Our Community’, or contact the Marine Museum at 519-874-4807 (10:00am – 5:30pm) or email: curator@bayham.on.ca

For information on upcoming events at the Port Burwell Marine Museum, please go to the Port Burwell Historical Society webpage.

Committee of Adjustment Notice of Public Meeting - COA-10/26 - 55424 Vienna Line - See NOTICE for details. 

Committee of Adjustment Notice of Public Meeting - COA-08/26 Friesen - See NOTICE for details. 

Notice of Passing -  Elgincentives Community Improvement Plan (CIP) - See NOTICE for details.