Help Shape Owen Sound’s Stormwater Plan at November 25 Public Information Centre

The City of Owen Sound invites residents to review proposed drainage improvements and share feedback at its second Public Information Centre for the Stormwater Management Master Plan. The open house will take place on Wednesday, November 25, 2026, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers at City Hall, 808 2nd Avenue East. 

At the first Public Information Centre, the project team shared the drainage problems it had identified and asked participants about other areas of concern and possible solutions. That input helped inform the options the team evaluated. At the November 25 information session, the team will share the improvements it currently recommends and ask for feedback before finalizing the recommendations. 

Residents can review the proposals, ask questions of City staff and representatives from Tatham Engineering, and use comment sheets available at the open house to tell the project team which options they prefer. Public feedback will help shape the final recommendations and will be documented in the final report. 

The Stormwater Management Master Plan will guide how Owen Sound manages runoff from rain and melting snow. It will identify drainage problems and help the City prioritize improvements to reduce flooding, improve public safety, and make the drainage system easier to maintain. The study covers City-owned land and public road allowances across Owen Sound, including storm sewers, ditches, culverts, watercourses and stormwater management ponds.