Stormwater Management Master Plan Project

The City of Owen Sound has initiated a Stormwater Management Master Plan (SWMMP) to develop a long-term plan for the safe and effective management of stormwater runoff.

This project aims to review the entire City’s drainage system (storm sewers, ditches, storm management ponds, overland spill routes, watercourses, etc.) and develop a long-term plan for the safe and effective management of stormwater runoff. The City is evaluating the stormwater management of public lands (road allowances and publicly owned property), not private property drainage issues.

This Stormwater Management Master Plan will steer future projects by identifying deficient areas, recommending improvements, and prioritizing projects so capital reserves can be set aside to complete the work. The SWMMP's findings and recommendations will be incorporated into future projects.

Public Input:

Feedback from residents will help to identify localized drainage issues the City may not be aware of. The public can also provide input regarding possible solutions to consider for future stormwater or drainage projects. Public participation will be gathered and documented as part of the final report.

Join an Information Session

• Wednesday, November 25, 2026 | 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Council Chambers at City Hall, 808 2nd Avenue East
  The team will share the improvements it currently recommends and ask for feedback before finalizing its 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.

Supporting documents, including the Open House Boards and 60% Stormwater Master Plan Report, will be available on this page soon.

A fillable PDF form for public comments will also be available and can be downloaded, completed and emailed to shammill@owensound.ca
and/or jmacdonald@tathameng.com.