Officials from the City of Cambridge as well as the Waterloo region recently met to discuss the capacity and status of the three wastewater treatment facilities in Cambridge.

According to Jim King, Cambridge’s chief administrative officer, city councilors and staff met up with region officials to clarify the available capacity at the Preston, Hespeler, and Galt wastewater treatment plants. Some of the topics covered included the issue of who should get the remaining available capacity, as well as expansion plans for the three facilities in the future. In addition, the new Boxwood industrial subdivision behind the local Toyota plant was also mentioned, with officials asking if the area has the needed sewer capacity.

He adds that he can’t disclose all of the details just yet, at least not until the all members of the Cambridge City Council hear about the full report. He did however, say that the meeting had good results and many questions were answered from both sides. Boxwood was also mentioned and looks to be in good shape, though the same can’t be said for Hespeler, he added.

Staffs from the Waterloo region are expected to make their report to the Cambridge City Council on the 8th of February (Monday), 2010.