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Peter Lowry provided a deputation to City Council in opposition to motion 12-G-242 concerning the Wastewater Treatment Facility Recommendation for Biogas Utilization Upgrades. He commented that he lives directly next door to the Wastewater Treatment Facility and has learned a lot about the treatment of wastewater. Mr. Lowry noted that he was surprised that the recommended motion was apprived without any comment by General Committee. He stated that he feels that the decision being made is a significant one and will provide critical direction for the City of Barrie in the years to come. Mr. Lowry explained that he believes a biogasfacility should be built in the south end of the City to attract industry to the City of Barrie and to generate energy for its clients. He noted that District Energy Systems have been around for many years and provided examples of such facilities. Mr. Lowry stated that these systems may be able to provide an efficient approach to energy for municipalities. He suggested that City Council approve the use of garbuarators in order to provide additional material for the creation of methane gas. Mr. Lowry concluded by encouraging City Council to consider the implementation of a District Energy System.
Members of City Council asked a number of questions concerning the deputation and received responses.