This study is following the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000) process for Group ‘B’ projects.
Throughout the study process, input was sought from the public and external agencies. The consultation process resulted in the identification of current existing conditions/constraints and an updated preferred preliminary design plan.
As part of the study, an Addendum to the 1997 Environmental Study Report (ESR) was required to review the changes that have taken place since the submission of the original ESR in 1997. The changes included new conditions to the study area, and proposed changes to the previously EA approved plan within the study limits as a result of new government policies and/or engineering standards, and new technologies for mitigation measures. The Addendum to the 1997 ESR was prepared following the first Public Information Centre (PIC). A second PIC was held on May 10, 2021 to present the Detail Design plan. Upon completion of the Detail Design Study, a Design and Construction Report (DCR) has been prepared to document the updated detail design plans and the proposed environmental mitigation measures.
The Addendum to the 1997 ESR was available for a 30-day public and external agency review period. The DCR has been prepared for a 45-day public and external agency review period. Notices have been posted on this website and published in local newspapers to explain the review process.
A summary of the study schedule and consultation process is shown below.
Detailed information regarding the MTO Class EA and the Ontario EA Act is available via the Links section of this website.