NOTICE OF REVISED PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Hanlan Feedermain & Mississauga City Centre Watermain
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

The Study

The Region of Peel (the Region), through its consultant AECOM, is currently conducting a study to select the preferred route for a new Hanlan Feedermain from the Lakeview Water Treatment Plant to the existing Hanlan Reservoir & Pumping Station in the City of Mississauga (see map). As documented in the Region’s 2007 Water & Wastewater Master Plan Update, this new large diameter pipe is required to meet the Region’s future water supply needs to support planned growth, including intensification in the City of Mississauga. The proposed feedermain will also provide back-up service (security of supply) in the event of a disruption to the existing transmission main service. 

Addition of the Mississauga City Centre Watermain

Based on similar study area coverage and alternative routes, the Region has recently initiated a parallel planning process to select the preferred route for a new Mississauga City Centre (MCC) Watermain. This additional new pipe will extend from the Hanlan Pumping Station & Reservoir southerly to one of two connection points with the existing distribution system in the Rathburn Road/Highway 403 area (see map).  This project will also support planned intensification in the City of Mississauga, specifically to supply minimum pressures along the Hurontario Street corridor. 

The Study Process

The study is being conducted in accordance with the approved requirements for a Schedule “C” project as described in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document (October 2000, as amended in 2007). The Class EA process includes public and government review agency consultation, an evaluation of feedermain and watermain routing alternatives, an assessment of potential environmental effects, and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate any adverse impacts that may result. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report documenting the planning process followed will be prepared and placed on public record.

In June 2008, the first round of Public Open Houses was held to present study background information, potential Hanlan Feedermain routes and the proposed evaluation criteria to determine the preferred route.  The second round of Public Open Houses, originally scheduled for fall 2008, is now planned for spring 2009.  Public Open House #2 will present the recommended route and design concepts for both the MCC Watermain and the Hanlan Feedermain. Notification will be provided by means of a similar newspaper advertisement and direct notification to those on the project mailing list.

The Importance of Public Input

Public consultation is vital to this study. We want to ensure that anyone who may be impacted by the proposed project has the opportunity to provide their comments before any decisions are made. There are several ways to provide input and/or be kept informed:

• Visit www.peelregion.ca/HanlanEA
• Attend the second round of Public Open Houses now planned for spring 2009.
• Contact us if you have any questions or comments or wish to be added to the mailing list:

Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

Revised: Tuesday January 27 2009

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