NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Study for the Intersections of Steeles Avenue (rr # 15) with Finch Avenue and Highway 50

The Study

The Regional Municipality of Peel is undertaking a Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for intersection improvements on Steeles Avenue (Regional Road 15) at Finch Avenue and Highway 50. The approximate limits of the project study area are illustrated on the map.

Steeles Avenue is currently a 6-lane road west of Finch Avenue and 4-lane road east of the Finch Avenue intersection. Highway 50 and Finch Avenue are both 4-lanes at the intersection with Steeles Avenue. These intersections are currently experiencing issues related to operational deficiencies.

The Process

The study is being conducted in accordance with the approved requirements for a Schedule “B” project as described in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) document (October 2000, as amended in 2007). The Class EA process will include public review and agency consultation, an evaluation of intersection improvement alternatives and design concepts and selection of the preferred design taking into account public and agency input.

Public Information Centre

To provide details on the study, alternatives considered, the recommended design concept, as well as to receive input and comment from interested parties, a Public Information Centre will be held as follows:

The PIC will consist of an informal drop-in session. Attendees will have the opportunity to review the information on the problem/opportunity, study processes and objectives, and the evaluation of the alternative solutions under consideration and the recommended design concepts and mitigation measures to reduce potential effects on the existing environment. Peel Region staff and their consultant will be available to discuss and answer questions on the study.

Contact Information

Please visit our website www.peelregion.ca for updates on the project.  For further information or if you are unable to attend the Public Information Centre and wish to provide comments, please contact:

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 June 09 2009

www.peelregion.ca