Notice of Study Commencement
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
Regional Road 107 (Bovaird Drive) from Lake Louise / Worthington Avenue to 1.45km west of Heritage Road

The Study

The Regional Municipality of Peel has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for improvements to Bovaird Drive from Lake Louise Drive/Worthington Avenue to 1.45km west of Heritage Road. The approximate limits of the project area are illustrated on the map. The Region of Peel in conjunction with the Region of Halton, Town of Caledon, City of Brampton and Town of Halton Hills, is undertaking the Halton Peel Boundary Area Transportation Study (HPBATS) which is expected to be completed in 2010. The west study limit of the Bovaird Drive EA may be reviewed based on the recommendations of HPBATS and the project scope revised accordingly

The study will examine the need and feasibility for widening and improvements on Bovaird Drive to address short and long term issues related to planned future growth, operational, geometric, capacity and storm drainage deficiencies.

The Process

The study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements for a Schedule “C” project as described in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) document (October 2000, as amended in 2007), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Class EA process will include public and agency consultation, an evaluation of road improvement alternatives, an assessment of the potential environmental effects of the proposed improvements and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate any adverse impacts.

Two Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held during the course of the project. The PICs will provide stakeholders with an opportunity to meet the Project Team review the study scope and discuss issues related to the project including alternative solutions, environmental considerations and evaluation criteria. Details regarding the forthcoming PICs will be advertised as the study progresses.

Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report will be submitted to the Ministry of the Environment and made available for public review for a period of 30 days. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the Region intends to proceed with the detailed design and construction of this project.

Comments and Information

Please visit our website www.peelregion.ca/pw/roads/environ-assess for updates on the project. Comments and information regarding the study are being collected to assist the Region of Peel in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.  This material will be maintained on file for use during the project and may be included in project documentation.

To provide comments or request additional information about this project, please contact either of the following team members:

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: Thursday October 15 2009

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