highway 407 east phase 1
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Highway 407 East Phase 1
407 EastDevelopment Group
The 407 East Development Group (407EDG) would like to welcome you and thank you for a ending this open house, atwhich informa on on the following construc on ac vi es scheduled to start in 2013 is available for review:
Over all segments of Phase 1 of the highway:Vegeta on clearing (as permi ed)
Segments B2 and B3 of the West Durham Link (WDL):StructuresEarthworks, drainage and gradingStream realignmentsCP Rail and road detours
reloca onsConstruc on staging and tra c management
Please sign the register for future mail-outs.
Representa ves from 407EDG are available to answer your ques ons and to hear your comments andconcerns.
We would like your wri en comments. Please complete a Comment Sheet and drop it in theComment Sheet box before leaving, or return it via mail/email by December 20, 2012. You also havethe opportunity to provide comments on the 407EDG website: www.407eastphase1.ca.
Informa on for the Project is being collected in accordance with the Freedom of Informa on and Protec on of PrivacyAct to assist 407EDG in mee ng the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Comments andinforma on will be maintained on le for use during the study and may be included in Project documenta on. Withthe excep on of personal informa on, all comments will become part of the public record.
Welcome
407 EastDevelopment Group
A Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) was also prepared to address federal documenta on requirements under the Canadian Environmental Assessment ActThe Final CSR was posted on April 19, 2011A decision statement was issued by the federal Minister of the Environment on July 7, 2011 that allowed the Project to proceedThe federal decision requires various follow-up inves ga ons, which are also underwayThe nal CSR is available on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency website under:CEA Registry Archives (h p://www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca/052/index-eng.cfm) Reference Number 10-03-39781
Provincial Environmental Assessment ProcessOn June 3, 2010, the Minister of the Environment, with the approval of Cabinet, made a decision to allow the 407 East Transporta on Corridor to proceed, subject to condi onsApproval under the Environmental Assessment Act was for a 65 km transporta on corridor, including a highway, transitway and suppor ng infrastructure facili esFollowing EA approval, environmental inves ga ons to meet the condi ons of approval commenced and are ongoingFurther informa on on the EA Phase of the Project can be found at: www.highway407east.com
Federal Environmental Assessment Process
Environmental Assessment Background and Status
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Route Planning & Preliminary Design
Generate and Assess Route Alterna ves
andSelect
Preferred Route
Evaluate and Select
Preliminary Design
Alterna ves
Develop Preferred
Preliminary Design
Alterna ve
Environmental Protec on in Preliminary Design
Detail Design
Generate and Assess Detail
Design Alterna ves
Evaluate and Select Detail
Design Alterna ves
Develop Preferred
Detail Design Alterna ve
Environmental Protec on in Detail Design
Construc on
Environmental Protec on in Construc on
Transporta on Engineering and Environmental
Protec on
Environmental Assessment Report(2009)
Submission of Design and Construc on Report (DCR) and
30-day public review(no bump-up opportunity**)
We Are Here
Public Informa on
Centre
Follow-up Consulta on as
Required
Route Planning Preliminary Design and
Detail Design Environmental Documenta on
Consulta on
The Project is being implemented in accordance with the MTO Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transporta on Facili es (2000, as amended), as a Group A undertaking. The chart below shows the key steps and where we are in the Detail Design phase of the process*.
Staged consulta on with external agencies, First Na ons and other poten ally a ected
and interested par es
Ful ll Consulta on
Requirements
CEAA Comprehensive Study Report
MOENo ce of Approval
to Proceed(2010)
* A more detailed version of the process chart for Group A New Freeway projects can be found in the MTO Class EA document at: h p://www.mto.gov.on.ca/documents/english/engineering/Class_EA_2000.pdf.
**The Detail Design phase does not include the opportunity to request that the Minister of the Environment require that the proponent assess the project under Part II of the Environmental Assessment Act (Part II Order request), which addresses individual environmental assessments, since MTO was required to conduct an individual EA during the Route Planning and Preliminary Design phase (all Group A projects are subject to individual environmental assessments).
MTO Class Environmental Assessment Process
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Highway 407 East Phase 1 is proceeding as a Public Private Partnership (P3). In May 2012, the Ontario Ministry of Transporta on (MTO) and Infrastructure Ontario (IO) selected the 407 East Development Group (407EDG) to design, build, nance and maintain Highway 407 East Phase 1.407EDG is comprised of two partners, each with decades of experience building and maintaining highways around the world:
CINTRA INFRAESTRUCTURAS S.A. (CINTRA)
CINTRA is one of the world’s leading private developers of transport infrastructure, with more than 40 years experience in developing and managing highways.
SNC-LAVALIN INC., THROUGH SNC-LAVALIN CAPITAL DIVISION
SNC-Lavalin is one of the world’s leading engineering and construc on rms, with some 5,000 employees in 13 o ces in Ontario.
Ministry of Transporta on
(MTO)
Infrastructure Ontario
(IO)
Province of Ontario
Project Agreement407 East
Development Group(407EDG)
407 East Construc on GP
(407ECGP)
Private Sector
Overall Project OversightProject Management & DeliveryProject Compliance
Land Acquisi onEnvironmental Assessment and Ini al Environmental PermitsTechnical Review
FinancingCommunica ons/Consulta onConstruc on OversightEnvironmental and Quality OversightDesign
Construc onEnvironmental ManagementTra c ManagementU li es Reloca on
RESPONSIBILITIES RESPONSIBILITIES
Who We Are
407 EastDevelopment Group
CONSULTATION: DESCRIPTION:1. Associated with Design and
Construc on Reports (DCR)Public Informa on Centres and other opportuni es for all Stakeholders, including the general public, to comment on each DCR before it is nalized, in accordance with MTO’s Class EA Process.
2. Through formal groups Regular mee ngs with the:407 East Advisory Commi ee to ensure concerns about the implementa on of the undertaking are considered and mi ga on measures are undertaken where appropriate. Regulatory Agency Group, including representa ves from agencies with mandates for environmental protec on and approvals, to obtain necessary permits and approvals and ensure federal and provincial ministries and other agencies are consulted. Municipal Technical Advisory Group to address ma ers of interest to municipal engineering, planning, opera ons and emergency services sta .
3. Through Neighbourhood Issues Advisory Groups
To be established and meet on an ad hoc basis for consulta on on site-speci c issues, such as design and implementa on of noise a enua on and/or aesthe c screening on a speci c sec on of highway.
4. Addi onal outreach ac vi es You have the opportunity to ask ques ons or comment at any point in the process in the following ways:Visit our website: 407eastphase1.caCall toll free: 1-855-463-3109Email: [email protected] to us or visit our o ces at:407EDG400 Dundas Street East, Unit 2Whitby, ON L1N 0K1
How We Are Going to Consult
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Design and Construc on Reports During the EA process, a number of commitments to mi gate poten al e ects were made. During the design, 407EDG will prepare Design and Construc on Reports (DCRs) to showhow these commitments are being incorporated into the Highway 407 East Phase 1 Project.A series of DCRs will be prepared in 2013 to document:
the design;consulta on completed on the design;approvals and permitsenvironmental impacts and mi ga on; andhow commitments made during the Environmental Assessment will be implemented.
DCRs will be prepared and made available for a 30-day review period prior to construc on of the work outlined in each report. Comments received will be considered and incorporated into the design, if appropriate.The works proposed to be included in each DCR are shown on the next display. The proposed construc on presented at this PIC will be documented in DCR #1. As shown in the overall DCR Plan for the Highway 407 East Phase 1 Project, further details on the works associated with other DCRs will be provided at future PICs.
Implementing EA Commitments
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DCR # DCR Title and Project Area Work Addressed Public Information Centre Issue Date for 30 Day Public Review
1 Segments B2 and B3 – Grading, Drainage, Paving and Structures
Segments A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, B2 and B3 – Vegetation Clearing
Vegetation Clearing StructuresEarthworks, Drainage and GradingStream RealignmentsCP Rail DetourConstruction Staging and Traffic Road Detours
Management
December 12 and 13, 2012 January 2013
2 Segments A1, A2, A3, A4, A5 and B1 –Advance Structures and Stream Realignments
Advance StructuresStream Realignments
January 2013 February 2013
3 Segment B1 – Grading, Drainage, Paving and Structures for WDL and Highway 401 Interchange
StructuresEarthworks, Drainage and Grading WDL and Highway 401 InterchangeStream RealignmentsNoise BarriersConstruction Staging and Traffic Management
March 2013 May 2013
4 Segments A3 and A4 – Grading, Drainage, Paving and Structures
StructuresEarthworks, Drainage and GradingStream RealignmentsNoise BarriersConstruction Staging and Traffic Management
March 2013 May 2013
5 Segments A1 and A5 – Grading, Drainage, Paving and Structures
StructuresEarthworks, Drainage and GradingStream RealignmentsConstruction Staging and Traffic Management
June 2013 August 2013
6 Segment A2 – Grading, Drainage, Paving and Structures
StructuresEarthworks, Drainage and GradingStream RealignmentsConstruction Staging and Traffic Management
July 2013 September 2013
7 Segments A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, B1, B2 and B3 – Landscaping Plan and Illumination
Community Value Plan (e.g., trails, gateway features, heritage commemorative sites, etc.)Landscaping PlanVegetation Restoration Plans
August 2013 October 2013
Refer to Key Plan for Segments in Project Area
Overall Plan for DCRs
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Provide informa on on the Highway 407 East Phase 1 Project and the 407EDG TeamExplain how construc on will be staged for the work included in this PICExplain how design and construc on packages will be delivered for the Project, and speci cally to seek your input on work ac vi es in Segments B2 and B3 of the West Durham Link and Advance Vegeta on Clearing Contract (project wide) scheduled to begin in Spring 2013Outline plans to minimize the impacts of construc on (dust, noise, tra c) on the communityProvide informa on on how to stay informed and involved throughout the upcoming construc on phase
Purpose of This PIC
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HIGHWAY 407 EAST PHASE 1
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GO Transit / CN Rail
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Key Plan
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Over the Full Length of Highway 407 East Phase 1 Site Prepara on – clearing of tree cover, leaving ground cover and shrubs within the highway right-of-way with environmental protec on measures (for example bu er strips for watercourses)
Segments B2 and B3 of the WDLEarth grading, excava on, permanent and temporary drainage and stormwatermanagement facili es for 6.55 km 12 structures, including 7 culverts, 3 underpasses and one twin overpassPhase 1 includes a full interchange at Taunton RoadThe works take into considera on the future Rossland Road interchange on the WDLA temporary detour of the CP Rail line to allow construc on of a new structure to carry the rail line over the WDL Lynde Creek tributary realignments at Rossland Road and at Taunton RoadConstruc on of a Halls Road/Lake Ridge Road connector (Lyndebrook Road)Construc on of a new access to a commercial property from Lake Ridge Road
Overview of Proposed Works
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Highway 407 East Phase 1West Durha Lin Seg ent B-2
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Existing Conditions
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Archaeology Block Excava on
In order to begin construc on on Highway 407 East Phase 1 in Spring 2013, prepara on work has begun and will con nue over the upcoming months.
Survey of the corridorEngineering and environmental eld work includes:
Geotechnical inves ga ons, such as borehole drilling to be er understand the soil condi onsProperty contamina on inves ga ons, along with Remedial Ac on Plan(s), are being developed and implemented to restore the sites to acceptable standardsArchaeological inves ga ons of Aboriginal and Euro-Canadian (historic) sitesGroundwater, surface water and air quality pre-construc on monitoring
U li es reloca ons – U lity companies will be working to relocate u li es, such as hydro poles, telephone lines, television cables and local gas lines, away from the construc on area
Pre-Construction Works
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Reuse of Stones
Building Demoli on – Buildings within the Highway 407 East Phase 1 Project will be demolished and removed.
Built Heritage An Adap ve Reuse Strategy for built heritage resources (buildings) of high cultural heritage value or interest is being implementedAdap ve reuse means using por ons of heritage resources for other purposes (e.g., stones used in gateway features)The salvaging and adap ve reuse of materials is part of the Community Value Plan for the Project, which iden ed cultural, social and historical values and concerns of stakeholders in communi es near the corridorSeveral loca ons are being examined where adap ve reuse plans may be implemented. This may involve the use of select building materials (bricks, stone, wood) for commemora ve heritage sites within and abu ng the highway corridor, with opportuni es provided to local municipali es to use material for their own cultural heritage ini a ves
Pre-Construction Works
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Aboriginal Ceramic Pipe FragmentsEuro-Canadian Ceramic
Archaeology407EDG is following Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport Standards and Guidelines for required archaeological inves ga ons.
Inves ga ons of Aboriginal sites are being completed by MTO, working closely with Aboriginal communi esInves ga ons of early Euro-Canadian (historic) sites are con nuing along the highway corridorStage 3 and Stage 4 assessments and site mi ga on ac vi es are being undertaken, which involve excava on of test units/pits to map the site and documenta on of ar facts, where required, prior to construc on
Pre-Construction Works
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A Stormwater Management Plan is being developed and implemented to protect surface water quality and prevent erosion in streams. Water quality treatment measures for highway runo will include:
Wet ponds for deten on and controlled release of runo Enhanced grass swalesTreatment measures will provide an enhanced level of water quality protec on, per Ministry of the Environment requirements (removal of 80% of suspended solids)There are 6 stormwater management ponds that outlet to Lynde Creek in Segments B2/B3. Landscape plan ngs are proposed around the ponds and will be presented at a future PIC for public input
Stormwater Management
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Site Prepara on (vegeta on clearing, topsoil stripping and installa on of sediment control measures) U li es reloca on and protec onBuild culverts at Rossland Road and Taunton Road for stream crossingsBuild new stream channels using natural channel design principles Construct detour of the CP Rail line and build new WDL rail crossing structureBuild Halls Road/Lake Ridge Road connec onConstruct new access to commercial property from Lake Ridge RoadClose sec ons of Halls Road south of Rossland Road and north of Taunton RoadTerminate remaining Halls Road sec ons with cul-de-sacsBuild bridge structures (Taunton Road and Rossland Road) and two wildlife crossingsConstruct permanent stormwater management ponds for use as sediment ponds during construc on Complete grading and drainage works throughout Segments B2 and B3
Upcoming Construction Activities - B2 & B3
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Rossland Road and Taunton Road are the two major municipal roads crossing the Project in Segments B2 and B3Both of these roads will be realigned in their nal con gura onThe new structures and approaches will be par ally constructed wide enough to accept the exis ng tra c on each road and will be completed to nish grade (top of asphalt)Tra c will be diverted onto the new approaches and par al structures in order to complete the remainder of the work, including the underpasses and road reconstruc on The lanes will then be realigned across the bridge structures to their nal loca onOne-lane closures will be required in order to connect to the temporary diversion and then to the new alignment. These will be scheduled to avoid peak tra c ows Portable variable message signs will be installed at strategic loca ons to provide advance no ce to motoristsAddi onal informa on on tra c management will be available on the Project website www.407eastphase1.ca
Traffic Management & Road Diversions
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Construc on Noise
Construc on ac vi es typically cause temporary noise and vibra on impacts to the nearby community. Noise and vibra on mi ga on measures to be implemented during construc on of Highway 407 East Phase 1 Project include:
Using construc on equipment that is in good repair, ed with properly func oning mu ers, and complies with the noise emission standards outlined in Ministry of the Environment guidelinesTo the greatest extent possible, limi ng the most noisy construc on ac vi es to day me hours and working in accordance with municipal noise by-law requirementsWhere the sequencing of construc on permits, building permanent noise barriers and/or berms during the early phases of construc onMaximizing the distance between the construc on staging areas and nearby residents to the greatest extent possibleMaintaining construc on haul roads to prevent potholes and ruts. This will help avoid the loud noise caused by construc on vehicles travelling over uneven road surfaces.A Complaints Protocol has been established by 407EDG on how it will deal with and respond to inquiries and complaints received during construc on
Potential Environmental Effects and Proposed Mitigation
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Dust
Air quality concerns related to dust from construc on can result from excava on and earth removal; use of construc on equipment and vehicles; material load-out to trucks; and wind erosion of stockpiles and exposed areas.
Dust mi ga on measures to be implemented during construc on of the Highway 407 East Phase 1 Project include:
Periodic watering or stabiliza on of disturbed and exposed soilsSweeping and/or water ushing of the entrances to construc on zonesUsing water or other approved dust suppressants on access and haul roadsMonitoring of air quality during construc on will be undertaken at 2
designated sampling sta ons
Potential Environmental Effects and Proposed Mitigation
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Water Quality Protec on and Flow Management
The Highway 407 East Phase 1 Project has the poten al to adversely e ect surface water and groundwater quality. Protec on and management measures to be implemented during the construc on and opera on of the Highway 407 East Phase 1 Project include:
Groundwater and surface water monitoring to protect sh habitat and wetlands Private wells adjacent to the construc on zone will be monitoredConstruc on and maintenance of permanent stormwater management ponds for treatment of highway runo
Design and implement erosion and sediment control measures, including:Erosion and Sediment Control Plan to protect sheries, surface water, and adjacent vegeta on and proper esUse of Best Management Prac ces in MTO’s “Environmental Guide for Erosion and Sediment Control During Construc on of Highway Projects” and other guidelines, as appropriateConduct regular inspec ons of all temporary erosion and sediment control devices, including maintenance and repair of all damaged measures, to ensure protec on of water quality in streams
Potential Environmental Effects and Proposed Mitigation
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Vegeta on and Wildlife
Vegeta on Restora on Plans have been developed to o set the removal of vegeta on as a result of the Highway 407 East Phase 1 Project using ecological principles and na ve plant species for restoring/enhancing/crea ng vegeta on communi es to meet the 1:1 compensa on ra o for forest and wetland, which is a commitment in the EAUndertake forest edge management, tree protec on and soil amendment measuresImplement Invasive Species Management Plan (e.g., garlic mustard)Monitor plan ng success and ini ate correc ve ac on, if requiredPoten al e ects on wildlife include habitat loss, changes in habitat quality, wildlife mortality, and reduced movement/connec on. Key proposed mi ga on measures include:
Design, construc on and monitoring of wildlife crossings, with direc onal barrier fencing and vegeta on plan ngs, with the goal of reducing road mortality and facilita ng movement through known wildlife corridors. Segments B2 and B3 include 2 dry crossings for large mammals between Highway 7 and Taunton Road, in addi on to other crossings at bridges and culvertsVegeta on clearing will occur outside the April 21 to July 31 breeding period for migratory birds
Potential Environmental Effects and Proposed Mitigation
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Fish and Fish HabitatA comprehensive strategy is being developed to compensate for the required realignments of watercourses and e ects to sh habitat from the Project. The compensa on work will require federal approval, and for Segments B2 and B3 is expected to include:
Realignments of four Lynde Creek Tributaries (approx. 2,280 m)Natural channel design principles to mimic exis ng watercourse channels (width, water depths and slope)Habitat will be enhanced using natural substrates,ri es and pools and in-stream cover (woody debris, boulders)
Key mi ga on measures to protect sh and sh habitat during construc on include:
Fish rescue and reloca on procedures All work within watercourses will be conducted within the applicable construc on
ming windows to ensure protec on of sh during their spawning and nursery periodsErosion and sediment control plans to prevent sediment from entering watercourses
Potential Environmental Effects and Proposed Mitigation
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Site 47: Reach 1/4, Structure W14 Lynde Creek Tributary B Realignment = 1413 m Site 44: Reach 1/1, Structure W22 Lynde Creek Tributary B Realignment = 401 m
Site 45: Reach 1/1, Structure W20 Lynde Creek Tributary B Realignment = 356 m
Site 97: Reach 1/1, Structure W17 Lynde Creek Tributary B Realignment = 81 m
Site 47: Reach 2/4, Structure W14 Lynde Creek Tributary B Realignment = 1413 m
Site 47: Reach 3/4, Structure W14 Lynde Creek Tributary B Realignment = 1413 m
Site 47: Reach 4/4, Structure W15 Lynde Creek Tributary B Realignment = 1413 m
Watercourse Realignments
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Species at Risk Permits have been secured under Ontario's Endangered Species Act (ESA), 2007 for:
Bu ernut TreesRedside DaceBobolink Eastern Meadowlark Barn Swallow
MTO and 407EDG are responsible for ful lling the condi ons of ESA permitsOverall Bene t Plans to assist in the recovery of the species at risk will be presented at a future PIC
Species at Risk
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Of the 263 Bu ernut trees found in the corridor and within 15 m of the corridor, 148 were retainable and considered as part of the applica on600 Bu ernut trees will be planted on the Project lands6 archiveable Bu ernut trees along the corridor were cloned and gra ed as part of the Bu ernut Archive Program. All have survived1,200 companion trees will be planted. Possibility of transplan ng 55 suitable retainable seedlings5-year monitoring program and annual repor ng required
Butternut Trees
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One permit for both species because of similar habitat (cultural meadow) A minimum of 31.64 ha for prime breeding habitat on MTO lands will be established, at a 1:1 replacement ra oDetailed Plan ng Plans are requiredBest Management Prac ces for vegeta on within the Project lands, considered a bu er to the landsMowing restric ons imposed (May 15 to August 30) There is a 5-year monitoring program
Bobolink/Eastern Meadowlark
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Two di erent types of permanent nes ng structures will be constructed for Barn SwallowsThe structures will contain 750 nes ng cups. (1:1.5 nest replacement ra o) Detailed construc on drawings related to the construc on, installa on and maintenance of the nes ng structures and cups will be requiredDetailed plan ng plans will be prepared related to the establishment and maintenance of suitable foraging habitat on the Project lands. There is a 5-year monitoring program
Barn Swallow
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Redside Dace is found in 3 watersheds. A series of projects have been developed to achieve an overall bene t to the species MTO and the local conserva on authori es will be working together on the RedsideDace projects within the Du ns Creek and Carruthers Creek watershedsErosion and sediment control plans are required for any work within Redside Dace habitat areasA monitoring plan will be required for stormwater management facili es that outlet to Redside Dace watercoursesRepor ng and monitoring requirements apply throughout the construc on period and ve years a er construc onMTO and 407EDG are required to obtain federal Fisheries Act approvals before construc on can begin
Redside Dace
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Late December 2012: Assemble and consider input from Public Informa on Centre #1Late January 2013: Finalize Detail Design and submit Design and Construc on Report #1 (DCR #1) for public review (30 calendar days)No ce of Submission of the DCR will be published in local newspapers and will include loca ons (e.g., public libraries, municipal Clerks’ o ces, etc.) where the document can be reviewedFebruary/March 2013: An cipated date for start of construc on ac vi es
Next Steps
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