Notice of submission for Niagara Escarpment Crossing Comprehensive Environmental Assessment in Grimsby, Lincoln and West Lincoln
In spring 2023, Niagara Region started an Individual Environmental Assessment, now known as a Comprehensive Environmental Assessment.
A north-south transportation crossing of the Niagara Escarpment between the Queen Elizabeth Way and Regional Road 20 would:
- Provide safe and effective movement of commercial vehicles and other transportation modes
- Increase safety for local communities
- Improve economic growth through efficient movement of goods and services
A Comprehensive Environmental Assessment involves a two-step approval process. The first step is preparing a Terms of Reference, which outlines the work plan for planning and decision-making, including the alternatives considered and consultation activities.
Review of the Terms of Reference
Review agencies, Indigenous Communities, the public and other interested persons may review the proposed Terms of Reference at the following locations during business hours:
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Environmental Assessment Branch
135 St. Clair Ave. W, First Floor
Toronto, M4V 1P5
416-314-8001
Toll-free 1-800-461-6290
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Niagara District Office
301 St. Paul St., Ninth Floor
St. Catharines, L2R 3M8
905-704-3900
The proposed Terms of Reference is also available on the Niagara Escarpment Crossing Comprehensive Environmental Assessment project page.
Comments
Written comments on the proposed Terms of Reference must be submitted by Nov. 18 to:
Simon Zhao
Project Officer Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, Environmental Assessment Branch
135 St. Clair Ave. W, First Floor
Toronto, Ontario M4V 1P5
simon.zhao@ontario.ca
A copy of all comments will be shared with the Region for consideration.
Contact
For more information, contact the project team:
Maged Elmadhoon, M.Eng., P.Eng.
Manager, Transportation Planning
Niagara Region
1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold
905-980-6000 ext. 3583
escarpmentcrossingiea@niagararegion.ca
Katherine Jim, M.Eng., P.Eng.
Senior Project Manager Transportation
CIMA+
400-3027 Harvester Rd., Burlington
289-288-0287 ext. 6835
Personal information collected or submitted will be collected, used, and disclosed by members of Regional Council and Regional staff in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. The written submissions including names, contact information and reports of the public meeting will be made available. Questions should be referred to the Privacy Office at 905-980-6000, ext. 3779 or FOI@niagararegion.ca.
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