Notice of Public Information Centre #1 for Grimsby Trunk Watermain Environmental Assessment

​Niagara Region is undertaking an Environmental Assessment for a new trunk watermain to carry drinking water from the Grimsby Water Treatment Plant near Lake Ontario to the Park Ridge Reservoir along Park Street at the top of the Niagara Escarpment.

 

The new trunk watermain is needed to support future growth. It will help the water system run more efficiently while meeting new capacity and future flow needs.

 

 

This study is being completed as a Schedule 'B' Class Environmental Assessment and meets Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. The study examined various crossing locations along the Niagara Escarpment and alignment routes throughout Grimsby.

 

After a detailed review of the alignment options, a preferred alignment was identified. It runs along the North Service Road, crosses under the QEW and CN Rail using trenchless construction, continues along Murray Street, crosses under 40 Mile Creek using trenchless construction, then follows Elm Street, Mountain Street, Elm Tree Road and Park Road to the Park Ridge Reservoir. This alignment is recommended because it reduces impacts to the environment and the community and is more cost-efficient than the other options.

 

 

Niagara Region encourages the public to participate in this planning process. The Public Information Centre will provide an overview of the study, including the problem and opportunities, existing conditions within the study area, alternative solutions and evaluation criteria as well as a recommended solution.

 

Public Information Centre #1 will be held online. The presentation and supporting materials will be available on the Grimsby New Trunk Watermain Class Environmental Assessment project page from Wednesday, Jan. 21 at 9 a.m. to Wednesday, Feb. 18.

 

Comments and feedback can also be sent to members of the project team by email during the four-week comment period.

 

Once the study is complete, a project file report documenting the study process will be prepared and made available for public review and comment. Anyone who wishes to comment on or take part in this study should contact the project team.

 

 

Danny Kasunic, P.Eng., CEM

Niagara Region

Project Manager

3501 Schmon Pkwy., PO Box 1042

Thorold, ON L2V 4T7

905-980-6000 ext.3766

danny.kasunic@niagararegion.ca

 

Rafiq Qutub, M.Eng., P.Eng., PSAP

Consultant Project Manager

GEI Consultants Inc.

1266 South Service Rd., Unit C31

Stoney Creek, ON L8E 5R9

647-248-7813

rqutub@geiconsultants.com

 

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