Future Grimsby GO Train Station

Niagara Region, in partnership with Metrolinx, is completing the Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process for the Grimsby GO Station under Ontario Regulation 231/08 and the Environmental Assessment Act.

About the project

Metrolinx is expanding transit infrastructure along the Lakeshore West rail corridor between Hamilton and Niagara, from Hamilton Junction to Niagara Falls. This work includes track enhancements, rail corridor facilities, station upgrades and new GO stations.

The Grimsby GO Station project will add a new GO station between Confederation Station in east Hamilton and St. Catharines GO Station. It will improve access to the GO Transit network in Niagara.

The Grimsby GO Station will be delivered in phases. Proposed features may include:

• A customer platform for train service
• Station infrastructure needed for operations
• A bus loop for customers to access GO Bus and Niagara Region Transit services
• Customer shelters, fare payment kiosks and digital information screens for trip information / wayfinding
• A parking lot, bicycle racks, a pick-up and drop-off area and pedestrian access to the station

This process will identify and assess potential environmental impacts. It will also identify mitigation measures and future commitments to avoid or reduce negative effects.

The study area is located south of the Queen Elizabeth Way interchange and west of Casablanca Boulevard in Grimsby.

Assessment process

Environmental impacts are being assessed through the Transit and Rail Project Assessment Process, as set out in Ontario Regulation 231/08 under the Environmental Assessment Act.

This is a proponent-led, self-assessment process. It provides a defined framework to identify potential environmental effects, evaluate options and support decision-making within the regulated timeline of up to 120 days.

As part of the process, an Environmental Project Report is being prepared. It will describe the project, potential impacts, mitigation measures and future commitments.

Next steps

The Environmental Project Report will be posted online for public review.