Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Schedule 'B' Municipal Class

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Schedule ‘B’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Appendix A – Public and Agency Consultations

March 2011

Appendix A

Public and Agency Consultation

A1. Study Commencement

A2. First Public Information Centre (PIC No. 1)

A3. Second Public Information Centre (PIC No. 2)

A4. Study Completion

A1.Study Commencement

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class Environmental Assessment

NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT

WORKS DEPARTMENT May 2009 PUBLIC NOTICE

The Regional Municipality of Durham is undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the proposed construction of a trunk sanitary sewer in the communities of Oshawa and Courtice. In response to meeting the Region’s Wastewater servicing strategy, the proposed trunk sanitary sewer is planned to convey sanitary sewage flows from north Whitby (Brooklin), north Oshawa, Courtice, and west Bowmanville to the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant.

The Class EA study is being conducted in accordance with

Schedule “B” of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (amended in 2007) process, public input and comment from all stakeholders are invited, for incorporation into the planning and design of this project. Upon completion of the study, the Class EA Project File documenting the process will be available for public review for a period of 30 calendar days. As part of the planning process, two (2) public information centres (PIC) will be scheduled throughout the study. The first PIC is tentatively planned for June 2009 to present the project to the public and interested stakeholders, for review and comment. The second PIC is anticipated to follow in late 2009. Representatives from the Region of Durham and the consultant will be present at the PICs to answer questions and discuss the next steps in the study process. Notification of the PICs will be provided at the appropriate time via a similar newspaper advertisement.

We are interested in hearing any comments or concerns you may have with respect to this study. Please contact either of the following for further information or to be included on the list of contacts for this study.

Glen Severn, C.E.T. Brian Barber, P.Eng. Project Manager Project Manager Region of Durham Works Department GENIVAR Consultants Inc. 605 Rossland Rd. E. 600 Cochrane Dr. Suite 500

Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Markham, ON L3R 5K3 Phone: 905-668-4113 ext. 3529 Phone: 905-475-7270 ext. 219 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Telephone 905-668-4113 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca

From: Brian Barber Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:35 AM To: Kong Seto; Carissa Cautillo; John Himanen Subject: FW: Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class Environmental Assessment

From: Jennifer Hewlett [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:48 AM To: Glen Severn Cc: Brian Barber; Mcgilton, Jim Subject: RE: Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class Environmental Assessment

Thank you, Glen for your quick response. If I could request to add Lawson Gay’s email address – [email protected] - to your contact list as well. Regards,

Jennifer Hewlett Gay Company Limited General Contractors PO Box 98006, Courtice RPO Courtice, ON L1E 3G6 Ph# 905-432-1279 * Fx# 905-432-1579 [email protected]

From: Glen Severn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 9:46 AM To: Jennifer Hewlett Cc: [email protected]; Mcgilton, Jim Subject: Re: Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class Environmental Assessment

Good Morning,

Thank-you for contacting us regarding the Courtice trunk sanitary sewer Class Environmental Assessment. As requested, I have put your name our contact list. The first public information centre will be on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Courtice Community Complex.

If I can be of further assistance, please contact me at (905) 668-7711 extension 3529.

Thank-you.

Glen Severn, C.E.T. Engineering Technician Engineering Planning and Studies

Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East P.O. Box 623 Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3

Phone: 905-668-7711, ext. 3529 Toll Free: 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-2051

>>> "Jennifer Hewlett" 28/05/2009 9:26 am >>> Good Morning Mr. Severn and Mr. Barber, I am writing on behalf of Mr. Lawson Gay of Gay Company Limited General Contractors. He has read the information printed in the This Week newspaper regarding the above noted Study commencement and would be interested in being part of this assessment study. Can you advise how that can be achieved? Thank you,

Jennifer Hewlett Gay Company Limited General Contractors PO Box 98006, Courtice RPO Courtice, ON L1E 3G6 Ph# 905-432-1279 * Fx# 905-432-1579 [email protected]

2 From: Brian Barber Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 11:10 AM To: Kong Seto; Carissa Cautillo; John Himanen Subject: FW: Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Assessment

From: Glen Severn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 11:08 AM To: Doug Pickell Cc: Jim Mcgilton; Brian Barber Subject: Re: Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Assessment

Hi Mr. Pickell,

If I can be of further assistance, please contact me at (905) 668-7711 extension 3529.

Thank-you.

Glen Severn, C.E.T. Engineering Planning and Studies

Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East P.O. Box 623 Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3

Phone: 905-668-7711, ext. 3529 Toll Free: 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-2051

>>> "Doug Pickell" 28/05/2009 11:01 am >>> Can you please add my email to your list of contacts for updates on this project Thanks Doug Pickell AHC Rivett Architectural Hardware Ltd. 905 668 4455, Fax:905 668 4433 Email : [email protected]

1 From: Brian Barber Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:35 AM To: Kong Seto; Carissa Cautillo; John Himanen Subject: FW: Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer

From: Glen Severn [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Thursday, May 28, 2009 10:26 AM To: Victor Humphreys Cc: Jim Mcgilton; Brian Barber Subject: Re: Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer

Hi Mr. Humphreys,

Thank-you for contacting us regarding the Courtice trunk sanitary sewer Class Environmental Assessment. Presently, the alignment of the trunk sanitary sewer has not been determined. The Class Environmental Assessment Study will determine the alignment of the trunk sanitary sewer. To keep you informed on the project, I have put your name our contact list. The first public information centre will be on Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Courtice Community Complex.

If I can be of further assistance, please contact me at (905) 668-7711 extension 3529.

Thank-you.

Glen Severn, C.E.T. Engineering Planning and Studies

Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Road East P.O. Box 623 Whitby, ON, L1N 6A3

Phone: 905-668-7711, ext. 3529 Toll Free: 1-800-372-1102 Fax: 905-668-2051

>>> Victor Humphreys 27/05/2009 5:34 pm >>> Dear Sir: I am requesting more information on the above proposed project. I have left a voicemail for you but I may have been too late in the day to reach you. From the small map in our local paper (Clarington this Week) I was not able to determine the proposed route of the Trunk Line. Part of this line appears to run parallel to Pebblestone Road from Townline to Courtice Road. If so, it would have a serious effect on the water table and subsequently the wells of many households along Pebblestone Road and also those north and south of Pebblestone along Tooleys Road. Could you please e-mail me a more detailed pictorial (pdf file) of the impacted areas and also inform me of the dates and locations of the PIC's?

1 Regards,

-- Victor T. Humphreys 5 Kresia Lane Courtice, ON L1E 2G8 905-433-5094 [email protected]

A2.First Public Information Centre (PIC No.1)

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer

Class Environmental Assessment

NOTICE OF PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE

WORKS DEPARTMENT JUNE 2009 PUBLIC NOTICE

The Study The Regional Municipality of Durham is undertaking a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study for the construction of a trunk sanitary sewer in the communities of Oshawa and Courtice. In accordance with the Region’s wastewater servicing strategy, the sanitary sewer is planned to convey sanitary flows from north Whitby (Brooklin), north Oshawa, Courtice, and west Bowmanville to the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant. The main objectives of the study are to identify sanitary sewer servicing alternatives, evaluate the environmental impacts of each alternative, and select the preferred alternative for the Courtice trunk sanitary sewer.

Public Information Centre No. 1 The study is being conducted in accordance with “Schedule B” of Courtice the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. All WPCP interested stakeholders are invited to provide input pertaining to the project at two scheduled public information centres (PICs). PIC No. 1 will be held to provide an opportunity for interested stakeholders to learn more about the project background and potential alternatives as well provide feedback concerning the study. Representatives from both the Region of Durham and the consultant will be present at the PICs to answer questions and discuss the study progression to date. The first public information centre has been scheduled as follows:

Date: Tuesday June 23, 2009 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Location: Courtice Community Complex 2950 Courtice Rd. N. Courtice, ON L1E 2H8

We are interested in hearing any comments or concerns you may have with respect to this study. For further information, or if you are unable to attend the public information centre and wish to provide your comments, please contact one of the following:

Glen Severn, C.E.T. Brian Barber, P.Eng. Project Manager Project Manager Region of Durham Works Department GENIVAR Ontario Inc. 605 Rossland Rd. E. 600 Cochrane Dr. Suite 500 Whitby, ON L1N 6A3 Markham, ON L3R 5K3 Phone: 905-668-4113 ext. 3529 Phone: 905-475-7270 ext. 219 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

The Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Telephone 905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 www.durham.ca

Regional Municipality of Durham Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Schedule "B" Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Stakeholders Mailing List Notice of Study Commencement and Notice of Public Information Centre No. 1

First Postal Title Surname Occupation Agency Branch Division Address 1 Address 2 City PR. Name Code

York Durham District Mr. Dave Fumerton District Manager Ministry of the Environment 230 Westney Rd S, 5th Flr Ajax ON L1S 7J5 Office

Mr. Ernie Hartt Ministry of the Environment 5775 Yonge Street, 8th Floor Toronto ON M2M 4J1

Environmental Assessment and Central Region - Technical Mr. Ross Lashbrook Ministry of the Environment 5775 Yonge Street, 8th Floor Toronto ON M2M 4J1 Planning Coordinator Support Section

Building D, 2nd Mr. Lou Politano Regional Director, Central Region Ministry of Transportation Central Region 1201 Wilson Ave. Downsview ON M3M 1J8 Floor

Mr. Warren May District Area Biologist Ministry of Natural Resources Aurora District Office 50 Bloomington Rd. W Aurora ON L4G 3G8

Land Use Coordination Mr. Denis Lemoire Planning Specialist Ministry of Natural Resources 300 Water St. P.O. Box 7000 Peterborough ON K9J 8M5 Section

Heritage Planner Culture Policy Mr. Winston Wong Ministry of Culture Head Office 400 University Ave., 4th Floor Toronto ON M7A 2R9 Programs and Services

Manager, Western Regions Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Mr. Dan Carlow Innovation, Engineering and Program 581 Huron St. Stratford ON N5A 5T8 Rural Affairs Delivery Unit

Frost Bldg S 7 Queen's Park Ms. Kelly Shields Director Infrastructure Policy Branch Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure Toronto ON M7A 1Y7 6th Flr Cres

Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Municipal Services Office, Mr. David Sit Manager Planning Projects 2nd Flr, 777 Bay St Toronto ON M5G 2E5 Housing Central Ontario

Ministry of International Trade and Mr. Greg Wootton Director Investment Branch 5th Flr, Hearst Block 900 Bay St. Toronto ON M7A 2E1 Investment

2nd Floor, South Ms. Kendra Adema Regional Advisor Ministry of Tourism Durham Region 300 Water Street Peterborough ON K9J 8M5 Tower Policy Advisor - Performance Performance Measures M7A 2E6 Mr. Surinder Singh Gill Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs 160 Bloor St. E, 4th Floor Toronto ON Measures and Data and Data

Aboriginal and Ministry M7A 2E6 Mr. Martin Rukavina Policy Advisor Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs 160 Bloor St. E, 9th Floor Toronto ON Relationships Branch

Ministry of the Attorney General - Ministry of the Attorney Mr. Grant Wedge Council, Crown Law Office - Civil 720 Bay St. 8th Floor Toronto ON M5G 2K1 Aboriginal Legal Issues Office General

25 Grosvenor St, 9th Floor Mr. Alan Kary Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs George Drew Bldg Toronto ON M7A 1Y6

Research Advisor - Land Claims Negotiations and M7A 2E6 Mr. John Van West Ministry of Aboriginal Affairs 160 Bloor St. E, 4th Floor Toronto ON Research Reconciliation Division

Mr. Brian Agensky Environmental Specialist Ontario Realty Corporation 1 Dundas Street West Suite 2000 Toronto ON M5G 2L5

Ms. Lisa Myslicki Corridors Coordinator Ontario Realty Corporation 1 Dundas Street West Suite 2000 Toronto ON M5G 2L5

Mr. Christopher Strand Fish Habitat Biologist Fisheries and Oceans Canada Central and Arctic Region Peterborough Office 501 Powerhill Rd. Peterborough ON K9H 7S3 Ontario Regional Office, Joesph Shepard 4900 Yonge Street, Ms. Haya Finan EA Co-coordinator Transport Canada Ontario Region North York ON M2N 6A5 Building 4th Floor

Manager Environmental Assessment Canada Centre for Inland Mr. Robb Dobos Environment Canada 867 Lakeshore Dr. Burlington ON L7R 4A6 and Federal Programs Waters Senior Environmental Advisor, Ms. Miranda Lesperance Indian and Northern Affairs Canada Ontario Region 25 St. Clair Ave. E, 8th Floor Toronto ON M4T 1M2 Environmental Unit

Canadian Environmental Mr. Jeremy Schultz Administrative Clerk Ontario Office 55 St. Clair Ave E, Suite 907 Toronto ON M4T 1M2 Assessment Agency

Page 1 of 5 Regional Municipality of Durham Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Schedule "B" Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Stakeholders Mailing List Notice of Study Commencement and Notice of Public Information Centre No. 1

First Postal Title Surname Occupation Agency Branch Division Address 1 Address 2 City PR. Name Code

Director, Ploicy and Relationships The Ontario Secretariat for Ms. Pam Wheaton 720 Bay St. 4th Floor Toronto ON M5G 2K1 Branch Aboriginal Affairs

Indian and Northern Affairs of Department of Indian and Mr. Don Boswell Senior Claims Analyst 10 Wellington St., Room 1310 Gatineau QC K1A 0H4 Canada - Specific Claims Branch Northern Affairs

Indian and Northern Affairs of Director, Litigation Management and Department of Indian and Mr. Franklin Roy Canada - Litigation Management 10 Wellington St. Gatineau QC K1A 0H4 Resolution Branch Northern Affairs and Resolution Branch

Indian and Northern Affairs of Department of Indian and Ms. Louise Trepanier Director, Claims East of Manitoba Canada - Comprehensive Claims 10 Wellington St., Room 1310 Gatineau QC K1A 0H4 Northern Affairs Branch

Central Lake Ontario Conservation Mr. Russ Powell Chief Administrative Officer 100 Whiting Avenue Oshawa ON L1H 3T3 Authority

Mr. John Moreash Service Area Manager Canadian Pacific Railway Engineering Services 2025 McCowan Road Scarborough ON M1S 5K3

Mr. John MacTaggart Canadian National Railway Engineering Services P.O. Box 1000 4 Welding Way Concord ON L4K 1B9

Martyn Beckett Director of Education Durham District School Board 400 Taunton Road East Whitby ON L1R 2K6

Durham Region Catholic School Mr. Paul Pulla Director of Education 650 Rossland Road West Oshawa ON L1J 7C4 Board

Ms. Sylvia Terpstra Director of Education Kawartha Pine Ridge School Board 1994 Fisher Drive P.O. Box 719 Peterborough ON K9J 7A1

Peterborough Victoria Director of Education/Secretary Mr. John Mackle Northumberland and Clarington 1355 Lansdowne St. West Peterborough ON K9J 7M3 Treasurer Catholic District School Board

Manager Environmental Services and Mr. Brian McCormick Hydro One 483 Bay Street, 12th Floor TCT 12A Toronto ON M5G 2P5 Approvals

Manager, Engineering and Mr. Peter Petriw Veridian Connections Inc. 55 Taunton Rd. E Ajax ON L1T 3V3 Construction

Mr. Irv Harrell President/C.E.O. Oshawa PUC Networks Inc. 100 Simcoe St. S. Oshawa ON L1H 7M7

Ms. Heather Rivet Implementation Manager Bell Canada Engineering 15 Victoria Street Floor 2 Oshawa ON L1H 8W9

801 Upper Canada Ms. Ann Newman Crossings Coordinator Enbridge Pipelines Inc. P.O. Box 128 Sarnia ON N7T 7H8 Drive

Ms. Marika Hare Regional General Manager Enbridge Gas Distribution P.O. Box 650 Scarborough ON M1K 5E3

Mr. James Myles Manager of Technical Operations Rogers Communications Oshawa 301 Marwood Dr. Oshawa ON L1H 1J4

Mr. Mitch Glass Trans-Northern Pipelines Inc. 310-45 Vogell Road Richmond Hill ON L4B 3P6

Ms. Libby Racansky Friends of the Farewell 3200 Hancock Rd. Courtice ON L1E 2M1

364 Old Kingston Dr. Paul Thompson President Greendoor Alliance Inc. P.O. Box 97586 Scarborough ON M1C 4Z1 Rd.

364 Old Kingston Mr. Brian Buckles Vice President Greendoor Alliance Inc. P.O. Box 97586 Scarborough ON M1C 4Z1 Rd. Ms. Rachel Wraith Public Relations Coordinator Durham Sustain Ability 1709 Highway 7 Brougham ON L0H 1A0

Mr. Robert Bryson President Durham Region Field Naturalists 328 Jane Ave. Oshawa ON L1J 3L2

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First Postal Title Surname Occupation Agency Branch Division Address 1 Address 2 City PR. Name Code

Mr. Otto Peter Durham Region Field Naturalists 1114 Eldorado Ave. Oshawa ON L1K 1E8

Ms. Carole Seysmith Stewardship Coordinator Durham Land Stewardship Council 50 Bloomington Road West Aurora ON L4G 3G8

Mr. Jofh Garfinkel Southern Ontario Campaigner Earthroots 401 Richmond Street West Toronto ON M5V 3A8

Jamie Kirkpatrick Chapter Coordinator Sierra Club of Canada Ontario Chapter 24 Mercer Street Toronto ON M5V 1H3

Durham Region Environmental Mr. Dave Renaud President C.A.W. Local 222 1425 Philip Murray Avenue Oshawa ON Council L1J 8L4

Durham Region Environmental Ms. Wendy Cartwright 1st Vice President CAW Local 1090 ON Council 140 Hunt Street Ajax L1S1P5

Mr. Kevin Rich Head of Municipal Extension Ducks Unlimited Canada Ontario Eastern Region 740 Huronia Rd., Unit 1 Barrie ON L4N 6C6

Mr. Cam Mckeller Office Assistant Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation 68 Scollard Street, Suite 201 Toronto ON M5R 1G2

Mr. Burkhard Mausberg President Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation 68 Scollard Street, Suite 201 Toronto ON M5R 1G2

Durham Region Community Garden Ms. Mary Drummond 22 Coulton Court Whitby ON L1N 7A9 Network Durham Region Home Builders Ms. Donna Donaldson Executive Officer P.O. Box 26064 206 King Street E Oshawa ON L1H 1C0 Association

Mr. Brad Harper Manager Miller Waste Durham Inc. 1220 Squires Beach Rd. Pickering ON L1W 3Z5

Durham Region Association of Mr. Cail Maclean Executive Officer 50 Richmond St. E. Unit #14 Oshawa ON L1G 7C7 REALTORS

Ms. Elaine Garnett President Clarington Board of Trade 181 Liberty Street P.O. Box 434 Bowmanville ON L1C 3Z1

Mr. Peter Campbell Vice-President Delta Urban Inc. 7501 Keele St. Suite 505 Vaughan ON L4K 1Y2

Mr. Templar Trinaistich Delta Urban Inc. 7502 Keele St. Suite 506 Vaughan ON L4K 1Y3

Vice-President, Planning and Ms. Janice Robinson Preston Group 11 Curity Ave. Toronto ON M4B 1X4 Development

Durham Agricultural Advisory Ms. Nancy Rutherford Region of Durham Planning Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., 4th Floor Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Committee

Durham Environmental Advisory Ms. Lori Riviere-Doersan Region of Durham Planning Department 605 Rossland Rd. E., 4th Floor Whitby ON L1N 6A3 Committee

Mr. Mike Domovitch The Domus Group 100 - 6021 Yonge St. Toronto ON M2M 3W2

Gay Company Limited General Mr. Lawson Gay PO Box 98006, Courtice RPO Courtice ON L1E 3G6 Contractors

Chief Roland Monague Beausoleil First Nation 1 Ogema Street Christian Island ON L0K 1C0

Chief Donna Big Canoe Chippewas of Georgina Island RR 2 P.O. Box 12 Sutton West ON L0E 1R0

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First Postal Title Surname Occupation Agency Branch Division Address 1 Address 2 City PR. Name Code

Chief Sharon Stinson Henry Chippewas of Mnjikaning 5884 Rama Road, Suite 200 Rama ON L0K 1T0

Chief R. Donald Maracle Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte 13 Old York Road RR 1 Deseronto ON K0K 1X0

Chief Barron King Moose Deer Point First Nation 3719 Twelve Mile Bay Road P.O. Box 119 Mactier ON P0C 1H0

Chief Keith Knott Curve Lake First Nation 22 Winookeeda Road Curve Lake ON K0L 1R0

Mississaugas of New Credit First Chief Bryan LaForme 2789 Mississauga Road, RR 6 Hagersville ON N0A 1H0 Nation

Grand Chief Konrad Sioui Nation Huronne-Wendat 255 Place Chef Michel Laveau Wenake QC G0A 4V0

Councilor Luc Laine Nation Huronne-Wendat 255 Place Chef Michel Laveau Wenake QC G0A 4V0

Councilor Heather Bastien Nation Huronne-Wendat 255 Place Chef Michel Laveau Wenake QC G0A 4V0

Chief James R. Marsden Alderville First Nation 11696 Second Line P.O. Box 46, RR 4 Roseneath ON K0K 2X0

Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Chief Tracy Gauthier 22521 Island Road, RR 5 Port Perry ON L9L 1B6 Nation

Chief William Montour Six Nations of the Grand River 1695 Chiefswood Road P.O. Box 5000 Ohsweken ON N0A 1M0

Land and Resources Mr. Paul General Eco-Centre Manager Six Nations Council 2676 Fourth Line Road P.O. Box 5000 Ohsweken ON NOA 1M0 Department

Land and Resources Ms. Kate Cave Eco-Centre Manager Six Nations Council 2676 Fourth Line Road P.O. Box 5000 Ohsweken ON NOA 1M0 Department

Chief Laurie Carr Hiawatha First Nation 123 Paudash Street RR 2 Keene ON K0L 2G0

Chief Kris Nahrgang Kawartha Nishnawbe First Nation General Delivery Burleigh Falls ON K0L 2H0

Chief Blaine Commandant Wahta Mohawks 2664 Muskoka Road P.O. Box 260 Bala ON POC 1AO

Chief Randal Kahgee Jr. Chippewas of Saugeen RR 1 Southampton ON NOH 2LO

Leroy Hill Secretary Iroquois Confederacy RR 2 Ohsweken ON N0A 1M0

Bob Waldon Executive Director Metis Nation of Ontario 500 Old St. Patrick St., Unit D Ottawa ON K1N 9G4

Renee Dupuis Chief Commissioner Indian Claims Commission P.O. Box 1750, Station B Ottawa ON K1P 1A2

Association of Iroquois and Allied John Stonefish Office Manager 387 Princess Ave. London ON N6B 2A7 Indians

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First Postal Title Surname Occupation Agency Branch Division Address 1 Address 2 City PR. Name Code

Anishinabek Nation/Union of Alan Ozawanimke Chief Executive Officer Ontario Indians Nippissing First P.O. Box 711 North Bay ON P1B 8J8 Nation Fort William First Nation R.R. #4, Suite Angus Toulouse Regional Chief Chiefs of Ontario Thunder Bay ON P7J 1A5 101, 90 Anemki Dr.

Karen Moloney Durham Regional Police 1998 Regional Rd. 57 Bowmanville ON L1C3K4

Ms. Frances Scanga 43 Waverly St. N Oshawa ON L1J 8H2

Mr. Victor Humphreys 5 Kresia Lane Courtice ON L1E 2G8

Doug Pickell 1480 Solina Road Bowmanville ON L1C 3K3

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Name Title Agency Address City, Province Postal Code

The Regional Municipality Dear Name, of Durham RE: Notice of Study Commencement and Works Department Notice of Public Information Centre No.1 Schedule “B” Class Environmental Assessment 605 ROSSLAND RD. E. Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer P.O. BOX 623 WHITBY ON L1N 6A3 CANADA 905-668-7711 The Regional Municipality of Durham has retained GENIVAR Ontario Inc. to 1-800-372-1102 undertake a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study to assess the Fax: 905-668-2051 potential alignments for the construction of a trunk sanitary sewer to service the E-mail: works@ region.durham.on.ca communities of Courtice, north Oshawa and ultimately, north Whitby. The trunk sanitary sewer alignment selection will be based on natural environment, socio- www.region.durham.on.ca cultural environment, and economic environment factors within the study area.

C. R. Curtis, P.Eng., MBA Commissioner of Works The “Notice of Study Commencement” was published in the Oshawa This Week and the Clarington This Week newspapers on May 22nd and May 27th, 2009.

The first PIC is scheduled for June 23, 2009, at the Courtice Community Complex from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The purpose of PIC will be to present background information concerning the study and the alternative alignments to the public, while providing an opportunity for review and comment at an early stage in the process. We look forward to feedback from all stakeholders as this will be critical to ensuring a thorough evaluation of all alternatives and the success of the project.

In addition to the Notice of Study Commencement and the Notice of Public Information Centre, please find attached a copy of the first Information Bulletin describing the project.

If you have any questions or require further information on this project, please contact the undersigned at extension 3529 or Brian Barber of GENIVAR at 905-475-7270, extension 219 or via e-mail at [email protected].

Yours truly,

Glen Severn, C.E.T. Engineering Planning and Studies

C: Brian Barber, P.Eng., GENIVAR Ontario Inc.

Attachment

Welcome to Public Information Centre (PIC) No. 1 Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study

Your contribution is important to this process:

Please fill-in the Sign-in Sheet to receive updates on the Study. Please complete the Comment Sheet.

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Introduction

The Region of Durham has determined that a new trunk sanitary sewer is necessary to meet wastewater servicing requirements within the Courtice Water Pollution Control Plant (WPCP) service area.

A Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study will be completed to determine the preferred servicing alternative for the Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer.

This study is classified as a “Schedule B” project under the Municipal Class EA Process. This process involves stakeholder consultation.

The process will include a thorough evaluation of all the impacts (natural, cultural, socio-economic and environmental) associated with each alternative and will address all related stakeholder concerns.

A second PIC will be held later in the year. The public will be given an opportunity to provide comments on the preferred alignments at that time.

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Background

• In accordance with the Region of Durham’s Official Plan, future growth is planned for North Whitby (Brooklin), North Oshawa, Courtice, and West Bowmanville. Why Is This • A new trunk sanitary sewer will be required to convey the sewage flows Sewer from existing and new development areas to the Courtice Water Required? Pollution Control Plant (WPCP). • The proposed Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer was identified as an infrastructure requirement in the planning & construction of the Courtice WPCP.

• The Courtice trunk sanitary sewer study area is bounded by Conlin Study Area Rd., Solina Rd., Harmony Rd., and Lake Ontario. Boundaries • Boundaries were established based on wastewater conveyance needs.

• The Harmony Creek WPCP and Courtice WPCP currently treat sewage flows generated from Oshawa and Courtice. • The Harmony Creek WPCP will ultimately be decommissioned, leaving Servicing Courtice WPCP to service all of Oshawa and Courtice. • The proposed Courtice trunk sanitary sewer may require local pumping Strategy stations to service low lying areas. • In the future, sewage flows will be conveyed to the Courtice trunk sanitary sewer from both the Conlin Rd. sanitary sewerage pumping station and the future potential Thickson Rd. sanitary sewerage pumping station.

• The Courtice WPCP is located east of Courtice Road and along the Lake Ontario shoreline. • The Courtice WPCP was commissioned in 2007 with an existing 3 Courtice WPCP rated capacity of 68,200 m /d. • Wastewater treatment at the Courtice WPCP is approved to service 150,000 people. • Presently sewage flows are conveyed from the Harmony Creek Sanitary Sewage Pumping Station via a forcemain.

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Courtice Sanitary Sewershed

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study The Municipal Class EA Process

We are here

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Where We Are Now

Definition of Problem or Opportunity

Identify Problem or Opportunity

• The main objective of this study is to identify and evaluate servicing alternatives to convey sanitary sewage flows from existing areas and planned development to the Courtice WPCP.

Identification of the Study Area • The study area is bounded by Conlin Road, Lake Ontario, Harmony Road and Solina Road. • The study area boundaries allow for several trunk sewer alternatives to be considered.

Discretionary Public Consultation to Review Problem or Opportunity

• The Notice of Study Commencement has been published in the Oshawa This Week and Clarington This Week newspapers. • Letters have been mailed to interested members of the public, government offices, agencies and other stakeholders.

Identification of Alternative Solutions

Identify Alternative Solutions to Problem or Opportunity

• Six potential alignments have been identified based on preliminary screening criteria

Select Schedule

• Schedule “B” has been selected for this study.

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Screening Criteria

Potential alignments were based on the following preliminary screening criteria:

1. Utilize existing road allowances, 2. Minimize impact on Natural open space and existing utility Environment such as corridors as much as possible watercourses, green spaces and other known features

3. Minimize impact on social and 4. Ability to connect with the cultural environments existing sanitary sewer network

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Alternative Alignments 1 & 2

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Alternative Alignments 3 & 4

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Alternative Alignments 5 & 6

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Potential Trunk Sanitary Sewer Alignments

Coldstream Drive

Conlin Road East

The Greenbelt

Pebblestone Road

Nash Road Pumping Station

King Street

Farewell Creek

Potential CP Rail Crossing

Highway 401 Courtice WPCP

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Potential Alignment Considerations

The following considerations were used to determine the six potential Courtice trunk sanitary sewer alignments:

Conlin Rd. E & Courtice WPCP: The sewer must start at Conlin Rd. and terminate at the Courtice WPCP in order to service future growth areas.

Utilization of Existing Infrastructure: A key objective in determination of the potential alignments was utilization of the existing sanitary sewer network such as the segments of existing sewer along Coldstream Dr. and Townline Rd. N.

Nash Road Pumping Station: Consideration was given to decommissioning the Nash Rd. pumping station by conveying flows from its current service area to the proposed Courtice trunk sanitary sewer.

Avoidance of Busy Streets: High traffic streets and intersections (such as King St.) were avoided to the extent possible to alleviate congestion during construction.

Avoidance of Major Creek Crossings: Potential alignments were planned to avoid major creek crossings to the greatest extent possible, such as the Farewell Creek on Townline Rd. and Nash Rd.

CP Rail Crossing: In order to reach the Courtice WPCP, the sewer will have to cross the CP tracks. The majority of the alignments cross at a location that will minimize constructability issues.

Highway 401: In order to reach the Courtice WPCP, the sewer will have to cross Highway 401. Potential alignments were determined to minimize constructability issues and utilize existing road allowances.

The Greenbelt: A key consideration in the determination of the potential alignments was avoiding the area designated as Greenbelt and the key natural features associated with it.

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Natural Features

Harmony Valley Conservation Area

Second Marsh Wildlife Area

Darlington Provincial Park

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Evaluation Criteria

Potential alignments will be refined based on the following Evaluation Criteria:

• Disruption of topographical, soil and geological features • Vulnerable, threatened and endangered (VTE) Impact on the species Natural & Physical • Surface and groundwater drainage Environment • Impact on vegetation, fish and wildlife • Green spaces, Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest, and Environmental Sensitive Areas

• Heritage areas, archaeological and historic sites Impact on Social • Traffic disruption Economic & • Agricultural resources, recreational areas and other Cultural utilities Environments • Existing and proposed development

• Ability to connect with existing infrastructure Technical • Ease of construction Feasibility • Coordination with proposed Regional and Municipal road budgets

• Capital costs Financial & • Operation and maintenance costs Economic Impact • Decommissioning costs • Full life cycle cost analysis

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study Next Steps

Refine the potential trunk sanitary sewer alignments based on the feedback from public and stakeholder agencies.

Conduct the following evaluations: • Carry out Hydrogeological and Geotechnical assessments to identify potential constructability issues. • Perform a Geomorphological assessment to identify potential impacts of key creek crossings. • Complete an archeological assessment to identify and mitigate any cultural impacts. • Perform a natural environment investigation to determine whether any VTE species exist within the study area.

Determine the preferred alternative based on a detailed evaluation and finalize locations for potential sanitary sewage pumping stations.

Conduct a second PIC to present the preferred trunk sanitary sewer alignment(s).

Submit the final Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Report for public review and comment.

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study THANK YOU FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION

We encourage you to provide comments on this study and the work completed to date. Please fill out the comment sheet, email or call us to provide your comments so that they can be considered in the next stages of the project. For further information, please contact one of the following:

Courtice Trunk Sanitary Sewer Class EA Study