Bronson Pulp Mill Ruins Public Access and Richmond Landing Shoreline Access
Site visit and public consultation: Bronson Pulp Mill ruins public access and Richmond Landing shoreline access Consultation Report Site visit and public consultation: Bronson Pulp Mill ruins public access and Richmond Landing shoreline access I – Project description Objectives The objectives of the Bronson Pulp Mill ruins public access and Richmond Landing shoreline access projects are to enhance public experience of the shorelines and the islands through the following: • Providing public access from the Ottawa shoreline for pedestrians and cyclists. Bridges could connect Richmond Landing, Victoria Island and Amelia Island. • Providing universally accessible (UA) routes from the Portage/Wellington intersection to Richmond Landing, and from the Bronson Pulp Mill for people to experience the ruins. • Developing (Aboriginal, natural, industrial and military heritage) interpretation, as well as lookouts and wayfinding. Context This project is aligned with the National Capital Commission’s (NCC) desire to provide greater access to the river and shorelines, while enhancing the visitor experience, accessibility and visibility of this core downtown sector. II – Consultation process Overview Consultation objective To gather feedback on the proposed projects, and engage stakeholders and the public on ways to improve access to the site and the visitor experience. National Capital Commission 1 Date and location Public consultation/workshop and site visit: On October 7, 2014, the public consultation/workshop took place at the Mill Street Brew Pub, 555 Wellington Street, Ottawa, Ontario, from 4:30 pm to 8 pm, with site visits departing from the pub, from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. Meetings with stakeholders: Meetings were held, as per stakeholder availability, in September and October.
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