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Downtownbridgesappendixf-Notices NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT MUNICIPAL CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT Pedestrian Bridges over the Speed River linking St. Patrick’s Ward to Downtown The Study The City of Guelph (City) has initiated a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study for proposed improvements to address the future pedestrian and cyclist traffic demands with two new bridge crossings over the Speed River. The study area is bound by Wellington Street East, Macdonell Street, Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) tracks, Arthur Street South, and includes an area approximately 90 metres south of the existing GJR tracks. The City is proposing to construct one of the bridges immediately south of the GJR tracks to link a future active transportation trail along the GJR tracks from Macdonell to Huron Streets through St. Patrick’s Ward. A second pedestrian bridge is proposed within the Study Area located further south along the Speed River to address anticipated increased pedestrian and cycling traffic generated from the Metalworks condominium development on Arthur Street South and other anticipated developments to the east. The site location and approximate extents of the Study Area are shown on the map provided below. The Process The Class EA will be conducted as a Schedule ‘B’ Project in accordance with the "Municipal Class Environmental Assessment” document (Municipal Engineers Association, October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. The Class EA process includes public and review agency consultation, an evaluation of alternatives, an assessment of potential environmental impacts of the proposed improvements, and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate any potential adverse impacts. How to Participate Later this summer/fall, neighbourhood businesses, residents, community members and interested parties will be invited to attend an open house to review and discuss opportunities and constraints related to the Class EA study. The meeting date and details will be advertised in the Guelph Mercury Tribune and on guelph.ca. Meeting notices will also be circulated to neighbourhood residents and businesses. For More Information Please contact one of the project team members if you have questions or comments, or would like to be added to the project mailing list to receive future notifications of the study: Tiffany Brûlé, OALA, CSLA Brent Willis, P.Eng. Parks Planner, Parks and Recreation Project Manager City of Guelph GM BluePlan Engineering Limited 1 Carden Street 650 Woodlawn Road West, Block C, Unit 2 Guelph, ON N1H 3A1 Guelph, ON N1K 1B8 519-822-1260 x 3371 519-376-1805 [email protected] [email protected] Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record. This notice first issued October 4, 2016. PEOPLE | ENGINEERING | ENVIRONMENTS March 9, 2017 Our File: 116046-2 Re: Notice of Public Information Centre 2 Pedestrian Bridges over the Speed River linking St. Patrick’s Ward to Downtown Municipal Class Environmental Assessment The City of Guelph is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the Pedestrian Bridges over the Speed River linking St. Patrick’s Ward to Downtown. The City is exploring the preferred locations of the two pedestrian and cyclist crossings within the Study Area to improve public safety and plan for the anticipated increase in active transportation needs while balancing heritage, social, economic and natural environment responsibilities. Please find enclosed the notice for the second public information centre. As part of this study’s consultation program, you are currently included in the contact list. If you wish to be removed, or would like to suggest an alternative representative, please contact the undersigned. Should we not hear from you, we will continue to include you in all future consultation opportunities and notices during the EA study. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Contact information for GM BluePlan Engineering Limited and the City of Guelph are found on the attached notice. Yours truly, GM BLUEPLAN ENGINEERING LIMITED Per: Jack Turner, P.Eng Assistant Project Manager, Partner [email protected] Encl. GUELPH | OWEN SOUND | LISTOWEL | KITCHENER | LONDON | HAMILTON | GTA 650 WOODLAWN RD. W., BLOCK C, UNIT 2, GUELPH ON N1K 1B8 P: 519-824-8150 F: 519-824-8089 WWW.GMBLUEPLAN.CA PEOPLE | ENGINEERING | ENVIRONMENTS July 6, 2017 Our File: 116046-2 Re: Notice of Study Completion Pedestrian Bridges over the Speed River linking St. Patrick’s Ward to Downtown Municipal Class Environmental Assessment The City of Guelph is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the Pedestrian Bridges over the Speed River linking St. Patrick’s Ward to Downtown. The City is exploring the preferred locations of the two pedestrian and cyclist crossings within the Study Area to improve public safety and plan for the anticipated increase in active transportation needs while balancing heritage, social, economic and natural environment responsibilities. Please find enclosed the Notice of Study Completion. As part of this study’s consultation program, you are currently included in the contact list. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact us. Contact information for GM BluePlan Engineering Limited and the City of Guelph are found on the attached notice. Yours truly, GM BLUEPLAN ENGINEERING LIMITED Per: Jack Turner, P.Eng Assistant Project Manager, Partner [email protected] Encl. GUELPH | OWEN SOUND | LISTOWEL | KITCHENER | LONDON | HAMILTON | GTA 650 WOODLAWN RD. W., BLOCK C, UNIT 2, GUELPH ON N1K 1B8 P: 519-824-8150 F: 519-824-8089 WWW.GMBLUEPLAN.CA NOTICE OF STUDY COMPLETION Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Pedestrian bridges over the Speed River linking St. Patrick’s Ward to Downtown The Study The City of Guelph (City) has undertaken a Class Environmental Public and agency consultation is a key element of the Assessment (Class EA) study for proposed improvements to address environmental assessment process. We encourage members of the future pedestrian and cyclist traffic demands with two new bridge public to review the Project File and share their comments or crossings over the Speed River in the St. Patrick’s Ward area. This concerns by Friday, August 14, 2017. Please contact one of the study is being carried out in accordance with the Schedule ‘B’ following members of the project team if you have any questions or requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment comments: (October 2000, amended 2007, 2011, 2015), which is approved Tiffany Hanna, OALA, CSLA Jack Turner, P.Eng. under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Parks Planner, Parks and Recreation Project Manager In order to best address community needs, a number of bridge City of Guelph GM BluePlan Engineering locations were considered in an area bound by Wellington Street 1 Carden Street Limited East, Macdonell Street, Guelph Junction Railway (GJR) tracks, Arthur Guelph, ON N1H 3A1 650 Woodlawn Road West, Street South, and Neeve Street. Additionally, a do nothing 519-822-1260 x 3371 Block C, Unit 2 alternative was also explored. The City has proposed to construct [email protected] Guelph, ON N1K 1B8 two bridges in this area on a staged basis, as need arises. 519-824-8150 [email protected] An integral component of this study was consultation with directly affected stakeholders, agencies and the general public. Two Public If you have serious concerns that cannot be resolved through Information Centres were held on September 21, 2016 and March discussions with the City, you may request the Minister of the 21, 2017 to present the project details and to collect community Environment and Climate Change (in writing) to issue a “Part II feedback. Comments received have been carefully considered in Order” under the Environmental Assessment Act and request an the evaluation process. elevated level of study. Requests must be received at the following Based on the assessment and evaluation of alternatives considered, addresses by August 14, 2017: Ministry/Minister of the the preferred locations are immediately south of the GJR Bridge and Environment and Climate Change, 77 Wellesley St. West, 11th Floor just south of 43 Arthur Street South (heritage buildings). The second Toronto, Ontario M7A 2T5 and Director, Environmental Approvals bridge would be constructed at such time that the need for a Branch, Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, Floor 12A, 2 second crossing is realized and Council approves funding. St. Clair Avenue W., Toronto, ON M4V 1L5. A copy of the request The Final Project File Report, documenting the study process and must also be sent to the City. If no request is received by August 14, the rationale for the Preferred Solution to replace the bridge, is 2017, the project is considered to have met the requirements of the available for public review, starting Thursday, July 6, 2017, on the Class EA and will proceed to construction as outlined in the Project City of Guelph’s website: http://guelph.ca/living/construction- File, subject to obtaining any other approvals or permits. projects/ward-downtown-bridges/ and at City Hall: Information collected will be used in accordance with the Freedom City of Guelph of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of 1 Carden Street personal information, all comments will become part of the public Guelph, Ontario record. Business hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Notice first issued: July 6, 2017. Public Agency / Organization Mailing List St. Patrick's Ward to Downtown Predestrian Bridges Class Environmental Assessment (Schedule B) GMBP File No. 116046-2 City of Guelph (Reference No. 16-072) PUBLIC AGENCIES Project Information Response Agency / Organization Title Name Position Address Email Telephone Fax Action Required Notes Sent Received 20161004 Letter & Ministry of the Environment and Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch - 135 St.
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