DOCSLIB.ORG

Final Report

Total Page：16

File Type：pdf, Size：1020Kb

Download full-text PDF Read full-text
Final Report FINAL REPORT ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT ENERDU POWER SYSTEM INC. ENERDU GS EXPANSION & REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT OE8982-00 December 2012 Submitted to: Enerdu Power Systems Inc. Submitted by: OEL-HydroSys, a division of BluMetric Environmental Inc. 3108 Carp Road, Box 430 Ottawa, Ontario K0A 1L0 ENVIRONMENTAL REPORT ENERDU POWER SYSTEMS INC. ENERDU GS EXPANSION & REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT Submitted to: ENERDU POWER SYSTEMS INC. Submitted by: OEL-HydroSys, a division of BluMetric Environmental Inc. 3108 Carp Road, Box 430 Ottawa, ON K0A 1L0 File No. OE8982 December 2012 Ref: OE8982-00 20121211 Enerdu FINAL Environmental Report.docx Enerdu GS Expansion and Redevelopment Environmental Report EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Enerdu Power Systems Inc. (herein referred to as Enerdu, or the proponent) is proposing the expansion and redevelopment of its existing hydroelectric facility, the Enerdu Generation Station (GS). The Enerdu GS is located on the Mississippi River in the Town of Mississippi Mills (Almonte), Ontario, at 11 Main Street, in the northeastern part of the Mississippi River watershed. The proposed project would involve the construction of an expanded powerhouse and the redevelopment of the weir to increase the present generation capacity from 300 kW to approximately 950 kW. The environmental assessment (EA) for the proposed project has been completed in order to recognize and assess the potential consequences of the project early in the planning cycle. The EA process allowed the proponent to make informed decisions during the selection, siting, planning and design of the project to address identified issues. The following report summarizes the environmental assessment of the proposed undertaking and includes a description of the proposed project, a study of existing conditions, an assessment of the project’s potential impacts and a description of the proposed mitigation measures. Throughout the EA process, the proponent and project team assessed the potential impacts through appropriate biological, hydrologic and archaeological studies, and developed measures for mitigating potential impacts in consultation with government agencies, stakeholders and aboriginal communities. In response to public concern over the potential impacts of the proposed project on the aesthetics of the surrounding area, Enerdu is proposing to build the new weir in the footprint of the existing weir and to align the proposed powerhouse with the existing powerhouse building. Additionally, the façade and dimensions of the powerhouse will be designed to complement the aesthetic and heritage value of the old mill building. Recognizing the importance of cultural events in the Town of Mississippi Mills, the proponent will liaise with the Mississippi Mills Chamber of Commerce and event organizers to develop a construction schedule that will minimize disturbances to the extent possible during such events. In recognition of the spiritual and cultural importance of the American eel to the Algonquin community, the proponent will adopt a management strategy for providing safe upstream and downstream passage of American eel and contributing to the recovery of the species in the Ottawa River watershed. The framework of this management strategy will be developed and agreed upon with both the Ministry of Natural Resources and representatives of the Algonquins of Ontario. Operations at the Enerdu GS will continue to adhere to the best management range outlined in the Mississippi River Water Management Plan. An Administrative Amendment or Minor Amendment to the plan would be required to reflect the increased generating capacity of the facility. The Enerdu GS will continue to operate as a run-of-river facility, and will not result in a Page i Enerdu GS Expansion and Redevelopment Environmental Report change in water levels (from currently established practices) either upstream or downstream of the site. Numerous management strategies for mitigating potential negative impacts associated with the proposed development, and a list of commitments to be implemented throughout the project life cycle are outlined in this report. It was determined that with the implementation of the proposed management measures, the proposed expansion and redevelopment of the Enerdu GS would not result in significant adverse effects on the biophysical, socioeconomic and cultural environment. Additionally, the proposed project is expected to have several positive outcomes to the local, regional and provincial economy, and will contribute to Ontario’s Green Energy initiative. Page ii Enerdu GS Expansion and Redevelopment Environmental Report TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.0 INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................................. 1 2.0 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT METHODOLOGY........................................................ 4 2.1 Overview of Environmental Assessment ....................................................................... 5 2.2 Task Description ........................................................................................................... 6 2.3 Agency Review ............................................................................................................ 12 2.4 Public Review .............................................................................................................. 12 3.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION ................................................................................................. 13 3.1 Description of the Hydroelectric Facility ...................................................................... 13 3.1.1 Project Components ................................................................................................ 14 3.1.2 Ancillary works ........................................................................................................ 17 3.1.3 Operating Strategies ................................................................................................ 18 3.1.4 Existing Operating Regime ....................................................................................... 18 3.1.5 Proposed Facility Operating Regime ........................................................................ 19 3.2 Construction and Scheduling ....................................................................................... 20 4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS ......................................................................................... 20 4.1 Initial Assessment ........................................................................................................ 20 5.0 EXISTING CONDITIONS ................................................................................................ 21 5.1 Location ...................................................................................................................... 21 5.2 Topography ............................................................................................................... 22 5.3 Climate ....................................................................................................................... 22 5.4 Soils ............................................................................................................................ 22 5.5 Geology ..................................................................................................................... 23 5.6 Hydrogeology ............................................................................................................ 23 5.7 River Hydrology ......................................................................................................... 24 5.7.1 Surface Water Quality ............................................................................................ 24 5.7.2 Water Supply ......................................................................................................... 25 5.7.3 Navigation ............................................................................................................. 26 5.8 Ecology ...................................................................................................................... 26 5.8.1 Terrestrial Habitat and Species ................................................................................ 28 5.8.2 Aquatic Habitat and Species .................................................................................... 28 Page iii Enerdu GS Expansion and Redevelopment Environmental Report 5.8.3 Species at Risk......................................................................................................... 30 5.9 Human Activities ........................................................................................................ 32 5.9.1 Historical ................................................................................................................ 32 5.9.2 Archaeology ........................................................................................................... 32 5.9.3 Current Land and Water Use .................................................................................. 32 5.9.4 Aboriginal Land and Water Use .............................................................................. 35 6.0 CONSULTATION ........................................................................................................... 36 6.1 Departmental and Agency Consultation ...................................................................... 36 6.1.1 Federal ..................................................................................................................
Load more

Recommended publications
  • Appendix H Contamination Overview Study
    APPENDIX H CONTAMINATION OVERVIEW STUDY MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION ONTARIO CONTAMINATION OVERVIEW STUDY PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, HIGHWAY 7 AND HIGHWAY 15 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS GWP 4084-16-00 JUNEFEBRUARY 04, 2019 18, 2020 DRAFT CONTAMINATION OVERVIEW STUDY PRELIMINARY DESIGN AND CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT, HIGHWAY 7 AND HIGHWAY 15 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION ONTARIO DRAFT PROJECT NO.: 17M-01712-04 CLIENT REF:G.W.P. 4084-16-00 DATE: JUNEFEBRUARY 04, 2019 18, 2020 WSP 610 CHARTWELL ROAD SUITE 300 OAKVILLE, ON, CANADA L6J 4A5 T: +1 905-823-8500 F: +1 905-823-8503 WSP.COMWSP.COM WSP Canada Group Limited FebruaryJune 04, 201918, 2020 DRAFT MINISTRY OF TRANSPORTATION ONTARIO Eastern Region Planning & Design 1355 John Counter Blvd. Kingston, ON K7L 5A3 Attention: Peter Fraser, P.Eng. Senior Project Engineer Dear Sir: Subject: Preliminary Design and EA for Intersection Improvements at Highway 7 and 15 Interchange - Contamination Overview Study Client ref.: G.W.P. 4084-16-00 WSO Canada Group Limited (WSP) was retained by the Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) to conduct a Contamination Overview Study (COS) as part of the Preliminary Design and Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study for improvements to the intersection at Highway 17 & Highway 15 in Carleton Place, Ontario. The purpose of this Contamination Overview Study was to determine the presence/absence of potential contamination within the Carleton Place Study Area and provide recommendations for further environmental work. We trust that the attached report is satisfactory for your purposes at this time. Please contact the undersigned should you have any questions of concerns.
    [Show full text]
  • Assessment of Trail Characteristics and Invasive Species Prevalence of An
    Assessment of Trail Characteristics and Invasive Species Prevalence of an Alternative Border Crossing Route for the A2A Trail By Zili Xie A report submitted to the Graduate Program in Environmental Studies In conformity with the requirement for the Degree of Master of Environmental Studies Queen’s University Kingston, Ontario, Canada May 2018 Copyright © Zili Xie, 2018 Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction ............................................................................................................... 1 1.1 The A2A Collaborative ......................................................................................................... 1 1.2 The A2A Trail ....................................................................................................................... 2 1.3 Needs of the A2A Trail Committee ...................................................................................... 5 1.4 Objective of the Research Report.......................................................................................... 7 Chapter 2 Literature Review ....................................................................................................... 8 2.1 Trail Impacts on Soils ........................................................................................................... 8 2.2 Trail Impacts on Vegetation .................................................................................................. 9 2.3 Trail Impacts on Wildlife ...................................................................................................
    [Show full text]
  • Hall, Sharbot Lake Ontario' Present:Deputymayor Frances Smith, Councillorsheather Fox, Tom Dewey, Jeff Matson
    Corporation of the Township of Central Frontenac COUNCIL MEETING April 8, 2014 Council met in regular session on Tuesday April 8, 2014 at 4:00 p.m., at the Soldiers Memorial Hall, Sharbot Lake Ontario‘ Present:Deputy Mayor Frances Smith,CouncillorsHeather Fox, Tom Dewey, Jeff Matson, Nom-land Guntensperger, Wayne Millar, Phillip Smith and John Purdon Regrets: Mayor Janet Gutowski Staff in attendance: Larry Donaldson CAO/Clerk, Donna Longmire Executive Assistant (Recording Secretary), Cathy MacMun.nDeputy Clerk/Planning Coordinator, Mike Richardson Public Works Manager. Also in attendance:Jeff Green (Frontenac News) and Craig Bakay (EMC-Frontenac) Mayor Janet Gutowski calledthe meeting to order and asked if there were any declarations of pecuniary interest, Councillor Phillip Smith declareda pecuniary interest with section 1 of the closed session items. Resolution#139-2014 Movedby Jeff Matson Seconded by Heather Fox That Council waive the rules of procedure to continue straight through without the regularly scheduled Recess from 6:00 pm‘ to 6:30p.m. CARRIED APPROVAL OF THE AGENDA The following additions/amendments were made to the agenda. 1. Letter received from Mrs. Sharon Snyder to be placed under Communications Resolution #140-2014 Moved by Phillip Smith Seconded by JeffMatson That the agenda for the Council meeting of April 8, 2014 be approved as amended. CARRIED APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES Resolution #14]-2014 Movedby Heather Fox Seconded by Jeff Matson That the minutesof the Council meeting held March 25, 2014 be approved as corrected. CARRIED BUILDING Resolution#142-2014 Moved by Jeff Matson Seconded by Phillip Smith That the Construction Details Report dated April 8, 2014, he received for information.
    [Show full text]
  • Lake Networking Group Meeting: Nov 3/17, 9:30 A.M
    Next Lake Networking Group meeting: Nov 3/17, 9:30 a.m. -12:30 . Location to be confirmed Lake Networking Group Meeting Friday, April 28th, 2017 at 9:30 a.m. Burgess Hall, 4174 Narrows Lock Road, Tay Valley Township Participating: Lake Associations: Adrienne Fowlie- Larocque (Pike Lake), Eric Boysen, Donna Doelman (Bennett/Fagan), Terry and Judy Kennedy (Kennebec Lake), Philippa and Bob Fugler (Loughborough Lake ), Reid and Christine Kilburn, Murray Hunt (Otty Lake), Ruth Buckwell, Kris McDonald (Farren Lake), Mary Lynne and Jim Holton (Canonto Lake), Rob and Lynn Bell (Mississippi Lakes), Christine Skirth (Upper Rideau Lake), Pat Jones, Judy Hall (Dalhousie Lake), Doug Kirkland (Big Rideau Lake Association), Larry Bowen, Donna Walsh (Christie Lake), Gay Henniger, Joan Delaney, Ruth Deavy and Heather Arnold (Chaffey’s Area Lake Associations), Larry Arpaia (Greater Bobs and Crow), Anita Payne (Black Lake), Claire Martel, Andre Paquet, Dave Overholt ( White Lake), Lynne Jeffries Lower Beverley), Karen Hunt (Lake Networking Group). Agencies and Organizations: Elizabeth Holmes (MNRF), Sarah McLeod –Neilson (RVCA), Alyson Symon, Kelly Stiles (MVCA), Melissa Dakers (Watersheds Canada) (MLA), Holly Evans (CRCA) Regrets: David Taylor (FoTW), Brian Devlin (Eagle Lake), Judy McIntyre (Kashwakamack), Kevin Browne (Sharbot Lake) 1. Karen welcomed to the meeting a large group of representatives from Eastern Ontario lake associations along with representatives from several community partners who work with local lake associations. 2. Updates from Conservation
    [Show full text]
  • Bill Allen -- Nineteenth Century Aboriginal Farmers of the Madawaska River
    Nineteenth Century Aboriginal Farmers of the Madawaska River Bill Allen, Heritage One Research ABSTRACT Early in the nineteenth century Aboriginal people were practising farming along the Madawaska River. The Madawaska is prominent in several ancient canoe routes between the Ottawa River Watershed and Georgian Bay Watershed so, not surprisingly, the evidence of Aboriginal farming lies at key points along these routes. In the third quarter of the century, as large scale timber operations pushed further into the interior in areas now part of Algonquin Park, Aboriginal farmers were among the first to clear land, plant crops and build homes and other structures. Recent archaeological evidence confirms locations noted in early survey maps and other primary documents and confirms the mutual support of farming and timbering. The evidence challenges us to accept the extent to which Algonquin families embraced farming in the period prior to the formation of Algonquin Park and the arrival of the railway. This paper provides background about Madawaska canoe routes and features as well as illustrations of Aboriginal farming development and the role of key people such as Algonquin Chief Peter Sharbot. RÉSUMÉ Au début du XIXe siècle, les peuples autochtones pratiquaient l’agriculture sur les rives de la Madawaska. Cette rivière joue un rôle important comme ancienne voie de canotage entre le bassin hydrographique de la rivière des Outaouais et celui de la baie Georgienne; il n’est donc pas étonnant que les traces de cultures autochtones se retrouvent à des points clés le long de ces voies. Dans le troisième quart du siècle, avec l’expansion des exploitations de bois de sciage à l’intérieur du territoire, dans des régions faisant partie de l’actuel parc Algonquin, les fermiers autochtones ont été parmi les premiers à défricher la terre, à cultiver, et à construire des maisons et d’autres structures.
    [Show full text]
  • Meet the Water Rangers Guardians! This Year, with the Help of Great Lakes Guardian Program, We Transformed How Ontarians Interacted with Local Waterbodies
    Meet the Water Rangers Guardians! This year, with the help of Great Lakes Guardian program, we transformed how Ontarians interacted with local waterbodies. Funding provided by An innovative environmental non-profit From the tiniest creek to the biggest lake, Canada is known for its water. Yet average citizens do not realize how their livelihood is connected with their watershed. Even when they learn about beaches closing or fish dying, they do not feel there is anything they can or should do. Water Rangers empowers citizens to learn and take action on water conservation through our user-friendly web platform, water stewardship training, and water quality testkits. Founded in 2015 through Aquahacking, we’re a non- profit organization based in Ottawa aiming to make water science easy to understand. We deepen our impact by providing tools and training to understand, test and protect waterways. About this Funding provided by project Water Rangers Guardians conduct water quality tests, clean up garbage and naturalize shorelines in order to become guardians for their local lake, river or stream! The program engaged community groups over the year, and trained students during excursions. This project w funded by Ontario through the Great Lakes Guardian Fund. Our Theory of Change states that when people learn Temiskaming about, then test water, they are prompted to take action Guardians must be located in the to protect it (Learn --> Test --> Act). Through this grant, thanks to Government of Ontario’s Great Lakes Guardian St. Lawrence River Watershed Fund, we took community and youth groups through this journey by first introducing them to water health, teach- (Ontario side) X ing them how to test water and the value of collecting Sudbury Q baseline data over time, and then prompting them to AX Q K act by collecting bags of garbage and restoring a modi- North Bay QUEBEC fied shoreline by letting it go natural and planting native shrubs.
    [Show full text]
  • Township of Central Frontenac Regular Council June 27, 2017 – 4:00 PM Soldiers Memorial Hall, Sharbot Lake On
    Township of Central Frontenac Regular Council June 27, 2017 – 4:00 PM Soldiers Memorial Hall, Sharbot Lake On AGENDA Page 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda a) Approval of Agenda THAT the Agenda for the Council Meeting dated June 27, 2017 be approved as circulated (amended). 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 4. Approval of Minutes 6 - 11 a) Approval of Minutes THAT the minutes of the regular scheduled Council meeting held on June 13th, 2017 be approved as presented (amended). 5. Mayor's Remarks 6. Deferred Items 7. Staff Reports/Departmental Updates 12 - 13 a) DEVELOPMENT SERVICES/BUILDING 71-2017 May 2017 Construction Report THAT Council for the Township of Central Frontenac receive the May 2017 Construction Report dated June 27, 2017 for information. 14 - 22 b) FINANCE 72-2017 Apportionments of Taxes THAT Council for the Township of Central Frontenac approve the following apportionments of assessment as recommended by MPAC for the years 2016 & 2017 as applicable for the following roll numbers: 10-39-060-010-19810-0000, 10-39-060-010-19815-0000, 10-39-080- 020-12100-0000, 10-39-080-020-12102-0000, 10-39-080-020-12103- 0000, 10-39-080-040-21500-0000 & 10-39-080-040-21503-0000. Page 1 of 82 Page 23 c) FINANCE 73-2017 Section 357 / 358 Applications THAT Council for the Township of Central Frontenac approve the following reduction of Assessments pursuant to the Municipal Act. Roll Number 10-39-010-010-04000-0000 Scott Estate, Stanton Owen for the period of January 1, 2015 to December 31, 2016 as reported by MPAC.
    [Show full text]
  • Algonquins of Ontario
    Algonquins of Ontario June 24, 2016 Caroline Ducros Director Environmental Assessment Division Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission 280 Slater Street PO Box 1046 Station B Ottawa, ON K1P 5S9 BY EMAIL ONLY [email protected] Dear Ms. Ducros, Subject: Algonquins of Ontario Preliminary Comments on Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ Proposal for a Near Surface Disposal Facility at Chalk River Laboratories (Our File CF 48-3) The Algonquins of Ontario (AOO) acknowledge receipt of your correspondence dated March 16, 2016 and June 1, 2016 regarding Canadian Nuclear Laboratories’ (CNL) Proposal for the Near Surface Disposal Facility (NSDF) at Chalk River Laboratories. The AOO understand that following the submission of a Project Description (Attachment 1) by CNL on April 1, 2016, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has determined that an Environmental Assessment (EA) under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 is required. The CNSC commenced the EA process on May 5, 2016. The AOO appreciate the opportunity at this stage of the process to provide written comments on the Project Description for the NSDF at Chalk River Laboratories. Since 1772, when the first Algonquin Petition was submitted to the Crown, the Algonquins have been on a journey of rebuilding and rediscovery. Today, the AOO are comprised of ten Algonquin Communities. These include the Algonquins of Pikwakanagan First Nation, Antoine, Kijicho Manito Madaouskarini (Bancroft), Bonnechere, Greater Golden Lake, Mattawa/North Bay, Ottawa, Shabot Obaadjiwan (Sharbot Lake), Snimikobi (Ardoch) and Whitney and Area (Attachment 2). Based on a Protocol signed in 2004, these Communities are working together to provide a unified approach to reach a settlement of the Algonquin land claim.
    [Show full text]
  • Township of Central Frontenac Regular Council
    Central Frontenac Regular Council January 26, 2021 – 4:00 PM held virtually via Zoom AGENDA Page 1. Call to Order 2. Approval of Agenda a) Approval of Agenda THAT the agenda for the regular Council meeting or January 26, 2021 be approved as presented [amended] 3. Disclosure of Pecuniary Interest and General Nature Thereof 4. Approval of Minutes 8 - 16 a) Regular Council Meeting January 12, 2021 THAT the minutes of the regular council meeting held January 12, 2021 be approved as presented [amended]. 5. Mayor's Remarks 6. Deferred Items 7. Staff Reports/Departmental Updates 17 - 24 a) Fire and Emergency Services 8-2021 CFFR Activity Report THAT Council receive for information the CFFR Activity Report. 25 - 45 b) Finance/Treasury 9-2021Accounts Payable Report THAT Council approve the Cheque Distribution reports totalling $2,010,403.90 as prepared by the Treasurer. 46 - 50 c) Finance/Treasury 10-2021 Apportionment Report THAT Council approve the following apportionments of assessment as recommended by MPAC for 2020 & 2021 as applicable for the following Page 1 of 179 Page roll numbers: 10-39-070-010-28609-0000, 10-39-070-010-28603-0000, 10-39-070- 010-28800-0000, 10-39-070-020-20435-0000, & 10-39-070-010-20437- 0000. 51 - 53 d) Administration/Development Services 11-2021 Naming of Private Lane THAT Council receive the report entitled “Naming of Private Lane: Richard Brannigan Trail” AND FURTHER that the bylaw be passed later in the meeting to amend By-law No. 2002-125 to add “Richard Brannigan Trail” to the schedule to said bylaw.
    [Show full text]
  • Lake Plan Report
    SHARBOT LAKE LAKE PLAN REPORT JULY 2013 Sharbot Lake Property Owners’ Association Township of Central Frontenac County of Frontenac Ontario SHARBOT LAKE PROPERTY OWNERS’ ASSOCIATION P.O. BOX 333, SHARBOT LAKE, ON K0H 2PO www.slpoa.ca A MESSAGE TO RESIDENTS AND COTTAGERS It has taken us a long time to get to this point in the development of our lake plan. So many people have helped with the collection of information and data. The members of our association are to be commended for their efforts and photos that have been sent in. This report will act as a baseline for monitoring purposes as well as to help clarify fact from folklore when it comes to issues that affect our lake and the environment. It was very important that we involved as much of the community as possible as part of the process which included a test/pilot survey; final survey (150 responses received); a workshop; the draft reports; communication via our newsletters, website and Annual General Meetings; fundraising as well as ongoing analysis and data collection. All of the information in this document is a result of our best efforts to bring the facts to you and any discrepancies or oversights are because we are human. As your President, it is my pleasure to bring this report to you. We all care about the state of our environment and we all want the best for future generations to be able to enjoy Sharbot Lake and the pristine surroundings we all love and cherish. Carol Coupland, President, Sharbot Lake Property Owners Association 2012-2013 SLPOA LAKE PLAN - JULY 2013 report.
    [Show full text]
  • Planning Department County of Frontenac
    Settlement Areas and Growth Management Central Frontenac Official Plan Open House August 14, 2019 Presentation Overview • What is an Official Plan? • Planning Framework in Ontario • Settlement Areas and Growth Management • Destination Sharbot Lake • Servicing • Food Vehicles • Hobby Farms • Discussion and Questions Planning across Central Frontenac • Central Frontenac is characterized by a predominantly rural landscape with scattered settlement areas • Over 100 lakes and watercourses • Population of 4,373 permanent residents • High proportion of seasonal and waterfront development • 90% tax base is residential • Limited population growth Natural Features and Crown Land Percentage of Township Crown Percentage of Township Percentage of Township Land Lakes Wetlands What is an Official Plan? • Guiding policy document that directs when, how, and where a community will grow and develop • Describes how the land and water in the Township will be used in the future • Reflects 20 year vision for the Township • Required to be regularly updated or a new document prepared under the Planning Act Written Policy Land Use Schedule An entirely new Official Plan has been drafted for the Township. To view the current Official Plan and draft proposed, please visit the Township website. Current Official Plan • Approved with modifications in January 2008 • Divided into 10 policy sections: • Introduction • Basis of the Official Plan • Growth and Settlement • Public Services Facilities • Cultural Heritage and Archaeological Resources • Economic Development • Resource Management • Natural and Human Made Hazards • Energy, Air Quality and Water quality • The Tools of Implementation Draft Official Plan 1. Introduction 2. Basis of the Official Plan 3. General Development Policies 4. Community Development – Land Use Designations 5.
    [Show full text]
  • Township of North Frontenac Official Plan
    Memorandum To: Township Council and Members of the Public From: Joe Gallivan, Director, Planning & Economic Development Re: Township of Central Frontenac Official Plan – Second Draft, Version 2 (July 19, 2019) Date Prepared: July 19, 2019 Background The Township of Central Frontenac commenced a review of the existing Official Plan in 2017. The current Plan was approved by the Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs in June, 2008. Since the time of approval a new Provincial Policy Statement was issued in 2014 and the County of Frontenac had its first Official Plan approved in 2016. It is important for the Township Official Plan to conform to both of these planning documents. First Draft Official Plan – Spring 2018 The first draft was reviewed by Township Council in May, 2018. Following receipt, a Public Open House was held in Sharbot Lake on Saturday, July 21st, 2018 with approximately seventy (70) residents in attendance. A number of issues were raised by citizens at the Open House: The future design of Highway 7 and the impacts at the Highway 7/Road 38 intersection; The need to ensure that the village of Sharbot Lake be sustainable in the future, and the potential negative impacts of a redesigned, four lane Highway 7; Lake protection; Special protection of White Lake which is the only source of water for the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) fish culture station which has been operating since 1933; The future of the K&P Trail and in particular an interest in extending the trail north of Sharbot Lake using the right-of-way owned by the Township; Recognition of the proposal from VIA Rail to construct a high frequency passenger rail system from Toronto to Ottawa with a train stop at Sharbot Lake; The need for affordable housing in the community; Creation of gateways or signage to recognize Sharbot Lake; Environmental Protection – beyond lake protection, there should be consideration for headwaters protection and the need for a watershed protection approach.
    [Show full text]