PIC 3 for Waterdown Trunk Twinning EA

The City’s Water and Wastewater Master Plan recommended a second watermain into Waterdown to support growth and to provide additional system security. The Master Plan identified the need to conduct a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to revise or confirm the solution and preliminary route, the subject of this Study.

The City’s Water and Wastewater Master Plan recommended a second watermain into Waterdown to support growth and to provide
additional system security. The Master Plan identified the need to conduct a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to revise or confirm the solution and preliminary route, the subject of this Study.

The City of Hamilton initiated the Waterdown Trunk Watermain Twinning Class EA and Conceptual Design to develop, evaluate, and select the overall preferred trunk watermain route alternative to service the Waterdown area.

The Study Process

This study is being planned as a Schedule B Class EA, satisfying Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA) Class EA process, which is a planning process approved under Ontario’s Environmental Assessment Act. This study has defined the problem/opportunity, developed, evaluated alternative solutions, determined the most feasible solution, and identified methods to avoid or minimize impacts to the community and natural environment.

How to Participate

The City of Hamilton encourages the public and stakeholders to participate in this planning process. Public Information
Centre (PIC) No. 3 will be held in-person. This PIC No. 3 will present the evaluation and selection of the preliminary preferred trunk
watermain route and the potential impacts and mitigation measures. This is the third and final PIC for this study. We are presenting the watermain route recommendations and seeking input from the public at this PIC ahead of finalizing the report in 2024.

Date: Wednesday, June 5, 2024
Time: 6 to 8 pm
Location: Harry Howell (North Wentworth) Arena & Community Centre, 27 Highway 5 West, Hamilton

PIC No. 3 presentation materials will be available at https://engage.hamilton.ca/waterdown-watermain-ea

Public input and comments are encouraged throughout the Class EA process and can be provided through the PIC No. 3 comment sheet or through the project website. We request that all comments for PIC No. 3 be received by Wednesday June 19, 2024.

Comments

We are interested in hearing any comments or concerns you may have with respect to this study. Comments received through the course of the study will be considered in selecting the preferred solution. Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of the Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of public record. Anyone that wishes to comment on or to be involved in this study should indicate their interest to:

This notice was published on May 22 and 29, 2024.

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