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Notice of Study Completion - Nichol’s Cove Bridge - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

The Corporation of the County of Peterborough has completed a Schedule “B” Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) for the contemplated replacement, rehabilitation, retirement, or repurposing of the Nichol’s Cove Bridge (Structure No. 099055), located in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. The Nichol’s Cove Bridge is located on Northern Avenue, approximately 3.35 km south of County Road 36 and 0.1 km east of Kennedy Drive and provides single-lane access over Miskwaa Ziibi River.

The superstructure (truss) of Nichol’s Cove Bridge has been in service for ±78 years, beyond its intended design life, and is currently load posted. The load posting limits the types of vehicles that can use the bridge and will continue to depreciate into the future. Recent structural inspections have identified several sources of deterioration which require intervention in the form of major rehabilitation or replacement.

The preferred solution, identified through the Class EA process, is replacement of the Nichol’s Cove Bridge. The recommended replacement structure is a single span, single-lane modular bridge structure supported on new concrete abutments. Through the Class EA process, mitigation measures were developed with respect to impact to the natural environment and built heritage.

The Class EA Project File will be made available for public comment during the 30-day public review period following the issuing of this Notice of Study Completion on the County’s website at the following link: https://www.ptbocounty.ca/en/living/notices-of-construction.aspx

Interested persons may provide written comments to our project team by December 15, 2023. All comments and concerns should be sent directly to the County of Peterborough or its’ Consultant (D.M. Wills Associates Limited) at the following addresses:

County of Peterborough
Peter Nielsen, C.E.T.
Manager, Capital Projects
310 Armour Road
Peterborough ON K9H 1Y6
705 775 2737 ext. 3200
pnielsen@ptbocounty.ca

or

D.M. Wills Associates Limited
Tim Rosborough, P.Eng.
Project Engineer
150 Jameson Drive
Peterborough ON K9J 0B9
705 742 2297 ext. 317
trosborough@dmwills.com

In addition, a request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e. requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g. require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name.

Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (request for conditions or a request for an individual/comprehensive environmental assessment), how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy potential adverse impacts on Aboriginal and treaty rights, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the ministry is able to efficiently begin reviewing the request.

The request should be sent in writing or by email to:

Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
minister.mecp@ontario.ca

and

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor
Toronto ON, M4V 1P5 EAB
kathleen.oneill@ontario.ca

Requests should also be copied to the County of Peterborough by mail or by e-mail. Please visit the ministry’s website for more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmentalassessments-part-ii-order.

All personal information included in your request – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – is collected, under the authority of section 30 of the Environmental Assessment Act and is collected and maintained for the purpose of creating a record that is available to the general public. As this information is collected for the purpose of a public record, the protection of personal information provided in the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA) does not apply (s.37). Personal information you submit will become part of a public record that is available to the general public unless you request that your personal information remain confidential.

County of Peterborough Options Evaluation of Nichol's Cove Bridge PIC Open House

Options Evaluation of Nichol's Cove Bridge PIC Open House

Notice of Study Commencement - Gilchrist Park Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

The Corporation of the County of Peterborough (County) is preparing for the replacement or rehabilitation of Gilchrist Park Bridge. The structure is located on County Road 6, approximately 3.2 km west of County Road 40 in the Township of Douro-Dummer. The bridge carries single-lane traffic in each direction over unnamed water crossing flowing between Gilchrist Bay and White Lake.

The County has retained D.M. Wills Associates Limited (Wills) to undertake the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Municipal Class EA), structural engineering and design services for the project.

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The proposed work is considered to be a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking in accordance with the Municipal Class EA. Subject to Class EA approval, including comments received as a result of this Notice and future Public Information Centres (PICs), the County intends to proceed with the planning, design and implementation of the preferred alternative solution for this structure.

Public and agency consultation is an important component of the Class EA process. Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend the PICs, during which time members of the public can provide written feedback of the proposed alternatives (i.e. replacement / rehabilitation) for the structure. The date and location of the future PICs will be included in a future notice. Feedback received throughout the consultation process will be used in conjunction with the additional findings of the Class EA to determine a preferred alternative for the structure, which will be selected for further evaluation and design. Project updates will be available for review at the following link:

Notices of Construction - County of Peterborough (ptbocounty.ca)

If you are interested in providing comments or receiving further information on these projects, please contact the following individuals:

Rajeev Shan, P.Eng., M.Eng.
Manager, Structural Engineering
D.M. Wills Associates Ltd.
150 Jameson Drive
Peterborough, ON K9J 0B9
p. 705.742.2297 ext. 236
e. rshan@dmwills.com

 

Peter Nielsen, C.E.T.
Manager, Capital Projects
County of Peterborough
310 Armour Road
Peterborough, ON K9H 1Y6
p. 705.775.2737 ext. 3200
e. pnielsen@ptbocounty.ca

Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. These comments will be maintained on file for use during the study in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. If you have any accommodation requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the project team members listed above.

This Notice issued August 3rd and August 8th, 2022.

Notice of Study Commencement - Nichol’s Cove Bridge Replacement/Rehabilitation/Retirement/Repurposing Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

The Corporation of the County of Peterborough (County) is preparing for the replacement of Nichol’s Cove Bridge. The structure is located on Northern Avenue approximately 0.1 km east of the intersection with Kennedy Drive in the Municipality of Trent Lakes. Nichol’s Cove Bridge conveys east-west traffic over the Miskwaa Ziibi River, which flows north to south into Little Bald Lake.

The County has retained D.M. Wills Associates Limited (Wills) to undertake the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Municipal Class EA), structural engineering and design services for the project.

 

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The proposed work is considered to be a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking in accordance with the Municipal Class EA. Subject to Class EA approval, including comments received as a result of this Notice and future Public Information Centres (PICs), the County intends to proceed with the planning, design and implementation of the preferred alternative solution for this structure.

Public and agency consultation is an important component of the Class EA process. Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend the PICs, during which time members of the public can provide written feedback of the proposed alternatives (i.e. replacement / rehabilitation) for the structure. The date and location of the future PICs will be included in a future notice. Feedback received throughout the consultation process will be used in conjunction with the additional findings of the Class EA to determine a preferred alternative for the structure, which will be selected for further evaluation and design. Project updates will be available for review at the following link:

Notices of Construction - County of Peterborough (ptbocounty.ca)

If you are interested in providing comments or receiving further information on these projects, please contact the following individuals:

 

Rajeev Shan, P.Eng., M.Eng.
Manager, Structural Engineering
D.M. Wills Associates Ltd.
150 Jameson Drive
Peterborough, ON K9J 0B9
p. 705.742.2297 ext. 236
e. rshan@dmwills.com

 

Peter Nielsen, C.E.T.
Manager, Capital Projects
County of Peterborough
310 Armour Road
Peterborough, ON K9H 1Y6
p. 705.775.2737 ext. 3200
e. pnielsen@ptbocounty.ca

Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. These comments will be maintained on file for use during the study in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. If you have any accommodation requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the project team members listed above.

This Notice issued August 3rd and August 8th, 2022.

Notice of Study Commencement - Indian River Bridge Replacement - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

The Corporation of the County of Peterborough (County) is preparing for the replacement of Indian River Bridge. The structure is located on Division Road approximately 4.2 km east of the intersection with Highway 28. The bridge conveys traffic over the Indian River approximately 100 m east of the intersection with Douro 3rd Line.

The County has retained D.M. Wills Associates Limited (Wills) to undertake the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Municipal Class EA), structural engineering and design services for the project.

 

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The proposed work is considered to be a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking in accordance with the Municipal Class EA. Subject to Class EA approval, including comments received as a result of this Notice and future Public Information Centres (PICs), the County intends to proceed with the planning, design and implementation of the preferred alternative solution for this structure.

Public and agency consultation is an important component of the Class EA process. Interested members of the public are encouraged to attend the PICs, during which time members of the public can provide written feedback of the proposed alternatives (i.e. replacement) for the structure. The date and location of the future PICs will be included in a future notice. Feedback received throughout the consultation process will be used in conjunction with the additional findings of the Class EA to determine a preferred alternative for the structure, which will be selected for further evaluation and design. Project updates will be available for review at the following link:

Notices of Construction - County of Peterborough (ptbocounty.ca)

If you are interested in providing comments or receiving further information on these projects, please contact the following individuals:

 

Rajeev Shan, P.Eng., M.Eng.
Manager, Structural Engineering
D.M. Wills Associates Ltd.
150 Jameson Drive
Peterborough, ON K9J 0B9
p. 705.742.2297 ext. 236
e. rshan@dmwills.com

 

Peter Nielsen, C.E.T.
Manager, Capital Projects
County of Peterborough
310 Armour Road
Peterborough, ON K9H 1Y6
p. 705.775.2737 ext. 3200
e. pnielsen@ptbocounty.ca

 

Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. These comments will be maintained on file for use during the study in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record. If you have any accommodation requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the project team members listed above.

This Notice issued August 3rd and August 8th, 2022.

Projects in Planning Stage

Notice of Public Information Centre - Class Environmental Assessment - Indian River Bridge

Notice of Virtual Public Information Centre - Indian River Bridge

County of Peterborough Options Evaluation of Indian River Bridge 

Indian River PIC Comment Sheet

Ward Street - Notice of Study Completion Class Environmental Assessment 

Notice of Study Completion

Environmental Study Report Ward Street, Bridgenorth, Ontario

County Road 22 (Curve Lake Road/16th Line) and County Road 23 (Buckhorn Road) - Public Information Centre - September 19, 2024

CR 22 & CR 23 Public Information Centre - Display Boards

Ward Street - Public Information Centre #2 - October 15, 2024

Ward Street Display Boards

Ward Street Overall Plan

Ward Street PIC #2 Comment Sheet

Notice of Public Information Centre #2 - Class Environmental Assessment - Ward Street

The County of Peterborough has initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) to study alternatives for the reconstruction of Ward Street in the settlement area of Bridgenorth due to the removal of the Bridgenorth bypass proposal from the County of Peterborough’s Transportation Plan. The project is being planned as a Schedule ‘C’ Class EA in accordance with the MCEA. The study area includes Ward Street (CR18) from Champlain Road to the James Gifford Causeway (CR14).

The objective of the project is to enhance traffic capacity and optimize traffic circulation along the Ward Street (CR18) corridor for the short to medium term horizon. The project will also consider active transportation opportunities in the community and provide space within the corridor for implementation of the Township Community Improvement Plans.
You are invited to the second and final planned Public Information Centre Meeting. The meeting will be a drop-in format with no formal presentation and is scheduled for the following date/time:


Tuesday, October 15, 2024
Bridgenorth Community Hall
836 Charles Street, Bridgenorth
5:00 to 6:30 pm

 


There is an opportunity at any time during the EA process for interested persons to provide comments.  Any comments received pertaining to the study will be collected under the Environmental Assessment Act and, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record.

For more information, to provide comments, or to be placed on the study’s mailing list, please contact:

Doug Saccoccia, P.Eng
General Manager, Engineering & Construction
County of Peterborough
470 Water Street
Peterborough, ON K9H 3M3
Tel: 705-775-2737, ext.3201
Email: dsaccoccia@ptbocounty.ca

Jason Armstrong
Consultant Project Manager
Engage Engineering Ltd.
171 King St, Suite 120
Peterborough, ON K9J 2R8
Tel: 705-755-0427, ext. 203
Email: jason@engageeng.ca

 

 

Notice of Public Information Centre - Intersection Enhancements at County Road 22 (Curve Lake Road/16th Line) and County Road 23 (Buckhorn Road)

The Study:

The County of Peterborough (County) together with their Consultant, D.M. Wills Associates Ltd. (Wills), is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) to complete intersection enhancements at CR 23 (Buckhorn Road) and CR 22 (Curve Lake Rd/16th Line).

The general location of the Study is shown in the figure below.

 

The Process:

This Study is being conducted in accordance with the requirements of a Schedule ‘B’ of the MCEA, October 2000, as amended in 2023. This Schedule ‘B’ Environmental Assessment requires Public Consultation, Indigenous Community Engagement, Archeological Assessments, and Natural Environment Assessments.

How to Participate:

Residents and interested community members are invited to attend a Public Information Centre (PIC) to review Study materials and discuss the Study process. Members of the project team will be in attendance to answer questions.
Date/Time: Thursday September 19, 2024, 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Location: Wesley United Church, 2068 16th Line, Lakefield, ON (northeast corner of Study intersection)

If you are unable to attend, members of the project team (contact details provided below) are available to answer questions regarding the Study. Materials will be available for viewing through the County’s website.

D.M. Wills Associates Ltd. 
Mark Spiers, C. Tech 
Senior Project Manager 
D. M. Wills Associates Ltd 
mspiers@dmwills.com

 
County of Peterborough
Kyle Darling, C.E.T.
Design Supervisor
County of Peterborough
kdarling@ptbocounty.ca

Ward Street - Public Information Centre - February 20, 2024

Ward Street Display Boards

Public Information Centre - Image 1

Public Information Centre - Image 2

Public Information Centre - Image 3

Public Information Centre - Image 4

Public Information Centre - Image 5

Public Information Centre - Image 6

Public Information Centre - Image 7

Ward Street Widening Environmental Assessment

Notice of Study Commencement

Study Design Report

Notice of Joint Public Information Centre No. 1 

Public Information Centre No. 1 Exhibit - Part 1 of 2

Public Information Centre No. 1 Exhibit - Part 2 of 2

Notice of Public Information Centre No. 2

Public Information Centre No. 2 Exhibit - Part 1 of 3

Public Information Centre No. 2 Exhibit - Part 2 of 3

Public Information Centre No. 2 Exhibit - Part 3 of 3

Comment Sheet

Transportation Planning Process for the Ward Street Widening EA - A Summary

 

Transportation Master Plan Update

Active Transportation Master Plan