Ward 1 Storm Sewer System EA Virtual Public Information Centre

Study Overview

The Town of Essex has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the storm sewer system in Essex Centre Southwest area. The goal of the storm sewer improvements is to determine the preferred solution to hydraulic capacity issues caused by increasing storm intensity and development pressures on the storm sewer system.

The Process

The EA is being undertaken in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule “B” projects as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. This study will define the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions to the problem, and then recommend a preferred solution after assessing potential environmental impacts and identifying mitigation measures associated with the preferred solution.

Virtual Public Information Centre

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Town is hosting the Public Information Centre (PIC) virtually from April 6 to May 6, 2021. The purpose of the PIC will be to present project information and gather feedback from the public. The virtual PIC includes an online display and draft study report providing information about the EA, findings from the evaluation of alternative solutions, an assessment of the potential environmental effects of the proposed works, and identification of reasonable measures to mitigate any adverse impacts that may result.

Study Reports & Resources

1. REPORT (Draft): Improvements to Essex Ward 1 Southwest Storm Sewer System Phases 1 & 2 (Schedule B) Class Environmental Assessment Report

2. PRESENTATION TO COUNCIL:
   

   • Improvements to Essex Ward 1 Southwest Storm Sewer System Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Phases 1 & 2 (Powerpoint)

   • Improvements to Essex Ward 1 Southwest Storm Sewer System Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Phases 1 & 2 (PDF)
3. SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING VIDEO:
   • On March 1, 2021, Council hosted a Special Meeting to hear a presentation from Stantec Consulting on the Ward 1 Southwest Storm Sewer System Environmental Assessment

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