Environmental Assessment Projects

Appleby Creek Erosion Control Project – Upstream and Downstream of Spruce Avenue

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Appleby Creek Erosion Control Environmental Assessment (EA) Study completed in 2020 identified channel erosion and slope destabilization within the Appleby Creek area from South Service Road to Lake Ontario. The EA recommended erosion reduction strategies to be completed in phases.

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In this phase, the City of Burlington will undertake restoration work on Appleby Creek, both upstream and downstream of Spruce Avenue. The project will include bank protection, minor channel realignment, profile corrections to enhance fish habitat, and measures to protect the Spruce Avenue bridge area.

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Lower Rambo Creek Flood Mitigation Environmental Assessment

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The City of Burlington has initiated an environmental assessment (EA) for flood mitigation along Lower Rambo Creek partnering with Aquafor Beech Limited. This study aims to address flood risks, enhance climate resilience and support sustainable urban development in downtown Burlington. This assessment is part of the City's ongoing commitment to improve infrastructure and protect both the environment and the community from potential flood hazards.

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The EA will explore and evaluate various infrastructure solutions designed to mitigate flood hazards within the study area. The...

Falcon Creek Erosion Control Environmental Assessment Study

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The City of Burlington, through their consultant Valdor Engineering Inc., is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to address erosion concerns in the section of Falcon Creek, between the CN Railroad and Dorset Avenue in the City of Burlington.

The Study will be carried out under Schedule “B” in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA), Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Projects. The study process includes public and stakeholder consultation and the identification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts.

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Appleby Creek Flood Mitigation Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - Addendum

The Appleby Creek Flood Mitigation Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (ACFMEA) Study was completed in February 2019. The ACFMEA study evaluated alternative solutions along Appleby Creek, from New Street to the GO Transit Rail corridor (near Appleby Go Train Station), to identify specific opportunities to reduce flooding risk and protect the natural heritage features and functions within the study corridor. The ACFMEA recommended preferred solutions for three flood-vulnerable areas within the study corridor.

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For the study area north of Fairview Street (Reach 3), three options were...

Rambo Creek Erosion Control Environmental Assessment Study

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The City of Burlington, through their consultant Matrix Solutions Inc., is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment to address erosion concerns for Rambo Creek, between Mountainside Drive and Industrial Street in the City of Burlington.

The Study will be carried out under Schedule “B” in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association (MEA), Municipal Class Environmental Assessment for Municipal Projects. The study process includes public and stakeholder consultation and the identification of measures to mitigate adverse impacts.

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