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Grindstone Creek Erosion Control EA, Unsworth Ave to Sumac Dr

General Overview

The City of Burlington, through their consultant Ecosystem Recovery Inc., is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to address erosion concerns for Grindstone Creek, between Unsworth Avenue and Sumac Drive in the City of Burlington. - see the Study Area Plan.

The objective of the study is to provide recommendations to reduce erosion and protect the natural heritage in the area. This study must follow the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act as a project that will follow the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment 'Schedule B' process. Through this process, the existing conditions and problems will be fully documented. The Class Environmental Assessment will recommend a set of alternative solutions that will be evaluated and presented to the public and agencies for comments.

We would like to hear from you about this study

Comments and information about the study are being collected to help the City of Burlington to meet the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be kept on file for use during the study and may be included in study documentation.

Public Consultation

A key part of the study is consultation with the public, landowners and regulatory agencies. The Public Information Centre (PIC) will allow for the opportunity for owners and tenants to review the study's alternative solutions, evaluations, preferred alternative, proposed design and construction timing, as well as for owners to discuss any questions with respect to the project.

Location: LaSalle Banquet Centre, The Bayshore Room (50 North Shore Blvd, Burlington, L7T 4G9)

Date: Thursday, February 6, 2020

Time: 6:30 to 8 p.m. There will NOT be a presentation.

Public Information Centre Presentation Boards (PDF)