General Overview
The City of Burlington hired Aquafor Beech Limited to complete a Flood Mitigation Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study for the section of Appleby Creek between Fairview Street and New Street - see Study Area Plan.
The objective of the study was to examine the risk of flooding within the project area, provide high level recommendations to reduce flooding risk and protect the natural heritage in the area.
The Class Environmental Assessment identified a set of alternative solutions, such as widening the culverts within the study area and modifying the Appleby Creek channel. Low impact development (LID) practices were also reviewed. These solutions were evaluated and presented at a Public Information Centre held on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.
The Class Environmental Assessment is now completed. The study was subject to the requirements of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act and was conducted as a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment ‘Schedule B’ project which addressed Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA Process.
Public Consultation
A key part of the study was consultation with you: the public, landowners and regulatory agencies. The Public Information Centre (PIC) presented the potential solutions and progress made for the study at that time.
The PIC was held Tuesday, April 17, 2018. Thank you to everyone who attended. See Notice of Public Information Centre
See Public Information Centre Information Boards
Study Findings and Project File Report
A Project File was prepared that outlines the study that was conducted, including its purpose, process, conclusions, and the details of preferred alternative. The Project File will be filed with the City of Burlington for a 45-day review period for the public beginning Feb. 21, 2019. The Project File can be reviewed at:
City of Burlington City Hall
Clerk's Office, First Floor
426 Brant St.
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Burlington Public Library
Central Branch
2331 New St.
Burlington, ON L7R 1J4
Monday to Thursday 9 a.m. - 9pm
Friday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sunday 1 – 5 p.m.
Documents and Reports
Map of Study Area (PDF)
Notice of Study Commencement (PDF)
Notice of Study Completion (PDF)
Project File Report (PDF)
Contacts
Arif Shahzad
Senior Project Manager, M.Eng, P.Eng
Capital Works - Development and Stormwater Management
905-335-7600, ext. 7486
arif.shahzad@burlington.ca
Teresa Giangregorio
Stormwater Management Technologist
Capital Works - Development and Stormwater Management
905-335-7600, ext. 7891
teresa.giangregorio@burlington.ca
Rob Amos
Aquafor Beech Ltd. - Project Manager
#6-202 2600 Skymark Ave., Mississauga, ON L4W 5B2
905-629-0099, ext. 284
Amos.R@aquaforbeech.com