Tuck Creek Class EA Flood Assessment and Crossing Upgrades
at Rockwood Drive and Rexway Drive
General Overview
The City of Burlington has retained IBI Group to conduct a Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) Study Schedule 'B' for the section of Tuck Creek located south of Fairview Street to the hydro corridor (see Study Area Plan). The study is to find opportunities for flood mitigation, while protecting the natural heritage features and functions. The study will also explore potential upgrades to the culverts located at Rockwood Drive and Rexway Drive.
The study is being undertaken as a result of the extreme weather event of Aug. 4, 2014, during which crossings at Rockwood Drive, and Rexway Drive were overtopped by flood waters.
The flood assessment study is being conducted as a 'Schedule B' project in compliance with the Municipal Engineers Association document Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and is addressing Phases 1 and 2 of the Class EA Process.
The Class Environmental Assessment will establish recommendations, leading to Municipally-led capital works to address flooding risks. A set of alternative solutions will be evaluated and presented to the public and agencies for comment at various points throughout the study. The study will also identify mitigative measures to reduce impacts of the work.
We are interested in hearing any comments or input that you may have about this study. Comments and information regarding the study are being collected to assist the City of Burlington in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. This material will be maintained 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 interested stakeholders such as the public, landowners and regulatory agencies. The Public Information Centre (PIC) will present the potential alternative solutions and progress made for the study at that time. The city would like your input before the design is finalized. Please come to the PIC:
Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017, 6:30 - 8 p.m.
There will be NO presentation. View PIC Information Boards.
Burlington Seniors' Centre - Boutique Room
2285 New St., Burlington, ON, L7R 1J4
Please submit your comments via mail or email no later than October 27, 2017. Obtain Comment Sheet here.
Documents and Reports
Map of Study Area (PDF)
Notice of Study Commencement (PDF)
Notice of Public Information Centre (PDF)
If you require further information, would like to be added to the mailing list, or if you have specific comments related to this study, please contact either of the following:
Arif Shahzad, M. Eng., P. Eng. Senior Environmental Engineer, City of Burlington
426 Brant St., P.O. Box 5013
Burlington, ON L7R 3Z6
Tel: 905-335-7600, ext. 7486
Email: arif.shahzad@burlington.ca
John Perks, MBA, P. Eng. Consultant Project Manager, IBI Group
101-410 Albert St.
Waterloo, Ont. N2L 3V3
Tel: 519-585-2255, ext. 1201
Email: john.perks@ibigroup.com