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Santa's Village Road (Muskoka Road 15) Improvements
Environmental Assessment (EA)
| Downloads from Public Meeting - March 22, 2018 |
| Santa's Village Road EA - Public Information Centre (PIC)
Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018
To access the live recording of the March 22, 2018 meeting, click HERE.
Please email Quinn Michell (quinn.michell@muskoka.on.ca) if you are having trouble accessing any of the above files.
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| Private Service Lines along Santa's Village Road - License of Occupation Application |
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February 5, 2018: Letters have been sent to property owners in the affected area, as through the road design process, the District has become aware there may be unmarked private utility service lines crossing underneath Santa's Village Road. Examples of private utility services are water lines or electrical lines; private utility services do not include power, gas or telephone lines. Property owners with existing private utility services encroaching or crossing the Santa's Village Road right-of-way are required to submit a License of Occupation application. If you have a private service line within the District right-of-way and fail to submit a License of Occupation application, the District will not be responsible for any damage or disruption of service which may occur during construction activities for future road maintenance. During construction, the District will install a conduit (including a pull through rope) for the installation of a new service (if needed) in the event that a replacement or upgrades to your existing service is required in the future. This will be facilitated if a License of Occupation form is completed, submitted and granted by the District. The License of Occupation process helps to ensure that construction and road maintenance activities do not impact or disrupt your private service lines and to officially document their presence and location. If you have specific questions about the License of Occupation, please contact Mark Misko: Manager, Roads Maintenance and Construction at mark.misko@muskoka.on.ca or 705-645-6764 x 225. If you have questions relating to the Santa's Village Road improvement project, please contact Elvis Jose, Manager, Engineering Services at elvis.jose@muskoka.on.ca or 705-645-6764 x 341. Please submit your License of Occupation application, if necessary, no later than March 9, 2018. |
| About the EA (Environmental Assessment) Process |
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The Environmental Assessment (EA) process is a planning tool used to identify the possible adverse effects of proposed infrastructure projects on the environment.The Ontario Environmental Assessment Act requires Ontario municipalities to complete an EA when undertaking capital works projects. The District Municipality of Muskoka (the District) has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to consider potential transportation improvements to Muskoka Road 15, from Beaver Creek Bridge to the entrance of Santa's Village (approximately 3.4 km). The project is being planned as a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) following the process described in the Municipal Engineer's Association Guide for Municipal Class EAs (2000, as amended in 2007 & 2011). A Schedule B MCEA incorporates Phase 1 and Phase 2 of the MCEA planning process. In Phase 1, the problem or opportunity is identified. In Phase 2, Alternative Solutions to address the problem or opportunity are identified and evaluated with consideration for the natural, cultural, technical and economic environment. A preferred solution is established with review and input from the public, Aboriginal communities and agencies. |
| Notice of Environmental Assessment (EA) Study Completion |
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Detailed Design and Construction is currently proposed for 2018, however, the construction schedule is subject to change. A Public Open House has been planned for March 22, 2018, beginning at 6:00 PM in the District Council Chamber, to provide an overview of the design of the preferred solution to date and to discuss the construction schedule and activities. Residents are encouraged to attend. Please RSVP: publicworks@muskoka.on.ca
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| Downloads / Reports / Resources |
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PIC SUMMARY REPORT - This report was discussed at the PIC (Public Information Centre) on Thursday, October 12, 2017. (6:00-7:00pm at the Bracebridge Sportsplex Auditorium)
PIC BOARDS - Electronic copy of Boards presented at the PIC.
PIC PRESENTATION - A copy of the Presentation faciltiated at the PIC on October 12, 2017.
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| Public Consultation Meetings |
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Santa's Village Road EA - Public Information Centre (PIC) Date: Thursday, March 22, 2018
Santa's Village Road EA - Public Information Centre (PIC)
Santa's Village Road EA -Public Information Centre (PIC)
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| The Study Area |
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The map shows the approximate study area.
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| Problem/Opportunity Statement |
| "The District Municipality of Muskoka has identified a need for transportation improvements to Muskoka Road 15, from Beaver Creek Bridge to the entrance of Santa's Village. Improvements to address road surface, road base and subgrade performance deficiencies, drainage, erosion control and active transportation will be considered." |
| Alternative Solutions |
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The following improvements to address the problem statement are being considered: 1) Do Nothing- In the Do Nothing alternative, no improvements or changes would be made to solve the identified problem or opportunity. Do Nothing is a mandatory consideration in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process.
2) Improve existing road deficiencies, maintain rural cross section- This Alternative includes the localized removal and replacement of the gravel road base and repaving of the road surface. The gravel shoulders and road side ditches, for the collection of storm water, would be restored to existing conditions. Consideration will be given to the provision of "on-road" bike lanes through pavement widening or paved shoulders within the existing road allowance.
3) Upgrade to semi-urban or urban road design-This Alternative includes the localized removal and replacement of the gravel road base and repaving of the road surface and localized additions of curb and gutter. The existing roadside ditches would be replaced with storm sewers within the areas of curb and gutter. Consideration will be given to the provision of "on-road" bike lanes through pavement widening AND/OR and paved shoulders within the existing road allowance.
4) Roadway realignment -Portions of the Muskoka Road 15 (Santa's Village Road) would be realigned from its existing location in select areas to better address road drainage, erosion, improved sight-lines and active transportation opportunities. The new road would include new gravel road base and pavement in the select areas as well as potential property acquisition. Concrete curb and gutter, gravel shoulders, storm sewers and roadside ditches will also be considered as design elements.
Or a combination of any of the above noted alternatives. Bike paths may be considered outside the road platform or alternatively, paved shoulders may serve as bike lanes. |
| Public Comments |
| Access the Notice of Commencement here. Public Comments are encouraged throughout the EA study. The District would like to ensure that anyone interested in this study has the opportunity to provide input into the planning and design of the project. As such, the District is interested in receiving comments on local experience with transportation issues in the study area and the alternative solutions. To provide comments please email MuskokaRoad15EA@rjburnside.com or contact one of the following Project Team members. To be placed on the mailing list to receive notices related to the project please email MuskokaRoad15EA@rjburnside.com Information will be collected and maintained to meet the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act for the purpose of creating a record that will be available to the general public as described in Section 37 of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments and personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location will become part of the public record.
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| Contact Information - Project Manager(s) |
| To request project information please contact either of the following Project Team members:
Mr. Elvis Jose, P.Eng., PMP
Project information will be made accessible upon request in accordance with the Accessibility Standard for Information and Communication under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005
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Mountview WWTP Class Environment Assessment Study (EA)
The District completed a comprehensive Mountview WWTP Class Environment Assessment Study in 2014 for the Mountview Wastewater Treatment Plant in Huntsville. The study included an extensive review of background information, as well as the development and evaluation of alternative solutions and design concepts in consultation with agencies, aboriginals, relevant stakeholder groups, and the general public.
Notices, Public Meetings and Presentations
Report and Appendices
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| Mountview WWTP Class Environment Assessment Report |
Appendices |
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Church Street Sewage Pumping Station Environmental Assessment
| Report |
https://www.muskoka.on.ca/en/district-government/Environmental-Assessment-Studies.aspx
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