Ancaster Water Tower Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA)

THE STUDY

The City of Hamilton is commencing the planning process to construct a water tower providing floating storage for Pressure District 18 in Ancaster. The City has initiated a Schedule B Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) study for this project in accordance to the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in October 2007). The need for the water tower was documented in the City of Hamilton’s Water and Wastewater Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment Report (November 2006), which indicated an unbalanced water supply and limited ability to adequately service future system demands in the area.

THE PROCESS

The purpose of this Class EA study is to determine the preferred location to construct a water tower within the study area (see Figure). Phases 1 and 2 will be completed for this specific study in order to complete Schedule B requirements by evaluating the impacts of this project on technical, natural, cultural, economic and social environments. A Conceptual Design, as outlined in the City of Hamilton’s Consultants Procedure Manual, will be completed to identify the main aspects of the project.

 PUBLIC CONSULTATION

Consultation with, and input from the public and government review agencies will be a vital component of the Class EA study. Members of the public and review agencies are invited to provide comment for incorporation into the overall planning and design of the Ancaster Water Tower. Additional notices will be advertised to inform, and to solicit further input from the public as the study progresses. Please refer to the following plan for detailed consultation information.

• Notice of Study Commencement and PIC No. 1

PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED

There is opportunity at any stage of this project for interested persons to review outstanding issues and bringing concerns to the attention of the Project Manager. If you have any questions or comments, or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact either of the following: