Chedoke Golf Course Channel - Class Environmental Assessment Study

THE STUDY  

The City of Hamilton has initiated a study to consider a wide range of options to address recent significant erosion damage that has occurred within a watercourse that descends from the top of the escarpment and through the Chedoke Golf Course lands [see map]. As a result of the erosion, the City of Hamilton has closed a portion of the Chedoke Rail Trail Path (Bruce Trail) in order to ensure the community’s safety following a recommendation from our Geotechnical consultants. 
The study will investigate and assess required watercourse system repairs and address the environmental impacts of the proposed alternatives for watercourse system repairs. The proposed Class EA Study will utilize a study process that seeks to avoid, minimize or prevent adverse environmental effects of any proposed works. 

THE PROCESS 

This notice signals the commencement of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment - a study which will define the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions, and determine a preferred solution in consultation with the City of Hamilton, regulatory agencies, and the public. The study is being conducted in compliance with Schedule B of the Municipal Engineers’ Association Class Environmental Assessment  process (June 2000), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.  Upon completion of the Study, an Environmental Study Report will be prepared and will be made available for public review.  An advertisement will be published at that time. 

PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE No. 1

A Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on October 11, 2007 at the Chedoke Golf Course to allow stakeholders with an opportunity to meet the Project Team, review the evaluation of alternative solutions and the draft preferred solution, as well as discuss issues related to the implementation of the project. Below is a list of materials which was presented at the PIC:

• Display Panels
• Screening of Alternatives
• Alternatives 4a and 4b Plan
• Alternatives 4a and 4b Profile
• Alternatives 5a and 5b Plan
• Alternatives 5a and 5b Profile
• Existing Channel Conditions
• Location and Drainage Area
• Natural Environment
• Class EA Planning & Design Process

PUBLIC COMMENTS INVITED

There is an opportunity at any time during the study for interested persons to review outstanding issues and bring concerns to the attention of the Project Managers.  If you have any questions or comments or wish to be added to the study mailing list, please contact:

• Notice of Study Completion

Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.   With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.