THE STUDY
The City of Hamilton has initiated the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process to develop a Pedestrian Bridges Master Plan for three locations along the CP Rail Line in the Kirkendall North Neighbourhood. The Master Plan will take into account neighbourhood transportation network needs, as well as site-specific sensitivities, opportunities and constraints, to arrive at the preferred planning solution.
The Master Plan will, at a minimum, address Phase 1 (Problem or Opportunity) and Phase 2 (Alternative Solutions) of the Municipal Class EA process. In addition, the existing Pearl Street Bridge will be assessed for its heritage value and the heritage data collected will be considered in decisions that may alter its structure.
THE PROCESS
The Class EA Master Plan approach is being undertaken in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007). Upon completion of the study, a Project File Report will be available for public review and comment. Another advertisement will be published at that time, indicating where and how the public can have access to the report.
PROJECT FILE REPORT
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE (PIC) AND PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Public Consultation is a mandatory part of the Class EA process. As such, the City intends to hold one PIC in order to consult with and inform the residents and other interested parties on the conclusion of the review. The City website will also be used to post the Notice of Completion.
The City will provide notification in the Hamilton Spectator At Your Service section of the newspaper for all notices.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION SUMMARY:
- Notice of Study Commencement and PIC#1 was posted in the Hamilton Spectator At Your Service on March 21 and 28, 2008
- Notice of Study Commencement and PIC#1 were mailed out March 17, 2008 to area land owners
- PIC#1 was held on March 31, 2008 at Melrose United Church
PUBLIC INFORMATION CENTRE (PIC) NO. 1
March 31, 2008
CONTACT
If you have any questions or would like more information on this project please contact:
Transportation Planning
Public Works Department
City of Hamilton
Fax: 905-546-4435
Email: tplanning@hamilton.ca
www.hamilton.ca/ppr_bridges_master_plan