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The City has initiated the Class EA process to address the needs of drivers, cyclists and pedestrians on Regional Road 56 from Dalgleish Trail to Cemetery Road. The study will investigate viable options for upgrading Regional Road 56 to accommodate current and future projected growth.

Based on the preliminary results of the Highway 56 Traffic Study, it was identified that a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment would be required to implement the study recommendations. As such, the Traffic Study concluded in 2018 and this EA was initiated.

The City initiated a Class EA process to facilitate bridge rehabilitation works on Bridge #248 on King Street West in Dundas.

Preferred Alternative Solution: Alternative 3 - Replace bridge at existing location, which will have a configuration similar to that of the existing structure and will include active transportation facilities.

The City initiated a Class EA process for potable water supply to the Lynden Rural Settlement Area (RSA). The Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared to confirm that the proposed new backup well, pumping station and reservoir project meets the requirements of the EAA. Consideration of potential impacts and recommended mitigation measures was included as part of the evaluation of the preferred solution.

Preferred Alternative Solution: Upgrade the existing well system

In December 2016, the City completed the Highway 5 Grindstone Creek Bridge Utility Relocation Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and Conceptual Design. The purpose of this study was to identify and evaluate alternative solutions to permit the replacement and potential relocation of existing water, wastewater, hydro and telecommunications utilities to facilitate yet to be designed future bridge rehabilitation activities.

Preferred Alternative Solution: Relocate existing utilities to a separate utility bridge in advance of the existing bridge rehabilitation.

The City has initiated a Municipal Class EA study process to develop and assess alternative solutions to replace the existing Main Street & Whitney Avenue (Main & Whitney, HD17A) Water Pumping Station (WPS).