Municipal Class EA Process

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The Project is following a “Schedule B” Municipal Class EA Planning and Design process which requires following the process outlined below:

Phase 1: Problem or Opportunity

Phase 2: Alternative Solutions

Implementation

Identify problem or opportunity Identify alternative solutions to problem or opportunity Complete drawings and documents

Inventory natural, social and economic environment

Proceed to construction and operation

Identify impacts of alternative solutions on the environment, and

mitigation measures

Evaluate alternative solutions and identify recommended solutions

Consult the public and agencies regarding the recommended

solution

Select preferred solution

Monitor for environmental provisions and commitments We are

here!Consult the public, agencies and

other stakeholders regarding problem or opportunity and high

level alternative solutions

Notice of Completion issued for Schedule ‘B’ Projects, 30 Day

Review Period

Project File placed on public record

Study Area – Growth and Development

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The Study Area is generally urbanized and is expected to see major growth in the future. This study will address water demand up to 2041.

There are three secondary plans within the Study Area that identify how the area will grow: • Downsview Area

Secondary Plan – covers the south central part of the Study Area

• York University Secondary Plan – covers the area south of Steeles Avenue and west of Keele Street, north of the hydro corridor and east of Black Creek

• Sheppard West-Dublin Secondary Plan – extends from William R. Allen Road along Sheppard Avenue West to Canyon Avenue

Study Area – Water Pressure

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The minimum water pressure mandated by the Provincial Government is 40 psi. The City’s water pressure varies from a minimum of 40 psi to a maximum of 115 psi in each Pressure District (PD).

Existing businesses and residences within PD5 (pink boundary line) are experiencing low water pressure.

Tell us what you think!

Do you experience low

water pressure? If so, where?

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Comment Form.)

Study Area – Existing Environment

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Natural environment features include: • Watercourses (including

Black Creek and the West Don River) and the surrounding vegetation

• Vegetation within Downsview Park and street trees

Cultural heritage features include: • Downsview Park• Built resources associated

with Bombardier Aerospace and CFB Downsview

Archaeological resource potential is limited to areas that have not been disturbed or in close proximity to watercourses.

Other features and potential impacts may be identified during further desktop and field investigations.

Study Area – Other Studies and Projects

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A number of transportation projects are currently in the planning, design or construction stages, including:

• Downsview Area Major Roads Class EA

• Metrolinx Finch West Light Rail Transit (LRT) Project

• Metrolinx Barrie Rail Corridor Expansion and Electrification Project

• Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension

The City has also recently initiated the Keele Finch Plus Study to develop a planning framework to encourage growth and investment in the area. This planned growth and investment is a result of the development of the Toronto-York Spadina Subway Extension and the planned Finch West LRT.

Alternatives 2A, 2B and 2C Watermain Route Options

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These alternatives were identified based on:

1. Providing water from the Keele Reservoir and Pumping Station to the Study Area.

2. Looking at north-to-south routes leaving the Keele Reservoir and Pumping Station and heading south to the Downsview Area – West of the Metrolinx Barrie Corridor

3. Consideration of existing and future transportation and utility corridors including arterial or collector roads where available or planned

4. Feasibility of easements and available local roads that can provide connectivity for a continuous watermain route between the Keele Reservoir and Pumping Station to the Downsview Area

Alternative 2A: Keele West

Alternative 2B: Chesswood-Alness-Steeles Central

Alternative 2C: Dufferin East

For each option, a new and approximately 600 mm diameter watermain will also be required from Keele Reservoir and Pumping Station to Pond Road.

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Tell us what you think!

Do you have any comments for

these alternative watermain route

options?

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Comment Form.)

Alternatives 2A, 2B, 2C Watermain Route Options

*Routing alignments shown are preliminary and are subject to modification following evaluation

Alternatives 3A, 3B and 3C Pumping Station & Watermain Route Options

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These alternatives were identified based on:1. Focus on central part of the

Study Area considering proximity to large water supply mains

2. Site size and shape (approximately 600 m2)

3. Preference for vacant land, publically owned land or willing host

4. Avoidance of lands with natural features or significant investment

5. Use of existing or future transportation and utility corridors for watermains

Alternative 3A: Pumping Station Site K – Bombardier Airstrip

Alternative 3B: Pumping Station Site L – 35 Vanley Cres.

Alternative 3C: Pumping Station Site M – 1026 Finch Ave. W.

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Tell us what you think!

Do you have any comments for

these alternative pumping station and watermain route options?

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Comment Form.)

Alternatives 3A, 3B, 3C Pumping Station and Watermain Route Options

*Routing alignments shown are preliminary and are subject to modification following evaluation