Public Notice
Notice of Addendum Completion for York & Valley Road (HD016) Booster Water Pumping Station
Project Overview
In 2006, the City of Hamilton completed the Water and Wastewater Master Plan Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for the lake based systems. This study recommended a Schedule 'B' project be implemented for the York & Valley Road (HD016) Booster Water Pumping Station which included station upgrades to increase the pumping capacity to meet growth demands. This Booster Water Pumping Station is located adjacent to the Borer’s Falls “Off Leash” Park in Ward 13 and it services the community of Waterdown in Ward 15.
Due to a lapse of time since filling the 2006 Water and Wastewater Master Plan Project File Report for public review, a Class EA Addendum has been completed to review the planning process followed, in order to ensure that the project and the mitigating measures are still valid given the current planning context. The preferred solution is to upgrade pumping capacity by expanding the HD016 pumping station within City property.
The Addendum Process
The Addendum study follows the planning and design process as defined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment document (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 & 2015).
Public Review Period
An EA Addendum report will be filed for public review where those who are interested in the proposed changes are welcome to comment on the planning and decision-making process since the filing of the 2006 EA.
The Addendum report is available for public comment for a period of 30 calendar days starting on September 22, 2022 and ending on October 21, 2022.
To facilitate review of the Addendum, the report will be available on the City’s website: www.hamilton.ca/yorkvalleystationEA and at these locations during regular business hours:
Office of the City Clerk
71 Main Street West
City Hall, 1st Floor
Hamilton, ON L8R 4Y5
905-546-2489
Public Works Department
100 King Street West, 2nd Floor
Hamilton, ON L8P 1A2
905-546-2489
Dundas Library
18 Ogilvie Street
Dundas, ON L9H 2S2
905-546-3200
Public Comment Process
After reviewing the EA Addendum report, if you have questions or concerns regarding this project, please contact staff:
Trevor Marks
Senior Project Manager City of Hamilton
100 King Street West
Hamilton, ON L8P 1A2
Call 905-546-2424 ext. 6025
Email [email protected]
If concerns regarding this project cannot be resolved in discussion with the City of Hamilton, a request may be made to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e., requiring an individual/ comprehensive Environmental Assessment approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g., require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name. Please visit the ministry’s website for more information on requests for orders under Section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at: www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-section-16-order.
The request should be sent in writing or by email by October 21, 2022 to both ministry contacts and a copy must also be sent to the City of Hamilton Clerk and the Project Manger.
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
[email protected]
Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor
Toronto ON, M4V 1P5
[email protected]
Information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will be become part of the public record.
If you have any accessibility requirements to participate, please call 905-546-2424 ext. 6025. Advance requests are encouraged to enable us to meet your needs adequately.
This Notice issued September 15, 2022 and September 22, 2022
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