Notice of Study Area Expansion and PIC 2 for Main & Whitney (HD17A) Water Pumping Station EA

The first PIC was held virtually between May 12 & June 2, 2022. The purpose of the first PIC was to present existing conditions of the study area, identify potential problems/opportunities and obtain feedback from the public to inform this Class EA study.

Additional project information is available at: www.hamilton.ca/mainwhitneystationea

Study Area Expansion

Following the first PIC, and through evaluation and screening of the potential sites, the Study Area boundary was expanded further east, as shown in the Study Area map.

Public Information Centre No. 2

The second PIC will be held virtually between April 28, 2023 and May 19, 2023. The purpose of the second PIC is to present the evaluation and ranking of short-listed alternative sites, present the recommended site for the new WPS, obtain public input on the recommended site, and outline the next steps in the Class EA process.

The Process

This project is being carried out as a Schedule B project under the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015). Once this Class EA study is complete, a Project File Report (PFR) documenting the decision-making process will be made available for public review.

How to Participate

The City of Hamilton encourages the public and stakeholders to participate in this planning process. Public input and comments are encouraged throughout the Class EA process and can be directed to the project team.

We invite you to participate in PIC No. 2. This event will be hosted virtually on the City’s webpage at: www.hamilton.ca/mainwhitneystationea to protect the health and safety of Hamilton residents and our staff. PIC No. 2 materials will be made available virtually from April 28, 2023 until May 19, 2023. Please submit your completed Comment Sheet by email or mail to the project team listed below by May 19, 2023.

Comments

We are interested in hearing any comments or concerns you may have with respect to this study. Comments received through the course of the study will be considered in selecting the preferred site. Anyone that wishes to comment on or be involved in this study should indicate their interest to:

Please contact a project team member if you require accommodations or alternative formats to participate in this Class EA. All information related to accommodation requests will remain confidential.

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

This Notice was issued on April 14, 2023 and April 21, 2023 in the Hamilton Spectator.