Notice of Study Commencement: Mersea Road 1 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Introduction

The Municipality of Leamington has retained the services of BT Engineering Inc. to complete a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) (2024) for improvements to Mersea Road 1 in Leamington, Ontario. The study will evaluate alternatives to ensure the roadway has capacity for future planned population growth, taking into consideration new infrastructure and transportation services.

Study Process

The Study will follow the MCEA process by establishing the need and justification for the project, considering all reasonable alternatives with acceptable effects on the natural, social and cultural environments, and proactively consulting with the public, Stakeholders and Indigenous communities. Upon completion of the Study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared and made available publicly for a minimum 30-day review period. The document will detail the planning and consultation process, and the study recommendations and design.

Public Consultation

The public consultation process is a key part of this Study, and the Municipality of Leamington is committed to ensuring that everyone with an interest in the project has an opportunity to share their input. Residents are encouraged to visit leamington.ca/MerseaRoad1 to review the draft Study Design Report (SDR) and ask questions. The draft SDR outlines the proposed process and methodology that the Study will follow. Public feedback is welcome at any time throughout the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process. Early identification of individual or community concerns is especially valuable, as it helps the project team address issues proactively and effectively.

Please note that personal information collected as a result of this public consultation centre is collected under the authority of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record and included in the project documentation.

Attachments:

• Mersea Road 1 EA – Study Area
• Draft Study Design Report

For more information, or if you wish to be placed on the Study’s mailing or emailing contact list, contact one of the following:

Steve Taylor, P.Eng., M.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
BT Engineering Inc.
509 Talbot Street London, ON N6A 2S5
Email: stevenj.taylor@bteng.ca
Phone: 519-672-2222

Gaspare Graziano, C.E.T.
Engineering Project Manager
Municipality of Leamington
111 Erie Street North
Leamington, Ontario
N8H 2Z9
Email: ggraziano@leamington.ca
Phone: 519-326-5761 Ext. 1303