Public Notice
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NOTICE DATE: MARCH 3, 2009 |
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NOTICE |
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Third Crossing Of The Cataraqui River |
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The Kingston Transportation Master Plan (KTMP) outlines the City of Kingston's strategic direction for the development of its transportation networks, programs, and priorities. The KTMP reviewed, at a conceptual level, the need for and location of additional transportation capacity across the Cataraqui River. It was determined that the exisiting LaSalle Causeway is operating at capacity and that there is a need for one additional lane of capacity in each direction to satisfy the anticipated 2026 afternoon commuter peak hour traffic demand. The City of Kingston has initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) to evaluate the need for and the feasibility of implementing additional transportation capacity across the Cataraqui River, which forms part of the Rideau Canal, a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, National Historic Site and Canadian Heritage River. The EA is proceeding as a Schedule C undertaking, in accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Municipal Class EA, October 2000, as amended in 2007. As the project may involve construction within lands under Federal jurisdiction or may involve a number of Federal approvals, the EA must also address the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act requirements. The study area is, in general, as illustrated on the key plan. Public input and comment are invited. For information regarding this EA, please visit the City's project website at www.cityofkingston.ca/thirdcrossing. Public and agency consultation is a key element of the EA process. A Consultation Plan is being developed to facilitate input throughout the study. A contact list for notification by mail or e-mail of project status updates, public information meetings and other opportunities for public input is being developed. If you wish to be added to the contact list, please advise:
John Sawarna, P.Eng. This Notice issued on March 3, 2009 |
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