Innovation Drive Extension EA
PUBLIC NOTICES
The City of Kingston has nearly completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
Notice of Innovation Drive EA public consultation.
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Innovation Drive Extension EA Executive Summary.
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A natural environment assessment on the area.
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Archaeological Assessment Report.
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Traffic Impact Study on the extension.
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Public notices and comments from the public.
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An overview of the preferred option.
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Preliminary layout of the preferred option.
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Plan and profile of the South extension to Kingston Road 15.
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RELATED LINKS
Learn more about Municipal Class Environmental Assessments.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency will be involved in the Third Crossing EA.
Find out more about the Kingston Transportation Master Plan.
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The City has conducted an Environmental Assessment (EA), with help from J.L. Richards and Associates, to explore extending Innovation Drive to connect the St. Lawrence Business park to Kingston Road 15 (formerly Highway 15). The Environmental Study report's Executive Summary [PDF: 516KB] and supporting related documents are available for download at right.
The preferred and recommended option [PDF: 16KB], now under consideration by City Council, would extend Innovation Drive to Kingston Road 15 along a south route to align it with the future entrance of the residential subdivision expansion on the west side of Kingston Road 15. The extension will provide a second entrance for the St. Lawrence Business Park.
BACKGROUND
The Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to extend Innovation Drive from Discovery Avenue to Kingston Road 15 was initiated in the Fall of 2008.
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Developments in St. Lawrence Business Park (such as Lyreco Distribution Centre, the Empire Professional Industrial Centre, and the Tim Horton's restaurant), have increased traffic volume through the current single entrance. Extending Innovation Drive to Kingston Road 15 will provide a second entrance, potentially alleviating level of service issues and enhancing the market attractiveness of the Business Park. In addition to extending the roadway and creating a new intersection, existing underground services are planned to be extended.
The timing of the construction of the residential subdivision expansion is unknow, no application for Plan of Subdivision has been made.
PUBLIC CONSULTATION
Public and agency consultation is a key element of the Class EA process, and input was sought and received throughout the project duration. In January, residents and other interested members of the public were invited to view and comment on the meeting's presentation on the City's website.
A Neighbourhood Notice was mailed to over 100 nearby property owners. The mailed Notice met the public consultation requirements of the Municipal Class EA.
Four strategies were evaluated to ensure the preferred solution minimizes impacts on the natural and social/cultural environment while optimizing capital and operating investments.
