Next Steps

Notice of Intent - Start of Class EA

A Notice of Intent was issued in September 2021 officially launching the Class EA.

Background Review and Data Collection

A review of site conditions and completion of background studies is underway. Data collection will be an ongoing process throughout the Class EA phase to ensure information from all seasons is collected.

Identify Alternative Solutions and Draft Concept Designs

Several alternative solutions for flood protection have been developed.

First Round of Public Engagement - PIC #1

Draft concept designs will be presented to the community and local stakeholders for review as part of the evaluation process.

Revisions Based on Community Feedback and Selection of Preferred Alternative

The concept evaluation and ranking will be updated based on input from PIC #1 and the final preferred solutions will be identified.

Detailed Screening of Preferred Alternatives

The preferred alternatives will be evaluated in more detail to investigate their environmental impact and mitigate any concerns.

Second Round of Public Engagement - PIC #2

Preferred alternatives will be presented to the community and local stakeholders for final review and feedback.

Final Concept Design Package

Preferred alternatives will be revised and finalized based on feedback received through the public engagement process.

Finalize Environmental Study Report

An Environmental Study Report (ESR) which documents the Class EA and engagement process will be prepared

Notice of Filing

The ESR will be posted publicly and submitted to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for a 30-day review period. A Notice of Filing will be published to indicate the review period has started.

Notice of Project Approval - Class EA Complete

A Notice of Project Approval will be published once the 30-day review is complete and the Class EA is approved.