Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA)
Virtual Public Information Centre No. 2
TOWNSHIP OF ESSA
5th Line Bridge (Bridge No. 09) Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment
The Project
The Township of Essa is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to evaluate options that would address deficiencies associated with Bridge No. 9 on the 5th Line over the Nottawasaga River. Bridge No. 9 is located on the 5th Line, north of 20th Sideroad and south of Sideroad 25 and provides a key transportation link between the communities of Angus, Baxter, and Alliston. The bridge currently operates as a single-lane structure, with sightlines on the southbound approach being below standard requirements for the posted speed limit. This project is following the Schedule ‘C’ planning and design process in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (last amended in 2023).
A Preferred Solution to “Replace the Bridge Structure in its Current Location to Accommodate Two Lanes of Traffic” was previously selected. Since then, the team has identified and evaluated various Design Options for the Preferred Solution.
Public Information Centre
A virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) took place on December 13, 2023 between 6:00pm to 7:00pm. The purpose of the PIC was to provide information on the Design Options and to allow interested parties an opportunity to ask questions and provide input into the process.
PIC Presentation Materials
Comments Invited
Please be advised that public input is welcomed and encouraged throughout this process. A recording of the presentation in addition to a copy of the PIC presentation material is available through a link above.
Questions, comments, and requests for additional information can be sent to either of the following members of the study team until December 31, 2023.
Michael Mikael, P. Eng.
Manager of Public Works/Deputy CAO
Township of Essa
5786 County Road 21
Utopia, ON L0M 1T0
Tel: 705-424-9917
Email: mmikael@essatownship.on.ca
Brian Wickenheiser
Bridges & Structures Group Lead
Ainley Group
550 Welham Road Barrie, Ontario L4N 8Z7
Tel: 705-726-3371
Email: brian.wickenheiser@ainleygroup.com
This notice first issued December 1, 2023.
Comments and information regarding this project are being collected for the purpose of meeting Environmental Assessment Act requirements, which includes the creation of a record that is available to the general public as described in the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Please note that all personal information included in a submission – such as name, address, telephone number and property location – will be collected, maintained, and may be disclosed for the purpose of transparency and consultation unless a request is made that personal information remain confidential.