Highway 17 Haley Station to Meath Hill
Project information about this environmental assessment.
Current status
The expiry date for this project was extended by 10 years by Minister’s notice. The project’s environmental assessment approval will now expire on February 24, 2034.
The project remains subject to all conditions in its Notice of Approval and further conditions imposed through the Minister’s notice.
Proponent
Ministry of Transportation
Location
County of Renfrew
Type
Transportation
Reference number
9720
Contact
Environmental Assessment Branch
Project summary
The purpose of the undertaking is to design and build Highway 17 between Haley Station to Meath Hill.
Project history
Environmental assessment: approved
Date submitted: December 23, 1997
Expiry of public comment period for Ministry Review: November 9, 2001
Decision date: August 25, 2004
Environmental Assessment Act expiry date extended to: February 22, 2034
Environmental assessment
On August 25, 2004, Cabinet approved with conditions the Ministry of Transportation’s (MTO) Highway 17 – Haley Station to Meath Hill environmental assessment.
With the proclamation of section 17.25 of the Environmental Assessment Act on February 22, 2024, the expiry date of the approval was extended by Minister's Notice. The project’s approval will now expire on February 22, 2034.
The project remains subject to all conditions in it Notice of Approval and further conditions imposed through the Minister’s notice.
Get details on the notice of approval.
In making the decision to approve the undertaking, consideration was given to the purpose of the Environmental Assessment Act, the environmental assessment (EA), the Government Review of the EA, public and government agency comments. Conditions of approval require the MTO to follow their Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities to undertake additional public and agency consultation prior to finalizing the design and construction of the highway. Conditions also require MTO to conduct additional environmental studies prior to construction.
MTO can now proceed to design and construct the highway, subject to the conditions of approval, and any other permits and approvals that are required. The Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks will monitor all conditions of approval for compliance.