Introduction

Proponent

Ministry of Transportation

Location

Muskoka Area

Type

Transportation

Reference Number

9647

Contact

Environmental Approvals Branch, 416-314-8001

Toll free 1-800-461-6290

Current Status

Environmental assessment: approved, November 6, 1996

Project History

  • Environmental assessment: approved
    • Date Submitted:  July 24, 1995
    • Decision Date: November 6, 1996

Environmental Assessment

An EA for this project by the Ministry of Transportation (MTO) was submitted on July 24, 1995, and a Review was published in April 1996. Technical issues focused on the timing and content of reports required by the Ministry of Environment and Energy (MOEE) to deal with noise impacts and potential mitigation measures as well as environmental information and impacts related to the construction of the undertaking, and the operation and maintenance of the facility. Conditions were developed which addressed these issues.

Four submissions objecting to the project were received (including three hearing requests). No hearing was held, and on July 17, 1996, the Minister issued a Notice of Acceptance for this project. After this notice expired on August 25, 1996 the Minister made a decision to approve the project on November 6, 1996.