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Schomberg Road Culverts Environmental Assessment Amendment
Project Background
The City of Richmond Hill is undertaking an amendment to the Environmental Assessment of the culverts under Schomberg Road to determine their current state and identify and assess potential alternatives for rehabilitation or replacement.
The study area is situated along the East Humber River watercourse and consists of the culverts under Schomberg Road along with associated lands upstream and downstream of the culverts (see map).
The East Humber River crosses Schomberg Road approximately 150 metres north of King Road. The crossing is comprised of twin 3 metre diameter corrugated metal pipe culverts, which were constructed prior to 1970. Due to the flat slope of the channels in the area, the culverts have experienced significant sediment accumulation, which is blocking water flow. This results in high water levels and flood risks upstream. The primary purpose of this study is to identify the best means to improve the hydraulic conditions of the area and promote positive drainage at the river crossing.
Analysis conducted to-date has determined that the proposed solution is equivalent to recommendations from a 2009 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study that was conducted in support of the future reconstruction of Schomberg Road. With the road reconstruction project scheduled to begin detailed design in 2024 (subject to budget approval), findings from both studies will be used to determine the final proposed solution, so that design and construction of the road and culverts can take place together.
This study is being conducted in accordance with Schedule B of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process and is an amendment to the 2009 study. Once complete, a Project File Report documenting the planning and decision-making process will be made available for public review and comment.
Public Communications and Consultation
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This study is being prepared as an amendment to the 2009 Municipal Class EA Study prepared by SRM Associates. The required notices and consultation have been completed as part of that environmental assessment. |
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Please submit written questions or comments to the contact listed below. For more information regarding submissions and the collection of information, please contact one of the Study Team members: Mr. Jowell Liang, P.Eng. Mr. Steve Hollingworth, P.Eng. Any personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25, the Environmental Assessment Act, R.S.O 1990, c. E.18 and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. M.56. The City collects this information to enable it to make an informed decision on the relevant issue(s). Individuals who submit correspondence should be aware that any personal information in their communication will become part of the public record. The City will make it available to the public, unless the individual expressly requests the City to remove the personal information from the public record. Questions about the collection of this information may be directed to Jowell Liang, at 905-771-2507, 225 East Beaver Creek Rd, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 3P4. |