Notice of Completion
The City of Kitchener has completed a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the extension of Blair Creek Drive from the future Strasburg Road to the intersection of Reidel Drive and Blair Creek Drive, approximately 700 metres, including new storm sewer and watermain. This study identified and evaluated alternative solutions and determined a preferred alignment for the road. The study area is shown below:
Figure 1. Blair Creek Drive Extension (Study Area)Public Review
A Project File Report (PFR) documenting the planning process undertaken, details of the study recommendations as well as potential impacts and mitigation measures, has been completed and by this Notice is being placed on the public record for review.
The PFR will be available for review for 30 days, starting April 12, 2024 and ending May 12, 2024 on the City’s Engage Kitchener Website and at Kitchener City Hall during regular hours of operation Monday to Friday.
Contact Information
Interested persons may provide comments to the project team though your preferred means of communication. All comments and concerns should be sent directly to the Project Managers listed below.
Niall Melanson, C.E.T.
City of Kitchener
519 741-2200 ext. 7133
Vince Pugliese, P.Eng., PMP, MBA
MTE Consultants Inc.
519 743-6500 ext. 1347
In addition, a request may be made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study (i.e. requiring an individual/comprehensive EA approval before being able to proceed), or that conditions be imposed (e.g. require further studies), only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requester contact information and full name for the Ministry.
Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested, how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy these potential adverse impacts, and any information in support of the statements in the request. This will ensure that the Ministry is able to efficiently begin reviewing the request. The request should be sent in writing or by email to below contacts, with a copy to the City of Kitchener Project Manager. Information collected for the study will be used in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Except for personal information, including your name, address and property location, all comments received throughout the study will become part of the public record and included in project documentation.
Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay Street, 5th Floor
Toronto ON M7A 2J3
Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Avenue W, 1st Floor
Toronto ON M4V 1P5
This project is now complete. The public comment period ended May 12, 2024. A copy of the Project File Report is available on this page. If you have any questions, please contact the Engineering division at engineering@kitchener.ca or 519-741-2345.
