What's New
Amendments to the DMNP EA
The DMNP EA underwent an extensive review in 2012 as part of the City of Toronto and Waterfront Toronto's Port Lands Acceleration Initiative (PLAI). This review concluded with the passing of City of Toronto Council Resolution #EX22.1 in October 2012.
As a result, TRCA, Waterfront Toronto and the City of Toronto are proceeding with amendments to the DMNP EA over the next several months to reflect the outcomes of the PLAI. For more information on the results of the PLAI, please visit the Port Lands Consultation website
Click here to download a copy of the February 2013 DMNP Newsletter, which provides a summary of the activities that have occurred since the DMNP EA was submitted to the Ministry of Environment in December 2010.
Port Lands Acceleration Initiative
At its September 21, 2011 meeting, Toronto City Council unanimously adopted a protocol for the review of development opportunities in the Port Lands. As a result of this Resolution, the Ministry of the Environment has paused the review and approvals for the DMNP EA pending a review by City of Toronto Council.
Waterfront Toronto, the City of Toronto, TRCA, and other agencies are working to address the protocol adopted by Toronto City Council by developing an approach to completing the Port Lands Development and Implementation Plan.
Complete information regarding this initiative, including project documents and opportunities to participate, can be found on the Port Lands Consultation website.
Amended Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Don Mouth Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Project (April 11, 2011)
The DMNP EA Report has been amended to address comments received from government agencies and stakeholders during the 30 day public review period, which ended February 11, 2011.
The amended EA has been made available for download by Chapter in PDF format below.
Report Cover
Table Of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Purpose of the Undertaking
Chapter 3: Description of the Potentially Affected Environment
Chapter 4: Description, Evaluation and Rationale for 'Alternatives To' the Undertaking
Chapter 5: Description, Evaluation and Rationale for 'Alternative Methods' of Carrying Out the Undertaking
Chapter 6: Description of the Preferred Alternative
Chapter 7: Step 5: Detailed Assessment of the Preferred Alternative
Chapter 8: Monitoring and Adaptive Environmental Management
Chapter 9: EA Amendment Process
Chapter 10: Consultation Record
Chapter 11: Advantages and Disadvantages
References
Appendices Cover
Appendix A: Terms of Reference and Conditions Letter
Appendix B: Cultural Heritage Properties
Appendix C: Archaeological Assessment Existing Conditions
Appendix D: Data for Criteria Assessment from Terms of Reference Comparison of 'Alternatives to' Design Elements
Appendix E: Step 4: Assumptions, Comparative Evaluation, Criteria and Indicators
Appendix F: Navigation Risk Report and Updated Manoeuvring Circle Assessment
Appendix G: Bridge Lengthening and Weirs at Lake Shore Boulevard
Appendix H: Grading Plan
Appendix I: Summary of Habitat Features
Appendix J: Don Narrows
Appendix K: Standard Construction Techniques and Mitigation Measures
Appendix L: Project Works Associated with Phasing
Appendix M: Criteria, Measures adn Indicators for Effects Assessment
Appendix N: Preliminary Noise Assessment Technical Memorandum
Appendix O: Hydrodynamic Modelling Technical Memorandum
Appendix P: Sediment Transport Modelling Technical Memorandum
Appendix Q: Economic Effects Assessment Technical Memorandum
Appendix R: Consultation Materials
Hard copies of the amended EA are also available for review on site at the following locations during normal business hours:
| Waterfront Toronto 20 Bay Street, Suite 1310 Toronto, ON M5J 2N8 416-214-1344 |
Ministry of Environment Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch 2 St. Clair Ave West, Floor 12A Toronto, ON M4V 1L5 416-314-8001 |
Ministry of Environment Central Region Office 5775 Yonge Street, 8th Floor North York, ON M2M 4J1 416-326-6700 |
| Urban Affairs Library 55 John Street, Metro Hall Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 416-397-7241 |
Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street (2nd Floor Reference Desk) Toronto, ON M4W 2G8 416-395-5577 |
City of Toronto Clerk's Office 12th Floor, West Tower City Hall 100 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Tel. 416-392-8016 |
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive (Lobby)
Downsview, ON M3N 1S4
416-661-6600
For more information on this amended EA, please contact one of following project team members:
| Mr. Kenneth Dion Senior Project Manager Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, ON M3N 1S4 Phone: 416-661-6600 x5230 E-Mail: kdion@trca.on.ca |
Mr. Marc Rose Senior Environmental Planner AECOM 300 Town Centre Boulevard, Suite 300 Markham, ON L3R 5Z6 Phone: 905-477-8400 x388 E-Mail: Marc.Rose@aecom.com |
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NOTICE OF SUBMISSION - Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Don Mouth Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Project (December 17, 2010)
TRCA and Waterfront Toronto would like to thank everyone for their support and involvement in the development of the Environmental Assessment for the Don Mouth Naturalization and Port Lands Flood Protection Project.
As required under section 6.2(1) of the Environmental Assessment Act and according to the Terms of Reference approved by the Minister of the Environment on August 17, 2006, TRCA has submitted its environmental assessment to the Ministry of the Environment for review and approval.
This project will transform the existing mouth of the Don River (the "Don Mouth"), including the Keating Channel, into a healthier, more naturalized river outlet to the Toronto Inner Harbour and Lake Ontario, while at the same time removing the risk of flooding to over 290 hectares of urban land to the east and south of the river.
The EA is available for public review and comment from December 17, 2010 to February 11, 2011. The EA has been made available for download by Chapter in PDF format below.
Report Cover
Table of Contents
Executive Summary
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Purpose of the Undertaking
Chapter 3: Description of the Potentially Affected Environment
Chapter 4: Description, Evaluation and Rationale for 'Alternatives To' the Undertaking
Chapter 5: Description, Evaluation and Rationale for 'Alternative Methods' of Carrying Out the Undertaking
Chapter 6: Description of the Preferred Alternative
Chapter 7: Step 5: Detailed Assessment of the Preferred Alternative
Chapter 8: Monitoring and Adaptive Environmental Management
Chapter 9: EA Amendment Process
Chapter 10: Consultation Record
Chapter 11: Advantages and Disadvantages
References
Appendices Cover
Appendix A: Terms of Reference and Conditions Letter
Appendix B: Cultural Heritage Properties
Appendix C: Archaeological Assessment Existing Conditions
Appendix D: Data for Criteria Assessment from Terms of Reference Comparison of 'Alternatives to' Design Elements
Appendix E: Assumptions, Comparative Evaluation, Criteria and Indicators
Appendix F: Navigation Risk Report
Appendix G: Bridge Lengthening and Weirs at Lake Shore Boulevard
Appendix H: Grading Plan
Appendix I: Summary of Habitat Features
Appendix J: Don Narrows
Appendix K: Standard Construction Techniques and Mitigation Measures
Appendix L: Project Works Associated with Phasing
Appendix M: Criteria, Measures and Indicators for Effects Assessment
Appendix N: Hydrodynamic Modelling Technical Memorandum
Appendix O: Sediment Transport Modelling Technical Memorandum
Appendix P: Economic Effects Assessment Technical Memorandum
Appendix Q: Consultation Materials
Hard copies of the EA are also available for review on site at the following locations during normal business hours:
| Waterfront Toronto 20 Bay Street, Suite 1310 Toronto, ON M5J 2N8 416-214-1344 |
Ministry of Environment Environmental Assessment and Approvals Branch 2 St. Clair Ave West, Floor 12A Toronto, ON M4V 1L5 416-314-8001 |
Ministry of Environment Central Region Office 5775 Yonge Street, 8th Floor North York, ON M2M 4J1 416-326-6700 |
| Urban Affairs Library 55 John Street, Metro Hall Toronto, ON M5V 3C6 416-397-7241 |
Toronto Reference Library 789 Yonge Street (2nd Floor Reference Desk) Toronto, ON M4W 2G8 416-395-5577 |
City of Toronto Clerk's Office 12th Floor, West Tower City Hall 100 Queen Street West Toronto, ON M5H 2N2 Tel. 416-392-8016 |
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
5 Shoreham Drive (Lobby)
Downsview, ON M3N 1S4
416-661-6600
Please submit any concerns or comments in writing to Ms. Solange Desautels at the Ministry of the Environment no later than February 11, 2011. A copy of all comments will be forwarded to TRCA and Waterfront Toronto (the project proponents).
Ms. Solange Desautels
Senior Project Coordinator
Environmental Assessment & Approvals Branch
Ministry of the Environment
Toronto, ON M4V 1L5
E-Mail: Solange.Desautels@ontario.ca
Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this matter and will be released, if requested, to any person.
For more information on this EA, please contact one of following project team members:
| Mr. Kenneth Dion Senior Project Manager Toronto and Region Conservation Authority 5 Shoreham Drive Downsview, ON M3N 1S4 Phone: 416-661-6600 x5230 E-Mail: kdion@trca.on.ca |
Mr. Marc Rose Senior Environmental Planner AECOM 300 Town Centre Boulevard, Suite 300 Markham, ON L3R 5Z6 Phone: 905-477-8400 x388 E-Mail: Marc.Rose@aecom.com |
