Winston Churchill Boulevard Environmental Assessment

The Town of Caledon has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to look into improvements to Winston Churchill Boulevard between Beechgrove Sideroad and Caledon East Garafraxa Townline.

In developing a recommended design, the study will consider a range of options for the road including but not limited to:

Road rehabilitation
Road and intersection improvements
Active transportation (pedestrian and cyclist) amenities
Drainage improvements

Within the study limits, Winston Churchill Boulevard will retain the two general-purpose lanes, however various options will be evaluated to enhance safety, improve traffic operations and to better accommodate all road users.

The study is being completed as a Schedule “B” project in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, amended in 2007, 2011 & 2015).

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Notice of Study Completion

A Project File Report (PFR) has been prepared to document the planning and decision-making process for this study. By this Notice, the PFR is being placed on the public record for an extended review period (greater than 30-days) from May 16 to August 2, 2024.

If you have any questions, comments or concerns regarding this study, please contact one of the Project Team members below by August 2, 2024.

In addition, a request may be made to the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks for an order requiring a higher level of study, or that conditions may be imposed, only on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Request on other grounds will not be considered. Requests should include the requesters 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 those potential adverse impacts, and any information in support of the statements in the request. The request should be sent in writing or by email to the project contacts noted above and the following:

Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks

77 Bay Street, 5th Floor

Toronto, ON M7A 2J3

Email: Minister.mecp@ontario.ca

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks

135 St. Clair Ave. W, 1st Floor

Toronto, ON M4V 1P5

Email: EABDirector@ontario.ca

Comments submitted to the Town of Caledon for the purpose of providing feedback regarding this Municipal Class Environmental Assessment are collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of a public record in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. If you have accessibility requirements in order to participate in this project, please contact one of the project team members listed above.

Please visit the ministry’s website for more information on requests for orders under section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at: https://www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-section-16-order

Project File Report (PFR) Materials

Notice of Completion

Project File Report (PFR)

Appendix A - Consultation Materials

Notice of Virtual Public Information Centre (PIC)

A virtual Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on October 14, 2021 to present the preliminary recommended solution. Questions/comments can be submitted to the contacts below.

Materials presented at the public meeting

Presentation slides

Public meeting recording - October 14

Background

Potential Benefits

The potential benefits may include:

Addressing deteriorating road conditions
Improving vehicular traffic safety and operations
Enhancing the safety and connectivity of cyclists and pedestrians
Enhancing livability and promoting healthy living in the community
Creating attractive and vibrant public spaces
Supporting economic vitality
Increasing resilience to climate change by improving environmental sustainability and stormwater management

Key Considerations

The following considerations will be applied:

Preserving the number of lanes and ensuring sufficient capacity for vehicular traffic
Possible improvements at intersections
Implementation of active transportation infrastructure and facilities
Possible addition of improved pedestrian crossings and trailway entrances at the Caledon Trailway, improving the safety and access to the trail
Possible stormwater management improvements
Slope stability and road grade improvements where required

Project Steps

There are a number of steps that the Town is taking to ensure that all aspects of the project are being considered:

Analysis of existing conditions and constraints
Consultation with the public and key technical agencies
Identification of alternative improvements and analysis of expected impacts
Selection of the recommended measures to implement

Notice of Study Commencement

The study

In response to continual road deterioration associated with population growth, the Town of Caledon has identified a need for improvements to Winston Churchill Boulevard between Beechgrove Sideroad and Caledon East Garafraxa Townline in 2023 and 2024. Subsequently, the Town has initiated a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) to review and identify required road, intersection and drainage improvements along the corridor. Within the study limits, Winston Churchill Boulevard will retain the two general-purpose lanes, however various options will be evaluated to enhance safety, improve traffic operations and to better accommodate all users.

Winston Churchill Map

The Process

The purpose of the study is to identify a recommended design for Winston Churchill Boulevard that addresses the increasing wear and tear associated with population growth while enhancing road safety, improving traffic operations and connectivity for all users. In identifying the road improvements, the study will consider the technical and aesthetic requirements as well as socio-economic, cultural heritage, and natural environment factors.

Contact

To be added to the project mailing list, and for any questions, comments or concerns, please contact:

Town of Caledon

Braydon Sharer, P.Eng.
Project Manager, Engineering Services
905.584.2272 X.4244
braydon.sharer@caledon.ca

McIntosh Perry Consulting Engineers Ltd.

Mehemed Delibasic, M.Sc., P.Eng.
Project Manager
289.319.3112
m.delibasic@mcintoshperry.com