Full Report - Heritage Road Layover - Draft Environmental Project Report
View the full Draft Environmental Project Report for the Heritage Road Layover Project and provide general comments.
Kitchener Corridor - Heritage Road Layover - Draft Environmental Project Report
The draft Environmental Project Report (EPR) has been completed for the Heritage Road Layover TPAP, in accordance with Ontario Regulation 231/08.
The environmental impact of the Heritage Road Layover was assessed, and a draft Environmental Project Report (EPR) was prepared in accordance with the Transit Project Assessment Process (TPAP) as prescribed in Ontario Regulation 231/08 - Transit Projects and Metrolinx Undertakings (made under the Environmental Assessment Act).
The draft EPR and associated technical studies can be found below.
Review the Technical Studies and Provide Your Comments
Air Quality - Heritage Road Layover - Draft Environmental Project Report
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Archaeology – Heritage Road Layover - Draft Environmental Project Report
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Cultural Heritage - Heritage Road Layover - Draft Environmental Project Report
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Natural Environment - Heritage Road Layover - Draft Environmental Project Report
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Noise and Vibration - Heritage Road Layover - Draft Environmental Project Report
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Socio-Economic & Land Use Characteristics - Heritage Road Layover - Draft Environmental Project Report
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Traffic & Transportation - Heritage Road Layover - Draft Environmental Project Report
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Tree Inventory - Heritage Road Layover - Draft Environmental Project Report
Review an overview of the tree inventory study baselines along with key mitigation and monitoring measures that will be implemented for the project and leave your comments. The full draft report will be provided after Spring Field studies.
Review the full Public Information Center #2 presentation document to learn more about the proposed Heritage Road Layover project.
Commitments and Future Work
Following the TPAP phase, the proposed layover will move into detailed design and construction phases. During these phases, all applicable regulations, permits, approvals and best practices will be adhered to. A few of the key preliminary commitments include:
- A range of municipal permits and approvals may be required for the Project. Metrolinx will obtain all required permits and approvals. However, Metrolinx as a Crown Agency of the Province of Ontario is exempt from certain municipal processes and requirements.
- In these instances, Metrolinx will continue to engage with the municipalities to incorporate municipal requirements as a best practice, where practical, and may obtain associated permits and approvals.
- Metrolinx will continue to communicate and engage with impacted municipalities, utilities and services and property owners throughout detailed design and prior to construction, where necessary.
- An Environmental Mitigation and Monitoring Plan will be developed and adhered to during construction.
- Surrounding property owners will be informed of anticipated upcoming construction.
- Field activities, including Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment, Plant Survey, Fish and Fish Habitat Survey and Tree Inventory will be completed in advance of construction.
Additional Information
Vegetation Guideline
TPAP Process Information
For more information on the TPAP process please visit the following Government of Ontario webpage: