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Current EA Projects
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Road Master Action Plan (RMAP) |
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Road Master Action Plan Project The County of Wellington is creating a Road Master Action Plan. This Plan will help the County map out improvements to the County’s transportation network. In 2005, Wellington County undertook a review of its transportation network, when the Guelph Wellington Transportation Study was completed. To build on this work, provide an updated review, and coordinate with the transportation related initiatives that have been completed since 2005, Wellington County is undertaking a Road Master Action Plan (RMAP) study. The RMAP will review current and future transportation network requirements to accommodate future population and employment growth projected in the County to 2041. Study Documentation
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| Wellington Road 7 Bosworth Bridge (Mapleton) |
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The County of Wellington has initiated a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to confirm and document the existing structural deficiencies and identify alternative solutions, including rehabilitation or replacement of the Bosworth Bridge located south of Wellington Road 11 on Wellington Road 7. The Bosworth Bridge is a single span, simply supported steel pony truss constructed in 1949 (71 years ago). The bridge was evaluated in 2008 by McCormack Rankin Corporation (MRC) at which time a load posting of 22t, 31t and 38t was determined to be required. Subsequent bracing of four deficient diagonals were added to improve the bridge capacity for unrestricted traffic. Available Documentation |
| Wellington Road 11 Flax Bridge (Mapleton) |
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The County of Wellington has initiated a Schedule B Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to confirm and document the existing structural deficiencies and identify alternative solutions, including rehabilitation or replacement of the Wellington Road 11 Flax Bridge, and evaluate associated environmental impacts. Available Documentation |
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Wellington Road 109 Bridges (North Wellington) |
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Wellington Road 109 Bridges Project The County of Wellington has initiated a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study to consider options to address the poor condition of four bridges on Wellington Road 109 between Highway 6 and Sideroad 7, southeast of the community of Arthur. Within the Study Area, the Conestogo River is crossed by Wellington Road 109 at four locations. The bridges at all four crossings are in an advanced state of deterioration with some elements identified as not meeting current standards. Available Documentation |
Past EA Projects
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Badley Bridge Construction Project The County of Wellington's decision to replace the Metcalfe Street Badley Bridge in Elora was not an easy one. Since 2015, staff and Council have carefully considered both rehabilitating and replacement options. Ultimately, after significant community consultation and the evaluation of 16 alternatives and over 50 factors, including safety and cost, the decision to replace the Badley Bridge was made. The new Badley Bridge will cost approximately $7.25 million. Rehabilitating the bridge would cost tax payers more than double (approximately $14.5 million), which would be equivalent to a 7.5% tax increase. The new Badley Bridge has been designed to showcase the character and charm of downtown Elora. The new bridge will widen traffic lanes and sidewalks, introduce bicycle lanes, and include an observation deck with spectacular views of the Grand River.
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The County of Wellington has initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) to move forward with the rehabilitation or replacement of the Salem Bridge. This Study will complete all phases of the Municipal Class EA by establishing the need and justification for the project, considering all alternatives and proactively involving the public in defining a Recommended Plan for improvements. Available Documentation
Part II Order RequestsAs of July 1st 2018, a standardized form is to be used by anyone who believes that the environmental assessment process was incomplete, incorrect or that it failed to follow the required process. The required form can be found on the Forms Repository website (http://www.forms.ssb.gov.on.ca/) by searching “Part II Order” or “012-2206E (the form ID number). Once completed, the form is then to be sent to both the Minister and Director of the Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch. Their addresses are: Minister, Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Director, Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch |
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The County of Wellington has initiated an Environmental Assessment (EA) to move forward with the rehabilitation or replacement of the Eramosa River Bridge. This Study will complete all phases of the Municipal Class EA by establishing the need and justification for the project, considering all alternatives and proactively involving the public in defining a Recommended Plan for improvements. Available Documentation
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Wellington Road 124 (Guelph-Eramosa) |
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The County of Wellington is conducting a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for improvements to Wellington Road 124 between Guelph Eramosa Township Road 1 and Fife Road. The improvements aim to address the growing traffic congestion along the corridor as well as road safety, intersection functionality and drainage. The study will define the problem, identify and evaluate alternative solutions and design concepts, recommend a design, assess potential impacts and identify mitigation measures associated with the preferred design. The County of Wellington has retained MTE Consultants to complete the EA Study. Available Documentation
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Current EA Projects by Others
| Highway 6 and 401 |
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The Ontario Ministry of Transportation (MTO) is moving forward with a Preliminary Design Review and Detailed Design under the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for improvements to Highway 6 and Highway 401 in the Township of Puslinch, Wellington County, and the City of Hamilton. Interested persons are encouraged to visit the project website to obtain additional information, provide comments or to be placed on the project mailing list. Documentation will be posted here as it becomes available. |
