Lakeshore Drive and Pinewood Park Drive Improvements

CITY OF NORTH BAY
LAKESHORE DRIVE AND PINEWOOD PARK DRIVE IMPROVEMENTS
SCHEDULE C, CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT
NOTICE OF STUDY COMMENCEMENT

The Corporation of the City of North Bay is proposing to improve Lakeshore Drive and Pinewood Park Drive from Ferris Drive to the City’s southern urban boundary limits, approximately 1.04 km south of Decaire Road, being a total distance of approximately 3.7 km. The improvements are to widen the road to increase capacity; improve all intersections within the study limits; investigate the implementation of roundabouts at major intersection; improve existing driveways; correct storm drainage problems and replace aged culverts; and improve illumination and eliminate safety concerns. The study will also address implementation of active transportation along the route, guided by the City’s Active Transportation Plan.

The City is proceeding with a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) to consider the impacts associated with the proposed upgrades. The Class EA process will address the following:

• the existing traffic capacity and conditions along Lakeshore Drive and Pinewood Park Drive, including
  operations at key intersections;
• alternative solutions to implementing the road widening and addressing future needs;
• the location, extent and sensitivity of the existing environments within the study corridor;
• potential impacts of each alternative to the noted environments and possible mitigating measures;
• public and agency consultation and participation;
• an assessment of the alternatives based on the project objectives, environmental impacts and public/agency comment;and,
• identification of a preferred solution.

The purpose of this notice is to invite public/agency input and comment early in the study such that they can be incorporated into the planning and overall study design. Comments should be directed to the Consultant as noted below. A further opportunity for public input and comment will be provided at an upcoming Public Information Centre (PIC) during which time the various alternative solutions and assessment of each will be presented. Please watch the City of North Bay website for further details of the Public Information Centre, including format due to COVID.

Owner
The Corporation of the City of North Bay
200 McIntyre Street East
North Bay, ON P1B 8V6

Reid Porter, P.Eng.
Infrastructure Engineer
reid.porter@cityofnorthbay.ca
705-474-0400 ext 2304

Consultant
Tatham Engineering Limited
8 Barron Drive
Bracebridge, ON P1L 0A1

Phil Watts, P.Eng.
Project Engineer
pwatts@tathameng.com
705-645-7756 ext 2063

Information will be collected in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. With the exception of personal information, all comments will be become part of the public record.
This Notice issued November 19, 2020.