HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2015-01-21, Page 1010 Huron Expositor • Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Dave Flaherty Huron Expositor
The first annual MILPS (Moms I'd like to Party With) Gala held in Seaforth on Sat., Jan. 17 was a rousing
success, drawing 200 people. The evening featured music by Jay Allen, a catered dinner by High Creek Farm,
a fashion show curated by the owners of Scarlet in Exeter and a show by hypnotist comedian Hank Stone. The
evening, hosted by the Huron East Centenaires, finished off with a dance party.
MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST
fT6. r ..473,1.1 CLASS ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT FOR
\ f` REPLACEMENT OF STRUCTURE M58
1.11 Liiic COMMENT INVITED
THE PROJECT:
The Municipality of Huron East is planning to replace Structure M58 on Beechwood Line, located
approximately 6 km northeast of Seaforth, spanning the Woods Municipal Drain, a tributary of the
Maitland River (as shown on the accompanying key plan). Recent engineering inspections of the
structure have identified advanced deterioration with primary bridge components. Repair of the structure
is not considered practical at this time due to the narrow width and the extent of structural deterioration
evident during the inspection process.
The Municipality is considering two options to replace the structure. The first involves replacing the
crossing with a concrete box culvert in the same location as the existing structure. The second alternative
involves replacing Structure M58 and Structure M60 with one larger culvert in a slightly modified
location. Structure M60 is also in need of replacement and is located in very close proximity to structure
M58 making it a viable option to consider in conjunction with this project.
THE ENVIRONMENTAL SCREENING PROCESS:
The planning for this project is following the planning process established for Schedule B activities under
the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) document. Schedule B projects are approved
subject to a screening process. The purpose of the screening process is to identify any potential
environmental impacts associated with the proposal and to plan for appropriate mitigation of any impacts.
The process includes consultation with the public, stakeholders and review agencies. This notice is being
issued to advise of the start of study investigations. There will be additional opportunities for public input
and involvement as the study progresses.
PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT:
Public input and comments are
invited for incorporation into
the planning and design of this
project and will be received
until February 20th, 2015, at
the address listed below. Any
comments collected in
conjunction with the study, will
be maintained on file for use
during the project and may be
included in project
documentation. With the
exception of personal
information, all comments will
become part of the public
record.
For further information on this project, or to review the Municipal Class EA process, please contact the
project engineers: B.M. Ross and Associates: 62 North Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2T4. Telephone
(519) 524-2641. Fax (519) 524-4403. Kelly Vader, Environmental Planner (e-mail: kvader@bmross.net).
Barry Mills, Public Works Manager
Municipality of Huron East This Notice issued January 21, 2015