Stage 1 of the Carson Road infrastructure plan in Midhurst has gotten the green light to proceed.
In November 2019, Minister Jeff Yurek informed the Township that an individual Environmental Assessment for the Midhurst EA would not be required, however, there were seven conditions to be satisfied prior to infrastructure works taking place.
In summary, the conditions outlined by the MECP required the municipality to:
· Prepare a plan to identify any species at risk that may be adversely affected by the work related to the undertakings in the EA. The plan was to be approved by the Director of the Ministry’s Species at Risk Branch and be implemented prior to any work or construction activities;
· Update the ‘Hine’s Emerald Dragonfly Habitat in the Minesing Wetland and Midhurst Development’ memorandum with further information since it was written in February 2017;
· Inform and consult with landowners that may be impacted by source water protection policies, as a result of new municipal wells. Those discussions could include potential Risk Management Plans related to source water protection; and,
· Prepare an Odour Mitigation Plan for the design and operation of any proposed wastewater facilities, which will form part of the Environmental Compliance Approval application. The plan was to be made available to the public on the Township website prior to any construction activities taking place.
Since they have been completed, the developer of the project is now allowed to move ahead with external works, which involve the Midhurst Interim Wastewater Treatment Plant.
For additional information on the Midhurst Secondary Plan and the Environmental Assessment, please click here.
Media Release: Ministry gives green light for Carson Road Stage 1 infrastructure works to proceed in Midhurst.
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