The Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury is initiating a Schedule ‘C’ Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) Study for Holland Street East and West from Professor Day / Melbourne Drive to Dissette Street / Marshview Boulevard in coordination with their Consultant, WSP.
The purpose of the Study is to transform Holland Street to align with the Town’s Strategic Plan, which includes: promoting employment growth; improving community and traffic safety; reducing congestion; and upgrading existing facilities. This Study will be a key component in revitalizing the Town’s downtown core and transforming it into an inviting, walkable, people-friendly shopping district that will serve as a destination location for residents and visitors to enjoy.
The Holland Street East and West MCEA Study will follow the MCEA Schedule 'C' Class EA process as outlined by the Municipal Engineers Association’s MCEA manual, adhering to the requirements of Phases 1 to 4 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015). Through this process, the study team will: confirm the needs, problems, and/or opportunities; evaluate alternative designs; select a preferred design; examine impacts on the social, cultural, and natural environments; and identify measures to mitigate those impacts. At the end of the Study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) documenting the decision-making process will be made available for public review.
This Study is being carried out concurrently with the Town’s Transportation Master Plan (TMP) Study, which will develop a guide for the sustainable, efficient, and safe movement of goods and people within and around the Town. The TMP will also identify transportation infrastructure requirements and multi-modal network recommendations. The TMP and this MCEA Study represent a fully integrated approach to transportation planning for the study area.
Public Information Centre (PIC) #1 has been arranged to introduce the Study and present the problem/opportunity statement, project timelines, existing conditions, potential site ideas, and other studies included in the EA process.
You are invited to attend and provide input at PIC #1.
Date: Thursday, February 17th, 2022
Location: To be held virtually via Zoom
Time: Session #1 (6:00PM to 7:00PM) or Session #2 (7:30PM to 8:30PM)
Registration: visit www.townofbwg.com/hollandea to register
(Once you sign up, a link to the meeting will be provided to you via email.)
If you are unable to participate in the live meeting, you may view the presentation materials and meeting recording at your convenience on the website following PIC #1.
As the study progresses, the Town will engage residents, stakeholders, and businesses as part of any decisions that contribute towards shaping Downtown Bradford and the Project Team’s decision-making process. Details regarding the Town’s Stakeholder group will also be provided on the website.
You are encouraged to visit www.townofbwg.com/HollandEA, where project information including study notices, meeting details, study updates, and the ESR will be made available as the study progresses. You can also submit comments and questions to the Project Team on the website.
For more information on the Holland Street East and West MCEA Study, please contact:
Marcio Marques, P.Eng,
Project Manager, Capital Projects
Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury
305 Barrie Street - Unit 2, Bradford, ON
905 775 5366 ext. 2114
[email protected]
