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Appendix G:
Public Information Centre 1
The Corporation of the Town of The Blue Mountains has initiated a Drainage Master Plan under the
Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Master Planning Process to identify existing drainage
deficiencies and develop drainage solutions to address the deficiencies, reduce flooding, resolve
public safety concerns, and improve maintenance opportunities within the settlement areas of the
Town. An initial Public Information Center is planned to advise you of the drainage deficiencies
identified through the initial stages of the project, gather comments on any additional deficiencies
and elicit comment on the potential solutions that are being considered.
The Study area encompasses the whole Town with the primary focus being the settlement areas
including Lora Bay, Thornbury and Clarksburg, Craigleith and Camperdown, and the Blue Mountains
Village area. The existing drainage infrastructure in the study area consists of a combination of open
channels, ditches, watercourses, culverts, storm sewers, overland flow routes, stormwater
management facilities, and low impact development measures.
The Drainage Master Plan is being completed in accordance with Approach #2 of the Master
Planning Process outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association Municipal Class Environmental
Assessment document (October 2000, amended in 2007, 2011, and 2015). The Town has retained
the consulting firm Tatham Engineering Limited to complete this Drainage Master Plan.
The Town hereby notifies all interested individuals and parties that an initial Public Information
Centre (PIC) will be held virtually. The format will consist of a pre-recorded slide show presentation
that will be posted to the project website (www.thebluemountains.ca/MasterDrainagePlanEA) on
February 1, 2022. Comment sheets will be provided to allow members of the public to comment on
any specific drainage concerns, indicate preferences regarding the improvement options being
considered and provide overall comments regarding satisfaction with the presentation. Following
the Virtual PIC anyone who is interested in more information can also register for a Virtual Public
Meeting Question and Answer Session that will be held on February 24, 2022 between 5:00 and 7:00
p.m. Town staff and representatives from Tatham Engineering Limited will be available at this
session to discuss issues and concerns with members of the public. Comments collected through
this process will be used to develop the alternative drainage solutions for evaluation. A second PIC
will be held once the preliminary preferred alternative solutions are established.
Additional information related to the Drainage Master Plan is available on the Town of The Blue
Mountains website (www.thebluemountains.ca/MasterDrainagePlanEA). Should additional
information be required or to be added to the project mailing list, please contact:
Kevin Verkindt, C.E.T.
Senior Infrastructure Capital Project Coordinator
Town of The Blue Mountains
32 Mill Street, P.O. Box 310
Thornbury, ON NOH 2PO
Tel: (519) 599-3131 ext. 304
Fax: (519) 599-7723
Email: icpc@thebluemountains.ca
Daniel Twigger, P.Eng.
Manager, Water Resources Engineering
Tatham Engineering Limited
115 Sandford Fleming Drive, Suite 200
Collingwood, ON L9Y 5A6
Tel: (705) 444-2565 ext. 2090
Fax: (705) 444-2327
Email: dtwigger@tathameng.com
TOWN OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN
VIRTUAL PUBLIC MEETING Q&A SESSION REGISTRATION FORM
If you wish to attend the Virtual Public Meeting Q&A Session on [Date TBD] complete this form and click "Submit Form" below to email the completed
form to Daniel Twigger, Manager of Water Resources Engineering at the Tatham Engineering Limited. Or print and take a high resolution photo of the
completed form and email to dtwigger@tathameng.com.
Daniel Twigger, P.Eng.
Manager – Water Resources Engineering
Tatham Engineering Limited
115 Sandford Fleming Drive, Suite 200
Collingwood, ON L9Y 5A6
Tel: 705-444-2565 ext. 2090
Email: dtwigger@tathameng.com
Alternatively, you may send an email or call Daniel Twigger at the email address/phone number above to register.
ATTENDEE NAME:
REPRESENTING (Agency, Municipality, Property Owner, Tennant , Etc.):
ADDRESS (Including postal code and telephone number):
Street Address:
Postal Code:
Unit/Apt:
Telephone Number:
Email Address:
Which Virtual Public Meeting Q&A Session would you prefer to attend?
[Date TBD] (5:00 pm to 7:00 pm) [Date TBD] (5:00 pm to 7:00pm)
The Public Meeting Q&A Session is being held virtually using Microsoft Teams which allows participants to join by computer, mobile app or phone. How
do you plan to attend the Virtual Public Meeting Q&A Session?
Microsoft Teams (Computer or Mobile App) Call-in using Phone
Registration for the Virtual Public Meeting Q&A Session will close at 4:00 pm (1 hour prior to the start of the meeting) on the respective meeting date.
Upon registering for the virtual public meeting Q&A session, details allowing each participant to connect to the virtual meeting (either through Microsoft
Teams or by phone) will be provided to each participant.
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act, Chap. E18, Section 7, and will be used in the
development of the Municipal Class EA. Questions about this collection should be directed to Kevin Verkindt, Senior Infrastructure Capital Project
Coordinator at the Town of the Blue Mountains, by calling (519-599-3131 ext. 304) or emailing kverkindt@thebluemountains.ca.
SUBMIT FORM
TOWN OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS MASTER DRAINAGE PLAN
COMMENT SHEET
Personal information on this form is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act, Chap. E18, Section 7,
and will be used in the development of the Municipal Class EA. Questions about this collection should be directed to Kevin
Verkindt, Senior Infrastructure Capital Project Coordinator at the Town of the Blue Mountains, by calling (519-599-3131 ext. 304)
or emailing Kevin (icpc@thebluemountains.ca).
NAME OF RESPONDENT:
REPRESENTING (Agency, Municipality, Property Owner, Tenant, etc.):
ADDRESS (Including Postal Code & Telephone Number):
Street Address: Unit/Apt:
Postal Code: Telephone Number:
Optional Virtual Public Meeting Q&A: O No I did not or will not attend
Yes I have attended or will
attend (registration required)
The Opportunity Statement, which sets the framework for this Class EA study, is as follows:
"Identify drainage deficiencies and recommend solutions to improve the storm drainage systems across the Town of
the Blue Mountains in consideration of impacts to the natural, social, physical, cultural and economic environments."
A PDF version of the Drainage Master Plan Existing Conditions Report for Public Information Centre 1 is available online on the
Town of the Blue Mountains web page at the following link: https://www.thebluemountains.ca/MasterDrainagePlanEA. A paper
copy of the report is available for review upon request:
Questions About Existing Flooding and Drainage Issues
Select the answers that apply and add further explanation below if required:
Are you aware of any watercourses or Town drainage infrastructure (sewers/catch
basins) on your property?
Are you aware of any issues with the drainage on your property?
Have you ever had damage caused by storm runoff on your property?
Have you ever noticed flooding on your street or another roadway in town?
If so, what street?
Do you have any concerns regarding the water quality of the storm runoff in the town?
Q Yes
Q Yes
Q Yes
Q Yes
Q Yes
Please list below any specific drainage concerns you are aware of within the Town of the Blue Mountains:
Q No
Q No
Q No
Q No
Q No
TOWN OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN 121076
PIC Comment Sheet
The following improvement options are being considered. Please select which of the following improvement options you support
by placing a check mark in the box next to each option. Leaving the box blank will indicate that you do not support the
corresponding option.
Please note that each of the alternatives listed below on their own will not resolve all the drainage issues within the Town of the
Blue Mountains. The alternative drainage solutions will be developed, assessed and evaluated for each drainage deficiency
identified and a preferred alternative will be selected in consideration of the feedback received on these comment sheets and as
part of ongoing public consultation.
1) " Do Nothing"
The "Do Nothing" alternative allows for the consideration of not implementing any changes to the existing minor or major
drainage system infrastructure within the study area. Selecting this alternative indicates that you do not feel improvements
are needed to improve drainage in the Town of the Blue Mountains or that their negative impacts outweigh their necessity.
2) Storm Sewer Improvements
Storm sewer system improvements would increase conveyance capacity and reduce nuisance flooding along roadways in
the Town of the Blue Mountains.
❑ Upsize storm sewers to satisfy Town Standards
❑ Upsize storm sewers to exceed Town Standards
❑ Remove municipal infrastructure from private property (relocate into municipally owned lands)
n Construct minor drainage systems where they are currently absent
3) Water Quality/Flow Reduction Improvements
Retrofit, expand and create new stormwater management facilities in the study area to improve watershed water quality,
promote infiltration, and improve the water balance. The improvements will have an insignificant impact of peak flows and
downstream flooding.
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Retrofit existing stormwater management facilities
Construct new stormwater management facilities
Implement lot level low impact development measures
Implement linear low impact development measures
Implement centralized / end -of -pipe low impact development measures
4) Conveyance Improvements
Construct new trunk sewers, improve existing watercourses and watercourse crossings, and improve or construct overland
flow routes to significantly reduce flooding by increasing the capacity of drainage systems flowing to Georgian Bay.
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Construct trunk storm sewers
Upsize existing culverts and bridges
Improve watercourses and drainage channels
Improve drainage outlets to Georgian Bay
Improve or construct overland flow routes
TOWN OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN 121076
PIC Comment Sheet
Please list below any concerns or comments you have related to any of the alternative solutions:
TOWN OF THE BLUE MOUNTAINS DRAINAGE MASTER PLAN 121076
PIC Comment Sheet
Are you satisfied with the level of detail of the information presented herein, via the Virtual Public Meeting, and provided on the
Town website (https://www.thebluemountains.ca/MasterDrainagePlanEA).
O
Poor
(Much Improvement
Required)
Marginal
(Some Improvement
Required)
0
Good
Please add a comment in support of your level of satisfaction below:
0
Very Good
Excellent
Do you wish to be informed of the staff recommendation for the Preferred Alternative Solutions?
0 Yes
Signature:
Please submit your comments by February 28, 2022 to:
Kevin Verkindt, C.E.T.
Senior Infrastructure Capital Project Coordinator
Town of The Blue Mountains
32 Mill Street, P.O. Box 310
Thornbury, ON NOH 2P0
Tel: (519) 599-3131 ext. 304
Fax: (519) 599-7723
Email: icpc@thebluemountains.ca
ONo
Date:
OR
Daniel Twigger, P.Eng.
Manager — Water Resources Engineering
Tatham Engineering Limited
115 Sandford Fleming Drive, Suite 200
Collingwood, ON L9Y 5A6
Tel: 705-444-2565 ext. 2090
Email: dtwigger@tathameng.com
After completing this form digitally you may click "Submit Form" below to submit the completed form to Tatham Engineering
Limited or you may save a copy or take a high -resolution photo of the completed form and email to icpc@thebluemountains.ca
and/or dtwigger@tathamenq.com. Alternatively, you may contact Kevin Verkindt or Daniel Twigger via telephone to arrange for
dropping off a hard copy of the completed form.
Thank you for your comments
SUBMIT FORM
Town of The Blue Mountains Drainage Master Plan
P u b l i c I n f o r m a t i o n C e n t r e 1
V I R T U A L P U B L I C M E E T I N G P R E S E N TAT I O N
February 2022
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Welcome
Tatham Engineering Limited has been retained to
prepare this Drainage Master Plan for the Town.
This Drainage Master Plan is a broad level
assessment detailing the drainage deficiencies
identified in the study area. It considers improvement
options available to address these deficiencies, and
then evaluates these alternatives on their ability to
meet the problem statement objectives. A preferred
alternative solution is then selected
for implementation.
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Manager – Water Resources Engineering
Tatham Engineering Limited
115 Sandford Fleming Drive, Suite 200
Collingwood, ON L9Y 5A6
Tel: (705) 444-2565 ext. 2090
Email: dtwigger@tathameng.com
The project team responsible for input and
preparation of the Drainage Master Plan and its
supporting documentation is comprised of the
following:
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Municipal Class Environmental Assessment and Master Planning Process
PHASE 3 PHASE 2 PHASE 4 PHASE 5 PHASE 1
2. Discretionary publicconsultation to review problem or opportunity
Determine applicability ofmaster planapproach
Select Schedule
2. Inventory natural,social & economic environment
3. Identify impact of alternative solutions on the environment & mitigating measures
4. Evaluate alternative solutions: identifyrecommended solutions
5. Consult review agencies& public re: problem or opportunity & alternativesolutions
6. Select preferred solution
Review & confirm choice of schedule
3. Identify impact of alternative designs onenvironment & mitigating measures
4. Evaluate alternative designs: identifyrecommended design
5. Consult review agencies & previouslyinterested & directlyaffected public
6. Select preferred design
Review environmental significance &choice of schedule
7. Preliminaryfinalization of
2. Environmental studyreport (ESR) placed on public record
Notice of completionto review agencies& public
Copy of notice ofcompletion to MOE-EAbranch
3. Opportunity to requestMinister within 30 days ofnotification to request an order*
1. Complete contractdrawings & tenderdocuments
2. Proceed to construction & operation
3. Monitor for environmental provisions & commitments
IMPLEMENTATION ENVIRONMENTAL
STUDY REPORT
ALTERNATIVE DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR PREFERRED SOLUTION
ALTERNATIVE
SOLUTIONS
PROBLEM OR
OPPORTUNITY
Approved – may proceed
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Notice of completionto review agencies &public
Schedule B
Schedule C
Individual EA
Discretionar y publicconsultation to review preferreddesign
Order* granted,proceed as per Minister’s direction or abandon project
Matter referred to mediation
Schedule A / A+
Optionalformal mediation
Order* denied with or without Minister’s conditions
If no order*, mayproceed
Opportunityfor order* request toMinister within 30 days of notification
1. Identify problemor opportunity
1. Identify alternativesolution to problem or opportunity
1. Identify alternativedesign concepts forpreferred solution
2. Detail inventory ofnatural, social &economic environment
1. Complete environmental study report (ESR)
We are Here
preferred design
Mandatory public contact points
Indicates mandatory events Decision points on choice of schedule
Indicates probable events Optional
Indicates possible events
*Part II order
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Project Background
To date the drainage and stormwater management
studies completed in the study area:
• Have been completed on a piecemeal basis;
• Focus on specific developments or issues;
• Lack a consistent and comprehensive approach; and
• Use a variety of drainage modelling software and
approaches.
To identify the problems and opportunities across the
Town:
• Comprehensive Town Wide drainage models have
been created;
• A review of the Town’s natural heritage features,
archaeological resources and erosion prone areas is
being undertaken; and
• The deficiencies in the Town’s existing drainage
infrastructure have been identified.
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Public Information Centre No. 1
The purpose of Public Information Centre 1:
Present the drainage deficiencies identified
across the Town;
Present the initial improvement opportunities
being considered; and
Elicit feedback from the public and interested
stakeholders.
Your Input is Needed!
Are you aware of any drainage issues or deficiencies
in the Town?
If so, please take a moment and complete the public
survey available on the projects webpage.
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Alternative Solutions Preliminary Improvement Options
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Improvement Options – Alternative Solutions
1. “Do Nothing” Alternative
Baseline condition considered in evaluation of alternative solutions.
Does not satisfy Town standards.
Undersized storm sewer, culverts and bridges.
Municipal infrastructure on private property.
Areas absent of minor drainage systems.
Flooding.
2. General Recommendations
Upsize storm sewers to satisfy design standards.
Relocation of municipal infrastructure from private property to municipally owned lands.
Construct minor drainage systems in un-serviced, underserviced areas.
Improve overland flow routes.
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Improvement Options – Alternative Solutions
3. Flow Reduction/Water Quality Improvements
Retrofit/Construct New Stormwater Management Facilities
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Improvement Options – Alternative Solutions
3. Flow Reduction/Water Quality Improvements
Low Impact Development Measures
Rainwater Harvesting Bioretention
Perforated Pipe Systems / Underground Soak away Pits / Infiltration Trenches Infiltration Chambers
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Improvements Options – Alternative Solutions
4. Conveyance Capacity Improvements
Constructing trunk storm sewers;
Upsizing culverts and bridges;
Watercourse and channel improvements;
Improving outlet structures; and
Improving or constructing overland flow
routes.
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Virtual Meeting Q&A Sessions, Comments and Next Steps
Who's Listening
TheTownofTheBlueM0..,ta1n!1
Senoor lnfrastructureGa?f!alProJ!'C!Coordonator
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Town-Wide Master Drainage Plan Environmental Assessment E m1111111m
The Town of The Blue Moonta,ns is undertaking e comprehensOYe Town-wode Drainage Mas1er
Piao to11ow,ng the Municipal Class Enviionmental Assessment Planning Process to s~ as a
k>ng•tennstrategyforlheTowntomanagestormwatermexist,ngandnewgrowthareas.The
purposeoftheDramageMasterPlanisto
,ldent1fyexistmgandfuturedra1nageinfrastructurede(1ci~andareasofflood,ng;
• Deve!opdra111agesolutionstoaddressthesede1'1cienc,u,reducenooding,'1'solvepublic
safetyconcemsandimpr~maintenanceopponunnies;
• Evaluateth<!dramagesolutK>r,s throughanskassessmentcoosideringcos1s,impac!soo
the enwoomen~ and input from the publ,c and inte<ested s1akeholders;
• TM select,00 of a set ofpref .. '1'd solunoos to be implemented movmg f<><Ward;
• Priorit,zat,OOoftheprelerre<lsofubonsconsideringavailable funding,planneddevelopmen~
capnalworksbudgets,mfrastructurecoodinooas ... ssmentsandcoordinationwithother
infrastructu re(roads,btidgtt,sanitaryandwate<main)improvementproteets:and
• The developrnfflt of a J>olicy framework forthe management of stormwater in Hist,ng and
fUluregrow tha,eas
The Drainage Master Plan wiN be focused oo the seltlement areas in the Town including l0<a
Bay,ThomburyandClarksb<lrg,Calllj)l!fdown,Craig,eithandSWissMe&dows,1heBlue
MountainYillageAleaandCasteGlffl
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w,ththestudybegim,ngintheSpringo/2021.TheFinalDrainageMasterPlanReportwillbe
presented to eo<.ne~ by the lhKd quaner of 2022
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Virtual Meeting Q&A Session
Following this public information centre, a Virtual
Public Meeting Q&A session is being held to allow
participants to ask questions and provide comments
regarding this study.
The Q&A Sessions is scheduled for Thursday,
February 24, 2022 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
To register for the Q&A session, visit the project
webpage on the Town’s website or email Kevin
Verkindt, Senior Infrastructure Capital Project
Coordinator for the Town.
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Town of The Blue Mountains
32 Mill Street
The Blue Mountains, ON N0H 2P0
Tel: (519) 599-3131 ext. 304
Email: icpc@thebluemountains.ca
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OF TH E BUJ E MOUNTAINS MASTER DRAINAGE PlAN
COMMENT SHEET
Personal information on this form is c ollected under the authortty of the Environme ntal Asse ssment Act. Chap . E18. Section 7,
and wilJ be use<! in the d:evelopment of the Municipal Cl:Sss EA. Questions about th.is ooll:ection shouJd be dlrected to K.evin
Verkirxl l Se nior Infrastructure Capital Project Coordinator at the Town of the Blue Mountains, by calring (519-599-3131 ext :304)
or em s.iii~ Ke-vin {icpc@theb1ue mountains.ca}.
NAME OF RESPON DENT:
REPRES ENTING (Agen cy, Mu nici ?ality, Pr operty Owner, Ten ant, etc .):
ADDRE SS (Inc l uding Pos tal Code & Telephone Num ber):
Street Addr ess : I Unit/Apt I
Postal Code : Tele ?hone N umber. I
Op ti ona l Virtual Pu blic Meeting Q&A: Q No I did not or will not attend Q Yes I have atten di,d o r will
· attend (re gistra ti on req ui red )
The Opportun ity State ment, which sets 'the framework fo r th.is Cl ass EA study. is as foll ows:
•·sdeniifydrainage deficiencies .a nd recommend solLJtioris fo 'imprave th e storm drain age sy.ste ms a cross th e Town of
the Blue M ountaim in consideration of impa cts to th e nafura~ social, physicaJ, CLJJtural and economk-e.nvironme11ts. •
A PDF version otlhe Drainage Master Plan E.>dsting Conditions Re ?Ort fo r f>ut>l ic I nformation Centre 1 is available online on the
Town of the Blue Mou.ntains 'h~b page at the following link: b11ps·/ffl'MY 1hebl1,emALmtaio5 catMasterQrntnooePlaoEA A paper
copy of the re port is availa l:lle for ,review upon re quest
Questions About Ex isting Floodipg and Dra inage Iss ues
Sel ect the ans.we.rs that apply and add furthe r e xplana~ioll b~ow if re quired:
Are you aware -of any wate rcourse s or Town drain.age infra stru cture {sewers/catch
bas ins) on you r prol]Erty?
Are you aware of any issues with the drninage on your prope rty?
Have you ever bad damage caused by storm ru noff on you, prol]Erty?
Have you ever noticed tlooding on y-our street or another roadway in, town?
Lf so. what s ire~? __________________ _
Do you have any concerns regardi~ the water quality of the storm runoff 1in the town?
0 Yes 0 Yes 0 Yes 0 Yes
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Please list below a ny s:pecifiic drainage concerns you are aware of with.in, the T own of the Blue Mountains:
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Comments
We encourage the public to provide
comments and concerns regarding this
project. Public comments will be received
between February 1, 2022 and February 28,
2022.
Written comments can be submitted to
Daniel Twigger and/or Kevin Verkindt at the
addresses below or by completing the
comments sheet available on the project
website.
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Manager – Water Resources Engineering
Tatham Engineering Limited
115 Sandford Fleming Drive, Suite 200
Collingwood, ON L9Y 5A6
Tel: (705) 444-2565 ext. 2090
Email: dtwigger@tathameng.com
Kevin Verkindt, C.E.T,
Senior Infrastructure Capital Project Coordinator
Town of The Blue Mountains
32 Mill Street
The Blue Mountains, ON N0H 2P0
Tel: (519) 599-3131 ext. 304
Email: icpc@thebluemountains.ca
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Virtual Public Meeting
Comments and information regarding this project are being collected to ensure a comprehensive approach
to the study. These comments will be maintained for reference throughout the project and, with the
exception of personal information, may be used in the final documentation and will become a part of the
public record.
Personal information provided is collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act, Chap.
E18, Section 7, and will be used in the development of the Drainage Master Plan. Questions about this
collection should be directed to Kevin Verkindt, Senior Infrastructure Capital Project Coordinator by calling
(519) 599-3131 ext. 304 or emailing icpc@thebluemountains.ca
The Town of The Blue Mountains continues to enhance accessibility that is inclusive of all ages and abilities.
The information presented in this Virtual Public Information Centre can be provided in alternative formats
upon request. Such a request should be submitted to:
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Senior Infrastructure Capital Project Coordinator
Town of The Blue Mountains
32 Mill Street
The Blue Mountains, ON N0H 2P0
Tel: (519) 599-3131 ext. 304
Email: icpc@thebluemountains.ca
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Next Steps and Public Information Centre 2
Following PIC 1 and the Virtual Q&A Session:
We will review/address public, agency &
stakeholder comments;
Impacts of the alternative solutions will be
identified;
The alternative solutions will be evaluated;
The preferred alternative solution will be selected;
A second PIC will be held to present the
evaluation process and selected preferred
solution.
Public Information Centre 2:
Development, assessment and evaluation of
alternative solutions will be presented along with
preferred alternative solutions for transparency;
and
Comments/feedback will be elicited from the
public, agencies and interested stakeholders.
Please ensure:
You register for the virtual Public Meeting
Q&A session if you wish to participate;
Submit comments and concerns regarding
this project; and
Complete the online public survey; and
Notify the Town if you wish to be kept
informed of the staff recommendation
regarding the Preferred Alternative
Solution.
Please feel free to contact the Town and/or their
Consultant any time should you have any further
questions or concerns.
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Thank you for your interest in this
study!
Date: September 24, 2021
Responded Via: Email
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Town)
Comments: Reported damage to his property from the storm event on September 22-23, 2021 and
expressed concern that an upstream development caused increased flows onto his property. Wishes to
be informed of return frequency of storm on September 22/23, 2021.
Date: October 25, 2021
Responded Via: Email
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? No
Comments: States that heavy rainfall events overwhelm the concrete gutter that conveys flow from
Chamonix Cres into the roadside ditch. Also states the culvert beneath his driveway is undersized.
Date: December 13, 2021
Responded Via: Email
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Tatham)
Comments: Reports flooding after heavy rains and in the spring and states it doesn’t appear that the
grading plans for residential homes in the area provide proper drainage.
Date: December 22, 2021
Responded Via: Email
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Tatham)
Comments: Question about whether Lake Drive is included in the Drainage Master Plan.
Date: February 6, 2022
Responded Via: Email
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Town)
Comments: Response not specifically regarding DMP.
Properties directly behind and on the north side of respondent’s drain a significant amount of water onto
respondent’s property which collects in a swale. This property is lower than the sidewalk and Grey Rd 13
which prevents drainage from reaching the municipal drainage system. Suggests constructing a drain
which will tie into the sewer system in Grey Rd 13.
Date: February 14, 2022
Responded Via: Comment Sheet
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? No
Comments: Sunset Blvd eastern roadway section floods yearly due to a lack of stormwater catch basins
along the south side stormwater swale. The public information slides for sections of Lora Bay need
updating. The slides are missing a “V” shaped stormwater catchment swale and underground stormwater
pipe that leads overflow to the south side swale along eastern Sunset. The Sunset Blvd roadway has a n
overland flood yearly mainly affecting the north side of Sunset properties. The plan is missing the ditch
and underground pipe. The stormwater pipe that goes underground from Westridge drive north to the
holding pond appears to be drawn incorrectly.
Date: February 19, 2022
Responded Via: Comment Sheet
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? Yes
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? No
Comments: Watercourse 7 from culvert/bridge ID 54 - west to 61. There is a relief pipe for water
redirection that does not function due to debris buildup in the pipe and at the junction, we have never
seen any maintenance done. Can someone please look at this. Our property was flooded last year. Doing
nothing really isn't an option. Population increase, housing development and uncertain weather patterns
will put even more pressure on drainage.
Date: February 21, 2022
Responded Via: Comment Sheet
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? Yes
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? No
Comments: The street drainage on Timber Lane is deficient, creating hazardous conditions after storms
and during the winter. Significant ice build-up currently adjacent to the post office boxes. Storm sewers
appear to be incorrectly placed and should be improved prior to the street being taken over by the town
(i.e. developer should repair).
Date: February 22, 2022
Responded Via: Comment Sheet
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? Yes
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Town and Tatham)
Comments: Watercourse 1 incorrectly shown on mapping (spill over golf course, Monterra Road and into
Watercourse 6 not shown). Watercourse 1 also flows under Monterra Road and on to the stable paddocks,
barn area and floods farm area, stable entrance, trails, etc. Previously submitted significant amount of
documentation and is looking forward to working with Town to solve the flooding problem. Requests Chris
Crozier be involved in steering committee to assist with solutions. Map provided.
Date: February 22, 2022
Responded Via: Q&A Registration
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Tatham)
Comments: Questions regarding growth projections in settlement areas.
Date: February 23, 2022
Responded Via: Q&A Registration
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Town)
Comments: Neighbourhood has been flooded on 2 occasions in the past 6 months and notes that there
has been adversarial responses from Town employees.
Date: February 23, 2022
Responded Via: Q&A Registration
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Tatham)
Comments: The maps in the report do not show any indication of flooding issues on Timber Lane. It is
known that there have been serious flooding issues on that street during heavy rain storms. Questions
whether this should be included in the analysis. Questions whether study accounts for role of wetlands in
providing natural drainage solutions. Questions whether there are rules in place to make sure we do not
develop wetlands or build on flood plains.
Date: February 23, 2022
Responded Via: Q&A Registration
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Tatham)
Comments: What exactly does ‘regulated flood plain’ entail. Will there be water flow improvements made
to areas surrounding a home that is showing being partially on a ‘regulated flood plain'.
Date: February 24, 2022
Responded Via: Comment Sheet
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? No
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? No
Comments: A 500 mm culvert crosses the 10th Line at Fulton Street. There is a steady, year round stream
that flows through this culvert into a pond located at 417035 10th Line. There is no controlled overflow
from this pond and excess water simply flows over the East end of the pond, down an embankment to the
properties below. The backyards of properties on Fulton and Edward Streets are soggy all year and flood
after rain and melts. Selected ditches on Edward Street have standing water for 12 months of the year.
Culverts are half plugged with sediment and ditches on the North side of Edward Street are overgrown
with vegetation and sediment. These ditches drain into a ditch that moves along the backyards of
properties on the North side of Edward Street, on the East End, before crossing Marsh Street. This section
of ditch is not maintained by the Town. The construction of a commercial shop at 119 Fulton Street in
2021 has created higher water tables and subsequent flooding in the backyard of adjacent properties.
Date: February 27, 2022
Responded Via: Comment Sheet
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? Yes
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Tatham)
Comments: Watercourse 32 crosses the property. Concerned with spring runoff and potential for flooding.
Requesting flow be controlled upstream. Concerned that improvements to the culvert crossing Highway
26 could seriously affect property owners north of the Highway. Mentions flooding at west end of street
due to surface runoff. Concern with water quality of Watercourse 32 due to use of fertilizers a nd pesticides
on the golf course. Request to speak with someone about planned improvements.
Date: March 6, 2022
Responded Via: Email
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? No
Comments: During a snow melt event on March 6, 2022, Culvert 33 was already partially obstructed and
flow was building up towards Culvert 34. Culvert 32 was also operating close to full. It was noted that
Silver Creek that the creek had high water levels and that any obstruction in a culvert could block up the
creek and cause damage to the walking path adjacent to the creek or the properties that back onto the
creek.
Date: March 9, 2022
Responded Via: Email
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? No
Comments: Surface water from upstream drainage area ends up pooling significantly in backyard and
drains through a channel which runs along the east side of the house (Outlet 8). This channel runs full
constantly and is not identified on any of the maps provi ded in the DMP study. There is a significant
amount of water in the Town ROW in front of the property which is affecting access to a fire hydrant and
is causing icing on the road. House sump pump runs continuously.
Date: March 18, 2022
Responded Via: Email
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? Yes
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? Yes (Tatham)
Comments: Have consulted with adjacent property owners regarding this issue. There is e xtensive and
interconnected ponding on these private properties adjacent to the Highway 26 roadside ditch. The
ponding often extends 50 m towards the bay and can exceed a foot in depth. Ponding does not
significantly drain during the summer months even when the Highway 26 ditch is dry. Have raised laneway
several times over past 20 years to keep above the height of the ponding. Wondering if deficiencies have
been identified which may explain these issues or if these properties fall within an area that is ab sent of
drainage systems or is poorly maintained/underserviced. Request this area be included in the proposed
solutions.
Date: March 29, 2022
Responded Via: Email
Wishes to be Informed of Staff Recommendations for Preferred Alternative Solutions? N/A
Outstanding Response Required (Responsibility)? N/A
Comments: Concerns with development of various subdivisions upstream and impacts on Watercourse
6. Has stated watercourse now flows year-round where it used to dry out during the year. Has witnessed
water overtopping banks of the watercourse and flowing onto his and neighbouring properties.