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<strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong><br />

<strong>Trail</strong><br />

Evaluation of Remedial<br />

Alternative Options<br />

“Do Nothing Scenario”<br />

M<strong>and</strong>atory component of the Class EA process to<br />

demonstrate that remedial works are justified<br />

If no remedial works are undertaken for <strong>Royal</strong> <strong>Rouge</strong><br />

<strong>Trail</strong>:<br />

● Slope will eventually stabilize to a stable inclination<br />

● Not necessarily at LTSSC as defined by FS = 1.5, but by<br />

an inclination defined by a lower FS<br />

● Pools, sheds, <strong>and</strong> a significant portion of tablel<strong>and</strong><br />

are within the erosion hazard limit<br />

Terraprobe Ltd.<br />

• Pros<br />

“Do Nothing” Scenario<br />

Pros<br />

• Very low cost<br />

• Very low effort<br />

• No construction impacts to slope or vegetation<br />

• Cons<br />

• Estimated loss of tablel<strong>and</strong>, loss of use, risk to<br />

structures<br />

• Loss of vegetation / habitat in areas of failure or<br />

slumping<br />

• Unknown timeframe<br />

Terraprobe Ltd.<br />

“Do Nothing” Scenario – Typical Section<br />

“Do Nothing” Scenario – Typical Section<br />

Terraprobe Ltd.<br />

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