Appendix A_Pages266to338_9MB.pdf - Ottawa Confederation Line

File Number: D06-01-07-DOTT
26 August 2008
Jp2g Consultants Inc.
12 International Drive
Pembroke, ON K8A 6W5
Attention:
Mr. Jim E. Hunton, MCIP, RPP
Dear Mr. Hunton,
Re:
Consultation with Algonquins of Ontario
- The City of Ottawa’s Downtown Transit Tunnel Study
The Proposed Project
The City of Ottawa is proceeding with the preparation of a Planning and Environmental
Assessment Study of a downtown rapid transit project to accommodate existing and future
demand to, from and through the downtown core area. The proposed project, which is
referred to as the Downtown Ottawa Transit Tunnel (DOTT), is needed because transit
operation on surface streets through the downtown has reached capacity. The transit demand
is projected to increase dramatically in the coming years and the City requires a long-term
solution to ensure reliable transit service through the downtown core.
The Study Area
The proposed DOTT project extends from the Bayview Transitway Station in the west across
the downtown core through to the University of Ottawa, and over to the Hurdman Transitway
Station and VIA Rail Station in the east. Several surface and underground transit stations are
being planned as part of the transit project.
The Study Process
The DOTT study will be conducted in two phases: Project Planning Phase and Project
Environmental Assessment Phase. During the Project Planning Phase, the study will examine
the best route for the transit project and the location of transit stations. During the Project
Environmental Phase, a detailed environmental impact assessment will be conducted of the
preferred design. The assessment process will fulfill both the requirements of Ontario’s new
Transit Project Assessment Process EA Regulation and those of the Canadian Environmental
Assessment Act (CEAA). During both phases, the City will host consultation with the public,
project stakeholders, consultation groups and government agencies. Inherent through this
process is the need to consultation with the Algonquins.
Study Schedule
The overall time schedule for both phases of the study is approximately 20 months. This
corresponds to a completion target date of January 2010 for approval of the Provincial and
Federal environmental assessment reports.
Consultation with the Algonquins
To further familiarize the Algonquins with the transit project and the assessment process,
enclosed is the Study Design and Schedule Document – it provides a blueprint for both phases
of the study. In addition, the Agenda is enclosed should you choose to attend the first Agency
Consultation Group (ACG) meeting, which is scheduled for 9 September 2008. Meeting
notes from this and future meetings will be made available to all interested participants.
The City of Ottawa looks forward to hearing from you regarding potential interests in this
particular project. If you have any questions, I can be reached at the coordinates listed below.
City Of Ottawa
Tel. : 613-580-2424 ext.:
Ville d'Ottawa
Tél. : 613-580-2424 poste: