Environmental Assessment

NOTICE OF STUDY CLOSURE

Class Environmental Assessment: Meaford Christie Beach Study Area

UPDATE ON STUDY REQUIREMENTS

A Class Environmental Assessment had been initiated in October 2019 by Parkbridge Lifestyle Communities (Parkbridge) as the Proponent to undertake a Master Plan Study following the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Planning process for the Christie Beach EA Study Area, identified in consultation with the Municipality of Meaford. Subsequently, the scope of the Study Area has been reduced due to the current status of other development applications in the area and based on discussions with the Municipality and will focus on the proposed Parkbridge Meaford (Christie Beach) development.

As a result of the change in scope and based upon direction from the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP), the Schedule “B” Class EA initiated in October 2019 for the Christie Beach EA Study Area will be closed, as it is no longer subject to requirements under the Environmental Assessment Act.

Parkbridge will be proceeding with assessment of servicing infrastructure associated with the Parkbridge Meaford Development by conducting a Master Servicing Study in place of the EA. The Master Servicing Study will include review and discussion of various servicing alternatives in coordination with the Municipality of Meaford and appropriate agencies. The Master Servicing Study will inform the development applications for the forthcoming Planning Approvals process. Future information and notifications will be provided through the Public Planning Approvals process, including at least one statutory public meeting.