This notice is for informational purposes only. There is no requirement to consult on this initiative on the Environmental Registry of Ontario. Learn more about the types of notices on the registry.
Why consultation isn't required
On April 1, 2020, the Ontario Government made a temporary regulation to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Ontario Regulation 115/20 exempted all proposals for policies, acts, regulations and instruments from posting requirements under the EBR.
Ontario Regulation 115/20 was revoked on June 15, 2020, however, we are posting this decision as a bulletin because the proposal was posted on April 7, 2020 while Ontario Regulation 115/20 was in effect.
Although consultation was not required, the ministry did consult with the public on this proposal by posting ERO# 019-1600 for public comment from April 7, 2020 - May 7, 2020. To ensure transparency, the ministry is providing details of its decision and the effects of consultation on decision-making.
Bulletin details
Proponent
Mattamy (Jock River) Limited
50 Hines Road
Suite 100
Ottawa, ON
K2K 2M5
Canada
Location details
6420 and 6431 Ottawa Street
Richmond, ON
K0A 2Z0
Canada
Instrument decision
A new Permit to Take Water No. P-300-1208550621 has been issued to Mattamy (Jock River) Limited on February 23, 2021 for construction dewatering purposes. The new Permit to Take Water has an expiry date of February 17, 2031. Water is to be taken from two ponds located in the Town of Richmond, City of Ottawa, Ontario.
Details of the water taking are as follows:
Source of water – S1- building excavation
- purpose of taking: construction dewatering
- period of water taking: 10 years
- maximum rate per minute (litres): 5,600
- maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
- maximum volume per day (litres): 3,000,000
- maximum number of days of taking per year: 365
- earliest calendar date of taking (mm/dd): 01/01
- latest calendar date of taking (mm/dd): 12/31
Source of water – S2- site servicing
- purpose of taking: construction dewatering
- period of water taking: 10 years
- maximum rate per minute (litres): 5,600
- maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
- maximum volume per day (litres): 3,000,000
- maximum number of days of taking per year: 365
- earliest calendar date of taking (mm/dd): 01/01
- latest calendar date of taking (mm/dd): 12/31
Comments received
One comment was received through the registry. The comment approved for publishing are available in the Bulletin supporting materials section.
Effects of consultation
A comment on the proposal was received with concerns about dewatering and how the volumes requested could impact water table or have impacts to the area. Further concerns on if source water protection plans are in place for the wells in the area.
Response: The potential impact of dewatering and volume of water taking were considered as part of the technical review and conditions were included in the permit issued to address concerns related to sources water protection.
Third parties are not able to apply for leave to appeal in respect of proposals which were posted while Ontario Regulation 115/20 was in effect between April 1, 2020 and June 14, 2020. Ontario Regulation 115/20 exempted all proposals for instruments from posting requirements under the EBR. Leave to appeal may only be sought in respect of instruments that are required to be posted to the ERO.
Appeal Information
Appeals are not allowed. This instrument type cannot be appealed.
Supporting materials
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Client Services and Permissions Branch
135 St Clair Ave West
1st Floor
Toronto,
ON
M4V 1P5
Canada