The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited - Permit to take water

Instrument type: Permit to take water

ERO number
025-0343
Ministry reference number
0157-DEUG8K
Notice type
Instrument
Act
Ontario Water Resources Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Notice stage
Proposal
Proposal posted
Comment period
April 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025 (30 days) Open
Last updated

This consultation closes at 11:59 p.m. on:
May 1, 2025

Proposal summary

This proposal is for a new Permit to Take Water for the purpose of construction/dewatering for The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited.

Location details

Site address

Lake Shore Boulevard East
Toronto, ON
Canada

Site location details

Saulter Street South,

Logan Avenue,

Commissioners Street, and

515 Commissioners Street

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Proponent(s)

The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited
20 Queen Street West
Toronto, ON
M5H 3R4
Canada

Proposal details

This proposal is for a new Permit to Take Water for the purpose of construction/dewatering for The Cadillac Fairview Corporation Limited. Water will be taken from 15 sources located in the City of Toronto. Details of the water taking are as follows:

Permit type: New

Source Name: Lake Shore (Sanitary Sewer)

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 817
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 1,177,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Saulter (Sanitary Sewer)

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 1,200
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 1,728,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Lake Shore (Storm Sewer)

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 904
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 1,302,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Lake Shore (Sanitary Forcemain)

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 787
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 1,133,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Launch Shaft MH4

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 18
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 26,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Exit Shaft MH3

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 24
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 35,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Launch Shaft MH2

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 47
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 67,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Exit Shaft MH1

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 27
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 39,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Turning Basin Easement

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 369
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 531,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Carlaw Culvert

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 334
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 481,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Sanitary Sewer Relocation at MH2

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 430
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 619,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Sanitary Pump Station and Valve Chamber

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 32
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 46,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Logan North (Sanitary Forcemain)

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 462
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 665,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Logan North (Storm Sewer - South of Eastern)

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): 38
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 55,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

Source Name: Logan North (Storm Sewer - North of Eastern)

  • purpose: construction/dewatering
  • maximum rate per minute (litres): eight
  • maximum number of hours of taking per day: 24
  • maximum volume of taking per day (litres): 12,000
  • maximum number of days of taking in a year: 365
  • period of taking: January 1 to December 31 for 53 months

There are 3 categories of a Permit to Take Water:

  • Category 1: water takings are anticipated to have a lower risk of causing an unacceptable environmental impact/interference
  • Category 2: water takings are anticipated to having a higher potential of causing unacceptable environmental impact or interference
  • Category 3: water takings are anticipated to have the highest potential of causing unacceptable environmental impactor interference

The proposed water taking qualifies as a Category 3 permit.

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Client Services and Permissions Branch
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135 St Clair Ave West
1st Floor
Toronto, ON
M4V 1P5
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