The City undertook a Schedule “B” Municipal Class EA to determine drainage improvements within the Sophia Creek Watershed and Mulcaster drainage area. Study was initiated in 2016; the Notice of Study Commencement was published in August 2016. The Notice of Completion was first issued on November 30, 2017.
Consultant: C.C. Tatham & Associates Limited
Study Level: Municipal Class EA Schedule “B”
Purpose: To consider design alternatives and establish the preferred recommended design alternative for drainage improvements within the Sophia Creek Watershed.
Scope: City of Barrie looked at a number of alternatives associated with implementing drainage improvements. The impact of these improvements on physical, natural, social, cultural and economic environments was also be evaluated during the study.
Key Considerations: Impacts on property, municipal road systems, public safety and natural habitat.
Public Information Centre: A Public Information Centre (PIC) was held on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at City Hall (Huronia Boardrooms A & B, 2nd floor) from 4–7pm. The public was invited (PDF) to review and provide comments on the proposed design alternative solutions. Comments and responses received from the PIC were considered in the development of a preferred alternative solution. Download the PIC Presentation (PDF).