Environmental Assessment Studies

Environmental Assessment (EA) studies provide for the protection, conservation and wise management of Ontario's environment by evaluating the potential environmental effects of a project or undertaking before decisions are made about proceeding. 

Studies are ordered below as per the latest update. Archived EA studies include studies for which associated design/construction projects may be upcoming or in progress.

Status: In Progress
Estimated Completion: Spring 2026

Update of the 2019 Transportation Master Plan to accommodate the projected population and employment growth to the year 2051 and beyond. 
Text: Bayfield Street Transportation Improvements | roadway with bicycle icon, car icon, pedestrian icon, bus icon
Status: In Progress
Estimated Completion: 2026

To plan for transportation improvements on Bayfield Street from Coulter Street to Cundles Road.
Status: Recently Completed

Initiated in 2021, completed in 2024.
water tower
Status: In Progress
Estimated Completion: Spring 2026

Update of the 2019 Water Supply Master Plan and the 2019 Water Storage & Distribution Master Plan to accommodate the projected population and employment growth to the year 2051 and beyond. 
Wastewater Treatment Facility aerial photo
Status: In Progress
Estimated Completion: Fall 2025

Update of the 2019 Wastewater Treatment Master Plan and the 2019 Wastewater Collection Master Plan to accommodate the projected population and employment growth to the year 2051 and beyond. 
Bike Outline | Text: Cycle Barrie
Status: In Progress
Estimated Completion: 2025

The City has been implementing cycling infrastructure recommendations based on its first active-transportation-focused Transportation Master Plan completed in 2013, and based on updated recommendations contained within the City's updated Transportation Master Plan completed in 2019.
Status: Archived

Initiated in 2020, completed in 2021.
Status: Archived

Initiated in 2018, completed in 2019.
Status: Archived

Initiated & completed in 2017.
Status: Archived

Initiated in 2015, completed in 2017.