Community Consultation

Public involvement is an integral part of the Environmental Assessment (EA) process and key to the success of the New Waste Management Capacity Project. As such, the public and Aboriginal people will be encouraged to participate through the development of the draft Terms of Reference (ToR) and in the EA Report.

The approach to be followed aims at a two-way communication between the City and interested parties. All involvement activities will be documented and issued as part of the ToR document and the EA report.  Details on the various proposed activities and opportunities for involvement are presented in the draft ToR.

Through involvement in the preparation and review of the ToR, interested parties have an early opportunity to be involved in the EA process and to obtain information about the Project proposal that may affect them. It also allows the community to decide early in the planning process about the level of their concern and their need for continued participation in the process. Specific opportunities for involvement include:

• The Project website;
• Public meetings;
• Opportunities for review of reports; and
• Direct contact with City staff. 

Public Meetings

Members of the public, government agencies, Aboriginal communities and  other interested persons are encouraged to participate in public information sessions that are being held during the course of the project. To date, the following activities have occurred:

• First Open House held Monday, May 9, 2011
• Revised draft ToR survey - open until April 30, 2012

Direct notification of future involvement activities will be provided to those who express an interest in being involved. To be added to our mailing list, please complete the Mailing List Addition Request Form Survey