April 2, 2025 – Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada must determine whether the proposed Westsyde Road Multi-Use Pathway: Phase 2 Project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Housing, Infrastructures, and Communities Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments will be considered public. For more information, individuals should consult the Privacy Notice on the Registry website (https://iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations/Protection?culture=en-CA).

Written comments must be submitted by May 3, 2025 to:

Regan Chatten, Environmental Review Officer, Housing, Infrastructure and Communities Canada.

Project Summary: The proposed project is a ~470m multi-use pathway (MUP) which is the second phase of a non-motorized pathway that will provide residents and visitors an accessible, separated, multi-use facility to walk, cycle, and travel  safely between community destinations on Whispering Pines I.R. #4. This second phase will complete the off-road MUP on the east side of Westsyde Rd. Phase 2 of the MUP will pick up where Phase 1 left off and complete the connection from the key community destinations (Community Hall, proposed multi-purpose facility, rodeo grounds) to the main residential areas on I.R. #4 as well as scenic and recreation areas.

The Project will take place entirely on  Whispering Pines I.R. #4. The Project involves ~135 m² of excavation to create a ramp. Clearing and grubbing will be required for the construction of  the 470 m long pathway. No works near water are required. The total project area is ~1140 m².