Notice of Determination

Ottawa, Ontario.  On August 30, 2024, the National Capital Commission has determined that the proposed Construction of the New Greenbelt Pathway from Tauvette Street to the Rail Trail Corridor: Phase 1 project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

This determination was based on a consideration of the following factors:

• technically and economically feasible mitigation measures.

This determination was based on the following components of the environment as defined under the Impact Assessment Act that could be adversely affected by the project:

• impacts on surface water quality;
• soil quality; and
• protected migratory birds, some of which are also listed as species at risk.

Some key mitigation measures taken into account for this determination include:

• Conduct all in-water works, undertakings or activities in isolation of open or flowing water to reduce the introduction of sediment into the watercourse and monitor for signs of sedimentation during all phases of the work, undertaking or activity and take corrective action ss needed;
• Conduct in-water water works outside the fish spawning season;
• Testing of soil following O. Reg 347 is required prior to off-site disposal at a licensed disposal facility;
• Clearing and grubbing will be done outside the bird nesting period to protect migratory birds and their nests.

Based on the appropriate implementation of the mitigation measures, the National Capital Commission is satisfied that the project is not likely cause significant adverse environmental effects and may proceed.

For questions or requests, please contact: IA-EI@ncc-ccn.ca

Document reference number: 2