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Attachment Georgina Island Fixed Link Project 83539

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Ian Big Canoe Georgina Island Fire Chief
  • Reference Number: 90
  • Submitted: 2024-02-26 - 9:06 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe 
  • Attachment Included
  • February 26, 2024 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Attn: Anjala Puvananathan Email: anjala.puvananathan@iaac-aeic.gc.ca GEORGINA ISLAND FIXED LINK PROJECT 83539 On behalf of the First Nation residents who reside on Georgina Island who oppose the bridge construction, I would like our comments to be published on the IAAC website and be shared with all decision makers as we believe this project should not be approved without a full Impact Assessment. A petition outlining these concerns has been circulating in our community since February 20, 2024. We plan to keep collecting signatures to raise awareness among Lake Simcoe stakeholders about the impacts of this project. We understand WSP intends to file a Detailed Project Plan in the near future. The Initial Project Plan that was filed with IAAC included a number of misrepresentations. We attended a meeting recently with WSP and Cambian Indigenous Professional Services (CIPS) to sell us on the reports ...
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Attachment Examen de la description initiale de projet

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Nation huronne-wendat
  • Reference Number: 83
  • Submitted: 2022-05-30
  • Project Phase: N/A
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Veuillez consulter la soumission ci-jointe.
  • Attachment Included
  • 255, Place Chef Michel-Laveau, Wendake (Québec) G0A 4V0 Canada Téléphone : (418) 843-3767 Télécopieur : (418) 842-1108 Sans frais : 1-877-712-3767 Wendake, le 30 mai 2022 Anjala Puvananathan Directrice Région de l’Ontario Agence d’évaluation d’impact du Canada 600-55, rue York Toronto (Ontario) M5J 1R7 Objet: Projet de remplacement du pont Alexandra – Examen de la description initiale de projet La présente concerne l’objet en titre et fait suite à la lettre que vous avez adressée au Grand Chef de la Nation huronne-wendat, Monsieur Rémy Vincent, le 29 avril 2022. Tout d’abord, nous vous réitérons que le gouvernement du Canada est tenu de consulter les Autochtones, et donc notre Nation, sur l’ensemble du Nionwentsïo, lorsqu’il y a modification ou adoption d’un projet de loi, de règlement ou de politique, de même en ce qui concerne les projets de planification, d’aménagement, de développement et d’émission de baux sur le territoire, ou ...
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Attachment Ref. 8353 GIFL

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Eija Pietila
  • Reference Number: 72
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 11:59 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I do understand that the Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation need to have a safe reliable access from Georgina Island to the Mainland. An improved infrastructure transportation availability will be beneficial in their daily activities of living.  Unfortunately any structural change in the Lake will have consequences with the Environmental and Ecological Health of the Lake and surrounding watershed. It will have a direct effect on water quality,water flow, and natural habitats of fish and wildlife.  It is imperative that Impact Assessment of Canada and all environmental agencies do a  transparent through assessment and mitigation of the GIFL project. The study area should go from Sibbald Point  to Duclos Point as I feel this area will also be impacted by the building of the GIFL.  With new advancements in technology and engineering perhaps alternative solutions could be investigated like electric ferries, ice breakers and ...

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Attachment Have Alternatives to a Fixed Link Been Meaningfully Explored?

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Adam Lawson
  • Reference Number: 71
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 11:49 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Access to the island year-round, especially for medical services, is a problem that needs a solution. But outside of the environmental concerns (which I expect will be investigated), it is not clear that replacing or improving the existing ferry and ice road operations is not a sufficient or proportional fix. The Project Team appears to mischaracterize other alternatives. At an October 5, 2021 public meeting, the Project Team rejected that a “greener” icebreaker ferry (that can be used all year long) was feasible, stating a Health Impact Assessment "identifies the fixed link as the only solution to effectively meet the health and safety issues" posed by a lack of year-round access.(Summary of an Initial Project Description of a Designated Project, pg. 19 PDF). But the Health Impact Assessment (HIA) does not make such a claim, noting that "the HIA does not focus on alternatives to the current transportation options but rather ...

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Attachment Georgina Island Fixed Link Project

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Patrick Hansford
  • Reference Number: 70
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 10:21 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Doesn't seem like anyone has spent much time looking at alternatives, A "Fixed link" is described as "i.e., a bridge and a causeway" according to the Project Overview. However, A "Bridge", and a "Bridge and a Causeway" are two of the four alternatives? PG 25 also states that "Option A) doing nothing" is one way "to meet the need for the Project and achieve its purpose". Why is this even a conversation?. But sure, let's just burn more money. On behalf of the McRae Beach Association, which membership includes approximately 150 residential homes and cottages, we would like to state our unanimous objection to the proposed Fixed Link project, and hereto file our comments.   We believe that there will be significant ecological and environmental repercussions should this Fixed Link be allowed to be constructed as presented. The McRae Beach ...

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Attachment Not the solution

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: E Mortson
  • Reference Number: 69
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 9:51 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I am very concerned about the negative impacts that this bridge will have on Lake Simcoe. Many of those that have commented here have raised the environmental impacts of the bridge, which are valid, I’m also concerned about the environmental impacts from the commercialization of the island that will occur if the GIFL is built. This has not been mentioned in any of the materials. Also, the assessment being considered here doesn’t account for the multiple projects being built on the shores of lake simcoe and the cumulative impacts they will have.  Unfortunately, public outreach for this initiative seems to be under the radar and many residents are unaware of it. More time is required to : - properly weigh the options and if the scale of the funding for this project is properly being put to use given there are greener options that can provide safer access - ensure correct public outreach has occurred with all residents and ...

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Attachment Concern Regarding Fixed Link Bridge

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Julie Boarder
  • Reference Number: 68
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 7:23 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • As a resident of McRae Beach, I have a great concern regarding the environment impact this will have on Lake Simcoe, especially the area near the fixed link.  It will change the water flow, fish habitat, etc.  I'm not sure we have seen a great enough need for this to be built to warrant the damage that it could cause.  It certainly should not be built without a complete Environment Assessment and full investigation into alternative solutions. Julie Boarder Blue Heron Drive

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Fish and Fish Habitat General opposition to project Project Alternatives

Attachment Strong opposed to the Fixed Link being built

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Stephanie Finch
  • Reference Number: 67
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 7:19 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I believe that there will be significant ecological and environmental issues should the proposed Fixed Link be built as presented. As a recent property owner in the area I am concerned of the impact this Fixed Link will have in decreasing our property value by defalt of this project being built without a proper full and complete Environmental Assessment. It's important that alternative solutions are investigated properly - let's look into the cost of a green energy ferry to replace the current end of lifespan ferry, instead of building a permanent structure spanning across our beautiful lake.

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General opposition to project Project Alternatives

Attachment Stop, Protect the Water, More Research First

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Thanesh Yoga
  • Reference Number: 66
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 6:51 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • As a full-time resident on Lake Simcoe, I object to the development of a permanent structure over Lake Simcoe without broader research, collobration and planning involving impacted stakeholders first. I am concerned about any permanent structure over and/or on the water that would impact the health and safety of residents, wildlife, and the lake water itself. A permanent structure would restrict water flow, jeopardize drinking water drawn from the lake, create noise and light pollution, and possibly create conditions leading to swampy, dirty water in areas around the structure is dangerous. I feel there are alternatives to improving committing  between Georgina Island and the mainland. These should be explorered first and evaluated among the costs, risks and benefits related to this proposal  I propose that a full environmental impact study be conducted and disseminated to Lake Simcoe residents before any decisions are made to approve the ...

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Attachment Proposed Fixed Link Project

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Maria Vlachos
  • Reference Number: 65
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 6:25 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I am a full time resident of Lake Simcoe and I objext to the propsed Fixed LInk project. I believe there to be significant ecological and environmental concerns to be adressed. I am in agreement with the LSSSRA and urge the Impact Assessment of Canada, the MInister and Environmental canada to participate in a full environmental assessment. Proper research must be done and presented to all concerned before any decision is made.   thank you . Maria Vlachos  6 Blue Heron Drive  Pefferlaw Ont.

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Attachment Georgina Island Fixed Link Project Proposal

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Alannah David-Clark
  • Reference Number: 64
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 6:12 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • Prior to the development of the Trent-Severn Waterway the water level on Lake Simcoe was low enough to enable residents to cross in wagons or walk in ankle-deep water to the mainland at Virginia beach, reference from "Lake Simcoe Water levels," Lake Simcoe Region Conversation Authority. August 2013.   This has also been documented in numerous history books about the area. I agree an environmental assessment needs to be conducted and shared prior to changing the lake however I have to wonder what assessments or considerations were given to the people of Georgina island prior to the lake being artificially raised.  Proper access to the mainland is needed not the current band aid solution for an aged ferry which doesn't run 24 hours a day.  

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Attachment Georgina Island Fixed Link - a comprehensive full impact assessment is needed.

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Michael Burns
  • Reference Number: 63
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 5:50 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • What would be the cost of the Georgina Island Fixed Link to the health of Lake Simcoe? That is one of the most important question and it seems that no effort is being made to find the answer.   The potential environmental impacts mentioned in the Initial Project Description are only for the 'study area' and that study area only covers the area of the construction itself when in fact this is a massive project with potentially wide reaching impacts.   According to the description the link would consist of 'two permanent causeways, each with a continuous length of 500 to 1000 metres' plus a bridge. So put another way there would one to two kilometers of lake obstructed by this link. This could have extensive harmful effects on the lake to the east of the link - an area already under significant environmental stress. How can this barrier not affect the flow of the lake's waters into the ...

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Attachment Also a McRae Beach Resident

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Chris Sloan
  • Reference Number: 62
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 5:35 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I note with interest the statement submitted by the McRae Beach Association in opposition to the GIFN fixed link. I am a resident of McRae Beach and I support the proposed fixed link and I know others on the beach who also support it. The claim of "unanimous" opposition is therefore untrue. I note that the main concern for the Association seems to be for the environment and health of the lake. I'm glad to hear it, because of all the other numerous issues facing the health of our lake, the Association to my knowledge has been remarkably silent. It seems that the environment and health of the lake is only important in certain, specific situations - like when it might also affect a sunset view. In light of this, it is a disappointing position for the Association to take. For my own part, if we are to live up to the slogan that "every child matters" and if we have any hope of fulfilling the T&RC's 99 Calls to Action, it is time we start listening to our ...

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Attachment Say NO to GIFL

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Mark Sager
  • Reference Number: 61
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 4:36 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • 1.As you know, sadly the Lake Simcoe ECOSYSTEM will be negatively impacted by a fixed link to Georgina Island. 2. The fixed link will cause stagnant water by blocking the wave action and water currents from the West.This will produce a TERRIBLE SMELL on the lake. 3.The beautiful view of THE SUNSET and THE OPEN LAKE will be blocked for everyone to the South East of THE GIFL.   4. The correct solution for transporting people in cars in winter in this situation is an ELECTRIC zero emission icebreaking FERRY BOAT which is in use at the present time at the Toronto ISLAND AIRPORT and in many other places in Ontario. This can replace the existing ferry. This is safer then driving across the GIFL in Winter This is MUCH MORE environmentally friendly then the GIFL This is available at A FRACTION OF THE COST of GIFL SINCERELY MARK SAGER MD

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Attachment Fixed Link Project Lake Simcoe

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: Susan Lawson
  • Reference Number: 60
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 4:34 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • I believe there will be significant ecological and environmental repercussions should this Fixed Link be allowed to be constructed as presented.  Very few alternatives were properly researched or presented. It is important that all stakeholders involved are consulted and that ALL viable alternatives be properly researched, presented and assessed in advance of any decision. Thank you for taking our concerns seriously. Susan Lawson

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Attachment McRae Beach Association Objection to proposed Fixed Link Project

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: McRae Beach Association submitted by Jane Kidner
  • Reference Number: 59
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 4:34 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • On behalf of the McRae Beach Association, which membership includes approximately 150 residential homes and cottages, we would like to state our unanimous objection to the proposed Fixed Link project, and hereto file our comments.   We believe that there will be significant ecological and environmental repercussions should this Fixed Link be allowed to be constructed as presented. The McRae Beach Association, in agreement with the Lake Simcoe South Shore Residents Association (LSSSRA), urges Impact Assessment of Canada, the Minister and staff at Environment Canada to require a full and complete Environmental Assessment.  We are also concerned that very few alternatives to the proposed Fixed Link were properly researched or presented. It is important in a project of this size with so many environmental concerns and stakeholders involved, that all viable alternatives be properly researched, presented and assessed in advance of any ...

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Attachment Georgina Island Fixed Link Project Proposal (ref #83539)

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: McRae Beach Owners Association submitted by Linda Gross
  • Reference Number: 58
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 3:25 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
  • As a full-time resident on Lake Simcoe, I am concerned about any permanent structure on/over the water that would impact the health and safety of residents, wildlife and fish, and the lake water itself. Any permanent structure that would not only obstruct the view on the lake, but would restrict water flow, jeopardize drinking water drawn from the lake, create noise and light pollution, and possibly create conditions leading to swampy, dirty water in areas around the structure is unacceptable ... especially as there are other more affordable and less disruptive alternatives to improving connectivity between Georgina Island and the mainland. For example, one would expect that replacing the current ferry with perhaps two or three ferries would be cheaper and more environmentally friendly than any proposed permanent structure.    I propose that a full environmental impact study be conducted and disseminated to Lake Simcoe residents before any decisions ...

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Attachment Comment removed by Administrator due to administrative purposes

  • Georgina Island Fixed Link Project
  • Author: JC Waller
  • Reference Number: 57
  • Submitted: 2022-05-29 - 2:30 PM
  • Project Phase: Planning
  • Participation Notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on a Summary of the Initial Project Description
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