Notice of Commencement of an Environmental Assessment

Town of Shelburne Long-Term Well Project

Shelburne (ON)

December 15, 2011 -- On September 2, 2011, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) received a project description in accordance with the Establishing Timelines for Comprehensive Study Regulations.

Based on information it has received, the Agency has determined that the project is described in the comprehensive study list and that an environmental assessment pursuant to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act is required. As a result, a comprehensive study commenced on December 1, 2011.

The Town of Shelburne is proposing to develop a new water supply production well. The proposed well site is located approximately 3 kilometres west of the Town of Shelburne on 2nd Line southwest. The proposal consists of conveying groundwater from the proposed well site via a water main constructed for the project along existing right-of-ways to a connection with the existing water supply system infrastructure. The proposed water main route is approximately 4 kilometres in length, following 2nd Line southeast to Highway 89, then continuing eastwards along Highway 89 until connecting with the Town of Shelburne's existing water supply system

An environmental assessment is required in relation to the project because Infrastructure Canada may provide financial assistance to the proponent.

This project is also subject to the environmental assessment requirements of the Government of Ontario.

For further information on this environmental assessment, please contact:
Town of Shelburne Long-Term Well Project
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
Stephanie Davis, Project Manager
55 St. Clair Avenue East, Suite 907
Toronto  ON  M4T 1M2
Telephone : 416-952-1576
Fax : 416-952-1573
Email : Shelburne@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

and refer to Registry reference number 11-03-63955