The purpose of the Environmental Assessment study (EA) was to evaluate the need for and the feasibility of implementing additional transportation capacity across the Cataraqui River in the City. The study was published on April 16, 2012 and approved by the province in June 2013.
The EA studied included but was not limited to:
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Project location
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Mitigation measures
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Study area
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Study area conditions
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Alternative solutions and the preferred solution
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Alternative designs and the preferred design
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Public and First Nations consultation
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Project monitoring