Item - 2009.PW28.3
Tracking Status
- City Council adopted this item on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009 without amendments and without debate.
- This item was considered by the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee on November 3, 2009 and adopted without amendment. It will be considered by City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009.
PW28.3 - Legion Road Extension Class Environmental Assessment Study
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted on Consent
- Ward:
- 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
City Council Decision
City Council on November 30, December 1, 2, 4 and 7, 2009, adopted the following:
1. City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Study Completion and to file the Environmental Study Report for the Legion Road Extension Class Environmental Assessment Study in the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Background Information (Committee)
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24355.pdf
PW28.3 - Legion Road Extension Class Environmental Assessment Study
- Decision Type:
- ACTION
- Status:
- Adopted
- Ward:
- 6 - Etobicoke-Lakeshore
Committee Recommendations
The Public Works and Infrastructure Committee recommends that:
1. City Council grant authority to the General Manager of Transportation Services to issue a Notice of Study Completion and to file the Environmental Study Report for the Legion Road Extension Class Environmental Assessment Study in the public record for 30 days in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
2. City Council authorize and direct the appropriate City officials to take the necessary action to give effect thereto.
Origin
Summary
The extension of Legion Road, from its northern limit to the Park Lawn Road exit ramp from the eastbound F.G Gardiner Expressway, is identified in the new Official Plan as a planned but unbuilt road. The extension of Legion Road will satisfy transportation needs of the area, improve traffic safety, and improve the efficiency of the road network throughout the area.
A Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study has been undertaken to develop alignment options for the extension for Legion Road while taking into consideration the planned stormwater facility being investigated by Toronto Water for Bonar Creek and the Mimico Creek watershed which would be situated immediately to the east of the extension. The EA study included the identification and evaluation of a reasonable range of alternatives in consultation with the public and review agencies. The resulting Recommended Design is to extend Legion Road from its current northern limit to the Park Lawn Road exit ramp from the eastbound F. G. Gardiner Expressway using a single portal tunnel under the CN rail corridor.
A Notice of Study Completion must now be issued and the Environmental Study Report filed in the public record for a minimum 30-day review period in accordance with the requirements of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment.
Financial Impact
The preliminary cost estimate for this project is $7.42 million. Construction of the Legion Road Extension is not anticipated in the immediate future as this section of road is not currently identified in the 2010 Capital Budget and 2011-2019 Capital Plan Submission for Transportation Services. However, approved alignment of Legion Road is one of the factors influencing the location and sizing of a stormwater management facility identified in the Weather Flow Master Plan. Construction of this facility by Toronto Water is expected to begin in 2011.
The Deputy City Manager and Chief Financial Officer has reviewed this report and agrees with the financial impact information.
Background Information
https://www.toronto.ca/legdocs/mmis/2009/pw/bgrd/backgroundfile-24355.pdf