On November 7, 2019, the Regions of York and Durham received a decision on the Outfall EA from the Minister of MECP. The Minister’s decision noted that an individual EA is not required. The Minister has identified specific conditions to ensure additional scientific work and consultation is undertaken.
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Post on the project website, on a monthly basis, the average total phosphorus and soluble reactive phosphorus effluent concentrations for the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant.
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Advisory Committee. The Minister’s conditions included direction to establish and manage an advisory committee for the purposes of consultation on the implementation of the Phosphorus Reduction Action Plan Study. Meeting dates, minutes and agendas will all be posted here.
The Regions of York and Durham, in accordance with the Minister’s decision have invited representatives from the following list to participate on the advisory committee:
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The Town of Ajax
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The City of Pickering
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Pickering Ajax Citizens Together Protecting Our Waterfront
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Other local municipalities within Durham Region and York Region with an interest in the project
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Local conservation authorities
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Representatives from York and Durham Regions
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Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (as an observer)
Agendas and Meeting Minutes
Agendas and minutes from the advisory committee meetings will be posted here. The minutes will include a summary of information provided by the Regions of York and Durham at the meeting, concerns raised or comments made by the members of the advisory committee, responses from the Regions of York and Durham to the concerns raised or comments made, if any, and any follow up or steps to be taken by the Regions of York and Durham or any advisory committee members as a result of the meeting.
Live Streamed Meetings
Use this link to watch live streamed or archived meetings of the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Advisory Committee.
Important Venue Update
The first meeting of the Duffin Creek Water Pollution Control Plant Advisory Committee will take place on January 28, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Durham Headquarters in room LL-C on the lower-level. Please note, another event is taking place at Regional Headquarters on that evening. We kindly ask that all Advisory Committee participants and observers park on the southside of the building and enter through the south entrance only—this is the entrance closest to the Garden Street driveway.
The west entrance will be used exclusively for another event. Access to the lower-level will not be permitted from the west entrance and you will be asked to access the building via the south entrance. Staff will be available at the south entrance to direct you to the Advisory Committee meeting.
Please note, the south entrance is fully accessible and accessible parking is also located at the south entrance should it be required. Thank you in advance for your cooperation and understanding.
Questions: Should you have any questions or comments, please contact
the following staff member from the Regional Municipality of Durham Works Department.
Tavis Nimmo
Technical Support
905-668-7711 or 1-800-372-1102 extension 3737
tavis.nimmo@durham.ca
