Mersea Road 1 - Municipal Class Environmental Assessment

Introduction

The Municipality of Leamington has retained BT Engineering Inc. to complete a Schedule C Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) (2024) for improvements to Mersea Road 1, from County Road 33 to Mersea Road 12, in Leamington, Ontario. The study has evaluated alternatives and recommends widening Mersea Road 1 to increase capacity of the road for future planned population growth.

Study Process

The Study is following the MCEA process by establishing the need and justification for the project, considering all reasonable alternatives with acceptable effects on the natural, social and cultural environments, and proactively consulting with the public, Stakeholders and Indigenous Peoples. Caldwell First Nations has been consulted throughout the project. Upon completion of the study, an Environmental Study Report (ESR) will be prepared and on the public record for a minimum 30-day review period. The document will detail the planning and consultation process, the study recommendations, and the design.

Public Consultation

The public consultation process is a key part of this Study, and the Municipality of Leamington is committed to ensuring that everyone with an interest in the project has an opportunity to share their input. Residents are encouraged to review the Study Design Report (SDR) and ask questions. The SDR outlined the proposed process and methodology that the Study has followed.

The first Public Consultation Centre was held on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, from 5:00 - 8:00 PM, with a presentation at 6:00 PM. A summary of the planning solutions, design alternatives and the preliminary design drawings were available for public and agency comment.

The second Public Consultation Centre is scheduled for Wednesday, October 28, 2026 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm with a presentation at 6:00 pm. The 60% detail design drawings for the recommended plan will be available for public/agency input. This will include information on property acquisition requirements, staging of the project, an advance contract for sanitary servicing and stormwater management as well as mitigation measures for the project implementation.

Public feedback is welcome at any time throughout the Class Environmental Assessment (EA) process. Early identification of individual or community concerns is especially valuable, as it helps the project team address issues proactively and effectively.

Please note that personal information collected as a result of this public consultation centre is collected under the authority of the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act, and the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA).