Discussion:

The Sewer and Coastal Flood Protection Master Plan Environmental Assessment has been carried out as a Master Plan, Approach 2, in accordance with requirements under the MCEA process. As such the study completed phases 1 and 2 and satisfies the MCEA requirements for the Schedule B projects, as outlined below.

Schedule B Process for Class EAs

Prior to implementing any Schedule C projects additional consultation and investigation, to fulfill Phases 3 and 4 of the MCEA, will need to be completed.

The Sewer and Coastal Flood Protection Master Plan has identified both short-term and long-term alternative solutions that will reduce the risk of basement and surface flooding in the City of Windsor, while also considering the ongoing impacts of climate change, low impact development (LID) best management practices, and water quality.