CN Submits Environmental Impact Statement for proposed Milton Hub
The EIS describes measures the company plans to adopt to lessen the project's environmental impact on the community:
* A 1.7-kilometre private road to be constructed on CN property to avoid truck queuing on public roads.
* A new underpass to be constructed for Lower Base Line to minimize the impact on commuters travelling in east and west directions past the hub.
* Raised earthen berms topped off with native Ontario vegetation and trees to reduce the effects of noise and blend into the natural environment of the area.
* Enhancements to be made to the natural habitat of Indian Creek.
* Environmentally advanced technology and design in the hub, including solar panels, rainwater capture, natural and LED lighting.
The proposed CAD 250-million investment is expected to have significant economic benefits:
* Help CN meet the critical transportation infrastructure needs of a growing Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area.
* Create more inland freight capacity to better connect domestic and global supply chains linking the West and East coasts inCanada.
* Facilitate logistics development and job creation in Milton and the Halton Region.
The EIS concluded that terminal-generated traffic on neighbouring roads will increase less than three per cent of predicted volumes during peak hours. CN will continue to work with the municipalities to inform their on-going traffic planning efforts.
The EIS also concluded that there would be no significant adverse residual environmental effects during all phases of the project.
CN is committed to a full federal review of the project and to active consultation with the community.
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