Lindsay

Phase 2 does not yet have an anticipated start date. A public consultation meeting will be held prior to the commencement of this phase.

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process
This project is being carried out as Schedule ‘A+’ in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (Class EA) process. Schedule A + activities are pre-approved, meaning they are limited in scale and have minimal adverse environmental effects. Schedule A+ activities are not subject to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks appeal process; however, comments will be received by the municipality.

• Colborne Street Class Environmental Assessment and Corridor Study

Project team
For questions or further information on the project, please contact:

John Innes, C.E.T.
Kawartha Lakes
Infrastructure Design and Construction
Engineering and Corporate Assets
705-324-9411 extension 1164
jinnes@kawarthalakes.ca

Elizabeth Bonucchi, P.Eng
Ainley Group
Project Manager
343-266-0002 extension 207
bonucchi@ainleygroup.com

For information on this project, please contact:

Project team
For questions or further information on the project, please contact:

John Innes, C.E.T.
Kawartha Lakes
Infrastructure Design and Construction
Engineering and Corporate Assets
705-324-9411 extension 1164
jinnes@kawarthalakes.ca

Elizabeth Bonucchi, P.Eng
Ainley Group
Project Manager
343-266-0002 extension 207
bonucchi@ainleygroup.com

View the July 15 PIC Presentation

View the July 15 PIC Display Boards

Questions on the PIC materials were received through City’s website until August 7, 2025.

Your input is important to ensure that the final design reflects the needs of the community. Feedback collected through the PIC will be considered in the final design and documented in the Class EA Addendum.

Stay Connected!

If you have any questions or concerns, or wish to be added to the project mailing list, please contact one of the project team members below or through the City’s website above:

Corby Purdy, C.E.T
Manager, Infrastructure
City of Kawartha Lakes
Cpurdy@kawarthalakes.ca

Akram Kahn, M.A.Sc. P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
CIMA+ Canada Inc.
416-573-2862
Akram.Khan@cima.ca

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum for Colborne Street Bridge

Issued: June 23, 2025

The Study and Background

The City of Kawartha Lakes has advanced the detailed design of a new bridge crossing over the Scugog River, connecting Colborne Street East and Colborne Street West (see figure below) in the Town of Lindsay. This detailed design work builds on the preliminary design recommendations of the original 1994 Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) and the 2000 EA Addendum. Due to the time that has passed since the last EA update, an additional EA Addendum is being undertaken to reconfirm the findings of the previous assessment and fulfill current requirements under the Municipal Class EA process (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, 2015, and 2023).

You Are Invited To Participate!

As part of the project, a Public Information Centre (PIC) was held to present the detailed design of the proposed bridge and gather feedback from the public, Indigenous Communities, and other stakeholders. This event featured a 30 minute summary presentation, followed by a question and answer session. 

PIC Details

Date: Tuesday July 15, 2025
Time: 5:30pm to 7:30pm - 30 minute presentation starts at 6pm
Location: City Hall, Victoria Room, 26 Francis Street, Lindsay, ON K9V 5R8
Format: In-Person Event

If you have any questions or concerns, or wish to be added to the project mailing list, please contact one of the project team members below or through the City’s website above:

Corby Purdy, C.E.T
Manager, Infrastructure
City of Kawartha Lakes
Cpurdy@kawarthalakes.ca

Akram Kahn, M.A.Sc. P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
CIMA+ Canada Inc.
416-573-2862
Akram.Khan@cima.ca

Municipal Class Environmental Assessment Addendum for Colborne Street Bridge

The Study and Background

To facilitate a new bridge crossing over Scugog River connecting Colborne Street East and Colborne Street West in the Town of Lindsay, a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) study was completed in 1994, followed by an EA Addendum in 2000.

To meet the requirements of MCEA due to the elapsed time (over 10 years) since the completion of the 2000 EA addendum, the City of Kawartha Lakes has initiated a second round of EA Addendum to re-confirm the findings of the previous assessments and continue the progress to the detailed design.

The Process

The project is being undertaken as a Class EA Addendum to the 1994 Class EA and the 2000 Class EA Addendum and will follow the approved Municipal Class EA process (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011, 2015 and 2023) as defined under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. This Class EA Addendum is being undertaken in support from Parks Canada to satisfy the requirements of the Parks Canada Impact Assessment Process under the federal Impact Assessment Act. The project team will confirm the findings of the previous study and complete detailed design for the Colborne Street Bridge.

We Invite You to Participate!

A key component of the project will be consultation with the public, Indigenous Communities, regulatory agencies, and stakeholders who are interested in this project. The preliminary design was completed as part of the previous 1994 Class EA and 2000 EA Addendum. Currently, project is undergoing detailed design with a Tied Arch Bridge at this site. After the completion of 60% detailed design a Public Information Centre (PIC) will be held during summer of 2024 and the design will be shared with the public and other stakeholders to solicit their feedback. Advanced notification of the PIC will be advertised on the project webpage and in the local newspaper, in addition to being sent to those on the project mailing list.

Stay Connected!

As the project progresses and more information becomes available, it will be posted on the project webpage: coming soon.

If you have any questions or concerns, or wish to be added to the project mailing list, please contact one of the project team members below.

Taylor Burke, C.E.T

Senior Engineering Technician                               

City of Kawartha Lakes                                          

705-324-9411 ext. 1153                                          

tburke@kawarthalakes.ca                                      

Akram Kahn, M.A.Sc. P.Eng.

Consultant Project Manager

CIMA+

416-573-2862

Akram.Khan@cima.ca

Playground improvements were completed this year at Orchard Park located at 36 Applewood Crescent in Lindsay, with new Junior and Senior structures installed.

The Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division is scheduled to host a Public Information session to share information on future proposed Ops Community Centre Park Redevelopment. Community members are invited to attend the sessions to learn about future potential projects and to share their feedback.

Ops Community Centre Park Redevelopment Public Information Session:

Date: Tuesday February 6, 2024

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: Lindsay Recreation Complex – Community Room, 133 Adelaide Street South, Lindsay

Pre-registration is not required to attend the session. The session will be drop-in style format and no formal presentations will take place. Individuals are invited to attend at any time during the session to discuss the project with staff.

The project is currently in the information gathering/design phase. This proposed project will be pending council approval; if approved, the project would commence in 2025.

Jump in and join the conversation by asking questions and providing design feedback on the Ops Community Centre Park Redevelopment Jump In project page

Public Information Session Comment Form

For further information contact:

Ryan Smith, Supervisor Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division

705-324-9411 extension 2120

E-mail the Supervisor of Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

The Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division is scheduled to host a Public Information session to share information on future proposed Ops Community Centre Park Redevelopment. Community members are invited to attend the sessions to learn about future potential projects and to share their feedback.

Pioneer Park Redevelopment Public Information Session:

Date:Wednesday February 28, 2024

Time: 6:30pm to 8:30pm

Location: Lindsay Recreation Complex – Community Room, 133 Adelaide Street South, Lindsay

Pre-registration is not required to attend the session. The session will be drop-in style format and no formal presentations will take place. Individuals are invited to attend at any time during the session to discuss the project with staff.

The project is currently in the information gathering/design phase. The proposed project will be pending council approval; if approved, the project would commence in 2025.

Jump in and join the conversation by asking questions and providing design feedback on the Pioneer Park Redevelopment Jump In project page

Public Information Session Comment Form

For further information contact:

Ryan Smith, Supervisor Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

Kawartha Lakes Parks and Recreation Division

705-324-9411 extension 2120

E-Mail the Supervisor of Capital-Special Projects, Cemeteries and Trails

The Capital Project for Memorial Park in Lindsay is complete and now open for all to enjoy!

Happy Trails Kawartha Lakes! Did you know we've upgraded the shoreline between Nayoro and Riverview Park in Lindsay?

Shoreline and Slope Stability has been completed, with the addition of a walking path connecting both parks beneath the Iron Bridge. Get out there this weekend and take a stroll on the new path!

More exciting news Kawartha Lakes! Trail and Shoreline improvements are now complete at Rivera Park, located at 83 St. Paul Street in Lindsay.

Jump In and check out the new covered picnic table, beautiful new shoreline trail along the north end of the park, and pathways throughout. There's so much to see and do; the adventure is up to you!

Angeline Street North Public Information Centre design boards
Angeline Street North comment form

A Public Information Centre was held on February 28 to present the design project to for intersection improvements, reconstruction and potential widening of Angeline Street North. The section of Angeline Street North to be improved is between Colborne Street West and Roosevelt Street, and is proposed to be widened to four (4) lanes.

Kawartha Lakes has retained Ainley Group to undertake preliminary and detail design activities and to complete the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process. The preliminary and detail design activities for Angeline Street North and the intersection improvements are being initiated as a Schedule ‘B’ undertaking in accordance with the MCEA, which applies to municipal infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water, and wastewater projects.

Public and agency consultation is an important component of the MCEA process. 2 Public Information Centres (PICs) will be held to provide information to the public regarding the project and to answer any questions. The date, time, and location of PIC #2 will be provided in future correspondence. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the City of Kawartha Lakes intends to proceed with the planning, design, and construction of this project.

You are encouraged to provide input. If you would like to provide comments, please fill out our comment form and forward your written submissions by March 15, 2019 to either of the project team members below.  Any comments received will be considered in the design process.

Ms. Elizabeth Bonucchi, P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
Ainley Group
1-50 Grant Timmins Drive
Kingston, ON   K7M 8N2
Phone: 343-266-0002 extension 207
Fax: 343-266 -0028
Email: bonucchi@ainleygroup.com

Mr. Corby Purdy, C.E.T.
Supervisor, Infrastructure Design and Construction
Engineering and Corporate Assets
12 Peel St. Lindsay, ON. K9V 5R8
Phone: 705-324-9411 extension 1155
Fax: 705-324-2982
Email: cpurdy@kawarthalakes.ca

Comments and information regarding this study are being collected to assist in meeting the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act.  These comments will be maintained on file for use during the study in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. All comments, with the exception of personal information, will become part of the public record.  If you have any accommodation requirements in order to participate in this project please contact one of the project team members listed above.

View the Design Boards from the May 9 PIC 2:

Angeline Street North Public Information Centre for EA design boards

Please provide any comments or feedback to the project team with the following form:
Angeline Street North comment form

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Issued: April 22, 2024

Kawartha Lakes – The City of Kawartha Lakes has retained Ainley Group to complete design activities and to undertake the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) process for the proposed reconstruction of Angeline Street North within the City of Lindsay. The section of Angeline Street North to be reconstructed is between Colborne Street West and Roosevelt Street, and includes intersection improvements at Angeline Street North and Kent Street, and Angeline Street North and Colborne Street, and the evaluation for potential widening up to four (4) lanes to address future traffic demands.

The preliminary and detailed design activities for Angeline Street North and the intersection improvements are being completed in accordance with the MCEA, which applies to municipal infrastructure projects including roads, bridges, water, and wastewater projects.

Public and agency consultation is an important component of the Environmental Assessment process. The first of two (2) Public Information Centres (PICs) was held on February 28, 2019 to provide information from background studies and the alternative solutions, and to answer questions regarding the project. A second PIC is being held to provide information regarding the preliminary recommended alternative for the project.

PIC 2 was held on Thursday May 9, 2024 from 5pm to 7pm in the Victoria Room of City Hall, at 26 Francis Street in Lindsay. The PIC consisted of a drop-in type format with displays showing project background information, the alternatives, and the preliminary recommended alternative.

Staff from the City of Kawartha Lakes and the Project Lead Consultant (Ainley Group) will be on hand to answer any questions. Subject to comments received and the receipt of necessary approvals, the City of Kawartha Lakes intends to proceed with the planning, design, and construction of this project. If you are interested in providing comments or receiving further information on this project, please contact the following individuals:

Corby Purdy
Manager, Infrastructure Design and Construction
City of Kawartha Lakes
26 Francis Street, Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Phone: 705-324-9411 extension 1155
cpurdy@kawarthalakes.ca

 

Alexander Wilkinson, P.Eng.
Consultant Project Manager
Ainley Group
1-50 Grant Timmins Drive
Kingston, ON, K7M 8N2
Phone: 343-266-0002 extension 204
Fax: 343-266-0028
alexander.wilkinson@ainleygroup.com

Under the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and the Environmental Assessment Act, unless otherwise stated in the submission, any personal information such as name, address, telephone number and property location included in a submission will become part of the public record files for this project and will be released, if requested, to any person.