Seaton Community
Name of Study Seaton Community Master Environmental Servicing Plan
Brief Description The Master Environmental Servicing Plan (MESP) is expected to address the following matters:
  • Water source protection;
  • Water balance;
  • Erosion sensitivity of watercourses;
  • Maintenance and enhancement of aquatic habitat;
  • Stormwater management;
  • Municipal service requirements (water, sewers and stormwater);
  • Transportation system, including crossings of the natural heritage system;· Non-municipal utilities (such as hydro);
  • Preliminary servicing cost estimates;
  • Major community facilities and trails;
  • An energy and water management strategy; and
  • An environmental monitoring program.
Consultants Sernas Associates
Status Most background information completed.  More deep wells are required for the 3D groundwater modelling component.  Energy consultant has been retained.
A Phase I Background Report is anticipated in July 2008.
Other Comments

 

The MESP must be completed prior to, or concurrent with, the first Neighbourhood Plan.

The study is being undertaken by the Seaton developers' group -- the North Pickering Community Management Inc.

The Region of Durham will be conducting an Environmental Assessment for the major trunk water and sewer infrastructure, as well as major transportation infrastructure.

Information Available
  • Existing Conditions - Report [PDF 108 mb]
    This is an extremely large document - you may experience difficulty downloading the report.
    Appendices to the report are available for viewing at the Planning & Development, City Hall, One The Esplanade in Pickering.
     
  • Terms of Reference [PDF 1.2mb]
Contact Information Reg Webster - Sernas Associates
Grant McGregor - City of Pickering
Last Update to this table July 10, 2008

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