Policies & Threats Related to Greenspaces

Letter re: LRT extension to Kanata (Greenbelt) update

New updated content: 2018-03-26 10:04:19 As part of the Phase 3 extension to Kanata, the LRT will extend from the Canadian Tire Centre to Hazeldean Road. Our assessment  is that this doesn’t present a significant risk to greenspace. The only sensitive area along the path is the crossing of Poole Creek. The current plan calls for the line to be elevated in this area so as to protect the creek

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LRT Extension through the Greenbelt and Beyond

With Stage 1 of the LRT expected to come into service in 2018, construction on its extension in Stage 2 is planned to start in 2019.  This will take the LRT through the Greenbelt and beyond  and so raises concerns for its impact on greenspace and wetlands along the way. Due to an unforeseen budget surplus, the City saw an opportunity to extend the western terminal of Stage 2 beyond

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