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 and its shoreline greenspace.

New updated content: 2018-05-28 11:50:12

Kanata LRT EA, May 9

The environmental assessment for the extension of the LRT to Kanata has been approved. We are generally happy with the outcome.

New updated content: 2020-02-17 10:59:35

Position on tree clearing for LRT Phase 2

Many residents and members have reported their anguish at seeing so many trees taken down along the path LRT Phase 2. A resident along the existing path of the Trillium line wrote a particularly eloquent note to the GA questioning whether all of the removals were in fact necessary. Are trees being removed beyond the actual corridors, especially in the case, like the Trillium line, where the rails are sunken below grade? It was agreed that the GA should engage with the City to ensure that tree removals are kept to the strict minimum, that impact on canopy cover of the removal of mature trees be given special consideration and that the City protocol on wildlife protection during construction is adhered to.

Action: Paul to identify the appropriate contact point within the city/RTG construction organization to make representations in these matters.