Sediment Basin Permit for Lily Lake Road Development in Peterborough
Official title: Durham Building Corporation - Environmental Compliance Approval (sewage)
Durham Building Corporation wants to build temporary sediment basins at a development site on Lily Lake Road in Peterborough. These basins catch dirt and debris from construction before water flows into Jackson Creek. The company needs provincial approval to discharge this treated water.
Why This Matters
Live near Lily Lake Road or Jackson Creek? Construction runoff can muddy waterways and harm fish habitat. These basins are meant to prevent that. If you fish, paddle, or just enjoy the creek, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Durham Building Corporation can discharge treated stormwater into Jackson Creek during construction. The permit will set limits on sediment levels and monitoring requirements. Conditions may require regular inspections and water quality testing.
Key Issues
- Should the temporary sediment basins be approved to discharge into Jackson Creek?
- What conditions should be placed on the discharge to protect water quality?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand what's being proposed.
- Submit your comment online through the ERO portal, or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with ERO number 025-1329 in your message.
- You can also mail your comments to Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.