The EA Process
Ponderosa Nature Resort (Ponderosa) is a family-owned resort, located on 37-hectare (92 acre) property in a rural area of the City of Hamilton (City) and has been in operation since the 1960’s. The property is located at 1218 Concession Road 8 West in the former Town of Flamborough, legally described as Part of Lot 34, Concession 7, former Township of Beverly, designated as Parts 2 to 6 on Plan 62R-9369 (the Site). The Site currently consists of year-round residential units, seasonal residential units, camping areas and various amenities including a main clubhouse containing a tavern, a restaurant, an indoor/outdoor pool, and spa facilities.
Ponderosa is undertaking a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) for improvements to their water and wastewater systems. The purpose of the Study is to identify a preferred solution and design concept that provides a cost-effective and environmentally sound options of providing water treatment and distribution and wastewater collection, treatment and disposal for Ponderosa with sufficient capacity to service existing and proposed additional lots. Alternatives will be examined as part of the Study including the impacts of alternatives on the social, cultural, natural, and financial environment.
The Study has been carried out in accordance with the planning and design process for Schedule B water system upgrade and Schedule C wastewater system upgrade as outlined in the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (October 2000, as amended in 2007, 2011 and 2015), which is approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act. Given the final recommendations, this study has not transitioned to the February 2024.