Interprovincial Crossings EA Study identifies Kettle Island for next bridge,
says no western bridge needed for next 20 years

Hi folks:

As you probably have heard by now, the consultants for the Interprovincial Crossings EA Study held a media conference today to announce their DRAFT technical recommendation that Kettle Island (in the east end) be carried forward for Phase 2 of their EA Study, and that no river crossing corridor in the west be identified within the 20 year planning horizon. Congratulations to the Bay Ward Community Response Committee and particularly to the Crystal Beach-Lakeview Community Association for their hard work on this issue.

While this is good news for our community, it is not (yet) final, as these are the consultants' DRAFT technical recommendation and must still go through public consultation before being accepted by the Study's proponent (NCC/MTO/MTQ/Gatineau/Ottawa). I have attached the Notice of the Public Consultation Session No. 4 (September 24 at Lansdowne Park), so it is important to participate to tell the consultants that they have made the right choice in the west. I have also attached a copy of the public presentation the consultants will do at the Public Consultation Session. Public comments must be sent in to the Study consultants by October 10. More information about this Interprovincial Crossings EA Study can be found at www.ncrcrossings.ca or at my web site at www.alexcullen.ca.

Alex Cullen
Councillor, Bay Ward
City of Ottawa
110 Laurier Ave. W.
Ottawa K1P 1J1
(613) 580-2477 fax: (613) 580-2517
e-mail: alex.cullen@ottawa.ca