EA Problem Statement

The aim of the EA study will be to address the following Problem Statement:

“The Dingman Creek Subwatershed (DCS) suffers from poor water quality, a lack of wildlife habitat, loss of trees and vegetation, as well as flooding and erosion issues.

Sustainable growth within the Urban Growth Boundary of the DCS is a City of London priority. To maintain, enhance, and restore the DCS, the City needs a comprehensive plan to support both environmental and development goals. This Plan must:

• Build on the 1995 and 2005 Dingman Creek Subwatershed Studies and be consistent with the goals and objectives of the Official Plan and Southwest Area Secondary Plan;
• Meet the targets established in the Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA);
• Create a "complete corridor" that provides a continuous natural area for the movement of water, wildlife, and people.

Note: The Dingman Creek EA will not delay construction of approved Site Plans or Draft Approved subdivisions.”