South Edgeware Road and Burwell Road Intersection Improvements – Environmental Assessment
The Corporation of the City of St. Thomas retained RC Spencer Associates Inc. to undertake a Class Environmental Assessment (EA) for improvements to the intersection of South Edgeware Road at Burwell Road, in the City of St. Thomas.
The Environmental Assessment Process
The purpose of the Class EA is to identify a preferred solution for the proposed intersection improvements. This project is being completed under the planning and design process for a “Schedule B” project, as outlined in the Municipal Engineers Association’s Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. The Class EA process involves the collection and integration of input through consultation. The major components of the study include:
- Identification of intersection options and roadway infrastructure improvements;
- Evaluation and selection of a preferred option based on consultation;
- Completion of an impact assessment and identification of mitigation measures for consideration during the design phase;
- Documentation of the study process and recommendations by way of a Project File, which will be available for public review and comments at the end of the study.
Presentation of Alternatives
Through the Class EA process, the following alternatives were identified:
Option 1 - Do Nothing (with existing geometric conditions and signal control)
Option 2 – Optimized Signal Control (with optimal geometric conditions)
Option 3 – Roundabout Control (with the City’s proposed geometric constraints)
A presentation of the EA process and Alternatives is provided at the link below:
Burwell Road at South Edgeware Road – Schedule B Class EA – Presentation of Alternatives – RC Spencer Associates Inc., April 2026
Public Consultation
At any time during this project, there is an opportunity for interested persons to review outstanding issues and to bring concern to the attention of the Project Team. The collected information will be used in accordance with the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Except for personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.
Project Contacts
For further information or to be added to the mailing list, please contact:
Mr. Daniel Koppert, LET, PMP
City of St. Thomas
P.O. Box 520, 545 Talbot Street
St. Thomas, ON | N5P 3V7
P: 519.631.1680
E: [email protected]
Mr. Aaron Blata, M.Eng., P.Eng., PTOE, RSP1
RC Spencer Associates Inc.
Manager of Capital Works Consulting Engineers
18 Talbot Street West
Leamington, ON | N8H 1M4
P: 519.324.0606
E: [email protected]