Edward Street Staircase
Welcome to the public engagement page for the Edward Street Staircase project in Port Stanley! This page aims to provide residents and stakeholders with information about the proposed staircase and offer opportunities for engagement and input. The Municipality of Central Elgin, in collaboration with MTE Consultants, is undertaking this project to enhance accessibility and connectivity in the Orchard Beach area, just north of Little Beach.
Consultant's Role
MTE Consultants, a reputable firm with expertise in surveying, tree assessment, geotechnical investigations, and structural design, was entrusted to create a staircase design that meets the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act), and the Kettle Creek Conservation Authority.
Design Presentation
On June 12, 2023, MTE Consultants presented their proposed design to the Council. The staircase design presentation can be found starting at the 17-minute mark of the recording.
The Municipality of Central Elgin staff, along with MTE Consultants, is excited to invite the public to an open house in the coming weeks. This event will provide an opportunity for community members to:
- View the proposed design of the Edward Street Staircase.
- Engage in constructive discussions with staff and consultants to seek clarifications and ask questions about the project.
- Share valuable input and suggestions to help shape the final design preparations.
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Notice of Public Open House! August 28, 2023
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC OPEN HOUSE
Edward Street Staircase
August 28, 2023
5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Port Stanley Arena & Community Centre
332 Carlow Road, Port Stanley, Ontario
The Municipality of Central Elgin (Municipality) hereby notifies and advises all residents and interested parties of an upcoming public open house for the proposed Edward Street Staircase.
Council Direction and Work to Date
At a Regular Meeting of Council held January 9, 2023 – Council directed staff to retain a Consultant to complete engineering design of the stairs.
Staff retained MTE Consultants, who have substantially completed structural and geotechnical design of a proposed staircase connecting Prospect St. to Edward St. located in Orchard Beach, Port Stanley. This work package complies with the Ontario Building Code (OBC) and AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act) with opportunities for input from the community.
Public Open House
Municipal staff, Council members and MTE Consultant’s will be on hand to answer questions and take public comment with respect to the project. Comments and questions can be made through Central Elgin’s Let’s Talk page from now until August 31st or in person at the open house for Council consideration.
https://www.letstalkcentralelgin.ca/edward-street-staircase
Drawings are available on Let’s Talk Central Elgin and will be available for viewing at the public open house.
Project Location
Contact Information
Should you have any questions or concerns, please contact the following:
Municipality of Central Elgin
Andrew Parker, P.Eng.
Manager of Capital Projects
450 Sunset Drive
St. Thomas, ON N5R 5V1
T: 519-631-4860, ext. 272
Consultant
Brett Thorner, P.Eng.
Manager, Geotechnical
MTE Consultants
123 St. George Street
London, ON N6A 3A1
T: 519-204-6510 x2226
E: bthorner@mte85.com
Who's Listening
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Email aparker@centralelgin.org
