September 2, 2010

Public Comment: Upgrades to Kearney Lake Campground

Ontario Parks and the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (OMNR) invites public comment on its proposal to make upgrades to the Kearney Lake Campground, located at km 36.5 within the development zone of the Parkway Corridor. The purpose of this work is to improve the facilities that are available to park visitors. The proposed work would include: the demolition of an existing comfort station and construction of a new comfort station with greater capacity, construction of a larger septic system, and installation of hydro pedestals on approximately 40 campsites. This work is to be undertaken in accordance with the approved management guidelines for the park. Environmental effects, as a result of this project, are anticipated to be minimal.

Please provide your comments on this proposal within the 30-day comment period, which expires on Saturday, October 2, 2010. Public comments will be taken into consideration before continuing with the planning process.

This proposal is being evaluated as a Category B project under the Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves. Further notice regarding the outcome of the project will be sent to those who submit comments or request further notice when the project evaluation is finished. The Ministry of Natural Resources may proceed to implement the project without issuing a further general notice.

For more information on the project, to submit comments or to request further notice, please contact:

Lyle Harper
Algonquin Provincial Park
East Gate Complex - Park Headquarters
Whitney, ON K0J 2M0
Tel.: (613) 637-2780, ext. 302
Fax: (613) 637-2864
E-mail: lyle.harper@ontario.ca

Comments and personal information regarding this project are collected under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act and the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act (2006) to assist in making decisions. Comments and opinions which do not constitute personal information as defined by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, will be shared among the Ministry of Natural Resources and others as appropriate, and may be included in study documentation that is made available for public review. Personal information will remain confidential unless prior consent to disclose is obtained. This information may be used by the Ministry of Natural Resources to seek public input on other resource management surveys and projects. For more information about this project, please contact Lyle Harper, East Gate Complex – Algonquin Provincial Park, Whitney, ON K0J 2M0.

Related Information

• Park Management
• Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act
• Park Management Plan