Revised Final Environmental Study Report (24 MB) - Gold Canyon ...

4. The approach ramp on the accessible west side will be constructed to bearing level.
5. The steel superstructure will be installed by the cantilever launch method, from one side.
6. The approach abutment and ramp will be completed to grade.
7. The far side ramp will be constructed by end-dumping off the bridge and the far side crib
abutment will be filled.
8. The far side abutment will be completed to grade
9. Rip rap erosion protection will be placed in front of the cribs and on the fill slopes.
10. Final trimming and disposal of surplus materials will complete the project. The bridge will be
inspected for compliance with design and approval conditions.
Applicable Environmental Standards and Conditions
The design and construction is governed by the following Federal and Provincial standards related
to this type of bridge on a forest access road.
DFO’s 1 Ontario Operational Statement for Clear Span Bridges, Version 3.0, 2007
MNR’s 1 Forest Management Guide for Conserving Biodiversity at the Stand and Site
Scales, 2010
MNR’s Crown Land Bridge Management Guidelines, 2008
MNR=s 1 Environmental Guidelines for Access Roads and Water Crossings, 1988.”
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1 available in PDF format on-line from regulators’ websites
These documents contain pages and pages of standards and recommended mitigation techniques
applying to on-site operations involved in this project. They are not repeated here to simplify this
report, although readers are encouraged to check them out. By using a competent and
experienced bridge contractor familiar with applicable requirements and by doing compliance
monitoring it is expected they will be followed.
Public and Aboriginal Consultation
Gold Canyon Resources has met with the Trout Lake Forest Local Citizen’s Committee (“LCC”)
and engaged with the outfitters in the region. The proponent is committed to advancing the public
consultation process and intends to hold a public consultation meeting, as required by Section
140(b) of the Mining Act in the near-term.
Gold Canyon Resources has undertaken consultation with aboriginal communities under the
guidance and direction of the provincial government. They are engaging Lac Seul First Nation, Cat
Lake First Nation and Slate Falls First Nation.
References
Birch River Bridge Adamson Consulting Page 3 of 6
Springpole Trail October 21, 2012