The latest consultation will investigate the impact of detours on the water table in the area and the potential impact on wetlands in the area.
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Federal Department of Transportation provides second public consultation on routeskilled 47 peopleand kept traffic away from the town of Lac-Mégantic, the site of a nine-year-old railroad disaster that devastated the center of the municipalityRailroad Bypass Of.
The latest consultation will investigate the impact of detours on the water table in the area and the potential impact on wetlands in the area.
In a statement released late Monday, Federal Transport Minister Omar Argabra said talks would take place from August 29 to September. Three sessions will be open to the public on 30, September 13, 14 and 16. The
12.5 km bypass routes traffic north of the municipality and is considered the most favorable by the bureau d audience. Quebec environment. The European Commission's Conservation Duteritoire Aglycol Duquebec (CPTAQ) has found that this route has the least impact on local farmland.
The latest consultation will consider the issue of the impact of bypass construction on the local water table.
Ottawa will also negotiate with the owners of the land used for the bypass on November 4, after some landowners have requested more time to express their concerns. Announced that it has been extended.
The cost of the bypass is estimated to be $ 133 million, 60% of which is federally funded.
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