OR 4 and OR 15/Parkinson Rd Intersection Class EA Study (Woodstock)

11/07/2024

Status: Review

Status: Review

Purpose

Oxford County is initiating a Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (EA) Study for the Oxford Road 4 and Oxford Road 15 (Parkinson Road) intersection to review the intersection configuration, traffic operations, and safety.

The 2024 Transportation Master Plan study recommended the implementation of upgrades and improvements to this intersection to accommodate anticipated traffic growth over the next 25 years.

The purpose of this study is to:

Identify and evaluate alternatives to improve the Oxford Road 4 and Oxford Road 15 intersection;
Select a preferred solution and evaluate a preferred design concept;
Complete and document the Class EA Study in accordance with the Municipal and MTO provincial documents;
Engage interested parties and the public; and,
Meet the County’s vision “to provide a safe, efficient and sustainable multi-model transportation network.”

Scope

This notice signals the commencement of this Class EA Study, which will define the project; identify and evaluate alternative solutions; and determine a preferred alternative solution in consultation with the public, Indigenous communities, and regulatory agencies. Any potential impacts of the proposed alternatives on social, cultural, economic, and natural environments will be evaluated and assessed during the Class EA Study.

This project is being completed as a Schedule “C” project in accordance with the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (2024) and a Group “C” MTO Class Environmental Assessment (2024), approved under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.

Upon completion of this study, an Environmental Study Report documenting the process will be submitted to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation, and Parks and made available for public review for a minimum period of 30 calendar days.

Public review

An Environmental Study Report (ESR) has been prepared documenting the process undertaken, details of study recommendations, and potential impacts and mitigation measures. An electronic copy of the ESR is being placed on the public record for review for 30 days from November 13, 2025, to December 13, 2025. The report and appendices are available on Oxford County’s study website at www.speakup.oxfordcounty.ca/or4-15

Section 16 Order requests

In addition, a request to the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for an order imposing additional conditions or requiring an individual environmental assessment may be made on the grounds that the requested order may prevent, mitigate or remedy adverse impacts on constitutionally protected Aboriginal and treaty rights. Requests should include your full name and contact information.

Requests should specify what kind of order is being requested (additional conditions or an individual environmental assessment); explain how an order may prevent, mitigate or remedy potential adverse impacts; and can include any supporting information. The request should be sent by December 13, 2025, in writing or by email to both of the following Ministry contacts, as well as the project contacts listed below:

Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
777 Bay St., 5th Floor, Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
minister.mecp@ontario.ca

and

Director, Environmental Assessment Branch
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
135 St. Clair Ave. W., 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5
EABDirector@ontario.ca

Please visit the Ministry’s website for more information on requests for Orders under Section 16 of the Environmental Assessment Act at www.ontario.ca/page/class-environmental-assessments-section-16-order

Public consultation

Public, Indigenous, and agency consultation is a key component of the Class EA process and will be sought throughout the study.

Public Consultation Centre (PCC) # 2 was held on July 10, 2025, to provide an update on study progress, including alternative design concepts and evaluation criteria for selecting the preferred design concept, and the preliminary recommended design. Download the presentation slides | Read the public notice
Public Consultation Centre (PCC) #1 was held on February 4, 2025, to provide an overview of the study, answer questions and receive comments from the public. Download the presentation slides | Read the public notice

If you wish to be placed on the mailing list to receive notices and information, or if you wish to provide comments at any time during the Class EA Study process, you can do so through the project contacts.

Project information and updates are on Speak Up, Oxford! at www.oxfordcounty.ca/speakup.

All comments received through the course of the study will be considered and documented in the Environmental Study Report as part of the public record.

Study documents

Contacts

Harry Goossens, P.Eng.
Project Engineer, Oxford County
519-533-8161 | Email contact

Andrew McGregor, MCIP, RPP
Senior Planner, R.V. Anderson Associates Limited
905-685-5049, ext. 4211 | Email contact