West Brant Access Route EA Recommencement and Public Meeting Notice

Notice of Study Recommencement and Public Information Centre No. 3
West Brant Access Route (Oak Park Road Extension) and Colborne Street West
Environmental Assessment Studies

The City of Brantford is working to improve travel in West Brant, including a new road connection and possible changes to Colborne Street West, and we want your feedback.

What’s this project about?

Two Environmental Assessment Studies are underway:

  • West Brant Access Route: a new road connection between Hardy Road and Colborne Street West (about 3.4 km)
  • Colborne Street West: possible traffic and design improvements from County Road 7 to D’Aubigny Road (about 1.2 km)

The Studies are being carried out as Schedule C studies under the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment (MCEA) February 2024. 

Figure 1: Combined Study Areas

Study Area Map

Upcoming Public Meeting (Public Information Centre #3)

Date: February 26, 2026
Time: 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm (Presentation at 6:00 pm)
Location: Assumption College School (257 Shellard Lane, Brantford, ON N3T 0M7)

Can’t make the meeting? Share your comments or questions anytime by visiting LetsTalkBrantford.ca/WBAR.

After the public meeting, the project team will be comparing design options and possible impacts, and identifying a recommended design.

For more information, or if you wish to be placed on the Study’s mailing or emailing contact list, send an email to WestBrantAccessEA@brantford.ca or contact one of the following:

Steve Taylor, P.Eng.
BT Engineering Inc.
Consultant Project Manager
Phone: 519-672-2222
 
James Clarke, C.E.T., PMP
City of Brantford
Senior Project Manager
Phone: 519-759-4150 ext. 5198

All information will be collected in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (2009). With the exception of personal information, all comments will become part of the public record.

This notice first issued February 12, 2026

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