The image is a flowchart titled “Design-Build Ready Phase”, representing the planning and design process for a Group ‘A’ project under the Ministry of Transportation Class Environmental Assessment for Provincial Transportation Facilities (2000). It outlines the steps for improvements to Highways 6 and 401, from Hamilton north limits to Guelph south limits.
Top Section:
A paragraph explains that the project follows an approved planning process and complies with commitments from previous studies and environmental assessment conditions.
The Project Team submits annual reports to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Main Phases:
Phase 1: Concession Road 7 Bridge Replacement (G.W.P. 3224-16-00) – completed in 2020.
Phase 2: Highway 6 / Hanlon Expressway Midblock Interchange (G.W.P. 3059-20-00).
Highways 6 and 401 Improvements from Hamilton to Guelph (G.W.P. 3042-14-00).
Supporting Tasks and Milestones:
Notice of Study Commencement, Property Acquisition, Preliminary Design Review, and Refinements to Approved Plan.
Public Information Centres are held at key stages.
Design-Build Ready Design preparation includes:
Environmental field investigations
Technical reporting
Agency consultation
Identification of potential environmental impacts, mitigation measures, and required permits/approvals.
A Design-Build Contract is planned.
A label “We Are Here” marks the current stage in the process.
Ongoing work includes design and environmental investigations for the remainder of the project.
Orientation and Relationships:
The flowchart is arranged in a logical sequence from top to bottom.
Boxes and arrows indicate the flow of tasks and dependencies.
Public engagement and environmental compliance are emphasized throughout.