Reference Document #1
Transportation Assessment and Problems and Opportunities (Transportation Planning / Need Report):provides a detailed description of the purpose of and rationale for the undertaking. (PDF/3.15mb)

Transportation Assessment and Problems and Opportunities Report Appendices
Appendix A: 2001, 2021 and 2031 Population & Employment Density Diagrams
Appendix B: Future Road Network Improvements. (PDF/10.39mb)

Reference Document #2
Alternatives to the Undertaking Report: provides a detailed description of each of the alternatives to the undertaking, including the generation, screening and evaluation. (PDF/7.77mb)

Alternatives to the Undertaking Report Appendices

Appendix A TDM Breakdown Reports (PDF/141kb)

Appendix B Socio-Economic Existing Conditions Technical Report (PDF/1.66mb)

Appendix C Agriculture Existing Conditions Technical Report (PDF/418kb)

Appendix D Natural Environment Existing Conditions Technical Report (PDF/20.22mb)

Appendix E Drainage Existing Conditions Technical Report (PDF/3.21mb)

Appendix F Cultural Heritage Existing Conditions Technical Report (PDF/820kb)

Appendix G Archaeology Existing Conditions Technical Report (PDF/1023kb)

Appendix H Air Quality Existing Conditions Technical Report (PDF/675kb)

Appendix I Noise Existing Conditions Technical Report (PDF/681kb)

Appendix J Contaminated Property & Waste Existing Conditions Technical Report (PDF/3.35mb)

Reference Document #3
Alternative Methods Report: provides a detailed description of each of the alternatives methods, including the generation, screening and evaluation. (PDF/7.44mb)

Alternative Methods Report Appendices: (PDF/17.84mb)

Appendix A:  Long List of Route Alternatives
Appendix B:  Environmental Mapping
Appendix C: Screening Tables
Appendix D: Evaluation Criteria
Appendix E: Natural Environment Technical Report
Appendix F: Noise Technical Report
Appendix G: Socio-Economic Technical Report
Appendix H: Air Technical Report
Appendix I: Agriculture Technical Report
Appendix J: Waste Management Technical Report
Appendix K: Archaeology Technical Report
Appendix L: Cultural Heritage Technical Report
Appendix M: Technical Technical Report

Alternative Methods Report Supporting Documents

Supporting Document # 1 West Mainline Reasoned Argument & Arithmetic Evaluation tables (PDF/5.49mb)

Supporting Document # 2 Central Mainline Reasoned Argument & Arithmetic Evaluation tables (PDF/5.10mb)

Supporting Document # 3 East Mainline Reasoned Argument & Arithmetic Evaluation tables (PDF/8.52mb)

Supporting Document # 4 West Durham Link Reasoned Argument & Arithmetic Evaluation tables (PDF/6.21mb)

Supporting Document # 5 East Durham Link Reasoned Argument & Arithmetic Evaluation tables(PDF/10.52mb)

Reference Document #4
Route Refinements and Preliminary Design Alternatives Comparative Assessment and Evaluation Report: provides a description of each of the route refinements and preliminary design alternatives, including the generation and evaluation. (PDF/1.06mb)

Reference Document #5
Natural Environment (Fisheries) Impact Assessment Report: documents the fisheries impact assessment for the Recommended Design. (PDF/4.73mb)

Natural Environment (Fisheries) Impact Assessment Report Appendices (PDF/47.46mb)

Appendix A: Impact Assessment Tables and Mapping
Appendix B: General Arrangement Drawings of Proposed Crossing Structures
Appendix C: List of Additional Field Work Completed In 2007 and 2008
Appendix D: Agency Meeting Notes
Appendix E: PoE Summary Table
Appendix F: Aquatic Habitat Enhancement Opportunities
Appendix G: Recommended Design Plans

Reference Document #6
Natural Environment (Terrestrial) Impact Assessment Report: documents the terrestrial impact assessment for the Recommended Design. (PDF/7.27mb)

Natural Environment (Terrestrial) Impact Assessment Report Appendices (PDF/42.91mb)

Appendix A: Impact Assessment Tables and Mapping
Appendix B: Plant Species Lists
Appendix C: Butternut Health Assessment
Appendix D: Bird Species Lists
Appendix E: Amphibian Species Lists
Appendix F: Wildlife Passage Analysis
Appendix G: Recommended Design Plans

Reference Document #7

Natural Environmental (Hydrogeology) Impact Assessment Report: documents the hydrogeological impact assessment for the Recommended Design. (PDF/2.03mb)

Natural Environmental (Hydrogeology) Impact Assessment Report Appendices(PDF/34.69mb)

Appendix A: Hydrogeology Impact Assessment Mapping and Tables
Appendix B: Data Tables
     B1 – Monitor Construction Details
     B2 – Hydraulic Testing Results
     B3 – Groundwater Sampling Results
     B4 – Mini-piezometer Monitoring and Construction Data
     B5 – Stream Reconnaissance Monitoring Data
     B6 – Groundwater Levels and Hydraulic Gradients
     B7 – Water Well Survey Sample Results
Appendix C: Stream Temperature Monitoring Results
Appendix D: Groundwater Monitor Hydrographs
Appendix E: Estimated Water Table Drawdown Figures
Appendix F: Borehole Logs
Appendix G: Recommended Design Plans

Reference Document #8
Noise Impact Assessment Report and Appendices: documents the noise impact assessment for the Recommended Design.(PDF/10.32mb)

Appendix A: Traffic Data Used in Assessment
Appendix B: Detailed Noise Modelling
Appendix C: Noise Bylaws in the Study Area
Appendix D: Construction Noise Assessment
Appendix E: Ldn Sound Levels for Sections 1 through 7
Appendix F: Assessment of Mitigation Feasibility for Receptors With
Changes > 10 dBA
Appendix G: Recommended Design Plans

Reference Document #9
Air Quality Impact Assessment Report and Appendices: documents the air quality impact assessment for the Recommended Design. (PDF/6.17mb)

Appendix A: Air Quality Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Traffic Summary
Appendix C: Emission Estimate and Dispersion Modelling Methodology
Appendix D: Maximum Predicted Concentrations at Specific Sensitive Receptors Tables
Appendix E: Recommended Design Plans

Reference Document #10
Landscape Composition Impact Assessment Report: documents the landscape composition impact assessment for the Recommended Design. (PDF/653kb)

Landscape Composition Impact Assessment Report Appendices (PDF/8.93mb)

Appendix A: Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Inventory and Analysis Plates
Appendix C: Landscape Elements Tool Kit Chart
Appendix D: Proposed Plant Palette
Appendix E: Plant Values
Appendix F: Landscape Composition Preliminary Design:
     Overview and Rationale
     Landscape Composition Symbols
     CVP Illustrations and Symbol Keys
Appendix G: Landscape Composition and CVP Plan Design Plates

Reference Document #11
Socio-Economic Impact Assessment Report and Appendices: documents the socio-economic impact assessment for the Recommended Design. (PDF/6.58mb)

Appendix A:  Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Impact Assessment Tables
Appendix C: Land Use Designations (Sections 1 to 7)
Appendix D: Recommended Design Plans

Reference Document #12
Agricultural Impact Assessment Report and Appendices: documents the agricultural impact assessment for the Recommended Design. (PDF/2.26mb)

Appendix A:  Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Impact Assessment Tables
Appendix C: Agricultural Mapping (Sections 1 to 7)
Appendix D: Recommended Design Plans

Reference Document #13
Waste Management and Contamination Impact Assessment Report and Appendices: documents the waste management and contamination impact assessment for the Recommended Design. (PDF/2.24mb)

Appendix A:  Waste Management Properties Summary
Appendix B: Impact Assessment Tables
Appendix C: Recommended Design Plans

Reference Document #14
Archaeology Impact Assessment Report and Appendices: documents the archaeological impact assessment for the Recommended Design. (PDF/635kb)

Appendix A:  Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Recommended Design Plans

Reference Document #15
Built Heritage Impact Assessment Report: documents the built heritage impact assessment for the Recommended Design.(PDF/4.96mb)

Built Heritage Impact Assessment Report Appendices (PDF/7.02mb)

Appendix A:  Glossary of Terms
Appendix B: Impact Assessment Tables
Appendix C: Recommended Design Plans

Reference Document #16
Consultation Summary Report: summarizes all of the consultation activities carried out as part of the 407 East EA.

Reference Document #17
Natural Environment Field Investigations Report: documents the field investigations carried out by the various environmental specialists. (PDF/966kb)
Natural Environment Field Investigations Report Appendices. (PDF/7.80mb)

Appendix A: Groundwater Survey Sites
Appendix B: Aquatic Habitat Summary tables
Appendix C: List of Historic Fish Species
Appendix D: Plant Species List by Watershed
Appendix E: Bird Species List by Watershed
Appendix F: Amphibian Species Lists

Natural Environment Field Investigations Report Figures