Solar Farm Construction Report

CONSTRUCTION PLAN REPORT
Woodville Solar Farm
October 2011
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Construction Plan Report

TableofContents
Page
1.0 INTRODUCTION............................................................................................................................... 1
1.1 Overview ............................................................................................................................. 4
2.0 CONSTRUCTIONACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................ 4

2.1 SurveyingandGeoTechnicalInvestigations ...................................................................... 6
2.2 Clearing,GroundLevelingandGrading .............................................................................. 6
2.3 InstallationofPerimeterFences......................................................................................... 7
2.4 ConstructionofAccessRoads............................................................................................. 7
2.5 InstallationofPVPanelRacking.......................................................................................... 8
2.6 InstallationofPVPanels ..................................................................................................... 8
2.7 ConstructionofInvertersandSubStation ......................................................................... 8
2.8 WiringandConnectiontotheProvincialGrid .................................................................... 9
2.9 OperationsBuilding .......................................................................................................... 10
2.10 RemediationandCleanupofWorkAreas ....................................................................... 11
2.11 SiteLandscaping................................................................................................................ 12
3.0 NEGATIVEENVIRONMENTALEFFECTSANDPROPOSEDMITIGATIONMEASURES ...................... 13

3.1 HeritageandArchaeologicalResources ........................................................................... 13
3.1.1 ExistingConditions................................................................................................ 13
3.1.2 PotentialEffects.................................................................................................... 14
3.1.3 MitigationMeasures............................................................................................. 15
3.2 NaturalHeritageResources .............................................................................................. 15
3.3 WaterBodies..................................................................................................................... 20
3.4 Air,Odour,Dust ................................................................................................................ 29
3.5 Noise 29
3.6 LandUseandResources ................................................................................................... 30
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3.7 ProvincialandLocalInfrastructure ................................................................................... 30

3.8 PublicHealthandSafety ................................................................................................... 31
3.9 AreasProtectedunderProvincialPlansandPolicies........................................................ 31
4.0 ENVIRONMENTALEFFECTSMONITORINGPLAN .......................................................................... 31
5.0 TIMINGOFCONSTRUCTIONACTIVITIES ....................................................................................... 34
6.0 CONCLUSIONS............................................................................................................................... 36
ListofTables
Table1:ListofConstructionEquipmentandMaterials
Table2:DescriptionofSignificantWoodlandswithin120metersoftheProjectLocation
Table3:SummaryofNegativeEnvironmentalEffects
Table4:SummaryoftheWaterBodiesfortheWoodvilleSolarFarm
Table5:PotentialEnvironmentalEffectsoftheWoodvilleSolarFarmonWaterBodieswithin120m
Table6:WaterBodyMitigationMeasuresforConstruction
Table7:EnvironmentalEffectsMonitoringPlan(Construction)
ListofFigures
Figure1:ContextMap
Figure2:ProjectLocation
Figure3:HydroOneProposedConnectiontotheGrid
Figure4:EvaluationofNaturalFeaturesSignificanceMap
Figure5:WoodvilleSolarFarmWaterAssessmentSiteInvestigationMap
Figure6:ProposedConstructionSchedule
Appendices
AppendixA:GradingPlan
AppendixB:StormwaterManagementReport
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ExecutiveSummary
The Woodville Solar Farm ("the Project") is being planned by Invenergy Solar Canada ULC.
(InvenergyCanada).TheProjecthasamaximumnameplatecapacityof10MW,locatednear
thecommunityofWoodvilleintheCityofKawarthaLakes.TheConstructionPlanReporthas
been prepared under the requirements of the Renewable Energy Approvals (REA) process as
outlinedinOntarioRegulation359/09andisbeingsubmittedtotheMinistryofEnvironment
(MOE)forreview.
TheConstructionReportprovidesadescriptionofallactivitiestooccurduringtheconstruction
and installation phase of the project, as well as the potential environmental effects from
construction activities and proposed mitigation and monitoring measures. Environmental
impacts are described as they relate to the project location and lands within 300m of the
projectcomponents.
Theconstructionphaseofanymajorprojectsuchasthishasthepotentialforadverseeffects
on the environment. Key activities during the construction phase include: clearing, grading,
installing access roads, trenching of underground electrical cables, installing foundations,
transporting materials,and assembling, erecting and wiring of the solar arrays. To minimize
the potential for environmental effects during the construction phase, the contractor will be
madeawareoftheenvironmentalmanagementcommitmentsthathavebeenmadeandneed
to be met. An Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan (EMP) for the construction period is
included in Section 4.0 of the Construction Report. Site construction activities leading up to
project operation are anticipated to take approximately 6 to 8 months. No special housing,
healthcare, or food facilities will be required as part of the projects activities. The following
sections provide details of specific construction activities, the materials and equipment used,
and the location and duration of the activity. In general, the building materials consist of
concrete,wood,aggregate,andmetal.Totheextentpossible,thesematerialswillbeprocured
fromlocaland/orregionalsourceswheretheyareavailableinsufficientqualityandquantity,at
competitiveprices.Excavationandfillrequirementswilllikelybebalancedtoavoidimporting
off site material. Hazardous materials used during construction would include fuels and
lubricantsthatwillbeonsiteforuseinequipmentandvehicles.Therearenoknownhazardous
byproducts of the solar energy generation process itself. Any temporary work areas will be
demarcatedtoensureconstructionvehiclesandpersonnelstaywithintheallocatedareas.
Sufficient fieldwork and data collection was performed to assist in the determination of
potential construction effects to environmental and social features. Various mitigation
measures to manage these potential effects have been identified. Significant adverse effects
fromconstructionactivitytothenaturalandsocialenvironmentwillbeavoidedthroughcareful
facilitylayoutplanning,theapplicationofappropriatemitigationmeasures,andadherenceto
allregulatoryrequirements.
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TherearenoProvincialParksorConservationReserveswithin120moftheprojectlocation.In
addition, no Provincially Significant Wetlands, Significant Valleylands, Significant Wildlife
Habitat or Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest will be displaced or disrupted as none of
thesefeaturesarelocatedwithin120mofsolarfarminfrastructure.Throughmitigationtwo
Significant Woodlands identified within 120 m of the project will not be adversely affected.
Monitoring of these woodlands during the construction period will verify that the mitigation
measuresproposedareeffective.
Impacts from the construction of the solar farm on water bodies are expected to be nil.
Construction of the solar farm is planned to occur outside of the defined Conservation
AuthorityRegulatedAreas.Consequently,permitsunderOntarioRegulation158/6willnotbe
required.
Nopowerlinesoraccessroadsareexpectedtobeconstructednearoracrosswatercourses.
TheoverallconclusionoftheConstructionPlanReportisthatthisprojectcanbeconstructed
withoutanysignificantadverseresidualeffectstothenaturalorsocialenvironment.
TherearenetbenefitsofthisprojectresultingfromanincreasedmunicipaltaxbasefortheCity
of Kawartha Lakes, increased number of employment opportunities, especially during the
constructionstage,andthegenerationofclean,renewableelectricityfromsolarpower.
Formoreinformationontheproject,pleaserefertothedocumentslistedinSection1.0ofthis
report.Theseadditionalreportsareprovidedaspartofacompletedsubmissionpackagetothe
MOEandwerepreparedinaccordancewithOntarioRegulation359/09.
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1. Introduction
The Woodville Solar Farm ("the Project") is being planned by Invenergy Solar Canada ULC.
(Invenergy Canada). This Construction Report is being submitted to the Ministry of the
EnvironmentasrequiredundertheRenewableEnergyApprovals(REA)processasoutlinedin
OntarioRegulation359/09.Otherreportsincludedinthesubmissionpackageare:

ProjectDescriptionReport
DesignandOperationsReport
NoiseStudyReport
DecommissioningPlanReport
Natural Heritage Assessment Reports (Records Review Report, Site Investigation Report,
EvaluationofSignificanceReport,EnvironmentalImpactStudyReport)
WaterBodiesAssessmentReport
Stage1and2ArchaeologicalAssessment
CulturalHeritageAssessmentReport
ConsultationReport

The Project has a maximum name plate capacity of 10 MW, located near the community of
WoodvilleintheCityofKawarthaLakes.TherenewableenergyfacilitywillberatedasaClass
3SolarFacilityaccordingtotheO.Reg.359/09.InvenergyCanadahasexecutedacontractwith
the Ontario Power Authority (OPA) for the purchase of electricity generated by photovoltaic
solarpanelsfromthesolarfarmthroughtheProvincesFeedinTariff(FIT)program(enabledby
theGreenEnergyandGreenEconomyAct).Fortheproponentcontactinformation,refertothe
ProjectDescriptionReportsubmittedaspartofthispackage.

Figure1providesthegeographicallocationoftheproposedprojectwithintheCityofKawartha
Lakes. The property is located at 1126 Woodville Road, which is the southwest corner of the
intersection of Woodville Road and Cambray Road. Figure 2 shows the project location, as
defined in Ontario Regulation 359/09 as the land proposed to locate all project components.
Project components, including solar modules and electrical facilities such as inverters,
transformers,substationsandelectricallines,willbelocatedonprivatelandormunicipalright
ofways.Thetotallandparcelwithintheprojectboundaryis36hectares.

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Figure1:ContextMap
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Water Assessment Environmental Impact Study
Figure2:ProjectLocation
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1.1 OVERVIEW
TheConstructionReportprovidesadescriptionofallactivitiestooccurduringtheconstruction
and installation phase of the project, as well as the potential environmental effects from
construction activities and proposed mitigation and monitoring measures. Environmental
impacts are described as they relate to the project location and lands within 300m of the
projectcomponents.
Please refer to the Design and Operations Report for technical specifications of permanent
projectcomponents(i.e.thosepresentforthelifetimeoftherenewableenergyfacility).Where
information has been provided in detail in other documents it is summarized briefly and
referenced. The following is a list of the other reports referenced in this Construction Plan
Report:
DesignandOperationsReport
NoiseStudyReport
NaturalHeritageAssessmentReports
Stage1and2ArchaeologicalAssessmentReport
2. ConstructionActivities
Theconstructionphaseofanymajorprojectsuchasthishasthepotentialforadverseeffects
on the environment. Key activities during the construction phase include: clearing, grading,
installing access roads, trenching of underground electrical cables, installing foundations,
transporting materials,and assembling, erecting and wiring of the solar arrays. To minimize
the potential for environmental effects during the construction phase, the contractor will be
madeawareoftheenvironmentalmanagementcommitmentsthathavebeenmadeandneed
to be met. An Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan (EMP) for the construction period is
included in Section 4.0 of this report. Site construction activities leading up to project
operationareanticipatedtotakeapproximately6to8months.Nospecialhousing,healthcare,
or food facilities will be required as part of the projects activities. The following sections
provide details of specific construction activities, the materials and equipment used, and the
location and duration of the activity. In general, the building materials consist of concrete,
wood,aggregate,andmetal.Totheextentpossible,thesematerialswillbeprocuredfromlocal
and/or regional sources where they are available in sufficient quality and quantity, at
competitiveprices.Excavationandfillrequirementswilllikelybebalancedtoavoidimporting
off site material. Hazardous materials used during construction would include fuels and
lubricantsthatwillbeonsiteforuseinequipmentandvehicles.Therearenoknownhazardous
byproducts of the solar energy generation process itself. Any temporary work areas will be
demarcatedtoensureconstructionvehiclesandpersonnelstaywithintheallocatedareas.
Table1presentsalistingbyconstructionactivityofthematerialsandconstructionequipment
tobeused.
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Table1ListofConstructionEquipmentandMaterials
MaterialUsed ConstructionEquipment
Number
Sizeand
Activity Duration ofTruck
Type Quantity Type Weight
Loads
(tons)
SurveyFacility
4weeks SurveyStacks TBD PickupTruck FordF150(3) N/A
andStake
Bulldozer CatD8(44)
Scraper Cat627(42)
LaydownArea Aggregate MotorGrader Cat140(19)
2weeks TBD N/A
Preparation TopSoil SoilCompactor Cat56(13)
DumpTruck Cat730(25)
WheelLoader Cat950(21)
Bulldozer CatD8(44)
GranularA=
Scraper Cat627(42)
TopSoil 5,000metric
AccessRoad MotorGrader Cat140(19)
2weeks Aggregate tonesGranular 300
Construction SoilCompactor Cat56(13)
B=12,500
metrictonnes
WheelLoader Cat950(21)
WaterWell
1week WellPipe TBD WellDrillingRig 3
Installation
Bulldozer CatD8(44)
PVFieldand
Topsoil 3 Scraper Cat627(42)
Substation 4weeks 90,000m N/A
Soil MotorGrader Cat140(19)
Preparation
Array
Aprox PileDrivingRig
Foundation 4weeks SteelPosts 100
9,000posts Telehandler JLGG9(13)
Installation
Steeland JLGG9(13)
Rack Approx4,500 Telehandler
11weeks Aluminum TerexRT60 140
Installation racks RTcrane
racking (43)
Panel CystallineSilcon
10weeks Upto68,200 Telehandler JLGG9(13) 210
Installation PVpanels
Excavator Cat336(40)
Backhoe Cat420(8)
Concrete
5weeks Concrete TBD WheelLoaders Cat950(21) 15
Foundations
ConcreteTrucks TBD
DumpTrucks Cat730(25)
Excavator Cat336(40)
Soil
CableTrench 1600 TrenchingMachine
6weeks SandBedding 30
andConduit trenchmeters DumpTruck Cat730(25)
Cable
PickupTruck FordF150(3)
WoodenPoles Telehandler JLGG9(13)
Onsite44kV
3weeks Insulators 130m BucketTruck TBD 5
distributionline
Cable Backhoew/auger Cat420(8)
Breakers
JLGG9(13)
Switches Telehandler
Substation 8weeks TBD TerexRT60 20
AluminumBus RTcrane
(43)
Tower
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ControlHouse
ControlWiring
Cable
Transformer
PowerAuger
FencePoles 2500
Fencing 4weeks Skidsteer Cat242(8) 15
Chainlinkfence meters
PickupTruck FordF150(3)
PickupTruck
Commissioning 4weeks N/A N/A FordF150(3) N/A
ServiceVehicles
PickupTruck
Revegetation 2weeks NativeSeed 60acres FordF150(3) 3
Hydroseedingdevice

2.1 SURVEYINGANDGEOTECHNICALINVESTIGATIONS

Environmentalstudiesandsurveyshavebeenconductedonfoot,atasite/areaspecificlevel.
Stage2archaeologicalsurveyshavebeencompleted,whichinvolvedsiteploughingandvisual
inspections(seeSection3.1:HeritageandNaturalResources).

A legal boundary and topographical survey by an Ontario Land Surveyor has also been
conducted.Ageotechnicalinvestigationwasconductedtodeterminethesubsurfacesoiland
groundwater conditions at the site and to provide geotechnical recommendations for the
designandconstructionoftheproposedWoodvilleSolarFarmstructures.

Based on the subsurface conditions encountered at the borehole locations,
recommendationsforprojectdesignweremadeandconsidered.Informationwasprovidedon
issues such as the foundations, lateral earth pressures, slabongrade, excavation and
groundwatercontrol,reuseofsoilmaterial,thermalresistivityproperties,electricalresistivity
properties,soilcorrosivityandsulphatecontent,andconstructionmonitoringandtesting.This
informationwillbefurtherconsideredinthedetaileddesignstageoftheproject.

2.2 CLEARING,GROUNDLEVELINGANDGRADING

Topreparetheprojectlocationfortheplacementofsolarmodulefoundationsandsupport,the
ground must be prepared and graded prior to other construction activities. A preliminary
gradingplanhasbeencompleted,whichoutlinestheareasforcutandfilltomeettherequired
maximum slope for the installation of panel racks, and is available in Appendix A. A
Stormwater Management Report has also been completed as is available in Appendix B.
Naturalvegetationwillbeclearedfromtheconstructionareaasrequired.

Graders,bulldozers,scrapers,andbackhoeswillbeusedtopreparethesite.Topsoilremoved
from the permanent access road will be feathered out on lands adjacent to the access road.
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Hay bales will be used to prevent erosion and a silt fence put around the perimeter where
needed.Followingtopsoilstrippingandsalvage,gradingwillbeconductedonirregularground
surfacestoprovideasafeandcleanworksurface.Gradingwillbedoneinsuchamannerto
maintainthegeneraldrainagepatternsofthesitewhilecreatingappropriateslopesforthesafe
constructionandoperationofthesolarfield.

2.3 INSTALLATIONOFPERIMETERFENCES

To protect the public during construction activities, as well as to prevent trespass and
vandalism, a minimum 2.0 m chain link fence will be erected around the perimeter of the
projectlocationwithagateattheaccessroadentranceonCambrayRoad(seeSection2.4).

Thefencewillbeasteelchainlinkfenceandinstallationwillrequiretheuseofskidsteerand
auger.Thefencingmaterialswillbetransportedtothesite.Thevehicleswillaccessthesitevia
theproposedaccessroadwhichwillbelocatedoffCambrayRoad.Thefencewillbeerected
afterthesitehasbeengradedandbeforeanyfurtherconstruction.Installationwilltakeplace
during normal working hours in accordance with the City's noise bylaw (2005025). The
location of the perimeter fence is located on the Site Plan contained within the Design and
OperationsReport.

2.4 CONSTRUCTIONOFACCESSROADS

Anaccessroadwillbe neededfortheconstructionandequipmenttransportationvehiclesto
enter the project location. It will also provide long term access to the site for maintenance.
TheprimaryaccessroadwillbeoffofCambrayRoad.Theaccessroadwillbeapproximately15
mwidebutpotentiallywiderattheintersectionwithCambrayRoadwhereturningisrequired.
The length of the access road is approximately 140m in length (entering from the East). An
alternateaccessroadwillbeconstructedfromWoodvilleRoadtoprovideasecondarymeansof
access. This alternate access road will be approximately 15m in length (entering from the
North)andthetotallandareaoccupiedbybothaccessroadsisapproximately0.24ha.

Crushed gravel will be used for the road surface and would be applied to a depth of
approximately350mm.Thesubgradeshouldbefreeofdepressionsandsloped(ataminimum
gradeof2%)toprovideeffectivedrainage.Duringconstructionoftheroadthetopsoilwillbe
strippedandspreadonsiteandsomecutandfillisexpected(seeAppendixA).Accessroad
subgradesareexpectedtoconsistoftheexistingnativegranulardeposits.Thesubgrade
willbecutascleanlyaspossibletominimizedisturbanceandbeproofrolledwithheavyrollers
tolocateanylooseordisturbedareas.Shouldweakareasorotheruncompactablematerialbe
detectedduringproofrolling,furtherexcavationandsubsequentbackfillwithapprovednative
deposits (moisture content within 3 percent of optimum moisture content) or imported
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granularmaterialsmayberequired.Thereplacementgranularmaterialsshouldbecompacted
to at least 95 percent SPMDD. The depth of the roadbed will be constructed as required to
transportloadsassociatedwithconstructionandmaintenanceofthesolarfarm.Nomaterials
willberemovedfromthesite.

Road construction will involve the use of machinery, it will take place during normal working
hours in accordance with the City's Noise Bylaw (2005 025). It is expected that the road
construction will take approximately 4 weeks. Onsite road construction equipment would
accessthesiteviathelocalmunicipalroadnetwork.

The access road will be constructed prior to the balance of the construction activities. The
locationofthisroadislocatedonFigure2:ProjectLocation.

2.5 INSTALLATIONOFPVPANELRACKING

ToprovidesupportforthePVmodules,itisexpectedthatthePVmodulerackwillbemadeof
steeloraluminum.Thefoundationswilllikelybesteelbeamsvibratedordrivenintothesoil.
Alternatively,agroundscrewmaybeusedinplaceofthesteambeam.

Aswiththeotherprojectconstructionactivities,panelrackinginstallationwillrequiretheuse
of heavy machinery and will take place during normal working hours in accordance with the
City'sNoiseBylaw.

ThegenerallocationofthePVrackingisshownonFigure2.

Allprojectcomponentswillbetransportedtothesitebytruck.

2.6 INSTALLATIONOFPVPANELS

Up to 68,200 crystalline modules are planned for the project contained in a series of arrays.
Thesemodulesaredesignedtowithstandthewinterweather.Themoduleswillbeattachedto
fixedtiltsteeloraluminumracks.

2.7 CONSTRUCTIONOFINVERTERSANDSUBSTATION

TheelectricitygeneratedbythePVpanelswillbeintheformofdirectcurrent(DC).Inverters
will be required to perform the conversion of the DC output of the PV cells into alternative
current(AC)suitableforsupplyingtheelectricalgrid.

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AllmakesofinvertersuseessentiallythesametechnologytocoverttheDCoutputofthesolar
panelsintoACusedwithinelectricaldistributionandtransmissionsystems.Theoutputvoltage
ofanInverteristypicallythreephase,208or480voltAC.

Transformers located at each inverter location will be required to stepup the generated
voltagefrom208or480voltsto27.635kV.Theaggregatedoutputwillbefurtherincreasedby
a substation transformer to 44 kV to allow connection to HydroOnes electrical distribution
system.ThetransformerstobeusedaredescribedfurtherintheDesignandOperationReport.

ThelocationoftheinvertersandsubstationisshownonFigure2.

Theinstallationoftheequipmentwillnotresultinanynegativeenvironmentaleffectsexcept
for temporary noise and dust emissions from the use of construction equipment. For
informationontheoperationalnoiseemissionsoftheinvertersandsubstation,pleaseseethe
NoiseStudyReportandinformationintheDesignandOperationsReport.

Onceconstructed,thesolarenergyfarmwillhavefewmovingpartsandwillnotproduceany
harmfulemissions,allowingforthegenerationofrenewableelectricitywithminimalimpacton
thesurroundingcommunityandnaturalenvironment.

2.8 WIRINGANDCONNECTIONTOTHEPROVINCIALGRID

TheoutputofthesolarpanelsisconnectedbyDCwiringmountedtothebacksideoftheracks.
Thesecablesareconnectedtoacombinerboxattheendofeachrowofracks.Buriedelectrical
collectioncableswillconnectthecombinerboxestotheinverters.Buriedcableswillconnect
theinverterACoutputtothesubstationtransformer.Theburiedlineswillbecontainedwithin
the project location and would be buried to a minimum depth of 1m. The cable will be
installedbycabletrenchingmachineorlaidintrenchescreatedbyanexcavator.Thecableis
thendroppedintothetrenchfromaspoolpulledbyatruck.Thematerialremovedfromthe
trenchwillbeusedasbackfillinthetrench.Topsoilandsubsoilwillbeexcavatedandstored
separately. Equipment used in cable installation may include a backhoe or track mounted
excavator,andtrenching/boringequipment.

From the onsite transformer/substation, an overhead 44 kV distribution line would extend
along the access road to Cambray Road. Hydro One will construct a new 44 kV overhead
distributionlinewithintheCambrayRoadrightofwayallowancetoconnectwiththeexisting
Hydro One distribution line located near the intersection of Glen Road and Cambray Road, a
distanceofapproximately2.5km(seeFigure3).

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As Hydro One will build, own, and maintain the 44kV line, they will be responsible for any
permitsassociatedwiththisdistributionline.Giventhatthedistributionlineislocatedwithin
theexistingrightofway,itisnotexpectedthatanynaturalfeatureswouldberemoved.

2.9 OPERATIONSBUILDING

An operations and maintenance building is proposed in the southeast corner of the project
area(seeFigure2).Thebuildingwouldbeapproximately4,000squarefeetinsizeandcontain
offices, garage for maintenance/storage of equipment, break room and washroom facilities.
The building would be of a typical single story commercial building design with a concrete
foundation.Materialsusedinbuildingconstructionwouldlikelybesteel,concreteandpossibly
brick. To service this facility, a well would be installed and a septic bed put in place for the
managementofdomesticwastewater.Thewaterdrawnfromthewellwouldbemuchlessthan
50,000liters/day,andassuch,aPermittoTakeWaterwouldnotberequired.

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Figure3:HydroOneProposedConnectiontotheGrid
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2.10 REMEDIATIONANDCLEANUPOFWORKAREAS

After all major construction activities are complete, work areas will be remediated and, with
theexceptionofpermanentstructures,returnedtotheirpreconstructioncondition.Alldebris
andmaterialsbroughttothesitewillberemoved.

Truckswillbeusedtoremoveallnonpermanentequipmentfromtheprojectlocation,along
with any debris. The truck(s) will access the site via the permanent access road located off
CambrayRoad(seeSection5.0).

Themajorityofsitecleanupworkswilloccurpriortositelandscaping.

2.11 SITELANDSCAPING

Landscapingwithlowmaintenancegrassspecieswilloccurwithintheprojectlocation.

Nativespeciesvegetationthatcouldbeplantedincludeusingaprairieseedmixthatprovides
foragingandbreedinghabitatforavarietyofwildlifethatfrequentstheCityofKawarthaLakes.
The selected vegetation would need to grow to low heights only so that the panels are not
blocked.

LandscapingisthefinalconstructionactivityattheWoodvilleSolarFarm.Itisexpectedthatno
heavymachineryorequipmentwillberequiredfortheplanting.Seedingwouldbecompleted
inaseasonallyappropriatetimeperiodtomaximizethesuccessoftheplantings.Finalplanting
istobedeterminedinconsultationwiththeMinistryofNaturalResources.

A landscape buffer will be installed on the north side of the project consisting of a mix of
evergreenanddeciduousspeciestoprovideayearroundbuffer.ExistingtreesalongCambray
road will serve as a landscape buffer. A landscape plan will be prepared to demonstrate the
proposedlandscaping.

OngoinglandscapemaintenanceisaddressedintheDesignandOperationsReport.

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3. NegativeEnvironmentalEffectsandProposedMitigationMeasures

Theconstruction,operationandmaintenanceoftheWoodvilleSolarFarmhavethepotentialto
affect the local natural and socioeconomic environments. This section examines the
interactionsbetweentheprojectactivitiesandtheenvironment(naturalandsocial).Foreach
componentoftheenvironment,thefollowingisdescribed:

1. ExistingConditionsdescribesthepotentiallyaffectedenvironmentalfeature.
2. Potential Effects describes the potential effects, both positive and negative, to the
environmentalfeaturesthatmayoccurasaresultoftheproject.
3. Mitigation Measures Recommends specific mitigative measures that will be
implementedtominimizeanypotentialnegativeeffectoftheprojectonenvironmental
features.

Aspartoftheconstructionprogram,goodsitepracticesandprocedureswillbeimplementedto
furtherreducetheenvironmentaleffectsasidentifiedinthisConstructionPlanReport.These
practices will include specifications and protocols regarding management of excavated
material, stormwater runoff and sediment control, dust control, soil compaction control,
naturalheritageresources,culturalresources,agricultural/biohazardcontrol,andlocalhiring.
In addition, staff and contractors will be made aware of the environmental commitments
contained in this report to ensure the commitments are implemented. To reduce the risk of
negative environmental impacts the construction staging will be aimed at minimizing the
durationofwork.

The following sections present the potential negative environmental effects and proposed
mitigationmeasuresassociatedwiththeWoodvilleSolarFarm.
3.1. HERITAGEANDARCHAEOLOGICALRESOURCES
3.1.1 ExistingConditions

ScarlettJanusasArchaeologicalandHeritageConsultingandEducation(SJAHCE)wascontracted
by Invenergy Canada, to conduct a Stage 1 and 2 Archaeological Resource Assessment and a
CulturalHeritageAssessmentfortheproposed WoodvilleSolarFarm,intheCityofKawartha
Lakes,Ontario.ThearchaeologicalassessmentswereconductedinaccordancewiththeOntario
HeritageAct(MCL2005)andusingtheMinistryofCulturesDraftStandardsandGuidelinesfor
Consultant Archeologists (MCL 2009). A background study determined that there are no
registered archaeological features within two kilometers of the project location. Several
artifactswerefoundthroughouttheprojectlocation,howeverinvestigationdemonstratedthat
thesearenotrepresentativeofanystructuresandinthemselvesarenotconsideredsignificant.The
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mostsignificantclusterofartifactswaslocatedinthenorthportionoftheprojectlocationnear
thesiteresidence.Thescatterofmaterialfoundwasnotofhistoricalsignificance,and assuch,
nospecialrecommendationsaremadewithrespecttotheartifactsfound. Therearewirefences
surroundingthepropertyandtreerowsseparatethevariousagriculturalfields.Towardsthe
rear(south)oftheproperty,thehedgerowsalsohavesplitrailfences.Theareatotheeastof
theagriculturalfieldsisalsoexcludedfromthestudyarea.

The project location is in the Sturgeon Lake Watershed McLarens Creek Subwatershed.
While there are no identified permanent watercourses, intermittent watercourse, seepage
areas or lakes in the project location, there are several small creeks/streams located to the
northofthepropertywhichdirectlyaffectthearchaeologicalpotentialofthenorthernendof
thestudyarea.

Topographyvariesacrosstheproperty,butthemajorityofthepropertyexhibitsgentlyrolling
hilltopography.

Althoughtheprojectlocationhasbeenusedforagriculturalpurposes,theareahasremained
relativelyundisturbed.PriortotheStage2investigation,theentirepropertywasconsideredto
exhibit high archaeological potential based on proximity to drainage (north of the property),
theformernearbypresenceofanhistorichomestead,historicroadways,thegentlytorolling
hilltopography,andthepresenceofPontypoolsandysoils.

The Stage 1 and 2 archaeological assessment of the study property was conducted under
license P027, (Scarlett Janusas, PIF #P0271072010) during August, September and October
2010.

TheCulturalHeritageAssessmentfoundtherearenobuiltfeaturesidentifiedwithintheproject
locationwithheritagevalueorinterest,andtherearenoculturalheritagelandscapedthatwill
beseverelyimpactedbythedevelopmentofasolarfarmontheprojectlocation.Onlytwoof
the five built features in proximity to the project location exhibit cultural heritage value or
interest (based on limited observation only no permission to access) and these have
landscape screening which totally obscure the project location. There are no mitigation
recommendationsfortheprojectlocationgiventheseresults.

PleasereferencetheArchaeologicalAssessmentReportandtheCulturalHeritageReportwhich
arepartoftheREAsubmissionformoredetail.
3.1.2 PotentialEffects
Constructionactivitiesonthesitehavethepotentialtocausenegativeeffectsonarchaeological
resourcesbyaltering,disruptingand/ordestroyinghistoricculturalmaterials.Recoveryofsome
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historicculturalmaterialduringtheconstructionphaseoftheprojectispossible.Noheritage
buildingsorfeatureswillbeaffected.
3.1.3 MitigationMeasures
The Cultural Heritage Assessment resulted in no mitigation recommendations for the project
location.BaseduponthebackgroundresearchofpastandpresentconditionsandtheStage2
ArchaeologicalResourceAssessment,thefollowingisrecommended:

Given that the artifacts recovered from east and west of Part 2 (the area of the site
residence excluded from survey area) are not representative of any structures and in
themselvesarenotconsideredsignificant,nospecialrecommendationsaremadewith
respecttoBcGr14;
Archaeological assessment of Part 2 (excluded) is recommended should any
developmentextendintothisarea;
The entire study area is recommended to be cleared of archaeological concerns;
however,
Shouldpreviouslyundocumentedarchaeologicalresourcesbediscovered,theymaybe
an archaeological site and therefore subject to Section 48 (1) of the Ontario Heritage
Act. The proponent or person discovering the archaeological resources must cease
alteration of the site immediately and engage a licensed consultant archaeologist to
carry out archaeological fieldwork, in compliance with sec. 48 (1) of the Ontario
HeritageAct;
The Cemeteries Act requires that any person discovering human remains must notify
the police or coroner and the Registrar of cemeteries, Ministry of Small Business and
ConsumerServices

TheStage1and2ArchaeologicalAssessmentReportwassubmittedtotheMinistryofTourism
andCultureasaconditionoflicensinginaccordancewithpartVIoftheOntarioHeritageAct,
R.S.O. 1990, c 0.18. The report was reviewed to ensure that the licensed consultant
archaeologist met the terms and conditions of their archaeological license, and that the
archaeological fieldwork and report recommendations ensured the conservation, protection
and preservation of the cultural heritage of Ontario (Government of Ontario, Ministry of
Culture2009:73).ClearancefromMTCwasreceivedonNovember19,2010.
3.2. NATURALHERITAGERESOURCES

Detailsonnaturalheritageexistingconditionsandthepotentialforeffectstothesefeaturesare
described in the Natural Heritage Assessment Report Package. The following provides a
summaryofconditionsandpotentialeffects.Figure4showsthelocationofnaturalfeaturesin
proximitytotheproject.
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Onsite existing natural feature conditions were based on a records review and onsite
investigations. The results of this work are documented in the Natural Heritage Assessment
Report Package as part of this REA submission. The project location consists largely of active
agricultural land with naturalized deciduous hedgerows, largely composed of Green Ash
(Fraxinuspennsylanica).Surroundingtheprojectlocationareothervegetatedunitsincluding,
forexampleforestedlands,meadowandplantationforest.

Nosignificanthabitathasbeenidentifiedwithintheprojectlocation.Therearetwowoodland
units within 120 m that have been evaluated as significant (see Figure 4 and the Natural
HeritageAssessmentReportPackageaspartofthisREAsubmission).Asummarydescription
of these woodlands, including their known or potential ecological functions, is provided in
Table2.
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Figure4:EvaluationofNaturalFeaturesSignificanceMap
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Table2:DescriptionofSignificantWoodlandswithin120metersoftheProjectComponents
Significant Size EcologicalFunctionsCriteria Woodland Project
Woodland Criterion Uncommon Components
Location Woodlan Woodland Proximityto Linkages Water WoodlandDiversity Characteristics within120m
dSize Interior other Protection Representation
(hectares) significant
woodlandor
habitats
SizeThreshold(hectares)
4 any 1 1 0.5 1 1
Northof 4.78 none Within30mof Notlocated Located IdentifiedasMixed Notuncommonin solarpanels
project fishhabitat between2 within50mof Swamp/Forest termsofspecies accessroad
location significant awatercourse communities(SWM) composition,
natural andfish andConiferousForest ecological
features habitat community(FOC) function,cover
within120 Notlocated Dominantcanopy type,ageor
m inasource speciesincludeWhite structure
water CedarandWhitePine
protection
area
Eastof 4.13 none Notwithin30 Notlocated Notlocated IdentifiedasaDry Notuncommonin accessroad
project mof between2 within120m FreshSugarMaple termsofspecies OMbuilding
location significant significant offishhabitat HardwoodDeciduous composition,
natural natural Notlocatedin Forest(FODM510) ecological
featureorfish features asourcewater SugarMaplewith function,cover
habitat within120 protection AmericanElm, type,ageor
m area Basswood,WhiteAsh structure
andHopHornbeam.
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The hedgerows located within the project location were not evaluated as significant.
Nevertheless,thesehedgerowsdoprovidepotentialbreedingbirdhabitat.Toavoidimpactsto
breeding birds, the hedgerows should be cleared outside of the nesting season (see Section
3.2.3).
Two significant woodland featureshave been identified within 120 m of the project location.
These woodlands are located to the north and to the east of the project location.
Approximately1.78hectaresofthe4.78hectaresignificantwoodlandidentifiedtothenorthof
theprojectlocationfallswithin120mofwheresolarpanelinstallationsareplanned.Tothe
east, approximately 1.05 hectares of that 4.13 hectare significant woodland fall within 120
metersoftheaccessroadandplannedlocationoftheofficemanagementbuilding.Potential
negative environmental effects are detailed in Table 3. Of note is that both significant
woodlandsareseparatedfromtheWoodvilleSolarFarmbyeitherWoodvilleRoadtothenorth
orCambrayRoadtotheeast.Assuch,nodirectnegativeenvironmentaleffectsareexpectedto
thesewoodlots.
Table3:SummaryofNegativeEnvironmentalEffects
Natural Locationof Distance to Potential Negative Magnitude Frequency of Duration
Feature Natural Nearest Environmental ofEffect Effect ofEffect
Feature Project Effect(detailed)
Component
(m)
Significant Northof 25 Lossofedge Low;indirect Periodic Shortterm
Woodland project vegetationdueto duringsite
location thedepositionof grading
dustorreleaseof
siltderivedfrom
construction
gradingactivity
Significant Eastof 35 Loss of edge Low;indirect Periodic Shortterm
Woodland project vegetation due to duringsite
location the deposition of grading
dust or release of
silt derived from
construction
gradingactivity
Based on the location of the significant woodlands (Figure 4), in the context of the general
naturalheritagesystem,nolossofconnectivityisanticipatedasaresultoftheproject.Current
linkages with the nearby provincially significant wetland to the east (>300 m) will not be
affected. Due to both Woodville Road and Cambray Road acting as a barrier between the
plannedWoodvilleSolarFarmandthesignificantwoodlands,nolossinsize,diversity,healthor
functionalityofthewoodlandsisexpected.
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With regards to the environmental effects described in Table 2, the following mitigation
measures are proposed for the potential shortterm indirect impacts associated with loss of
edgevegetationduetothedepositionofsiltderivedfromconstructiongradingactivities:

Minimizetheareaanddurationofsoilexposure;
Installerosionandsedimentcontrol(E&SC)structures(e.g.,strawbalesbarriers
and/or filter cloth barriers) in existing swales, drains, or at critical downstream flow
points to intercept suspended solids carried by overland flow and to prevent runoff
fromdirectlyenteringtheexistingwatercoursenorthoftheprojectlocation;
Installandmaintainfilterclothbarriers(siltfencing)aroundtheperimeterofthe
projectlocationuntillandswithexposedsoilhavestabilized;
Use appropriate grading techniques to prevent increased runoff potential and
maintainpositivedrainage;
Prohibittheclearingofvegetationoutsideoftheprojectlocation;and,
Restrictequipmentlaydowntotheprojectlocationandaccessroads.

In addition to construction mitigation, it should be noted that during operations, stormwater
willbeallowedtoinfiltrateintothegroundnaturallytomaintainarunoffcoefficientconsistent
withpredevelopmentconditions.Bymaintainingtherunoffcoefficientduringtheoperations
phase,therunoffpotentialwillnotbeincreasedfrompredevelopmentlevels.

Othermitigationmeasurestobeimplementedtomitigatethepotentialinjuryormortalityto
migratorybreedingbirdsprotectedundertheMigratoryBirdConventionAct,1994,include:

Retainvegetationwhereverpossible;and
Avoidvegetationclearingduringperiodsofhighwildlifebreedingactivity(e.g.migratory
birdnestingperiodfromApril15thtoAugust1st).
Where vegetation removal is necessary duringbreeding activity, a wildlife survey(e.g.
birdnestsearch)conductedbyaqualifiedBiologistwillberequiredtodetermineifan
area is clear of nesting activity (e.g., active nest with eggs or young, etc.). Should an
active nest be located, it should be buffered appropriately until the avian young have
fledged.
3.3. WATERBODIES
TheWoodvilleSolarFarmprojectlocationisintheSturgeonLakeWatershedMcLarensCreek
Subwatershed. Water in this area generally flows in a southeasterly direction towards the
ScugogRiversystem(partoftheTrentSevernWaterway)whereitcontinuesnorthtoSturgeon
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Lake. There is limited data on the water quality in the McLarens Creek subwatershed (KRCA
WatershedReportCard2008).

Asiteinvestigation,precededbyarecordsreview,wascompletedaccordingtoSections30and
Section 31 of Ontario Regulation 359/09. Figure 5 outlines the site investigation map for the
WaterAssessmentforWoodvilleSolarFarm.Asummaryofthewaterbodieswithin120mof
theprojectlocationisoutlinedinTable4.

Table4:SummaryoftheWaterBodiesfortheWoodvilleSolarFarm
SiteInvestigationSummary
EISRequired?
WaterBodyID Wasthe Distanceto ProjectComponents
waterbody Isthe Istheproject nearestproject within120mofthe
identified project locationwithin components waterbody
duringrecords locationin 120mofthe
review? thewater waterbody?
body?
Lakes
IsolatedNE 9 Doesnotmeetthedefinition 114m None No
waterbody ofawaterbody

IsolatedNW 9 Doesnotmeetthedefinition 165m None No
waterbody ofawaterbody

Offlinewater 9 No Yes 72m AccessRoads,Solar Yes
body(pond) Panels
LakeTroutLakes
NONE
Permanentand/orIntermittentStreams
Streamtothe 9 No Yes 102m AccessRoads,Solar Yes
north Panels
SeepageAreas
NONE

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Figure5:WoodvilleSolarFarmWaterAssessmentSiteInvestigationMap
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ThewaterbodiesthatmetthedefinitionofawaterbodyundertheOntarioRegulation359/09
and lie within 120 m of the project location were located on lands where access was not
permittedbythelandowner.However,fromareviewofallavailableresources,includingaerial
imageryandobservationsfromWoodvilleRoad,thefollowingnotesandobservationsregarding
thesmalllake(i.e.,pond)andthepermanentstreamweremade:

The pond that is connected to the stream via a short outflow connection appeared to be
primarily open water with some emergent vegetation along the margins. From aerial
imagery available through Google and the MOE GIS Portal (see the Water Assessment
Package,EISAppendixA,includedaspartoftheREAsubmission),manicuredlawnborders
theperimeterofthepondwhichisadjacenttoamixedswampcommunitytotheeastanda
rural residential farm property to the west and north. The outflow connection to the
permanentstreamisnotreadilyapparentfromavailableaerialimagery.Itispossiblethat
theMNRmappedconnection(i.e.,dataprovidedthroughLandInformationOntario)maybe
eitherephemeralortiled.However,duetothelackofsiteconfirmation,theconnectionwill
beconsideredaspresentandpartoftheoverallsystem.Thisconnectingstreamisgreater
than120mfromtheprojectlocationbut,ifpresent,wouldconnectthepondthatiswithin
120mtoapermanentreceivingstream.

A permanent stream flows in an easterly direction towards the Goose Lake wetland Life
ScienceAreaofNaturalandScientificInterest(ANSI).Thisstreamismappedacrossarural
residential farm property and along the northern boundary of the mixed swamp. From
aerial images available through Google and the MOE GIS Portal, it appears that a large
portion of the mapped stream is bordered by manicured lawn to the top of bank. The
exception to this may be along the southern bank in the area of the confluence with a
connectingheadwatertributary;asmallnumberoftreesborderthestreaminthisarea.

FieldnotesforthesitevisitandaerialimageryareprovidedintheWaterAssessmentPackage
aspartoftheREAsubmission.
Thepotentialnegativeeffectstotheapplicablewaterbodieswithin120mbyprojectactivities
relatingtositepreparationandconstructionareoutlinedinTable5.

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Table5:PotentialEnvironmentalEffectsoftheWoodvilleSolarFarmonWaterBodieswithin120m
WaterBody
DurationofEffect
With Minimum PotentialNegativeEffect(s)
Magnitudeof
Frequencyof
Potentialto Separation
Activity beAffected Distance
byActivity Between
Effect
Effect
Activityand
WaterBody Physical Functional
SITEPREPARATION,SERVICINGANDCONSTRUCTIONPHASE
Vegetation Streammay 102m Potentialforsoilmobilization Increased LOW Singleevent; 68month
Removaland beindirectly anderosionresultingin sedimentationand Temporary construction
Grading affected schedulefor
increasedsedimentationand turbiditymayaffect
complete
turbidity fishhabitat(e.g.,
mitigationof
Changesinnaturaldrainage, spawningareas,food activity
includingincreasedor sources,benthic
decreasedsurfacerunoff; composition)
increasedordecreased
streamflowsandredirection
ofsurface
Installationof Streammay 102m Overlanddisposalofwater Increasederosion, LOW Singleevent; During
servicesand beindirectly requiredbydewatering sedimentationand Temporary installationof
utilities affected solarpanelpiles
activities potentialfor
requiring
Limitedpotentialfor floodingofnearby
groundwater
taking(ex., disruptionofnearbystream waterbodiesor
installationof orwetlandbaseflow intolerant
solarpanel (wetlandisgreaterthan300 vegetation
polesand maway) Potentialforlossof
domestic aquatichabitat
well)
and/orspecies
Construction Streammay 102m Limitedpotentialtodecrease Decreasedsite LOW Permanent Constructionwill
ofAccess beindirectly occurduringa68
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WaterBody
DurationofEffect
With Minimum PotentialNegativeEffect(s)
Magnitudeof
Frequencyof
Potentialto Separation
Activity beAffected Distance
byActivity Between
Effect
Effect
Activityand
WaterBody Physical Functional
Roads affected surfacepermeabilityand permeabilityhas monthwindow.
redirectsurfacerunoff potentialtoincrease Roadswillbein
placethroughout
amountofsurface
thelifespanof
runoff
thefacility
Increased
sedimentationand
turbiditymayimpact
fishhabitat(e.g.,
spawningareas,food
sources,benthic
composition)if
present
Storageand Streammay 102m Limitedpotentialfor Runoffof LOW Shortterm; 68month
Useof beindirectly accidentalspillsor contaminatedsoil onlywhen construction
Construction affected construction schedulefor
contaminationofsoiland/or and/orsurfacerunoff
Materialsand materialsand complete
surfacerunoff mayimpactfish
Equipment equipmenton mitigationof
habitatandwater site activity
qualityofany
downstream
receivingwaters
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No project activities will occur within 30 m of a water body (see Figure 5). Therefore, all
potentialnegativeenvironmentaleffectsoftheprojectoutlinedinTable5areconsideredtobe
indirecteffectsassociatedwiththedrainageareaforeachwaterbody.Further,thesmallwater
bodyfeature(i.e.,pond)identified72mfromtheprojectlocationhasnotoverylowpotential
tobenegativelyaffectedbytheactivitiesrelatedtotheWoodvilleSolarFarm.Thewaterbody
hasnodirectoverlandconnectiontotheprojectlocationandthestreamconnectingthewater
bodytothemainstreamidentifiedinTable6andFigure5islikelyflowingawayfromthewater
body (i.e., discharging water from the pond). None of the activities outlined in Table 6 are
expected to have any physical or functional effect on a water body provided the appropriate
mitigationmeasuresareimplemented.
Tominimizethepotentialforimpairmentofthequalityofreceivingwatersduringconstruction,
an erosion abatement control plan will be implemented during construction. The plan will
consistofthefollowing:
Strawbalebarriersand/orfilterclothbarrierswillbeinstalledinexistingswales,drains,
oratcriticaldownstreamflowpointstointerceptsuspendedsolidscarriedbyoverland
flowandtopreventtherunofffromdirectlyenteringexistingwatercourses.
Topsoil will be stripped as necessary from project component installation areas. Any
strippedtopsoilwouldbestockpiledforuseinsiterestorationactivities.
Useappropriategradingtechniquestopreventincreasedrunoffpotentialandmaintain
positivedrainage.
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Table6:WaterBodyMitigationMeasuresforConstruction
WaterBody
WithPotential
Activity tobeAffected SummaryofMitigationMeasures ResidualEffect
byActivity
Vegetation Streammay Anerosionandsedimentcontrolplanhasbeendevelopedfor NONE.Thewaterbodiesidentifiedwithin120mtothe

Removaland beindirectly thesite(seeConstructionPlanReport) northoftheprojectlocationarenotdirectlyconnectedto
thesite.Indirectconnectionsexistviaroaddrainage
Grading affected Existingvegetationbuffersalongroaddrainageandtothe
swalesandconnectingculverts.Existingvegetationinthe
eastoftheprojectlocationwillremainunchanged
projectlocationandroadsidedrainagewillbemaintained
Siltfencingwillbeinstalledinareaswherethereispotential toactasnaturalbuffers.
forrunofftothereceivingwaterbodies(i.e.,atroadculverts
andalongroaddrainage)
Rock/strawbailcheckdamswillbeconstructedbetweensite
activitiesandallculvertsleadingtoreceivingwaterbodies,
includingditchlines.
Erosionblanketsand/orloosenedhaybaleswillbeusedto
preventerosionandsoilmobilization
Allareasdisturbedduringconstructionofthefacilitywillbe
revegetatedusingnativegrass;anaturalvegetationbuffer
willbeinstalledalongthenorthernboundaryoftheproject
location
Changestolandcontourswillbeminimized;allphysicalland
alterations(i.e.,cutandfill)weredesignedtoremain
consistentwiththepreexistingdrainagepatterns
Installationof Streammay Pumpallwaterencounteredduringinstallationofsolarpanel NONE.Thewaterbodiesidentifiedwithin120mtothe
servicesand beindirectly pilestovegetatedareasfornaturalinfiltrationandavoidance northoftheprojectlocationarenotdirectlyconnectedto
utilitiesrequiring affected ofsoilmobilizationoruseofatemporarystoragebasinina
groundwater disturbedareaoftheprojectlocation(seetheGeotechnical
taking(ex., ReportinAppendixBortheWoodvilleSolarFarm asnaturalbuffers.
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WaterBody
WithPotential
Activity tobeAffected SummaryofMitigationMeasures ResidualEffect
byActivity
installationof ConstructionPlanReport)
solarpanelpoles Controlrateandtimingofwaterpumping.Ifpossible,restrict
anddomestic groundwatertakingtolowflowtimeperiods
well)
Constructionof Streammay Accessroadshavebeendesignedtopromoteinfiltration;the NONE.Thewaterbodiesidentifiedwithin120mtothe
AccessRoads beindirectly roadwayswithintheprojectlocationwillbegravel northoftheprojectlocationarenotdirectlyconnectedto
affected Vegetationbuffersareproposedwherepreviouslyabsentand
existingbuffers(i.e.,alongCambrayRoadandtothewestof
theprojectlocation)willbemaintained toactasnaturalbuffers.
Thequantityandqualityofanystormwaterrunofffromroad
constructionwillbecontrolledusingbestmanagement
practices
StorageandUse Streammay Allconstructionequipmentandmaterialswillbeprimarily NONE.Thewaterbodiesidentifiedwithin120mtothe
ofConstruction beindirectly storedatthesouthernendoftheprojectlocationtomaximize northoftheprojectlocationarenotdirectlyconnectedto
Materialsand affected thedistancebetweentheidentifiedwaterbodiesandthe
Equipment constructionlaydownareas
toactasnaturalbuffers.
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3.4. AIR,ODOUR,DUST
Duringconstruction,increasesinparticulatematter(dust)maybeexperiencedintheadjacent
lands.Additionally,therewillbeemissionsfromthedieselenginesofconstructionmachinery
and equipment which will cause temporary negative impacts to local air quality. The impacts
willbelocalizedandtemporaryandwillnothaveasignificantimpactonregionalairemission
andclimatechange.
Appropriateairqualitymitigationmeasureswillbeimplementedduringconstruction:
i) Inordertominimizeparticulatematterfromvehiclesandequipment,idlingwillbe
prohibitedwherepossible;
ii) Vehicular traffic will be minimized on exposed soils and high traffic areas will be
stabilizedwithfreshgravel;
iii) Allmachinerywillhavemufflestoreducenoise;and
iv) During construction the gravel roads will be watered down as required to reduce
dust.
3.5. NOISE
Duringtheconstructionperiod,whichisexpectedtobe6to8months,constructionactivities
will lead to elevated levels of noise in the area. Receptors that could be affected by noise
during construction include those located north, northeast and east of the project location.
The closest offsite receptor is about 80 m from the project. Please refer to the Design and
OperationsReportAppendixAfortheNoiseStudyReport.
All efforts will be made to minimize this noise during construction. The following mitigation
measureswillreducetheimpactofnoiseonsurroundinglanduses:
i) Vehicleandequipmentidlingwillbeprohibitedwherepossible;
ii) Constructionactivitiesresultinginnoiseemissionswilltakeplaceonlyduringnormal
businesshours;
iii) Thecontractorwillberequiredtoabidebylocalmunicipalnoisebylaws;
iv) All equipment will be maintained in good working order with effective muffling
deviceswhereappropriate;and
v) Anynoisecomplaintswillbeinvestigatedbythecontractor.
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3.6. LANDUSEANDRESOURCES
The subject property has one single family home on it with an access driveway to Woodville
Road.Portionsofthelandhavebeenusedforagriculturalpurposes(cashcrop)formanyyears.
Currently,wheatisgrownonthesouthernportionsoftheproperty.Thesurroundinglanduseis
dominatedbyagricultureactivities.Scatteredresidencesarenearbyandagravelpitexiststo
theeastofthefacility.Figure2identifiestheexistingresidencesinthevicinityofthesite.

The subject property is zoned Agricultural A1 in the Township of Mariposa Comprehensive
ZoningBylaw9407anddesignatedAgriculturalintheVictoriaCountyOfficialPlan,whichboth
allowfarmingrelatedusesontheproperty.Whilethepropertyhasbeenusedforagricultural
purposes, it is predominantly Class 47 under the Canada Land Inventory soil classification
system, with a small portion of Class 3 capability, which was demonstrated during the FIT
ApplicationprocessanddeemedtomeettheBasicEligibilityRequirementsoftheFITRulesby
theOntarioPowerAuthority.

The site is designated as mineral aggregate resource area. Aggregate is not expected to be
extracted but any aggregate extracted from the project location is for the sole purpose of
constructingtheproposedsolarfarm.
The proposed solar energy farm is a lowprofile and nonobtrusive use in nature, and is on a
similar scale as other invisible land uses due to the low impact on the subject site and the
adjacent land uses. Further, solar projects do not result in effects on telecommunications
facilities. Because no negative effects are expected, no mitigation measures are proposed
However, Invenergy Canada is currently developing a landscape plan as part of the detailed
designtofurtherenhancevisualbufferingfromneighbouringresidentiallanduses.

3.7. PROVINCIALANDLOCALINFRASTRUCTURE

The use of local roads will be the only local infrastructure required during construction. Any
local roads damaged during construction would be repaired by Invenergy Canada. No other
municipalservicesareanticipatedtoberequired.
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3.8. PUBLICHEALTHANDSAFETY

Duringconstruction,thereisthepotentialfornoise,vibration,equipmentemissions,anddust
effects which can be attributed to human health impacts. These effects are expected to be
small, localized and temporary in nature. Standard construction mitigation measures as
previouslydescribedwillhelptoreducetheseeffects.
3.9. AREASPROTECTEDUNDERPROVINCIALPLANSANDPOLICIES

AsearchandanalysisoftherecordsandresourcesdidnotidentifyanyportionoftheOntario
Greenbelt, the Oak Ridges Moraine, the Niagara Escarpment, the Lake Simcoe Watershed, or
anylocalgreenlandsintheprojectlocationorwithinthesurrounding300m.Consultationwith
theappropriateagenciesandmunicipalitiesverifiedthisdetermination.

4. ENVIRONMENTALEFFECTSMONITORINGPLAN

The Environmental Effects Monitoring Plan (EEMP) (Table 7) outlines how potential negative
environmentaleffectsofprojectconstructionwillbemitigatedandhowmonitoringwilloccur
tomeettherequirementssetoutinOntarioRegulation359/09.

Thosemitigationmeasuresthatareinrelationtotheconstructionactivitiesareoutlinedbelow.
The potential environmentaleffects during construction are anticipated to be shortterm and
indirect.

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Table7:EnvironmentalEffectsMonitoringPlan(Construction)
Significant MonitoringPlan
Potential
Feature Performance Mitigation
Environmental ResidualEffects ContingencyMeasures
Affectedby Objective Measures
Effect Monitoring Frequency&
Activity Methodology ReportingRequirements
Locations Duration
NATURALHERITAGE
Lossofedge Significant Nonegativeeffectson Minimizesoilexposure None Visual Alongedgeof Attheendofthe Submitannualmonitoring Replacevegetationlostasa
vegetationin Woodlands woodlandvegetation InstallE&SCmeasures(e.g.,siltfence assessmentof woodlands constructionphase reporttotheMNR resultofexcessivedust
asindicatedby edgevegetation depositionand/orsiltation
Significant Useappropriategradingtechniques
excessivemortalityof withappropriatenative
Woodlanddue Restrictvegetationclearingand
edgespecies species,aspermittedby
tothedeposition constructionlaydownareastothe landowner(s)
Monitor Alongsiltfence Monthlyand/orafter
ofdustand/or projectlocation deficienciesin andatotherE&SC 10mmrainevents
overlandrelease E&SCmeasures structures
ofsiltderived
fromsitegrading
Injuryor Not Nodisturbance,injury Restrictvegetationclearingtothe None Monitoringplan Inareasofactive Activenestswillbe Submitannualmonitoring Establishnestbuffer(s)and
mortalityofa applicable ormortalityofbirds projectlocation requiredifactive clearingifclearing monitoredweeklyor reporttotheEnvironment prohibitionsoncutting,as
limitedto protectedunderthe nestisfound activityincludes asappropriateuntil Canada(ifrequired) required.
migratory Timingrestrictionforvegetation
non MigratoryBirds during thedisturbanceof chickshavefledged
breedingbird clearingduringbreedingperiod
significant ConventionAct(1994) vegetation anactivenest
Nestdisturbance wooded (April15thandAugust1st). clearingactivity location
and/or areas(e.g., Completeabirdnestsearchpriorto
abandonment hedgerows) vegetationclearingconductedduring
thebreedingperiod.

WATERBODIES
Erosionand Stream AppropriateESC Anerosionandsedimentcontrolplan None.Thewaterbodies Routinechecks Atallareaswhere Checktooccur Siterecords/paperworkto Ifduringtheroutinechecksit
SedimentControl locateda measuresare hasbeendevelopedforthesite.This identifiedwithin120m ofallESC ESCcontrolsare weekly includerecordofESC isdeterminedthatESC
(ESC):Surface minimumof planincludes,butisnotlimitedtosilt tothenorthofthe controls constructed weeklycontrolsmonitoring controlsarenotsufficient,all
implementedpriorto
runoffandsoil 102mfrom fencing,erosioncontrolblankets projectlocationarenot implemented duringtheconstruction workwillstopuntil
andduring
mobilizationmay project and/orhaybales,checkdams,etc. directlyconnectedtothe phase.Logstobeprovided appropriateESCcontrolscan
impactany location construction (seeAppendixB) site.Indirect totheMNR/MOEif beestablished
receivingwater connectionsexistvia requested.
bodiesErosionand AllESCcontrolsare roaddrainageswales
SedimentControl maintainedduringthe andconnectingculverts.
(ESC) constructionphase Existingvegetationinthe
projectlocationand
roadsidedrainagewillbe
maintainedtoactas
naturalbuffers.

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Significant MonitoringPlan
Potential
Feature Performance Mitigation
Environmental ResidualEffects ContingencyMeasures
Affectedby Objective Measures
Effect Monitoring Frequency&
Activity Methodology ReportingRequirements
Locations Duration
Dewateringof Limited Controltherateand NONE.ESCmeasureswillmitigateany Anydewateringactivities Ensure Atsolarpanel Onceduring Siterecords/paperworkto Ifdewateringcauses
SolarPanelPole potentialfor
timingofwater excessoverlandrunofffrom requiredduringsolar dewatering installation construction/installat includerecordoflocations increasedsoilmobilizationor
Installation the dewateringactivities.Nopermanent panelpoleinstallation occursinto locationsthat ionofsolarpanel thatrequireddewatering surfacerunoffinareasof
pumping.Pumpwater
Locationsmay baseflowof impactstothewatertableare willcontrolledtoensure vegetatedareas requiredewatering pole andthevolumeofwater exposedsoil,dewatering
ontovegetated
affectlocal thestream anticipated.Watertakingstobe pumpedwaterre orintoa taken. activitieswillbestoppeduntil
hydrological tothenorthsurfacesifpossibleor <50,000L/day infiltratestheground temporary asolutioncanbe
regime.Overland tobe intoatemporary withoutcausingincreased retentionbasin implemented.Ifwatertaking
dispersalofwater affected retentionbasin.If runoff.Seethe needstoexceed50,000L/day,
duringdewatering possible,restrict WoodvilleSolarFarm theMOEwillbeconsulted.
mayincrease groundwatertakingto ConstructionPlanReport
surfacerunoff formoreinformation.
lowflowtimeperiods.
ImplementESC
measuresand
monitor/reportas
indicated
AirQualityandEnvironmentalNoise/LandUse
Increasedair Local Nonoticeableincrease Maintainallvehiclesandequipmentin Noneexpected Residents NA NA Documentanycomplaints AdherencetoComplaint
emissionsfrom Residents indust/airemissions goodrunningconditionandin complaints andfollowupactionstaken ResolutionProcess
construction compliancewithregulatory monitoring
equipment. requirement.
Increaseddust Suppressdustwithwateronexposed
fromonsite soilsurfacesifnecessary
activities. Coverloadsofmaterialsthatcould
createdust.
Increasenoise Local Nolocalresidentnoise Vehicleandequipmentidlingwillbe None Residents NA NA Documentanycomplaints AdherencetoComplaint
levelsfrom Residents complaints prohibitedwherepossible; complaints andfollowupactionstaken ResolutionProcess
equipmentusage Constructionactivitiesresultingin monitoring
during noiseemissionswilltakeplaceonly
construction duringnormalbusinesshours;
Thecontractorwillberequiredto
abidebylocalmunicipalnoiseby
laws;
Allequipmentwillbemaintainedin
goodworkingorderwitheffective
mufflingdeviceswhereappropriate;
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5. TIMINGOFCONSTRUCTIONACTIVITIES
Construction of the project is anticipated to take approximately six to eight months to

complete.Theexactcalendardatesofconstructionactivitiesareyettobedeterminedandwill
be based on the timing of the REA approval. Figure 6 below provides an overview of the
constructionactivities,theirtiminginrelationtoeachother,andtheirduration
October2011FINAL 34
Figure6:ProposedConstructionSchedule

Anticipated
ConstructionActivity Duration Month1 Month2 Month3 Month4 Month5 Month6
SiteMobilization&
6weeks
Preparation
SafetyFencing 4weeks

InstallationofTransformer
5weeks
andInverterPads
InstallUndergroundFeeders 6weeks

InstallInverters 3weeks
PierFoundationInstallation 4weeks
RackInstallation 11weeks
SolarModuleInstallation 10weeks
RackWiring 10weeks
StringTesting 5weeks
SubstationConstruction 8weeks
Commissioning&
4weeks
Demobilization
<Totalconstructionschedule
TOTAL ~6Months >

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6. CONCLUSIONS

This Construction Plan Report has been completed to fulfill regulatory requirements as
mandatedbytheprovincialgovernmentforthedevelopmentoftheWoodvilleSolarFarm.This
reportisconsistentwiththeprovisionsofOntarioRegulation359/09foraClass3solarfacility
assetoutbytheGreenEnergyAct.

Sufficient fieldwork and data collection was performed to assist in the determination of
potential construction effects to environmental and social features. Various mitigation
measures to manage these potential effects have been identified. Significant adverse effects
fromconstructionactivitytothenaturalandsocialenvironmentwillbeavoidedthroughcareful
facilitylayoutplanning,theapplicationofappropriatemitigationmeasures,andadherenceto
allregulatoryrequirements.

TherearenoProvincialParksorConservationReserveswithin120moftheprojectlocation.In
addition, no Provincially Significant Wetlands, Significant Valleylands, Significant Wildlife
Habitat or Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest will be displaced or disrupted as none of
thesefeaturesarelocatedwithin120mofsolarfarminfrastructure.Throughmitigationtwo
Significant Woodlands identified within 120 m of the project will not be adversely affected.
Monitoring of these woodlands during the construction period will verify that the mitigation
measuresproposedareeffective.

Impacts from the construction of the solar farm on water bodies are expected to be nil.
Construction of the solar farm is planned to occur outside of the defined Conservation
AuthorityRegulatedAreas.Consequently,permitsunderOntarioRegulation158/6willnotbe
required.

Nopowerlinesoraccessroadsareexpectedtobeconstructednearoracrosswatercourses.

TheoverallconclusionofthisConstructionPlanReportisthatthisprojectcanbeconstructed
withoutanysignificantadverseresidualeffectstothenaturalorsocialenvironment.

TherearenetbenefitsofthisprojectresultingfromanincreasedmunicipaltaxbasefortheCity
of Kawartha Lakes, increased number of employment opportunities, especially during the
constructionstage,andthegenerationofclean,renewableelectricityfromsolarpower.

Formoreinformationontheproject,pleaserefertothedocumentslistedinSection1.0ofthis
report.Theseadditionalreportsareprovidedaspartofacompletedsubmissionpackagetothe
MOEandwerepreparedinaccordancewithOntarioRegulation359/09.

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APPENDIX A
GRADING PLAN
APPENDIX B
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2.0 CONSTRUCTIONACTIVITIES ............................................................................................................ 4

3.0 NEGATIVEENVIRONMENTALEFFECTSANDPROPOSEDMITIGATIONMEASURES ...................... 13

3.7 ProvincialandLocalInfrastructure ................................................................................... 30

4.0 ENVIRONMENTALEFFECTSMONITORINGPLAN .......................................................................... 31

5.0 TIMINGOFCONSTRUCTIONACTIVITIES ....................................................................................... 34

Vegetation Streammay Anerosionandsedimentcontrolplanhasbeendevelopedfor NONE.Thewaterbodiesidentifiedwithin120mtothe

Construction of the project is anticipated to take approximately six to eight months to

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