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PETERBOROUGH UTILITIES INC.

Site Considerations Information Peterborough Utilities Buckhorn Hydro

July 2015 – 15-2148

Prepared by Dillon Consulting Limited

Peterborough Utilities Inc. Site Considerations Information - Peterborough Utilities Buckhorn Hydro July 2015 – 15-2148

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Table of Contents Acronyms and Abbreviations

1.0 Introduction 1

1.1 Peterborough Utilities Buckhorn Hydro ........................................................................ 1

1.2 LRP Site Considerations Requirements ......................................................................... 2

1.3 Contacting PUI ............................................................................................................... 3

2.0 LRP Site Considerations Information 4

2.1 Detailed Site Considerations Information Mapping ...................................................... 4

2.2 Detailed Findings ........................................................................................................... 7

Figures

Figure 1: Site Considerations Information - Project Location ......................................................... 5

Figure 2: Site Considerations Information - Natural Features ........................................................ 6

Figure 3: Site Considerations Information - Municipal and Geographic Township Boundaries ................................................................................. 7

Tables

Table 1: Site Considerations Information ....................................................................................... 9

Table 2: Cultural Heritage Screening ............................................................................................ 13

Appendices

A Relevant Terminology

B Corporate Information: Peterborough Utilities Inc.

C Correspondence Cited


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Acronyms and Abbreviations – A –

AC, alternating current; the type of electricity delivered to households from the utility grid.

– I –

IESO, Independent Electricity System Operator; organization responsible for overseeing long-

term planning for power generation in Ontario and for administering the LRP I RFP process.

– L –

LRP I RFP, Large Renewable Procurement (Phase 1) Request for Proposals; request for

proposals for renewable energy supply through which renewable energy generation projects

greater than 500 kW are assessed for contracts by the IESO.

– M –

MW, megawatt; unit of electricity.

– P –

PUI, Peterborough Utilities Inc.; the Qualified Applicant putting forward the proposal for the

Large Renewable Project.

– S –

SCI, Site Considerations Information; the detailed mapping of specific elements such as natural

features and cultural heritage resources, as required by the LRP. This report constitutes the

fulfillment of this requirement.

For a complete list of relevant terminology used in this report, please refer to Appendix A.


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1.0 Introduction

The Independent Electricity System Operator (IESO) of Ontario has requested proposals from

qualified applicants in order to procure up to 565 MW of generating capacity through

renewable energy projects. Of the total 565 MW to be procured, 300 MW is expected to be

allocated to wind projects, 140 MW to solar, 50 MW to bioenergy, and 75 MW to waterpower

projects. This process, known as the Large Renewable Procurement (Phase 1) Request for

Proposals (LRP I RFP) dictates how and when proponents of renewable energy projects may

submit applications for IESO contracts. In response to the LRP I RFP, Peterborough Utilities Inc.

(PUI) plans to submit an application for a waterpower project to the IESO for contract

consideration.

PUI has a long history in the region and believes strongly that projects of this nature meet the

growing energy demands of the community. As a community-based utility, PUI is uniquely

placed to serve the needs of the local community. We have a proven history of developing

distributed generation projects to serve the communities in which we work. And unlike most

developers of renewable energy, PUI is here to stay: we develop, own and operate local

projects for the long-term.

As part of PUI’s interest in a transparent development process, this Site Considerations

Information (SCI) report has been prepared to give interested stakeholders an overview of the

project site and features. It must be stressed that the information presented in this report is

considered preliminary, and will be further refined should the project win a contract from the

IESO.

In the spirit of open and meaningful consultation, a copy of this SCI report will be continuously

posted on the project website until the completion of the LRP bid process. The project website

can be found at the following link:

http://www.pui.ca/Generation/Peterborough_Utilities_Buckhorn_Hydro.htm

1.1 Peterborough Utilities Buckhorn Hydro

PUI is proposing a waterpower energy project, to be known as Peterborough Utilities Buckhorn

Hydro and to be located partly in the Township of Selwyn and in the Municipality of Trent

Lakes, in the County of Peterborough. The proposed project would have a name plate capacity

of 1.5 – 2.5 MW and would include the following infrastructure: turbine generators,

connection line(s), access roads, construction laydown areas, a substation and other related

equipment. A detailed layout for the project will be developed upon award of a power

purchase contract by the IESO.


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1.2 LRP Site Considerations Requirements

Proponents submitting proposals for waterpower energy projects under the IESO LRP I RFP

process are required to undertake specific activities with regard to the mapping and

preliminary study of the project site. Maps produced as part of the SCI report are meant to

indicate the presence of the following types of features on or near the project site:

The proposed Site boundary, and Connection Line and Connection Point;

To the extent available, the location of key features, such as access roads, internal

driveways, equipment, etc.;

Local and regional administrative and political boundaries, as well as First Nation Lands;

Infrastructure such as highways, railways, airports, aerodromes and weather radars;

Property boundaries, for both private landowners and provincial Crown lands;

Natural features such as water bodies;

Recreational lands such as national or provincial parks and provincial conservation

reserves;

Protected areas, such as provincially significant areas of natural and scientific interest,

provincially significant wetlands, and areas designated under Natural Heritage

Information Centre “Endangered” or “Threatened” species observation records;

Lands designated under the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, the

Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2011, the Greenbelt Act, 2005, and the Lake

Simcoe Protection Act, 2008; and,

Recognized heritage resources.

The above list is a summary of the extensive requirements contained within the LRP I RFP

document. For reference, Appendix A lists relevant official terminology used in the LRP I RFP

document.

The LRP I RFP document and other pertinent information can be found at the following link:

http://www.ieso.ca/Pages/Participate/Generation-Procurement/Large-Renewable-

Procurement/default.aspx

http://www.ieso.ca/Pages/Participate/Generation-Procurement/Large-Renewable-Procurement/default.aspx

http://www.ieso.ca/Pages/Participate/Generation-Procurement/Large-Renewable-Procurement/default.aspx


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1.3 Contacting PUI

PUI has an established and diversified renewable energy generation portfolio throughout the

Peterborough area. We are one of the largest municipal generation companies in Ontario, and

are experienced in the development, ownership, operation, maintenance, and

decommissioning of utility-scale projects. PUI will be there in the future to stand by our

projects. More about PUI and its role in the community can be found in Appendix B and at the

following website:

www.pui.ca

Contact information for the Peterborough Utilities Buckhorn Hydro project is as follows:

Qualified Applicant: Peterborough Utilities Inc.

Registered Proponent: Peterborough Utilities Inc.

Project Contact: Eric Prevost, Project Manager

Mailing Address:

2245 Keene Road

PO Box 4125 Station Main

Peterborough, ON

K9J 6Z5

Phone number: 705-748-9301 ext. 1355

Email: [email protected]

Project website: http://www.pui.ca/Generation/Peterborough_Utilities_Buckhorn_Hydro.htm

Proponent website: www.pui.ca

As a longtime member of the local community, PUI welcomes questions and feedback about

the project from the public. Please do not hesitate to contact us regarding the project.

http://www.pui.ca/


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2.0 LRP Site Considerations Information

2.1 Detailed Site Considerations Information Mapping

Each of the elements required for study under the LRP have been mapped in the following

figures. Figure 1 depicts the SCI project site location, including relevant administrative

boundaries and the presence of relevant infrastructure. Figure 2 depicts a more detailed view

of the project site, and includes SCI details of the presence of natural heritage features, as

required by the LRP. Figure 3 depicts the relevant municipal boundaries in their entirety. There

were no SCI cultural heritage features applicable to the Site or Connection Line.

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SITE CONSIDERATIONS INFORMATION - PROJECT LOCATIONFIGURE 1

0 1 20.5 kmMAP DRAWING INFORMATION:DATA PROVIDED BY MNRMAP CREATED BY: GMMAP CHECKED BY: MSMAP PROJECTION: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N

FILE LOCATION: I:\GIS\152148 - PUI Solar and Water LRP Work\Buckhorn\mxd\Site Considerations\Figure 1 Project Location.mxd

PROJECT: 152148STATUS: DRAFTDATE: 7/2/2015

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Barrie

Kingston

London

North Bay

Ottawa

Peterborough

Sault Ste. Marie Sudbury

Thunder Bay

Timmins

Toronto

Windsor

Notes:1) There are no airports, aerodromes, railways, or weather radar stationswithin 5 km of the Site.2) There are no recognized cultural heritage resources (includingprotected properties and national historic sites) within or abutting theProject Site or Connection Line options.3) The project and/or connection line are not located within or abuttingan area designated in the Niagara Escarpment, Oak Ridges Moraine,Greenbelt, or Lake Simcoe watershed plans.

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SITE CONSIDERATIONS INFORMATION - NATURAL FEATURESFIGURE 2

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* Natural Heritage Information Centre

Natural heritage information is based on secondary sources. Fieldstudies are required to confirm the presence/absence of naturalfeatures.There are no provincially significant wetlands or provinciallysignificant areas of natural or scientific interest within 120 m of theSite or Connection Line options.No national or provincial parks or conservation reserves are foundwithin the mapped area.No Crown Land Leaseholders are present within the mapped area.

Connection PointConnection LineProject Site Boundary (44.55480,-78.34599)120 m from Project SiteNHIC* 1 km Grid Square with "Endangered" or "Threatened" SpeciesCrown Land Grid CellMunicipal BoundaryCrown LandProperty BoundaryFirst Nations ReserveDamPermanent WatercoursePermanent Water Body

Site with Waterpower Potential(Waterpower Site Number, MNRF Waterpower Site ID)

PigeonLake

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RiceLake

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COUNTY OFPETERBOROUGHGEOGRAPHIC

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SITE CONSIDERATIONS INFORMATION - MUNICIPAL ANDGEOGRAPHIC TOWNSHIP BOUNDARIESFIGURE 3

0 10 205 kmMAP DRAWING INFORMATION:DATA PROVIDED BY MNRMAP CREATED BY: GMMAP CHECKED BY: MSMAP PROJECTION: NAD 1983 UTM Zone 17N

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Lower Tier MunicipalityGeographic TownshipWater BodyUpper Tier Municipality

Barrie

Kingston

London

North Bay

Ottawa

Peterborough

Sault Ste. Marie Sudbury

Thunder Bay

Timmins

Toronto

Windsor

Project Site


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2.2 Detailed Findings

Detailed findings regarding the general nature of the project site are presented in the following

section.

Table 1 outlines the overall requirements and findings specific to the project site. Table 2

provides a more detailed outline of the cultural heritage screening process and its findings.

Both tables have been structured to clearly indicate the particular elements for study as

required by the LRP alongside the site-specific findings for each particular element.

Correspondence cited in the aforementioned tables has been included in Appendix C.


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TABLE 1: SITE CONSIDERATIONS INFORMATION

Site Considerations Information Requirements from LRP I RFP Section 3.2.6 (b) Sources of Information and Proponent Comments

(i) The Registered Proponent must have provided detailed scale maps of the Large Renewable Project and the proposed Connection Line at a suitable and clearly labelled scale to clearly identify (collectively, the “Site Considerations Information”):

(1) the Site, and if the Site is constituted by more than one (1) non-contiguous Properties, a scale map showing the outer boundary of the entire Site must be included;

The outer boundary of the Site is shown on Figure 1 and Figure 2 in red and identifies the maximum area within which project components (other than the connection line) will be located.

(2) the proposed Connection Line and Connection Point, showing the length of the proposed Connection Line, the GPS coordinates for the Site and the Connection Point, and any other TS (or associated feeder) or the Circuit connected to the IESO-Controlled Grid that is closer in geographic proximity to the Site than the proposed Connection Point;

The Connection Line and Connection Point being considered at this time are shown in Figure 2. There are no other Transformer Stations (TS) or Circuits connected to the IESO-controlled grid that are closer in proximity to the Site than the proposed Connection Point.

Source: http://www.hydroone.com/RegulatoryAffairs/Documents/EB-2012-0031/Exhibit%20A/A-07-01.pdf

(3) to the extent available, the proposed location of key features of the Large Renewable Project such as access roads, internal driveways, Generating Equipment, structures, transformers, inverters and communications towers;

At this time, only the project boundary, Connection Line and Connection Point are known. These are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2.

(4) the boundaries of any Municipality and Unorganized Territory in which the Site or the proposed Connection Line is to be located, in whole or in part, including the identity of each such Municipality and, if applicable, Unorganized Territory;

The Site and Connection Line are located in the Township of Selwyn (in Peterborough County), and directly adjacent to the Municipality of Trent Lakes (in Peterborough County). The municipal boundary is shown on Figure 3. The project is not located in Unorganized Territory.

Source: LIO Warehouse Open Data – (MUNIC_BND_LOWER_AND_SINGLE), 4 May 2015

(5) the boundaries of any First Nation Lands on which the Site or the proposed Connection Line is to be located, in whole or in part, including the identity of the First Nation Lands and the Corresponding First Nation Community;

Neither the Site nor the proposed Connection Line are located on First Nation Lands. First Nation Lands are located on islands upstream and downstream of the project and are identified on Figure 1 and Figure 2.

Source: LIO Warehouse Open Data – (INDIAN_RESERVE), 4 May 2015

(6) the boundaries of any geographic township (identified pursuant to the Territorial Division Act, 2002, SO 2002, c 17, Sched. E) in which the Large Renewable Project or the proposed Connection Line is to be located, in whole or in part, including the identity of each such geographic township;

The Site and Connection Line are located within the Geographic Township of Harvey, and the Geographic Township of Smith. The geographic township boundaries are shown on Figure 3.

Source: LIO Warehouse Open Data – (GEOGRAPHIC_TOWNSHIP_IMPR), 4 May 2015

(7) any “highway” (as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, RSO 1990, c H.8) crossing or located within five (5) kilometres of the Site or the proposed Connection Line, including the location, name and number of each such highway;

There are no highways within 5 km of the Site or Connection Line. All other infrastructure used by the general public for the passage of vehicles is provided on Figure 1.

Source: LIO Warehouse Open Data – (ORN_SEGMENT_WITH_ADDRESS), 4 May 2015

(8) any “railway” (as defined in the Canada Transportation Act, SC 1996, c 10) crossing or located within five (5) kilometres of the Site or the proposed Connection Line, including the location and name of each such railway;

There are no railways within 5 km of the Site or Connection Line.

Source: LIO Warehouse Open Data – (ORWN_TRACK), 4 May 2015


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(9)

any national park (identified in Schedule 1 of the Canada National Parks Act, SC 2000, c 32), provincial park or conservation reserve (identified pursuant to the Provincial Parks and Conservation Reserves Act, 2006, SO 2006, c 12) located within one hundred and twenty (120) metres of the Site or the proposed Connection Line, including the location and name of each such park or conservation reserve;

No national parks, provincial parks or conservation reserves are located within 120 m of the Site or Connection Line. The Kawartha Highlands Provincial Park is located to the north of the Site, and its closest point is approximately 780 m from the Site.

Wolf Island Provincial Park is located to the east of the Site and, at its closest is 6.5 km from the Site and/or Connection Line. There are no national parks in the vicinity. The provincial parks are shown on Figure 1.

Sources:

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (PROV_PARK_REGULATED), 4 May 2015

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (CONSERVATION_RESERVE), 4 May 2015

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (FEDERAL_PROTECTED_AREA), 4 May 2015

( (10) any airports, aerodromes and weather radars located within five (5) kilometres of the Site or the proposed Connection Line, including the location and name of each such airport, aerodrome and weather radar;

There are no registered airports, aerodromes and/or weather radars located within 5 km of the Site or proposed Connection Line.

Sources:

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (AIRPORT_OFFICIAL), 4 May 2015

Environment Canada - https://www.ec.gc.ca/meteo-weather/default.asp?lang=En&n=F54C857E-1, 4 May 2015

(11) the Property boundaries for each Property on which the Site is located, each Property that Abuts Property on which the Site is located, each Property where the proposed Connection Line will be situated, and each Property that Abuts a Property where the proposed Connection Line will be situated;

Property boundaries are provided on Figure 2.

Property boundary information was purchased from First Base Solutions (PUI_parcelLRO45_delivery20150526_Teranet2015.shp).

(12) any Permanent Known Water Body located within one hundred and twenty (120) metres of the Site or the proposed Connection Line, including the location and, if applicable, the common name associated with each such Permanent Known Water Body;

The project is water power, and is situated within the Trent-Severn Waterway, between Lower Buckhorn Lake and Buckhorn Lake, all of which are located within 120m of the Site and proposed Connection Line.

Sources:

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (OHN_WATERBODY), 4 May 2015

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (OHN_WATERCOURSE), 4 May 2015

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (OHN - SMALL SCALE WATERCOURSE - OHN_100K_WATERCOURSE), 4 May 2015

(13) if the Large Renewable Project is to utilize On-Shore Wind as its Renewable Fuel:

(i) the location of any other Renewable Generating Facilities that utilize On-Shore Wind as a Renewable Fuel that have been constructed and are located within five (5) kilometres of the Site clearly identifying the location of each turbine; and

Not applicable: the Project uses water power as its renewable fuel.

(ii)

the location of the project site boundary for any proposed but unconstructed Renewable Generating Facilities that utilize On-Shore Wind as a Renewable Fuel that are located within five (5) kilometres of the Site and which have received a Renewable Energy Approval as indicated at www.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/renewable-energy-projects-listing;

Not applicable: the Project uses water power as its renewable fuel.


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(14) if the Large Renewable Project is to be located on provincial Crown lands (in whole or in part):

(i) the boundaries of each Property on which the Site is located, and that Abuts the Property on which the Site is located; and


Sources:

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (CL_UNPATENTED), 4 May 2015

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (CL_NON_FREEHOLD_DISPOSITION), 4 May 2015

(ii) every Provincial Crown Land Lease located on a Property on which the Site is located, and that Abuts the Property on which the Site is located;


Sources:

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (CL_UNPATENTED), 4 May 2015

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (CL_NON_FREEHOLD_DISPOSITION), 4 May 2015

(15) if the Large Renewable Project or the proposed Connection Line is to be located:

(i) within a Natural Heritage Information Centre one (1) kilometre grid square which contains an “Endangered” or “Threatened” species observation record (protected pursuant to the Endangered Species Act, 2007, SO 2007, c 6);

The project Site is intersected by one (1) NHIC grid square containing “endangered” or “threatened” species observation records (grid square number 17QK1037). The Connection Line does not fall within nor intersect NHIC grid squares.

Sources:

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (UTM_1KM_GRID.shp), 9 June 2015

NHICSPEC.dbf - https://contrib.ontario.ca/environment-and-energy/get-natural-heritage-information

(ii) within one hundred and twenty (120) metres of a provincially significant area of natural and scientific interest;

Neither the Site nor the Connection Line are located within 120 m of a provincially significant area of natural and scientific interest (ANSI).

Source: LIO Warehouse Open Data – (ANSI), 4 May 2015

(iii) within one hundred and twenty (120) metres of a known provincially significant wetland; Neither the Site nor the Connection Line are located within 120 m of a known provincially significant wetland.

Source: LIO Warehouse Open Data – (WETLAND), 4 May 2015

(iv)

within or Abutting an area designated in the plan approved under the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, the plan approved under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, 2011 and O. Reg. 142/02, the plan approved under the Greenbelt Act, 2005, and the Lake Simcoe watershed (as defined in the Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008); and

Neither the Site nor the Connection Line are located in an area designated in the plan approved under the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act, the plan approved under the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, the plan approved under the Greenbelt Act or the Lake Simcoe Watershed.

Sources:

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (NE_PLAN_DESIGNATION), 4 May 2015

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (ORM_LAND_USE_DESIGNATION), 4 May 2015

LIO Warehouse Open Data – (LAKE_SIMCOE_PAWB), 4 May 2015


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(v)

within or Abutting a recognized heritage resource (including Properties protected under the Ontario Heritage Act, RSO 1990, c O.18, Properties included on a list or register of heritage resources maintained by the Municipality, Properties that are the subject of a local or provincial plaque, or Properties that are set aside as a national historic site of Canada under Section 42 of the Canada National Parks Act, SC 2000, c 32).

Neither the Site nor the Connection Line are located on a parcel of land within or abutting a parcel of land considered to be a protected property. The Site is abutting the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada. Please see Table 2: Cultural Heritage Screening for further information and data sources.


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TABLE 2: CULTURAL HERITAGE SCREENING

MTCS Cultural Heritage Requirements Sources of Information and Proponent Comments

A determination of whether the [site or Connection Line] is on a property described in Column 1 of the Table to section 19 of Ontario Regulation 359/09 (collectively, “protected properties”):

(1) A property that is the subject of an agreement, covenant or easement entered into under clause 10(1) (b) of the Ontario Heritage Act

Correspondence with the Ontario Heritage Trust confirmed that neither the Site nor Connection Line is on such a property.

(2) A property in respect of which a notice of intention to designate the property to be of cultural heritage value or interest has been given in accordance with section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Correspondence with the Township of Selwyn and the Municipality of Trent Lakes confirmed that neither the Site nor Connection Line is on such a property.

(3) A property designated by a municipal by-law, made under section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of cultural heritage value or interest.


(4) A property designated by order of the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport made under section 34.5 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a property of provincial significance.

At the time of publication, no such properties have been designated by the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Sport. See:

http://www.mtc.gov.on.ca/en/publications/REA_INFO_BULLETIN.pdf

(5)

A property in respect of which a notice of intention to designate the property as property of cultural heritage value or interest of provincial significance has been given in accordance with section 34.6 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

At the time of publication, no such notices had been issued. See:


(6) A property that is the subject of an easement or a covenant entered into under section 37 of the Ontario Heritage Act.


(7) A property that is part of an area designated by a municipal by-law made under section 41 of the Ontario Heritage Act as a heritage conservation district.


(8) A property designated as a historic site under Regulation 880 of the Revised Regulation of Ontario, 1990 (Historic Sites) made under the Ontario Heritage Act.

At the time of publication, only three historic sites are designated under Regulation 880, none of which are in the vicinity of the Site or Connection Line. See:

https://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/regu/rro-1990-reg-880/latest/rro-1990-reg-880.html

Cultural Heritage Resources REA Checklist: Consideration of Potential for Heritage Resources (from: An Information Bulletin for Projects Subject to Ontario Regulation 359/09 – Renewable Energy Approvals, Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport, updated August 2013):

(1) Is the [Site or Connection Line] situated on a parcel of land that abuts any protected property as described in Column 1 of the Table in section 19 [of Ontario Regulation 359/09]?

Correspondence with the Ontario Heritage Trust, Township of Selwyn, Municipality of Trent Lakes, and MTCS confirmed that neither the Site nor Connection Line is situated on a parcel of land that abuts such a property. Additional sources consulted include:

http://www.hpd.mcl.gov.on.ca/scripts/hpdsearch/english/default.asp


https://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/stat/rso-1990-c-o18/latest/rso-1990-c-o18.html#sec34.6_smooth

https://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/stat/rso-1990-c-o18/latest/rso-1990-c-o18.html#sec37_smooth

https://www.canlii.org/en/on/laws/stat/rso-1990-c-o18/latest/rso-1990-c-o18.html#sec41_smooth


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(2) Is the [Site or Connection Line] situated on a parcel of land that is included on the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport’s list of provincial heritage properties?

Correspondence with the Township of Selwyn, Municipality of Trent Lakes, Ontario Heritage Trust and MTCS confirmed that neither the Site nor Connection Line is situated on such a parcel of land. Additional sources used to make this determination included:



(3) Is the [Site or Connection Line] situated on a parcel of land that is included on a register or inventory of heritage properties maintained by the municipality?

Correspondence with the Township of Selwyn and the Municipality of Trent Lakes confirmed that neither the Site nor Connection Line is situated on such a parcel of land. Additionally, the following database was searched:


(4) Is the [Site or Connection Line] situated on a parcel of land that is the subject of a municipal, provincial or federal plaque?

The project is not on a parcel of land subject to a plaque. However, lands on the other side of the Trent-Severn Waterway at the Recreational Area next to Trent-Severn Lock No. 31 contain the Buck Monument (with plaque) and the John Hall Dedication and plaque. The location of the project is abutting the Trent-Severn Waterway which itself is the subject of a plaque; the plaque is Bobcaygeon, Ontario. Sources of information included general/internet searches, and the following:

http://www.trentu.ca/geography/documents/PTKChapter11.pdf

http://www.heritagetrust.on.ca/Resources-and-Learning/Online-Plaque-Guide.aspx

http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=560

http://www.waynecook.com/apeterborough.html

http://ontariowarmemorials.blogspot.ca/2012/11/buckhorn.html

http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/default_eng.aspx

http://www.pc.gc.ca/clmhc-hsmbc/ncp-pcn/plaques.aspx

Correspondence with the Township of Selwyn and the Municipality of Trent Lakes confirmed that neither the Site nor Connection Line is situated on such a parcel of land.

(5) Is the [Site or Connection Line] situated on a parcel of land that is on or abutting a National Historic Site?

The Site and Connection Line are situated on a parcel of land that abuts the Trent-Severn Waterway National Historic Site of Canada. See:

http://www.pc.gc.ca/apps/dfhd/page_nhs_eng.aspx?id=560

(6) Is the [Site or Connection Line] situated on a parcel of land that is on or abutting a known burial site or cemetery?

Neither the Site nor Connection Line is situated on such a parcel based on a review of municipal official plans and schedules, correspondence with the Township of Selwyn and the Municipality of Trent Lakes, and searches using the following databases:

https://www.consumerbeware.mgs.gov.on.ca/esearch/cemeterySearch.do

http://vitacollections.ca/ogscollections/2818487/data?grd=3186

(7) Is the [Site or Connection Line] situated on a parcel of land that contains structures over forty years old?

The Site and the Connection Line are located a parcel of land that contains the Buckhorn Dam on the Trent Severn Waterway, which is over 40 years old. No other built structures are located on the properties on which the Site is located. Should the project proceed the dam will be assessed for cultural heritage value to determine if it will be impacted by the project, and appropriate mitigation measures will be applied. See:

http://www.tswpanel.ca/english/historytsw.asp


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(8)

Is there Aboriginal or local knowledge or accessible documentation suggesting that the [Site or Connection Line] is situated on a parcel of land that contains or is part of a cultural heritage landscape?

At present no evidence has been identified to suggest that the Site or Connection Line are situated on a parcel of land that contains or part of a cultural heritage landscape. The presence of the abutting historic Trent Severn Waterway, abutting Lock 31 at Buckhorn and Buckhorn Road (an Ontario historical road) within the Site indicate cultural heritage landscape potential. Should the project proceed, the cultural heritage value of the landscape will be assessed to determine if it will be impacted by the project, and appropriate mitigation measures will be applied. Sources of information searched include:

http://www.selwyntownship.ca/en/townshiphall/parksbeachesandtrails.asp

http://www.ontarioparks.com/park-locator

http://www.pc.gc.ca/voyage-travel/region/Ontario/t1.aspx

http://www.chrs.ca/Provinces/Ontario_e.php

https://lakeofbayslane.files.wordpress.com/2012/11/map-of-colonization-roads-1863.jpg

http://www.ontariotrails.on.ca/trails

http://www.bdsc.ca/trailmaps/District2WebMap14.pdf

http://www.pc.gc.ca/progs/np-pn/recherche-search_e.asp?search=&p=1&province=ON&sort=

http://county.peterborough.on.ca/official-plan

http://www.selwyntownship.ca/en/townshiphall/planning.asp?_mid_=3604

https://trentlakes.civicweb.net/Documents/DocumentList.aspx?ID=8677

(9)

Is there Aboriginal or local knowledge or accessible documentation suggesting that the [Site or Connection Line] is situated on a parcel of land that is considered a landmark in the local community or contains any structures or sites that are important to defining the character of the area?

At present no evidence has been identified to suggest that the Site or Connection Line are located on such a parcel of land. Nearby landmarks may include Lock 31 and the Buckhorn Buck Monument located on Lakehurst Road, based on internet searches.

Correspondence from the Township of Selwyn and the Municipality of Trent Lakes did not identify any structures or sites that are important to defining the character of the area.

(10)

Is there Aboriginal or local knowledge or accessible documentation suggesting that the [Site or Connection Line] is situated on a parcel of land that has special association with a community, person or historical event?

At present no evidence has been identified to suggest that the Site or Connection Line are located on such a parcel of land. The presence of islands which are part of Islands in the Trent Waters Indian Reserve 36A upstream and downstream of the Site and Connection Line suggests that the parcel of land may have special association with the Aboriginal Communities. Additional information will be sought from these communities should the project receive a power purchase contract.

Correspondence from the Township of Selwyn and the Municipality of Trent Lakes did not identify that the Site or Connection Line are situated on a parcel of land that has special association with a community, person or historical event. However, the Trent Severn Waterway is associated with a variety of historical events such as fur trading.

Appendix A

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A Relevant Terminology


A - 2

Term Source Definition

Relevance to

Peterborough

Utilities Buckhorn

Hydro

Aboriginal Community

LRP I RFP A First Nation or Métis Community

Several First Nation groups have reserve lands within 50km of the project site. These lands are shown on both Figure 1 and Figure 2.

Abuts LRP I RFP

Means in respect of two (2) or more Properties, Properties that have a common border or boundary or are only separated from such common border or boundary by a right-of-way (other than a right-of-way in respect of which the owner, lessee, occupant or resident of one of such Properties has a property interest) having a width, at any point of not greater than fifteen (15) metres. For greater certainty, Properties separated by “highways” (as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, RSO 1990, c H.8) or “railways” (as defined in the Canada Transportation Act, SC 1996 c 10) do not Abut.

Property boundaries are depicted in Figure 2.

Connection Line

LRP I RFP Means the electrical connection line running to the Connection point from the Site.

See Figure 2 for the location of the Connection Line.

First Nation Community

LRP I RFP

a) a First Nation in Ontario that is a “band” as defined in the Indian Act, RSC 1985, c I-5;

b) a Person, other than a Natural Person, that has previously been determined by the Government of Ontario to represent the collective interests of a community that is composed of Aboriginal Natural Persons in Ontario, excluding Persons who form a Métis Community; or

c) a Person, other than a Natural Person, that is determined by the Government of Ontario for the purposes of this LRP I RFP to represent the collective interests of a community that is composed of Aboriginal Natural Persons in Ontario, excluding Persons who form a Métis Community.

Several First Nation groups have reserve lands within 50km of the project site. These lands are shown on both Figure 1 and Figure 2.


A - 3


Relevance to

Peterborough

Utilities Buckhorn

Hydro

Local Municipality

LRP I RFP

Means any corporation that is a “local municipality” as defined in and for the purposes of the Municipal Act, 2001, SO 2001, c 25. (Note: the Municipal Act defines “local municipality” to mean a lower-tier or single-tier municipality).

The project is located within the boundaries of the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the Township of Selwyn, which are both lower tier constituents of the upper tier County of Peterborough. In the case of the Peterborough Utilities Buckhorn Hydro project, this refers to the both the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the Township of Selwyn.

Project Community

LRP I RFP

a) any Local Municipality in whose boundaries the Large Renewable Project or the proposed Connection Line is to be located, in whole or in part; and

b) any First Nation Community on whose First Nation Lands the Large Renewable Project or the proposed Connection Line is to be located, in whole or in part.

For greater clarity, where a Project or the proposed Connection Line is to be located, in whole or in part, on one or more Property(ies) that fall within both (a) and (b) above, then each of the Local Municipality(ies) and the First Nation Community(ies) shall be considered Project Communities.

In the case of the Peterborough Utilities Buckhorn Hydro project, this refers to the Municipality of Trent Lakes and the Township of Selwyn, respectively.

Project Site LRP I RFP

Derivation of the definition for “Site”: Means, in respect of a Large Renewable Project or a Renewable Generating Facility, as applicable, the real property on, over, in or under which the Large Renewable Project or Renewable Generating Facility, as applicable, is, or is to be, situated, as such real property is identified in the Proposal and in [the] LRP I RFP and which may be located in whole or in part on a Property or multiple Properties, provided real property on which the proposed Connection Line (but not the rest of the Large Renewable Project or Renewable Generating Facility, as applicable) is located shall be excluded from the “Site”.

The Project Site refers to the location of the main site components, not including the Connection Line.


A - 4


Relevance to

Peterborough

Utilities Buckhorn

Hydro

Property LRP I RFP

Means a parcel or lot of real property as identified by a Property Identification Number or, in the absence thereof, by another legal description by lot and/or parcel number or similar legal description or by other appropriate description using metes and bounds or GPS coordinates.

Property boundaries are depicted in Figure 2.

Qualified Applicant

LRP I RFP Means an RFQ Applicant whose Qualification Submission has been selected and accepted by the IESO in accordance with [the] LRP I RFQ

Peterborough Utilities Inc. is listed as the Qualified Applicant for this submission.

Appendix B

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B - 1

B Corporate Information: Peterborough Utilities Inc.


B - 2

The Peterborough Utilities Group (of which PUI is a subsidiary) has

more than 90 years of history in the Peterborough region, serving

customers in the areas of electricity distribution and water

distribution. We are one of the largest municipal generation

companies in Ontario, with over 40 MW of operating generation

capacity.

We have extensive experience developing, operating, maintaining

and decommissioning renewable energy projects (solar, hydro, biogas) across the region. Most

importantly, we own the projects we develop. Peterborough Utilities stands by its projects now

and in the future.

Peterborough Utilities Group includes:

Peterborough Utilities Commission - Potable water treatment and distribution in

Peterborough & Lakefield; Riverview Park & Zoo

Peterborough Distribution Inc. - Electric power distribution in Peterborough, Lakefield

and Norwood

Peterborough Utilities Inc. - Employment and technology services for the Peterborough

Utilities Group and City of Peterborough

Peterborough Utilities Inc. – Renewable power generation and retail services

The organizational structure of Peterborough Utilities is shown in Figure 4.

FIGURE 4: ORGANIZATIONAL CHART FOR PETERBOROUGH UTILITIES GROUP


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Appendix C

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C Correspondence Cited

Seasons, Michael <[email protected]>

Request for Cultural Heritage and Protected Property Information – BuckhornWaterpower Project

Bob Angione <[email protected]> Wed, Jun 10, 2015 at 12:58 PMTo: Michael Seasons <[email protected]>

Hello Michael:

There are no designated heritage properties within the Municipality of Trent Lakes.

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From: Michael Seasons [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: May2715 11:54 AMTo: Bob AngioneCc: Kaelee OxfordSubject: Request for Cultural Heritage and Protected Property Information – Buckhorn Waterpower Project

Hello Mr. Angione,

Peterborough Utilities Services Inc. (PUSI) is participating in the Independent Electricity System Operator's(IESO) Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) program. PUSI is proposing awaterpower project to be located within Selwyn Township and the Municipality of Trent Lakes.

The site we have selected to advance our proposal is identified on the attached project site map and includesthe following infrastructure: turbine generators, connection line(s), access roads, construction laydown areas, asubstation and other related equipment; at this stage a layout for the project is not available.

As per the IESO’s LRP RFP (Section 3.2.6(b)(i)(15)(v)), proponents are required to identify in their projectapplications to the IESO whether the project site and/or connection line are:

“within or abutting a recognized heritage resource (including Properties protected under Ontario Heritage ActRSO 1990, c O.18, Properties included on a list or register of heritage resources maintained by the Municipality,Properties that are the subject of a local or provincial plaque, or Properties that are set aside as a nationalhistoric site of Canada under Section 42 of the Canada National Parks Act, SC 2000, c 32).”

We kindly request that you confirm whether any of the project site lands and connection line that are locatedwithin either Selwyn Township or the Municipality of Trent Lakes are on or abutting:

a property in respect of which a notice of intention to designate the property to be of cultural heritagevalue or interest has been given in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;a property designated by a municipal bylaw made under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as aproperty of cultural heritage value or interest;a property that is the subject of a municipal easement or covenant entered into under Section 37 of theOntario Heritage Act; and/ora property that is part of an area designated by a municipal bylaw made under section 41 of the OntarioHeritage Act as a conservation district.

Having exhausted all publicly available data sources, any additional information that you may have on heritageresources in, or in proximity to, the project site or connection line would be appreciated. In order to meet thedeadlines and requirements set by the IESO as part of the proposal process, we kindly request that your agencyfulfill this request for information no later than Friday, June 5 2015.

Should PUSI be awarded a contract with the IESO, the project is anticipated to proceed through theEnvironmental Impact Analysis process to be undertaken by Parks Canada under the Canadian EnvironmentalAssessment Act, 2012. The information you provide in response to this request may be used in a future Cultural


Heritage Assessment under that process.

Thank you in advance for your assistance.

Regards,

Michael Seasons

Project Coordinator

Michael Seasons, M.ADillon Consulting Limited235 Yorkland Blvd, Suite 800Toronto, ON M2J 4Y8 T 416.229.4646 ext. 2390F [email protected]

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Request for Cultural Heritage and Protected Property Information –Peterborough Utilities Buckhorn Hydro Project

Rob Lamarre <[email protected]> Mon, Jun 15, 2015 at 2:54 PMTo: Michael Seasons <[email protected]>, Angela Chittick <[email protected]>Cc: Kaelee Oxford <[email protected]>, David Restivo <[email protected]>, [email protected]

Hello Michael,

I can advise that the lands referenced in your email below identified as being within the jurisdiction of theTownship of Selwyn (municipally known as Concession 18 Pt. Lot 26 Selwyn Ward) are not within nor do theyabut a recognized heritage resource.

Trusting this meets with your satisfaction I remain,

Yours truly,

Robert Lamarre MAATO CBCO CRBO

Secretary to the Township of Selwyn Municipal Heritage Committee

From: Michael Seasons [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: Monday, June 15, 2015 12:55 PMTo: Angela ChittickCc: Kaelee Oxford; David Restivo; [email protected]: Request for Cultural Heritage and Protected Property Information – Peterborough Utilities BuckhornHydro Project

Hello Ms. Chittick,

Peterborough Utilities Inc. (PUI) is participating in the Independent Electricity System Operator's (IESO) Requestfor Proposals (RFP) for the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) program. PUI is proposing a waterpower project



to be located within Selwyn Township and the Municipality of Trent Lakes.

The site we have selected to advance our proposal is identified on the attached project site map and includesthe following infrastructure: turbine generators, connection line(s), access roads, construction laydown areas, asubstation and other related equipment; at this stage a layout for the project is not available.

As per the IESO’s LRP RFP (Section 3.2.6(b)(i)(15)(v)), proponents are required to identify in their projectapplications to the IESO whether the project site and/or connection line are:

“within or abutting a recognized heritage resource (including Properties protected under Ontario Heritage ActRSO 1990, c O.18, Properties included on a list or register of heritage resources maintained by the Municipality,Properties that are the subject of a local or provincial plaque, or Properties that are set aside as a nationalhistoric site of Canada under Section 42 of the Canada National Parks Act, SC 2000, c 32).”

We kindly request that you confirm whether any of the project site lands and connection line that are locatedwithin either Selwyn Township or the Municipality of Trent Lakes are on or abutting:

a property in respect of which a notice of intention to designate the property to be of cultural heritagevalue or interest has been given in accordance with Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act;a property designated by a municipal bylaw made under Section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act as aproperty of cultural heritage value or interest;a property that is the subject of a municipal easement or covenant entered into under Section 37 of theOntario Heritage Act; and/ora property that is part of an area designated by a municipal bylaw made under section 41 of the OntarioHeritage Act as a conservation district.

Having exhausted all publicly available data sources, any additional information that you may have on heritageresources in, or in proximity to, the project site or connection line would be appreciated. In order to meet thedeadlines and requirements set by the IESO as part of the proposal process, we kindly request that your agencyfulfill this request for information no later than Friday, June 26 2015.

Should PUI be awarded a contract with the IESO, the project is anticipated to proceed through theEnvironmental Impact Analysis process to be undertaken by Parks Canada under the Canadian EnvironmentalAssessment Act, 2012. The information you provide in response to this request may be used in a future CulturalHeritage Assessment under that process.


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Michael Seasons

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Archaeological Resource Information Request – Buckhorn Waterpower Project

Archaeological Sites (MTCS) <[email protected]> Wed, Jun 17, 2015 at 10:07 AMTo: Michael Seasons <[email protected]>

Michael Seasons,

This letter is in response to your inquiry about archaeological sites within 250 m of your proposed BuckhornWaterpower Project ( as represented on the map you provided May 27, 2015) . The Ministry of Tourism,Culture and Sport has consulted its records and found that this location is not within 250 m of anarchaeological site reported to this office.

While the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport attempts to maintain a current and reliable databasecovering all archaeological sites reported by licensed archaeologists in Ontario, we waive responsibility forthe quality, accuracy and completeness of this information and any damages, which may be incurred throughits use.

If you have any questions or need any other information, please feel free to contact me at (416) 3147161.

Regards,

Robert von Bitter

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From: Michael Seasons [mailto:[email protected]] Sent: May2715 11:47 AMTo: O'Hara, Lou (MCIIT)Cc: Archaeological Sites (MTCS); Kaelee OxfordSubject: Archaeological Resource Information Request – Buckhorn Waterpower Project

Hello Lou,

Peterborough Utilities Services Inc. (PUSI) is participating in the Independent Electricity System Operator's(IESO) Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Large Renewable Procurement (LRP) program. PUSI is proposing awaterpower project to be located within Selwyn Township and the Municipality of Trent Lakes. A project site maphas been attached.

As per the IESO’s LRP RFP (Section 3.2.6(a)), proponents are required to request written correspondence fromthe Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Sport regarding any known archaeological resource(s) located within 250mof the project site.

Dillon, on behalf of our client, requests that MTCS identify the presence of any known archaeologicalresources within 250m of the project site (see attached map). In order to meet the deadlines and requirementsset by the IESO as part of the proposal process, we kindly request that your agency fulfill this request forinformation no later than Friday, June 5 2015.

If you have any questions, please feel free to give me a call.


Regards,

Michael Seasons

Project Coordinator


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