Since 1990, Hardy Stevenson and Associates Limited (HSAL) has participated in more than 125 environmental assessments (EAs), 175 socioeconomic impact assessment (SEIA) studies and 1,500 public meetings. The firm has also managed more than $30 billion (CDN) worth of client projects. We are proud of our excellent track record and proven successes in diverse fields.

Our project experience includes the following highlights:

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Repurposing Pickering
Repurposing Pickering

On behalf of OPG, HSAL partnered with a multi-disciplinary team along with Candesco and Deloitte with the objective of developing a viable vision for how to repurpose the lands of the Pickering Nuclear Generating Station that would become available for development during decommissioning. HSAL was responsible for  land-use analysis and designing and executing the public engagement process that included a number of public information events, a series of youth engagement workshops, a technical advisory committee, and a stakeholder advisory committee.

Client: Ontario Power Generation (OPG)

Erin Urban Centre Wastewater Class EA
Erin Urban Centre Wastewater Class EA

The Town of Erin is preparing to construct the town's first ever wastewater system and treatment plant. HSAL and the Ainley Group, were retained to complete the Class EA for the town. HSAL is responsible for leading the public consultation program, including facilitation of stakeholder meetings and running public information events.

Client: Town of Erin

Simcoe County OP Update OMB Process for Greenlands Policies
Simcoe County OP Update OMB Process for Greenlands Policies

HSAL was retained to lead the consultation and facilitation process for a series of planning experts meetings regarding the OMB hearing on the Greenlands policies in the updated Simcoe County Official Plan. Issues of growth management, Greenlands protection, settlement boundaries, and transition policies were the primary focus. With HSAL's assistance all policy and mapping issues were resolved prior to the OMB hearing, with only minor property boundary discussion remaining that will be resolve through local OPs.

Client: Simcoe County

East Harbour - Redevelopment of Former Unilever Site in Toronto
East Harbour - Redevelopment of Former Unilever Site in Toronto

HSAL was retained by First Gulf to manage stakeholder mapping and the stakeholder engagement process, as well as facilitate community workshops to give area residents an opportunity to provide early input on the process, vision, and design considerations going forward. A key goal was to help the community understand and provide input on the potential social, economic, and transportation impacts of the project.

Client: First Gulf

Scarborough Community Renewal Campaign
Scarborough Community Renewal Campaign

HSAL led a successful campaign to promote community well-being through improved economic development, social development, urban planning, arts and culture, and healthcare. Stakeholder engagement involved residents, businesses, institutions, academics, and community groups.

Client: Rotary Clubs of Scarborough

Enterprise Saint John Benefits Blueprint Program
Enterprise Saint John Benefits Blueprint Program

HSAL was retained by Enterprise Saint John to a create a "Benefits Blueprint" - a sustainable growth management plan for Saint John New Brunswick. The goal was to put an action plan into place that would ensure growth occurred in a way that would benefit the most people across the province with new investment and infrastructure spending throughout the community.

Client: Enterprise Saint John

Woolwich Economic Development Plan
Woolwich Economic Development Plan

HSAL, in association with Economic Growth Solutions and EDP Consulting, were retained to prepare an economic development plan for the Township of Woolwich. HSAL was responsible for leading the community dialogue process. A number of consultation activities were undertaken including multiple public information meetings, a stakeholder committee, a youth workshop, as well as focus group meetings with key business sectors.

Client: Township of Woowich

Portlands Energy Centre
Portlands Energy Centre

HSAL was retained by the Portlands Energy Centre to provide community relations support. This included: facilitating a Community Liaison Committee; providing planning support for emergency preparedness activities; developing an Ecological Sustainability Strategy and communications support to maintain a positive corporate presence in the community.

Client: Portlands Energy Centre (part of OPG)

Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant M&T Class B EA
Ashbridges Bay Treatment Plant M&T Class B EA

HSAL was retained by Black & Veatch to complete a Socio-Economic Impact Assessment (‘SEIA’) of the proposed ABTP upgrade alternatives. The SEIA identified how local residents, businesses, institutions and right- of-way users will be affected by sewer works-related construction activities and recommended mitigation measures that will help to avoid or minimize effects during construction. Based on the SEIA, HSAL identified the alternative that would result in the least amount of socio-economic impacts on the surrounding community.

Map of HSAL Completed Projects

Profiles of major HSAL Projects:

The links below provide downloadable and printable tear sheets for many HSAL projects that display the breadth of our expertise and the wide variety of clients for whom we have successfully completed projects.

 

Nuclear Related Work

Consultation, Communications, Surveys, and Facilitation

Oil and Gas

  • Peer Review of the Environmental Assessment for Line 10
  • SEIA for the PRISM Pipeline, Imperial Oil 
  • Economic Impact/Benefits Model for Assessing the Long-Term Construction and Operating Effects of the Millennium Pipeline
  • Socio-Economic Analysis and Public Consultation Strategy for the Vector Pipeline 
  • Socio-Economic and Cultural Impact Assessment Study - Centra Gas, Supply to Tweed 
  • Peer Review of Social Impact Assessment and Public Consultation Program for a Gas Transmission Pipeline in the Town of Ancaster
  • Socio-Economic and Cultural Impact Assessment Study – Consumers Gas Dufferin Simcoe Reinforcement Study
  • Socio-Economic and Cultural Impact Assessment Study - Consumers Gas, Supply to Village of Chalk River
  • Dawn Compressor Station to Lake Erie 36" Natural Gas Pipeline, With Ecological Services for Planning and Ecoplans For Union Gas and TransCanada Pipelines with ESP.
  • Socio-Economic and Cultural Impact Assessment Study for the Line Nine Reversal Project 
  • CSX Pipeline for Line 7 And 8 for Interprovincial Pipeline with ESP

Aggregates

  • Social Impact Assessment Peer Review for the Brampton Brick Norval Quarry
  • Peer Review for Limestone Quarry Application for the Rockfort Quarry (OMB No. PL000643, PL060448)
  • Peer Review for Preston Sand and Gravel
  • Peer Review of Pit Application for Graham Bros. Aggregates Ltd (OMB No. 00‐128) 
  • Pit Application for Five W Farms in the Township of Bexley (OMB No. PL 970862)
  • Pit Application for Lafarge Canada Inc. (OMB No. PL 912122)
  • Peer Review for Steetley South Quarry Inc. Hamilton Wentworth and Conservation Authority Proposed Waste Disposal Site

Landfill and Domestic Waste Management

  • Facilitated several meetings, and developed public consultation and communications strategy, and prepared a social evaluation matrix for the Toronto Beneficial Use of Bio-Solids
  • Peer review of Canadian Waste Services for the Warwick Landfill Expansion
  • Peer review of Canadian Waste Services for the Richmond Landfill Expansion 
  • Peer Review of Laidlaw Environmental’s Hazardous Waste Landfill Compensation and Terms of Good Neighbour Policy
  • OEB Hearing and Expert Testimony for the North Simcoe Landfill, Terms, Conditions and Compensation
  • Peer Review and social impact assessment for the Taro Aggregates East Quarry
  • Peer Review of Social Impact Assessment of Laidlaw Inc. Rotary (PCB) Kiln, Sarnia
  • SIA and Public Consultation Review of Steetley Quarry Products Hamilton-Wentworth landfill EA
  • SIA of 3R's Strategies in the Greater Toronto Area. Joint project with RIS Ltd., Future Urban Research and Dillon Consultants
  • SIA, site examination, structured interviews regarding impact of M6 Town of Markham proposed landfill site
  • IWA Short List Analysis, South York Quarry Lands.  Ltd., and Robert Lehman Planning Consultants Ltd
  • SIA of IWA Sites C34B and C48, Peel Region 
  • Developed SIA Site Selection Criteria and SIA work plan for the GTA Solid Waste Interim Steering Committee 
  • Developed Public Consultation Outline for Region of Durham Waste Transfer Station Study
  • Coordinated public consultation for the proposed Green Lane Landfill Expansion
  • Co-Author, IWA Short List Analysis, South York Quarry Lands, Superior-Crawford Sand and Gravel, April, 1993
  • Joint Author, Response to the Interim Waste Authority's Step 5 Approach and Criteria, Prepared by the Corporation of the Town of Markham
  • Co-Author. Social Impact Criteria Report. Report to the Solid Waste Steering Committee

Forestry

  • Public Consultation Training and Facilitation for Canadian Model Forest Managers and staff.
  • Facilitated Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources workshop on Intrinsic Value associated with Forest Revenue decisions.
  • Planned and facilitated a two day workshop and prepared a report for MNR's, Forest Values Project 
  • Designed, organized and facilitated a three day Workshop for MNR's Timber Production Policy.
  • Facilitated  Workshop and Developed Public Consultation Strategy for MNR's Sustainable Forest Initiative
  • Co-Author, "Precious Values" a report on existence and intrinsic values in forest policy decision making for Forest Values Project, Ministry of Natural Resources, November 1994
  • Author, Forest Values Options Development Workshop Report, December, 1993
  • Co-Author of Proceedings, Ministry of Natural Resources, December, 1993
  • Author, Timber Production Policy Project Workshop Report, November, 1993
  • Co-Author of Proceedings, Ministry of Natural Resources, November, 1993

Economic Development

OMB Hearings Highlights

  • Centreville Quarry OMB Hearing
  • Corvette Avenue OMB Hearing
  • Five W Farms Quarry Expansion OMB Hearing
  • Hamilton Lynwood Charlton OMB Hearing
  • Oak Ridges Moraine OMB Hearing
  • Richmond Hill 'Environment First' Policies OMB Hearing
  • Simcoe County Greenlands Policies OMB Hearing Facilitation
  • Woburn Avenue OMB Hearing

Official Plans, Strategic Plans, and Community Vision

Planning Studies

Transportation

Water and Wastewater