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An archaeological study for the Wainfleet Water and Sewer project has been designed to include the study of Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal communities in Wainfleet.
The study will be done in accordance with Provincial requirements and completed by licensed archaeologists.
Members of the public are invited to review two documents about Oakwood Cemetery and Morgan's Point Cemetery and provide comments.
Morgan's Point Cemetery Investigation
Recommendation: No additional archaeological assessment is required
Oakwood Cemetery Investigation
Recommendation: No additional archaeological assessment is required
Public comments must be submitted in writing, either by regular mail or email, by September 30, 2010 to:
The Stage 1 Assessment Report determined that 27 archaeological sites have been registered within the study area boundaries. The study area identified the potential for Aboriginal and Euro-Canadian archaeological sites.
Stage 1 recommended a Stage 2 archaeological assessment be conducted. A Stage 2 assessment is done for identified archaeological sites. It includes a field assessment either through a surface investigation or test pits.
The Stage 2 study will be done on lands that are determined to have archaeological potential and will be potentially impacted by the Wainfleet Serving project.
Prior to any land-disturbing activities adjacent to Morgan's Point Cemetery or Oakwood Cemetery, a Stage 3 archaeological assessment will be conducted to confirm the presence or absence of unmarked graves.
Stage 3 work will be done in accordance with provincial standards and archaeologist guidelines . This work will involve the removal of the topsoil with a Gradall followed by the shovel shining of the exposed surfaces and subsequent inspection for grave shafts.
The Ontario Heritage Act defines an archaeological site as any property that contains an artifact or any other physical evidence of past human use or activity that is of cultural heritage value or interest.
For information on how archaeological studies are conducted, view the
Guide to Conserving Ontario's Archaeological Heritage.
This study's terms of reference is provided in two formats:
The consultant's proposal cannot be released as it is proprietary information.
For further information, call Mary Lou Tanner 905-685-4225 ext. 3518.